Trickle chargers

[Fenman]

I’m looking at getting a trickle charger to keep my c5 battery charged over the winter. Some chargers specify a maximum engine size so I’m a bit confused as to what would suit a 5.7 litre engine. Any recommendations please.

 

[Blackzed]

CTEK is all you need, pick the size you want, mine is the 3.8 amp one. Good enough for a trickle charge.

 

[Corvetteville]

I got one of these, it drops into a wall holder but can be taken out. Leave it on for long periods with no problems.Keeps my C3 topped up just fine, although doubt it could charge from flat.

 

[BobbyV8]

I’m looking at getting a trickle charger to keep my c5 battery charged over the winter. Some chargers specify a maximum engine size so I’m a bit confused as to what would suit a 5.7 litre engine. Any recommendations please.

I bought a RING 4A charger and is connected via the cigarette lighter socket full time. Turns itself off when fully charged.
Can connect direct to battery but my garage is so tight I have to get in via the boot to open bonnet

 

[Rich]

Andy - there's another thread here which may help:

Battery Conditioner

Just wondered what battery conditioners people were using when they are not using there cars for a period of time. Will be parking mine up over the winter so looking to see what others are using and how they are routing the cables to the boot mounted battery.

www.corvetteclub.org.uk

 

[Fenman]

Thank you for the responses, I like the connection via the cigarette lighter style.

 

[Fenman]

On a separate note I’m itching to use the car and visit some car shows. I have an itch that I can’t scratch.