JohnnyCake

Someone can correct me if I am wrong, but it would seem that the tickle charger could be connected permanently as it has a logic circuit to prevent overcharging.

Also, with respect to covering the car, you may wish to consider airflow to prevent mold if you have moisture in the air. There was a thread in this forum a few years ago where the interior was completely ruined by mold due to the car being covered and no airflow. I think that was a summer situation with humidity so it may not effect you.

mrblister

I use a deltron battery charger connected all the time its a motorcycle charger and works just fine. I also have mine covered with a breathable flannel cover inside a heated garage . I use oil filled radiator style heater to keep the temp even as well as two fans to circulate air .

Bgw70

Float voltage is the voltage at which a battery is maintained after being fully charged to maintain that capacity by compensating for self-discharge of the battery.[1] The voltage could be held constant for the entire duration of the cell's operation (such as in an automotive battery) or could be held for a particular phase of charging by the charger.[2] The appropriate float voltage varies significantly with the chemistry and construction of the battery, and ambient temperature.[3]

With the appropriate voltage for the battery type and with proper temperature compensation, a float charger may be kept connected indefinitely without damaging the battery.

nomods4me

you could put the car on jack stands to keep the tires from getting flat spots

Harold57

Get a battery tender from Harbor Freight or some other place (Sears or car parts stores). They are cheap.

DaveGS4

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Lesly1

I sympathize with you Guys having to store your SCs for winter. Living in South Australia there's no such thing, as we drive them the year round. (NO SNOW).
Your Cars are cheaper there, but from what I gather your maintenance is much higher. The same applies to my 2 Classics, 1960 T.Bird & 1979 Eldorado but not if it's raining.

Chris.....from OZ.

Jabberwock

Despite mistaken "common" knowledge, cold temperatures do not harm a battery, instead moderate cold temps preserve a battery by slowing its chemistry down. The slowed chemistry of a cold battery also means it produces less power when cold so if the battery has been damaged by heat it may not be apparent until the battery gets cold making folks think that cold temps damages a battery.