Best trickle charger to buy

[Amar Nanduri]

Hi Guys. I have a question on trickle chargers.

I have 4 batteries ( 2 boats , ar240 and sx242L ) to trickle charge in my garage for the winter. What is the best trickle charger(s) I can buy so that I can trickle charge all 4 of them simultaneously without damaging the batteries. I do not mind buying 2 chargers if I can get 2 batteries trickle charging off each charger.

cheers
Amar

 

[Speedling]

I personally switch up my batteries on one charger in the garage so they don't get cold. I have 4-5 batteries for various things every year. I just got a battery tender jr. But a couple years ago got a solar "tender" not charger and it seems to work well keeping the batteries topped off but stops working when topped off. It has a 10' cord i just run out the garage door. Most it makes really is .220 amps.

 

[Speedling]

I personally switch up my batteries on one charger in the garage so they don't get cold. I have 4-5 batteries for various things every year. I just got a battery tender jr. But a couple years ago got a solar "tender" not charger and it seems to work well keeping the batteries topped off but stops working when topped off. It has a 10' cord i just run out the garage door. Most it makes really is .220 amps.

@ChargerGuy

 

[mraz72]

I just purchased a 4 bank battery tender on amazon. This will be my first year using it so I can't comment.....

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-022-0148-DL-WH-12-Volt-Management/dp/B000CIPHUI

 

[rsg1963]

I have the two bank battery tender for my Jet Skis and as long as the batteries are not down to 50%, it does a great job and had everything I needed to set both batteries up.
Also keeps me from having to go out to the boats to swap them over.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NCOKV0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[piney1]

I have a Minn Kota MK220 - have only had it since Mayish so I can't speak to what it does all winter long but I do keep it plugged in all the time & it keeps them powered up. From what I understand, which is limited, it power cycles them and keeps them I optimal shape.

https://www.universalmania.com/products/minn-kota-mk-220d-2-bank-10-amps-on-board-charger?variant=26297454279&gclid=CNTZ56Dr0M4CFQlbhgodJJULJQ

 

[Julian]

I always install an on board charger on my boats so I can easily charge the boat no matter where it is. That said, I have a Sears brand trickle charger I bought years ago for over the winter when my batteries are out of the boat in my shed. (and Chargerguy is no longer selling chargers)

 

[dan144k]

I have been using pulsetech extreme chargers for many years and been very happy.

Go to pulse tech website ( also available other retailers) look up "quadlink" this would allow you to buy a single charger for 4 batteries.

I have never personally used the quadlink, just seen ot advertised.

Personally i own 6 pulse chargers and just plug them in for the winter on everything.