Another Conti GT Question

[Lockhouse]

Sorry guys, I've just bought a GT Speed and have no-one else to ask.

The 12v socket in the boot, can that be used to plug a trickle charger into or do I need to get a separate charger\conditioner socket installed?

If I do need a separate socket installed is it just the left hand battery that would be connected so for now could I just fit a CTEK Plug in connector like this until I can stump up the readies for Bentley to do it properly?

Thank you.

[Lockhouse]

Corbeliere said:

I have a Ctek and simply put the Crocodile clips onto the main, left hand side, battery.
I do have the proper female connector in the boot but don't have the male part. I'm sure I read somewhere that they are available from a non OEM supplier but I can't remember the name of said part.

Thanks. so you don't disconnect the battery? Do you close the boot, lock the car etc? If you do close the boot what do you do about the mains cable?

Cheers

[Lockhouse]

sjp63 said:

THIS

Not on mine. She's a 2009 model unfortunately.

[Lockhouse]

Corbeliere said:

Hi Lockhouse.

The boot will close with the cables running out of it, no problem.
I usually put the charger on the garage floor and run the leads with the clips to the battery.

Les.

Many thanks.