DC - DC low amp smart charger

[IdaSHO]

Im looking something to plug into the truck tow harness for 12V to charge/maintain a motorcycle battery.
Moto will be hitch mounted, and am looking for a simple, low amp DC-DC smart/trickle charger.

Anyone ever see such a thing?

Thanks :sombrero:

 

[proper4wd]

The CTEK D250S Dual is the closest thing I know of but the min recommended battery size is 40ah. What is the issue that you are ultimately trying to resolve?

 

[IdaSHO]

I just want a method to maintain the moto battery during long term/full time travel.

Moto batteries are not known for lasting very long, especially if not used often.

 

[SnoViking]

Search on amazon for "towed vehicle battery maintainer". That's what your hunting for. They sometimes call them Dinghy chargers. The big motorhome guys use them.

Edit: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_...3&rh=i:aps,k:towed+vehicle+battery+maintainer

 

[IdaSHO]

In my experience, the small engine batteries are best served by actually charging them with a legit charger, instead of relying upon the charging system of the moto to keep them up.

That, and extreme temps can zap a small battery in a matter of weeks, or even days if not on a trickle/maintenance charger.



Bottom line, I want to get more than a few years out of a battery, and be confident the battery is 100% topped of, when I bring the moto down off the carrier.

One of its purposes after-all is a "life-raft" of sorts. Id hate to be stranded and actually need the moto, only to find it with a flat battery.

Search on amazon for "towed vehicle battery maintainer". That's what your hunting for. They sometimes call them Dinghy chargers. The big motorhome guys use them.

Edit: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_...3&rh=i:aps,k:towed+vehicle+battery+maintainer

Thats for the tip :ylsmoke: