Putting the beast on charge

[Lucozade]

I now have a garage for my toy and would like to connect up to a trickle charger. My dealer kindly supplied me with an Accumate and various leads (no cigarette lighter one though).



Can anybody tell me if the later model Tuscans have the cigarette lighter wired correctly, i.e. live even when the ignition is off? I guess I just have to connect something up to it and see :-)



Also, I would rather not have to hang wires out the window so what "permanent" solutions are available?

[Biggriff]

it works on mine through the lighter

[Ali-D]

There is a connector behind the front near side wheel. There is a special adaptor which is commonly used.

[Lucozade]

Ali-D said:

There is a connector behind the front near side wheel. There is a special adaptor which is commonly used.

Cheers I think I have that adaptor, will have a check on the connector tonight.

[Biggriff]

You will get ticked off climbing down by the wheel arch connecting it up if you are anything like me. The cigar lighter is the easiest route but as you have the anderson connector try that first and see if you are happy.

[Whitey]

indeed, just route the wire through the top of the window rubber seals as it closes, it will not damage anything and lots lots lots easier...!

[Ali-D]

I agree that the easiest option is the cigarette lighter and run the cable through the window, so it may be worthwhile buying one.

[Biggriff]

Take it from me scrabbling round on a cold wet garage floor rapidly looses it's appeal

[monksj]

I had a Ctek charger fitted in mine by Racing Green, its wired into the boot and plugs into the mains.

[spartridge]

Castle TVR wired up an accumate to sit in my boot (on the shelf under the cover). Works fine for me - I just plug it in and rest the boot on the wire with no problems. If you go this route, don't forget to unplug the light in the boot however....

Edited by spartridge on Thursday 24th May 12:42

[s6boy]

spartridge said:

If you got this route, don't forget to unplug the light in the boot however....

Or just close the lock pin.

[shadey]

I bought a set of trickle charger jump leads from ebay for 25 quid and they work superb!!!they just plug in behind the front wheel and connect to your charger, easy and worth every penny!! type in 'tvr jump leads' and you will find them, hope this helps.