How long could I leave my D4 without driving it

[wbowner]

Hi,
I have a new D4 and unfortunately will not be able to drive it for 3-4 weeks, so it will sit in my garage.

I have a traxide dual battery, brake controller and the anti rust thing () installed. They should not cause issue but thought I would mention them,

I have a CTEK MXS 5amp charger which I could connect to the white plug as had been described in other threads.

Need I do anything or should I just connect the charger up for 4 weeks. If so should I leave the bonnet up?

Richard

[Rich84]

The car will be fine for 4 weeks without you needing to do anything. I've left mine twice for 2+ months and she always fire up first go!

[LGM]

Wot Rich84 said!

Mind you I don't have one them anti rust thingy's

[wbowner]

The car will be fine for 4 weeks without you needing to do anything. I've left mine twice for 2+ months and she always fire up first go!

Thanks for that.

Using the charger via the white plug at the back would be interesting as well, I have not done that before.

Richard

[discotwinturbo]

I would connect the charger up.

Mine was @ 9 volts, at 5 weeks. 5 amp ctek charger on for more than a day to get it back to 100%.

I place my ctek on every fornight without fail, even when driving it as the alternator never gets the battery to 100%, even after driving all day.

Now when I go away, the ctek is on the car if it is not started for a period of one week or longer.

Brett....

[wbowner]

I would connect the charger up.

Mine was @ 9 volts, at 5 weeks. 5 amp ctek charger on for more than a day to get it back to 100%.

I place my ctek on every fornight without fail, even when driving it as the alternator never gets the battery to 100%, even after driving all day.

Now when I go away, the ctek is on the car if it is not started for a period of one week or longer.

Brett....

That may be the safest option as I have no idea the draw of the anti rust device or even if it works when the car us not started
As a new car the batteries should be ok but ....

Ruchard

[BMKal]

I would connect the charger up.

Mine was @ 9 volts, at 5 weeks. 5 amp ctek charger on for more than a day to get it back to 100%.

I place my ctek on every fornight without fail, even when driving it as the alternator never gets the battery to 100%, even after driving all day.

Now when I go away, the ctek is on the car if it is not started for a period of one week or longer.

Brett....

Interesting that you should say that Brett. I had to have a new battery this morning - the second one since I've had the D4.

First one was replaced only 4 days after I collected the car from Barbagallo (I told them I reckoned it was 'sus when I collected the vehicle - and was proven right a few days later).

Second battery has lasted a bit over two years (about 75,000km) - and had dropped a cell. Only warning I got was in Fremantle yesterday, tailgate latch "clicked" open / closed about three times after I had opened the upper tailgate to put the shopping in the back - after that, everything normal.

This morning - I got dash lights etc, but no start. Landrover Assist came out and tested / replaced the battery - still under warranty so it didn't cost me anything.

I've got a ctek charger at home - might try using it when I'm in Kalgoorlie. But nowhere to plug it into where I park while down in Perth though.

Guess I should pull my finger out and install the Drivesafe kit I've got sitting in the shed in Kalgoorlie and a second battery.

[discotwinturbo]

Bmkal,

Been doing the same on my Touareg for 6 years...battery still going strong.

Vw does charge battery better than the D4....ie does not need charger on anywhere near as long.

Vw keeps scratching their head at every service as to why it's still going so strong.

Works for me.

Brett....

[winaje]

I place my ctek on every fornight without fail, even when driving it as the alternator never gets the battery to 100%, even after driving all day.

Why is this? Is it a characteristic of the charging system? Or something to do with accessories you have fitted?

Thanks

[discotwinturbo]

Why is this? Is it a characteristic of the charging system? Or something to do with accessories you have fitted? Thanks

Accessories not an issue for me.

Just something I have done for a lonnnnng time. Old man started me on it.

All batteries: buggy, quad, mower, camper, both cars....

D4 has always taken the longest to get up to full. Smart alternator I guess to keep fuel consumption down.....but not smart in looking after batteries.

Brett...