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kim0785b
 


Member Since: 12 Feb 2021
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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4
How to charge battery and lock the car

Hi there, with the winter cold approaching I want to keep a trickle charger connected to the car. however if I attached the clips to the battery I struggle to close the bonnet. if I do close the bonnet is it ok to lock the car with the remote control, would it throw up any issues aka alarm bleeting all night?

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Post #237855930th Sep 2024 4:03 pm
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skunk38
 


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Wales 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

I think Martin does an adapter to plug into the tow electrics (if you have them) for charging.
I'm sure someone else will elaborate. Thumbs Up Volunteer driver with 4x4 Response South East Wales
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Post #237856530th Sep 2024 5:33 pm
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epninety
 


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Wales 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Tow socket is one option.

I have small pair of wires running from the battery to a powerpole connector tucked in behind the grille surround next to the nearside headlamp.

Tucking it up inside the surround means it isn't directly exposed to the weather (it has a coating of vaseline on it and a rubber cover on it when not in use.)

When needed I simply hook it out with a finger, and plug it into the trickle charger.

There's a low value fuse at the battery to prevent any mischief if anyone does play with it.

It's been on there more than 10 years, hasn't caused any issues yet.  
Post #237857030th Sep 2024 6:24 pm
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HairyFool
 


Member Since: 04 Jan 2023
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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Landmark LE Auto ZanzibarDiscovery 4

Likewise I have a lead permanently attached to the battery/chassis with a supaseal socket on it, coiled up and stowed into the inner wing where the air filter would go in on the other side.

Matching plug on the charger, if I want to close the bonnet there is a gap in front of the inner wing so I slip off the bonnet seal, pass the cable through the gap and it hangs down the wing so refit the seal and close the bonnet.

I did think of trying to fit a socket inside the dummy air intake but i'm too lazy. A visitor from the dark side, my other vehicle is an is still an EV. Strictly speaking its SWMBO.  
Post #237857230th Sep 2024 7:13 pm
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