2017 Dead Battery - my fault

[508gm1]

Hi all,

 

I went to use my 2017 sierra yesterday but it had a flat battery. The truck had been sitting for about 6 weeks. Quick boost and I was off. Looking for recommendations for a good battery tender. I'm sure the frigid temperatures did not help either.

 

Thanks for your time

 

Cheers, Brendan

 

[hirdlej]

CTEK 4.3 Polar charger.  It will be the last charger you will need.  End of story.

[batman53201]

I have about a dozen of the chargers below. Best charger I ever use.  Not only does it keep the battery charged, but it also conditions the battery

 

https://m.northerntool.com/products/shop~tools~product_200589669_200589669?adv=false

[Wxman]

^^^ I use BatteryMInders as well, multiple boat batteries, RV, tractor, mowers.....  Have only had to replace two batteries in ten years since moving here  I believe it works and increases battery longevity.

[newdude]

Put it in transport mode over long storage periods as well. 

 

Quote

 

Some customers may comment that there is a "Transport Mode On" message displayed in the DIC and/or the red battery light is flashing. The transport mode is intended for use on vehicles being shipped over long distances, and includes vehicles shipped into and outside of the United States and Canada.

 

Some products will be shipped from the assembly plant with the Transportation Mode On. The feature reduces the electrical load on the battery when the vehicle is parked, which extends the battery stand time.

 

2011-2018 Vehicle Procedure (Excluding Buick Cascada, Buick Envision, Chevrolet City Express, Chevrolet Bolt EV)

 

To turn the Transport Mode On/Off, it will be necessary to start the vehicle, activate the hazard flashers, press the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) then press and hold the Start/Stop button or turn the ignition key to the crank position for 15 seconds. (The engine will turn OFF on push button vehicles.) The same steps are used to turn on the feature.

 

 

[508gm1]

20 hours ago, hirdlej said:

CTEK 4.3 Polar charger.  It will be the last charger you will need.  End of story.

Thanks for your recommendation; I went ahead and ordered one.

 

Cheers, Brendan

[josephinebutler]

Thank you for your precious advice.

[Donstar]

On 1/13/2018 at 4:25 PM, 508gm1 said:

Thanks for your recommendation; I went ahead and ordered one.

 

Cheers, Brendan

I'm glad you found one.  A suggestion for the future is to put where you are from in your signature.  Members may be able to offer a good local buy.