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T24RES



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I've got one on my bike, i'm not sure it will be long enough to reach the front grille. Probably just hang it over the side of the wing? The optimate is fine for my ffrr. Ian

Post #45244 9th Jan 2011 7:02pm
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Andy



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United Kingdom 2009 Range Rover SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey

T24RES wrote:
I'm not sure it will be long enough to reach the front grille.


It will when the cable is extended! 2010 MY Vogue SE TDV8 3.6 Stornoway Grey- fully loaded

Post #45328 10th Jan 2011 12:52am
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M44K TS



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I bought one tonight just for the hell of it, it looks like it's a pretty well made charger, I like the idea of the detachable clips. I'm going to try it on my Mini, it's in the garage with a Halfords auto charger connected permanently via a timer plug so it comes on 1 hour in the morning and an hour at night .

I'll test the Lidl one on it for a week or 2 and see if it keeps the battery in good health. 2006 Mercedes CLS
1991 Retro-style Mini
But really finding it hard to fight the urge for a S/C...

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SKOT



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England 2006 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Bonatti Grey

Sorry to drag up an old post (but better than starting a new one! I am hardly using the FFRR at the moment, I also have the Maplins battery charger:-
http://www.maplin.co.uk/solar-powered-12v-...rger-98358

It's a great little device and kept a previous car I wan't using topped up for months (and that is the point here, "topped up" I'm not sure it would charge).

For ease, I was hoping to use the cig lighter adapter for charging but if I read this post correctly the lighter is dead when the ECU goes to sleep Correct?

If that's the case, I will need to connect straight to the battery.

All views welcome. 2006 4.2 SC
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Post #165554 18th Jan 2013 12:26am
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jonlewis



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My ideal, and apologies if covered before, would be an external weatherproof port on the side of my garage which I could then just plug an extension lead into to charge the car overnight.

Most of the solutions seem to involve wires running out of the garage or the car being inside, both of which would be problematic for me. 2011 Stornaway Grey 5.0SC Autobiography

Post #165557 18th Jan 2013 12:40am
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SKOT



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England 2006 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Bonatti Grey

Same for me. The wires trailing are a pain at all levels.

The Maplin solar powered trickle charger is first rate for keeping a good, charged battery topped up. The question (for me) is whether to plug into the cig lighter or go direct to the battery. The latter being a bit more time consuming!! 2006 4.2 SC
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Post #165562 18th Jan 2013 12:54am
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47p2



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I have a few CTEK conditioners and at this time of the year I have them on all the vehicles whilst they are in the garage. This meant trailing wires everywhere and a potential accident waiting to happen. So I decided to do something about it and the solution was very simple


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jonlewis



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2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Buckingham Blue

While a great idea for the SL which is in the garage, it would not fix the FFRR which is kept outside 2011 Stornaway Grey 5.0SC Autobiography

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nicedayforit



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England 2004 Range Rover Vogue Td6 Giverny Green

Plenty of water-proof plugs and sockets available for installation outside.
I have 4 around the garden on mains voltage but no reason why they couldn't be wired to 12V dc as a supply for charging a car battery.

Post #165591 18th Jan 2013 10:12am
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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars



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I desire your garage, do you offer it as a holiday let for Range Rover owners? I could use the ramp for routine inspection services and then sleep in the back...... Whistle

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