Heyrick Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Hi, I would like to fit a trickle charger so that I can access the connection in the cabin - anyone know a reliable 'live' connection that I can connect to, either under the dash or even better, around the hand brake area? Or will I have to run a wire from the battery? Thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 You can charge it from virtually any live wire in the car, providing the amperage of the charger doesn't exceed the fuse rating on that circuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Connect it to your battery and run it into the cabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) DIN socket in the dash connected to the battery (with an inline fuse at the battery end) and a matching DIN plug connected to the charger. Or rewire the cigarette lighter socket so that it's always live and plug the charger into it. What charger do you use? CTEK sell a little panel with a socket and battery condition indicator LEDs. You could probably use it with any charger and a suitable plug. http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/switches/12vacc.php http://www.ctek.com/gb/en/accessories/ Edited May 17, 2014 by garethr (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Thread jack! What trickle charges do you guys use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 CTEK MXS 5.0, because I can use it on the bikes as well as on the cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Ctek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Halfrauds one. Comes with a couple of connector kits thats quite handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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