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Got caught out yesterday, cleaning the Max with the doors left open for a long time, Battery went flat. (INTERIOR LIGHT ON)  Can anyone recommend a good trickle charger before i go out and put my name on one that doesn't really do the job or would be over the top for the job. i dont usually have an issue with the Battery, so just need something that will keep the Battery steady over the week if the Max is stuck inside.
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I use the previous version of this (which was called the Ctek 3600): - http://www.ctekchargers.co.uk/ctek-mxs-3.6.phpBought on eBay, via a small shop, quick delivery and it has never let me down and won't overcharge the battery on the Aero. Here is one on eBay from a seller with 100% on circa 5,000 transactions: - Ctek MXS 3.6 (replaced the old Ctek 3600)
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Do most Morgan owners keep their cars on trickle? All of my 'fun' cars have been on trickle whilst in the garage and I would imagine I'd like to keep my yet acquired Morgan on one too.
From previous posts, it seems that the battery is a little awkward to access (I realise many do it through the cig lighter).
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I added the extension lead, despite mine being easy to access. As mine has a battery isolator on the bulkhead (firewall) above the tool box I used to connect there, until I needed to get to the battery one day, so added the charger lead.
Another vote for the CTEK XS-3600 (or it's replacement) and CTEK chargers in general.
Cheers,
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'11 MINI Countryman Cooper D All4
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Learner Plates Off!
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I also keep mine on trickle charge (when not in use!) using the CTEK 3600 which has been totally reliable and not let me down,
Regards,
John
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JohnV6
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I've been using a CTek since January, bought from Amazon. It's certainly a more robust unit than the Ring I had previously, which broke after a year.
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2011 Morgan 4/4
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I use the same, it's really a battery conditioner because it charges and discharges, battery lasts longer on a little used car that way - mine's generally on the Austin cuz the Morgan's usually in use. Excellent piece of kit.
Simon
2002 4/4
1936 Austin 12 light 4 Ascot saloon
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I'm another CTEK fan, had some other brand originally (don't remember which)and it failed after a year, CTEK has been going for four years now and not let me down yet.
Steve L.
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Brian
1970 Morgan Plus 8 - Moss Box (Indigo Blue)
2014 Morgan SP1 (Rocket Red)
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