Battery Tender 021-0128 Battery Tender Plus 12V Battery Charger
http://amzn.com/B00068XCQU

I've been using this model for years and my batteries have lasted for many more years then when I didn't. It comes with a plug that you attach directly to your battery. It also come with alligator clips for any other vehicles that don't have the plug.

"Ex Umbris Venimus"

 

^^wizard

A battery tender has a qd harness, and well under that budget. Or are you looking for something more heavy duty?
http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tende...er-021-0128-Plus-Charger/dp/B00068XCQU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1384304256&sr=8-3

 

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Moose-Bat...oking-with-Calphalon-5-Quart-Hard-Anodized-Nonstick-Chili-Pot-with-Lid/30051055

this work pretty good. Connect straight to the battery with a quick connect pigtail. Plug into the wall and let it do its thing. undo the quick connect and go.

 

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Moose-Bat...oking-with-Calphalon-5-Quart-Hard-Anodized-Nonstick-Chili-Pot-with-Lid/30051055

this work pretty good. Connect straight to the battery with a quick connect pigtail. Plug into the wall and let it do its thing. undo the quick connect and go.

That's pretty slick.

 

Not to steal the OP's thread, but I am looking for a 2 Amp battery charger. The one I have is a 10 Amp. I bought a battery for the Kawasaki Bayou and had to add the acid to the cells. Then it calls for an initial charging from a battery charger with no more than 2 amps. Any ideas? I'm afraid my 10Amp would blow the thing up! LOL

DS

 

Not to steal the OP's thread, but I am looking for a 2 Amp battery charger. The one I have is a 10 Amp. I bought a battery for the Kawasaki Bayou and had to add the acid to the cells. Then it calls for an initial charging from a battery charger with no more than 2 amps. Any ideas? I'm afraid my 10Amp would blow the thing up! LOL

DS

any of the above will achieve the same results for you.

 

Not to steal the OP's thread, but I am looking for a 2 Amp battery charger. The one I have is a 10 Amp. I bought a battery for the Kawasaki Bayou and had to add the acid to the cells. Then it calls for an initial charging from a battery charger with no more than 2 amps. Any ideas? I'm afraid my 10Amp would blow the thing up! LOL

DS

Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger
http://amzn.com/B000CITK8S

This is the motorcycle version. I've used it on my Buell since 2007.

"Ex Umbris Venimus"

 

Those units are great but I am looking for a unit that can be mounted under the hood with a QD harness.

 

I bought on of these a few years ago and it works great.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...battery-charger-schumacher_21280048-p?navigationPath=L1*14920|L2*15001|L3*15606

 

Those units are great but I am looking for a unit that can be mounted under the hood with a QD harness.

these do, Only the actuall charging unit is outside the vehicle...

are you wanting the charging unit under the hood?

 

these do, Only the actuall charging unit is outside the vehicle...

are you wanting the charging unit under the hood?

Having the charger unit under the hood and just using a long extension cord to plug it in would be great.

 

Having the charger unit under the hood and just using a long extension cord to plug it in would be great.

Im curious, what is the gain by doing it this way?

It seems that the engine bay heat would not be good for the charger.

 

Im curious, what is the gain by doing it this way?

It seems that the engine bay heat would not be good for the charger.

Plus on my 25 year old charger I can see the charging gauge if it's not under the hood, unless of course the vehicle and charger are out in the weather.

 

Having the charger unit under the hood and just using a long extension cord to plug it in would be great.

Something like these?
http://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GENM1-Wa.../ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1384306603&sr=1-4&keywords=onboard+charger

http://www.amazon.com/Clore-1002-Au.../ref=sr_1_6?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1384306603&sr=1-6&keywords=onboard+charger

 

Having the charger unit under the hood and just using a long extension cord to plug it in would be great.

Something like these?
http://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GENM1-Wa...ard-Battery/dp/B00CBTRN26/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1384306603&sr=1-4

http://www.amazon.com/Clore-1002-Au...ard-Charger/dp/B00020E5RW/ref=sr_1_6?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1384306603&sr=1-6

EDIT:
AC Port plug:
http://www.amazon.com/NOCO-Genius-G...5V/dp/B009ANV81S/ref=sr_1_sc_8?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1384307209&sr=1-8-spell

 

Im curious, what is the gain by doing it this way?

It seems that the engine bay heat would not be good for the charger.

Ease of use. This truck sits in a drive way about 50ft feet from the house with no protection from the elements. So any external charger needs to be weatherproof. Also this truck is used to respond to fire calls, so the connection and disconnection needs to be quick.

 

Something like these?
http://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GENM1-Wa...ard-Battery/dp/B00CBTRN26/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1384306603&sr=1-4

http://www.amazon.com/Clore-1002-Au...ard-Charger/dp/B00020E5RW/ref=sr_1_6?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1384306603&sr=1-6

EDIT:
AC Port plug:
http://www.amazon.com/NOCO-Genius-G...5V/dp/B009ANV81S/ref=sr_1_sc_8?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1384307209&sr=1-8-spell

That is exactly what I am looking for. Has anyone ever used something like this?

 

Put a switch on the the battery to switch it off, It should not go dead in that amount of time. I think JC whitney sold something like that.

 

Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger
http://amzn.com/B000CITK8S

This is the motorcycle version. I've used it on my Buell since 2007.

"Ex Umbris Venimus"

I've been told that these are basicly just battery maintainers.....not chargers. I need an initial charge on that little ATV battery. I might just take it to advance auto where I purchased it and make them charge it!

DS

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Battery Tenders provide a small charge to keep the battery full of juice and condition the battery. Some arent designed/capable to recharge a dead battery, but BTs can, it will just take a while.

If you go Garyshome route, any autoparts store has cutoff switches that bolt right on the battery. Just keep in mind you will lose some radio settings along with computer drive information, which your inspection station needs when they hook up their computer

 

Why don't you simply mount a solar charger to the top of the vehicle and forget about it? I use them on some of my farm equipment and they work great. No cords to mess with (or forget to unplug), etc.

I use the 7 and 15 watt models which maintain and also provide a trickle charge.

 

I've been told that these are basicly just battery maintainers.....not chargers. I need an initial charge on that little ATV battery. I might just take it to advance auto where I purchased it and make them charge it!

DS

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They most likely don't have a charger that's anymore appropriate than what you have. Hook it up to the 10-amp and check on it often.

The reason your lead acid battery came without acid in it is because ATV/MC batteries sit on the shelf for too long. The opposite of that is they would have to order your battery and it will take a few days. Most people will walk out saying they'll find it somewhere else. You can pay extra for an AGM battery that's ready to go. If you have ATVs or MCs you need a battery maintainer.

 

Not one exactly like these but does the same thing, have one on my motorhome, works great. Also use one like it on my tractor. Harbor Freight has one for $20 bucks that would fit your bill, I use one on ham radio back up battery.