Leaving 400h in garage

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Apr 2, 2015 | 02:17 PM

Weighit

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Leaving 400h in garage

I have to leave my 400H in the garage starting mid May for about 8 weeks. Should I have someone come and drive it while I'm gone or do you think it will be OK to leave for that long. About 2 months ago I replaced the 12 volt battery as the old one died.

Apr 2, 2015 | 09:18 PM

maseace

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I would attach a battery tender or some type of charger to keep the 12V battery from draining. Any maybe inflate the tires to around 40 PSI to avoid flat spots.
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Noco Genius charger

Battery Tender

Apr 9, 2015 | 09:12 AM

jooksing82

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I think 8 weeks is not a huge problem and not consider it as storage. There is a slight chance you might need to jump it when you get back and reprogram stuff. I read other users that stored it 2-3 months might need a jump. I don't think there will be any damage to the battery because if it had a "dead battery" it would not be in that state for long. At 3-6 months storage I might consider a battery tender or pulling the battery terminal. at 6 month to 12 I would definitely do something for the battery. I would also inflate the tire and gasoline treatments.

Apr 9, 2015 | 12:57 PM

smassey321

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I travel a lot and mine dies after 2-3 weeks of sitting. I use a battery tender.

Apr 9, 2015 | 07:06 PM

Weighit

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Thanks for all the thoughts, I will go buy a battery tender this weekend and set it up to keep things charged while I'm gone.

Apr 10, 2015 | 01:02 PM

fastnoypi

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id also consider stuffing the tailpipe and putting some mice traps or boxes of D-Con in and around the car to prevent critters from making nests or chewing wires.

Apr 10, 2015 | 07:14 PM

Weighit

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Originally Posted by fastnoypi

id also consider stuffing the tailpipe and putting some mice traps or boxes of D-Con in and around the car to prevent critters from making nests or chewing wires.

Where I live in Arizona so far that has not been a problem.