Re: Optima Battery
 

So I need to get an old dumb charger to jump start the smart charger. Hey. What ever works

Re: Optima Battery
 

The Optima is the dead battery, correct?

If so, Tech Tip #3 has some solutions.

Re: Optima Battery
 

Just make sure you use the top terminals for the winch. Long pulls will melt the side terminals right out of an Optima.

Re: Optima Battery
 

I was able to bring it back to life with a dumb charger. truck starts good now

Re: Optima Battery
 

I think my optima sat at least a few months before I bought the truck, so I'm surprised how well it's doing.

And yes, 90% of my charging is a smart charger but I keep an old transformer type around to get very dead batteries going... Doesn't always bring them back but it's worth a shot. Not sure how I'd find one if I didn't have one though.

Re: Optima Battery
 

If you don't drive it often, use a battery maintainer. I like the Schumacher units that are about $20 at Walmart or on Amazon. I use them on my ATV's, tractors, trolling motor battery, and the Jeeps that aren't often driven.