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[AH64ID]

@AH64ID, maybe the 12 volt angled receptacle could be mounted somewhere in a better place on your truck. That way there is no chance of the wrong thing being plugged into it. Whenever a generator that I'm asked to save, and it can't be, I grab these off of them for future projects. Maybe something to look into. They have clips to hold them in a panel and 1/4" quick tabs for power hook up. I power mine off during day since I might be taking the truck and charger is behind a locked shed door. I unhook trailer plug and hang in a bracket off the ground, re-hook when I return and place cone by door as reminder.

Edit for photo; https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://generatorbible.com/wp-content/uploads/12v-dc-output-types.jpg&imgrefurl=https://generatorbible.com/blog/receptacle-guide/&docid=dbouM2T3HMciuM&tbnid=aJvhgjGQYx3alM&vet=12ahUKEwi9ofnlqJmEAxX7rokEHdO-AHEQM3oECBcQAA..i&w=831&h=287&ved=2ahUKEwi9ofnlqJmEAxX7rokEHdO-AHEQM3oECBcQAA

There really is no chance of anything else being plugged into it. The NOCO plug is not a universal one. Only NOCO accessories will plug into it.

The are two big advantages of the under hood connection too, proximity to the battery and the hood ajar light as a reminder.

What brand is your charger?

BTW, which side of the sensor on the NEG post does the charge line need to be (battery side I assume?), I remember it being mentioned before, going to order the NOCO ring terminal kit tonight so when my truck gets back from correction and ceramic coating I will install prior to parking inside.

On the vehicle side of the IBS, that way the truck can monitor current into the batteries while charging.

 

[Topzide]

I've been using the HF Viking 4-amp Maintainer for the past several years. Has kept the batteries up over extended down time. They go through their cycle than maintain in storage mode. 6/12 - AGM - Standard.

 

[AH64ID]

I've been using the HF Viking 4-amp Maintainer for the past several years. Has kept the batteries up over extended down time. They go through their cycle than maintain in storage mode. 6/12 - AGM - Standard.

Is their storage mode a float? Or do they stop charging like the NOCO's?

 

[Topzide]

It has a storage mode. It has a snowflake symbol that tells you it's in the storage mode and if the charge would drop it would start a boost cycle. It does the varying voltage up to 15.0 with a high frequency to help de-sulfate the cells. I've got several of these and have been pretty happy with them. The 3500 batteries are from early 2019 and going good! The DW had me make a hook-up for her SUV when replaced the battery in 2018. Made a 2 pole SAE connector with a cap that hangs through her grille for attachment. So far, so good!

This is the unit; https://www.harborfreight.com/autom...ntrolled-battery-chargermaintainer-63350.html