Can the POSITIVE "BATTERY JUMPING POST" under the hood be used for the Battery Tender during Winter Storage. I assume that if it is grounded well that would be fine. I was wondering since Iam a new Viper Owner if I should go Directly to the Battery Behind the Tire or user the POST. Suggestions???
"BATTERY JUMPING POST" Under The Hood
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Copernicus
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Short answer is yes. There is no problem using that terminal for the battery tender.
Purdue_Boiler_Viper
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Yes, that is a prefectly good place for the tender. The ground is down below that post, on the frame.
YES. There is a threaded black stud coming op from the sill, just below the Battery post.
The blackness is an electro-static coating that makes a BAD ground, unless you "bite" the charging clamp onto it very well. I have 2-3 tenders working, connected at these points all winter long. BE SURE TO GET A TRUE "BATTERY TENDER PLUS" or fully-automatic equivalent. Fully Automatic is vitally important. ($50 at PartsRack) The LED lites constantly tell you if its charging, and when its on/off/charged.
snakebitdave
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Under $20 at Wal Mart. Have had 4 going all winter for several years. All cars, except '93, have original batteries.
luc
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$8 at harbor freight.have about 15 running 24/7 since 10 years with only 1 faillure (didn't do any damage to battery or vehicle).
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dave6666
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luc
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and $50 is not the same than $8 or $20.
Let see, $50 X 15 = $750
$8 X 15 = $120
"Jon B is a site sponsor. WalMart and Harbor Freight are not."
Let see, $50 X 15 = $750
$8 X 15 = $120
"Jon B is a site sponsor. WalMart and Harbor Freight are not."
dave6666
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PatentLaw
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Wonderful. Just a wonderful way to thank the sponsors for the site.
Lee00blacksilverGTS
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Not sure the Harbor Freight item is the same brand as the battery tender trade marked brand.
luc
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I think that you're loosing site of what this forum is all about, helping other viper owners not thanking sponsors ( and I do wish Jon B the best).
A new viper owner ask a question, got a few replies, including one from JonB, that used this opportunity to plug one of his product( a battery charger), and a couple of other viper owners (me included) pointed out that,if you so desire,other sources exist for cheaper,reliable charger.
No one said not to buy from JonB and I believe that viper owners are smart enough to make their own decision..
"Wonderful. Just a wonderful way to thank the sponsors for the site."
A new viper owner ask a question, got a few replies, including one from JonB, that used this opportunity to plug one of his product( a battery charger), and a couple of other viper owners (me included) pointed out that,if you so desire,other sources exist for cheaper,reliable charger.
No one said not to buy from JonB and I believe that viper owners are smart enough to make their own decision..
"Wonderful. Just a wonderful way to thank the sponsors for the site."
I seem a bit late but there was a great write up by Damn Yankee on how to install an on-board battery charger: http://forums.viperclub.org/showthread.php?t=601618 BUT I guess Outtahand can't get to it since he's not a member...just shamless plug to get you to join and take advantage of this exclusive member benefit. 
Madduc
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Just a word of warning. On my rare? 97, it does not like a battery tender hooked to this location. When ever I hook up here within a day my alarm goes goofy. The light on the dash would come on and stay on, and my doors would lock. Found this out by hooking to the post on the starter and ever since then my alarm has been fine. Going on 4 months now and alarm has been perfect.
