Battery and short term storage

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Apr 7, 2024 | 11:56 AM

ragabnh

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Battery and short term storage

Hello,
I am seeking advice from fellow members,
I am traveling for 10 weeks, my LC will be stored in the garage during that time. I intend to disconnect the negative battery terminal in the trunk.
I don't intend to connect to battery maintainer or remove the battery from the car.
Is there anything I am missing or should be aware of when I am back and want to restart the car again.

Apr 7, 2024 | 10:07 PM

ragabnh

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Oh I just saw the battery thread in the stickies, I think I read a while back ago and will check again.

Apr 7, 2024 | 10:26 PM

LeX2K

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I see nothing wrong with simply removing the negative terminal when storing a car. A battery will hold a charge for at least a years as long as it is in moderate temperatures.

Apr 8, 2024 | 09:05 AM

Badhobz

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You’ll lose your settings though. I’d just get a battery tender and plug it in. It’s painless and easy

Apr 8, 2024 | 03:47 PM

ragabnh

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LeX2K

I see nothing wrong with simply removing the negative terminal when storing a car. A battery will hold a charge for at least a years as long as it is in moderate temperatures.

I am in Nevada, so we are in the 70's now, as for using a battery tender, unfortunately it is not possible where the car will be parked unless I remove the battery all together and move it to a different location which I won't consider.