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Originally Posted by MoneyGuy
I haven’t been doing that. Last winter two batteries were destroyed but not like that. I’ll get the tenders without overthinking it.
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Most current basic tenders will be fine and they're a hell of a lot cheaper than they used to be. Even "higher end" NOCO ones that were recommended are like $50-60 entry level for the genius 1. Based on what you described, you'll likely be fine with the most barebones battery tender you can get your hands on.
The extra features on tenders are things like battery repair/desulfator, alligator clamps vs ring terminals (easy on/easy off/short term vs harder on/harder accidentally come off/longer term), speed it can recharge a battery (not necessary for you if doing months at a time), can it do multiple batteries etc.
Since you're not in a major area and often need to self address issues, if you want to spend a little more, I'd probably recommend going with a tender that has battery repair/desulfator so you can give that a hail Mary attempt if basic trickle charging didn't work on your battery.
https://www.amazon.ca/NOCO-GENIUS2D-...f-fa04f1ca0da8
https://www.amazon.ca/NOCO-GENIUS1-F...f-fa04f1ca0da8
I'd also suggest that you get a USB jump starter and keep it topped up. That way if you end up with another issue where both batteries are dead again, you can jump start it yourself without waiting for help to arrive (since you live out of the way IIRC). Just make sure that you get one that can deal with the battery size of your vehicles. A NOCO boost 500A is adequate for your needs up to pick up trucks without worry you'd fry the jump starter. I think you can get around 3-4 jumps on the 500A on a full charge before needing to recharge. You wouldn't need anything higher than that. I personally have a 1000A and I bet I could get 3-8 jumps if required. I've also run into situations where other jump starters couldn't jump a pick up, but this bad boy did it no problem. I honestly use the jump starter like 10-20x on others before I use it on my own vehicles once. It's awesome and actually easier than jumper cables to use.
https://www.amazon.ca/NOCO-GB40-Ultr...b-f959a9930752
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