Hey everyone,


I’m looking for input regarding which brand/model of battery maintainer to purchase.


I have a 2006 Mitsubishi Evo IX that I only use on weekends and it stays hooked up to a battery maintainer while stored in my garage. My Schumacher battery maintainer is getting quite old and I am looking to replace it with a new unit.


Basically I’m looking for a maintainer that can safely maintain a battery charge for a long period of time without overcharging. I’m not looking for the unit to be able to jump start a vehicle or come with any gadgets such as USB charging ports and such.

I am running a stock Mitsubishi OEM battery so I will need a battery maintainer that can charge a standard sealed lead acid battery. I am currently running Optima Red Tops in my other cars so having a maintainer that charged both lead acid batteries and glass mat (AGM) batteries is a plus.


I have already researched Optima’s 1200 series charger and have decided to look elsewhere due to numerous negative reviews regarding long term reliability and durability.


Cheers!

 

This is what I am using for my GSX and Evo when it's stored for the winter. Works great.
https://www.amazon.com/CTEK-56-353-1.../dp/B000FRLO9Y

 

For week to week unhook the negative cable. For storage over winter remove the battery and store it where it does not freeze.