how long can the car be left not used

[Ozzy119]

Does anyone have some idea / knowledge on how long you can leave the car (in my case a D4) locked and unused before you risk draining the battery?

I'm guessing the various on board electronics will be slowly using up power so after a few (weeks?) it will become an issue?

I keep my camper batteries charged and once a month boost them, but how long can the car be left standing?

cheers,

[RoverLander]

I have just come back from a 6 week overseas trip and the 2010 d4 had no problems starting and all systems normal.

[Blknight.aus]

depends on how good the battery is and what prep work you do...

disconnect the battery and in theory you could leave it for over a year with a good battery... in reality, I wouldnt want to leave it more than a month without some kind of maintenance charger.

[sniegy]

I spent 2 1/2 months in the USA late last year, I wanted to disconnect the battery & in all the anticipation I forgot.
Returned home & went to start the vehicle & presto, it started no problems.

It does depend a lot on the battery though. If it is good condition then all should be good,.

Cheers

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[Nomad9]

Hi Ozzy119,
I don't use my vehicle as often as maybe I should, when mines in the garage I leave it hooked up to a CTEK charger, only the small one, this keeps everything charged as it should be, never had any problems. Takes two minutes to hook up and also disconnect. I just do this for peace of mind.

[austastar]

Hi,
I just bought a small 1A charger with a few smarts to keep a new battery in good condition on a vehicle that will only be used occasionally.
Probably could have got it cheaper from Jaycar, but bought it at the same place as the battery.
cheers

[discotwinturbo]

From reading another post the traxide isolator should ensure that the starting battery lasts longer by allowing it to draw from the second battery. Quite a tricky bit of kit.

Brett.....