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Reply With QuoteI leave mine plugged in all the time on my Z9.
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Onboard charger Question
Just installed new Tm and onboard charger on my Lund Alaskan. Its a minn kota 210d working like its supposed to. Question is, do I need to leave plugged in all the time so that it charges when batteries call for it? Or should I plug in day before I know im heading out? What do yall do?
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I leave mine plugged in all the time on my Z9.
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I leave mine plugged in.
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Leave mine plugged in unless I am fishing
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I plug mine in when I park the boat at home.....leave it plugged in untill I hook up trailer again
I have spent most my life fishing........the rest I wasted.
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X2 on thatOriginally Posted by "G"
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I never leave mine plugged in. I have had 3 all Pro Series. I was told by a rep to charge your battery's until charges and periodically do it again for a few hours to insure they stay hot. Never had a problem ever. I can say if the temps fall below or close to the 0 range I will plug them up and leave them till the temps recover.......Ranger
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I'm with Ranger. I've used on board chargers since 1986. I used to leave them plugged in but no longer do. Since I quit several years ago my batteries have averaged lasting 6-7 years instead of 4-5. I charge as soon as possible after using and then hit it again just before the next trip. Usually only takes a few minutes to top them off. Since I changed I have to add water much less frequently than before. Since my boat is garaged I don't worry about cold weather. If you do leave the charger on keep a close eye on them in hot weather.
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I leave mine plugged in all the time too. I thought about not leaving it plugged in all the time but I'd forget to plug back in before going out. Also I hope you installed the charger to wear it's not touching the aluminum hull directly???
