Thread: Which battery charger - dual batteries

Projecta, Ctek etc. etc...

The smaller ctek have a handy loom you can permanently attach and plug the charger into as needed

ALso the UK Disco site sells adapters so you a plug the CTEK into the 12s pin at the back (white cap in the towbar area) so you can charge without leaving the bonnet up or car unlocked. You can even lock the charger in the car for security.

Originally Posted by JamesH

ALso the UK Disco site sells adapters so you a plug the CTEK into the 12s pin at the back (white cap in the towbar area) so you can charge without leaving the bonnet up or car unlocked. You can even lock the charger in the car for security.

eBay sells the plug for $5.00 and you can just fit the wiring yourself

Originally Posted by Ashes

Any recommendations for a particular charger that will charge both batteries? I'm Happy to charge via the rear trailer plug or directly to the main or aux battery. Any recommendations also on what is the better/easier point to charge from?

I have a single battery only and really like my CTek charger. As for charging point (front or rear) I guess the question can come down to which is easier to access. For me it is easier to flip the bonnet than to undo the rear flap. (Also it is more obvious to others who might otherwise drive off with the charger still attached ). With the CTek it comes with a quick connect plug that you can attach so you don't even need to open the battery box.

Ashes - one thing which hasn't been mentioned in previous replies... you just charge the main battery or the aux battery - the Traxide controller will connect the two once the voltage hits a certain mark.

I've been happy with my Ctek MXS10 charging via white tow socket.

Originally Posted by jonesy63

Ashes - one thing which hasn't been mentioned in previous replies... you just charge the main battery or the aux battery - the Traxide controller will connect the two once the voltage hits a certain mark.

I've been happy with my Ctek MXS10 charging via white tow socket.

You MUST charge the main battery.

If the traxide relay is off,that is batteries are separated,charging the auxiliary battery will not also charge the main battery,as the relay senses the main battery voltage.

I use a C Teck on the main battery every few weeks or so,charges both batteries.I have the SC 80 D4 traxide setup.

I'm in the same boat, lots of short trips at the moment.

Do you need to disconnect anything? I assume not but I read that jumping the D4 needs to be done a certain way to not cook the ECU's.