Storing your car

[RedSN]

^^^double this.

We lost a tractor (and almost a shed) due to a rodent eating thru the cables.
Thus my apprehension to leaving a battery connected while in storage.

[Scrape]

Always good to get a refresher for those who store their cars. Maybe make it a sticky Rick?

[ZR]

Good thought / done.

[allicedout]

Most prominent reason for disconnecting, to ward off the chances of a fire should a rodent chew yer wiring.

^^^double this.

We lost a tractor (and almost a shed) due to a rodent eating thru the cables.
Thus my apprehension to leaving a battery connected while in storage.

Point noted....

[Harbinger]

I'm thinking of installing a heating unit in the garage to keep the temperature at a reasonable level for storing the mach 1 in my parents garage. Any advice ?

[ZR]

^ Electric is uber expensive to run.

[Harbinger]

^ Electric is uber expensive to run.

Any alternative ?

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[mavrrrick]

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mo...1518p.html#srp

I took this off my pops- not really that "battery tender" but should I hook it up or no

That is exactly what i use...works great...it goes into maintenance mode and won't overcharge battery... read description.

[mavrrrick]

Didn't do that last year, first trip in the spring and the tps triggered in all 4 corners. I've made a note to bump them all up this year before I squeeze it in to the corner of the garage. Regarding flat spots, I read that is not a concern with radial tires, I use rubber mats for all 4 tires to prevent them from sticking to the concrete.



http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/ba...1940p.html#srp

This is the little guy I bought, seems to work fine. Is it necessary to disconnect the battery and remove it or can I leave it hooked up in the car? Pros/Cons to either method? I know you recommend complete removal for storage, where is a safe place to keep the battery out of the car and on the tender?

The car will be tucked away in the corner but my salty dirty van will be in there right beside it over the winter..... Anything extra I should be doing to keep her minty fresh over the winter?? Or should I be looking at storing it somewhere completely different?

I put a quick disconnect in mine...no issues....just turn green dial and done.

[Screw]

One last cruise & parking it Monday , looks to be a nice day for a 400km cruise