Trickle Charger AC Cord???

Bfenster, just close the door on it. No problems with mine. I do this every week during the driving season, to keep the battery fully charged.

Did it that way last year too for winter storage. It sat like that for over 5 months.

[rick3000]

I have never heard of earlier boxsters having a notch for a cord. Just slam the door on it. It is impossible to run a cord without pinching it or leaving the door cracked.

Or just run it through the window then lay a towel around the cord to keep dust from entering through the cracked window,

Originally Posted by rick3000

I have never heard of earlier boxsters having a notch for a cord. Just slam the door on it. It is impossible to run a cord without pinching it or leaving the door cracked.

Or just run it through the window then lay a towel around the cord to keep dust from entering through the cracked window,

Rick, here is a picture of the notch and an old thread about it:

http://www.986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7463&highlight=notch



Don't use the window method. The car should be more sealed for winter storage and I also use several dessicators to further help remove any moisture to protect the wood and leather in my car.

[rick3000]

I had no idea, about the notch. Where on the car is that located? I wonder if i have one. Cool!

Originally Posted by rick3000

I had no idea, about the notch. Where on the car is that located? I wonder if i have one. Cool!

I bet you have one. Look under your driver's door.

[Frodo]

A related question: Last winter (the first winter that I had the Box), once a month or so I just hooked up a standard Sears trickle charger (that I've had for years) onto the battery terminals. I'd leave it on over night. Seemed to work fine.

Anyone know of any potential problems with that approach?

[dj1]

I just bought the $63 Porsche charger. I thought i saw that Porsche makes a more expensive one. It seems like the cheaper one sends a constant(tho low) charge to the battery even after its fully charged, while better ones shut off till the battery calls for more juice. Now i'm a little nervous the cheaper one might damage the battery. Anyone know anything about this?

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by Frodo

A related question: Last winter (the first winter that I had the Box), once a month or so I just hooked up a standard Sears trickle charger (that I've had for years) onto the battery terminals. I'd leave it on over night. Seemed to work fine.

Anyone know of any potential problems with that approach?

To be honest,if your gonna go through the effort to hook it up,just leave it connected. If it works correctly it should cycle on & off as the battery needs.

[NickCats]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Rick, here is a picture of the notch and an old thread about it:

http://www.986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7463&highlight=notch

I took a look at this picture and thought "wow - that looks like my garage".

Then when I looked at the thread link it made sense, that IS my garage

Nick

[bfenster]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Bfenster, just close the door on it. No problems with mine. I do this every week during the driving season, to keep the battery fully charged.

Did it that way last year too for winter storage. It sat like that for over 5 months.

Thanks "bmussatti" and everyone for all the input. I decided to use "bmussatti's" suggestion. I checked it out with some lamp cord first. Seems to work fine.

Thanks, Bruce

[986911]

Been using auto charger 1 for 2 yrs now with no problems. After 5 month winter storage,she starts on 1st crank. Plugs into cigarette lighter. Paid about $15 @ Autobarn.

[rick3000]

That looks like a good deal for $15.
Thanks for the pictures of the cord through the door jam.

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by 986911

Been using auto charger 1 for 2 yrs now with no problems. After 5 month winter storage,she starts on 1st crank. Plugs into cigarette lighter. Paid about $15 @ Autobarn.

Interesting,it looks exactly like the Black & Decker one with different stickers.

[wild1poet2]

I paid around $98 for the Porsche charger from my Porsche Stealer. My smart charger for my Harley was around $24. Same technology. I just figured I paid more for the Porsche name and the cigarette adapter..... LOL