Battery Storage
JackB03
10-25-2025, 12:33 PM
Hi - Ive moved to an area where everything is 30 minutes away. Im wanting to purchase a spare battery for my vehicle but want to make sure it keeps a charge for when I need it.
When looking online, I see various results regarding how long a new battery will hold its charge.
Anyone have some information on this and how often I should charge it?
Thank you,
Jack
When looking online, I see various results regarding how long a new battery will hold its charge.
Anyone have some information on this and how often I should charge it?
Thank you,
Jack
shorod
10-26-2025, 08:48 AM
Assuming you're going with a standard lead acid battery you should consider getting a Battery Tender or similar and just keep it trickle charged all the time. Otherwise, for a standard lead acid battery I'd suggest giving it a low rate charge every 3 months when not in use.
-Rod
-Rod
JackB03
10-26-2025, 09:56 AM
Assuming you're going with a standard lead acid battery you should consider getting a Battery Tender or similar and just keep it trickle charged all the time. Otherwise, for a standard lead acid battery I'd suggest giving it a low rate charge every 3 months when not in use.
-Rod
Sounds good, thank you!
-Rod
Sounds good, thank you!
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