488 whilst on holiday

[jofanon69]

Just bought my first Fezza (a very pretty grey 488) but I’m going on hols soon for 3 weeks.

Is the car ok just to be left on the trickle charger in the garage for that time? Nothing else I need to do?

[andyr]

Should be fine as long as its on the charger. That's all I do when mine is in long term winter storage.

[andrew]

leave the handbrake off

[jofanon69]

Interesting, why Is that?

[andrew]

jofanon69 said:

Interesting, why Is that?

on my various cars, the slightest damp and the pads rust on

[Jules360]

andrew said:

jofanon69 said:

Interesting, why Is that?

on my various cars, the slightest damp and the pads rust on

Ceramics ?

[Eatpies99]

I've not had that issue with ceramics.

[andrew]

Jules360 said:

andrew said:

jofanon69 said:

Interesting, why Is that?

on my various cars, the slightest damp and the pads rust on

Ceramics ?

no

[willy wombat]

Over the winter I leave my 458 in a carcoon on a charger and with the handbrake on for several weeks at a time with no problem. The only other thing I do is inflate the tyres more if it’s being SORN’d for a few months (but I do run it in and out from time to time to warm it through, turn the wheels, etc). Three weeks in the summer on a charger is not going to be a problem for a 488.

[blueSL]

I agree, trickle charger is all you need. Brakes will be fine.

[Spleen]

'Fezza.'

[G-wiz]

jofanon69 said:

Just bought my first Fezza (a very pretty grey 488) but I’m going on hols soon for 3 weeks.

Is the car ok just to be left on the trickle charger in the garage for that time? Nothing else I need to do?

Take it with you on your hols.
Would be a nice drive.

[Katzenjammer]

Ideally park it facing north-south orientation to ensure the battery maintains correct polarity

[blueg33]

Katzenjammer said:

Ideally park it facing north-south orientation to ensure the battery maintains correct polarity

But perpendicular to a lay line so you don’t upset the pagan gods

[WCZ]

Spleen said:

'Fezza.'

It means Ferrari

[Bispal]

Make sure you brim it with fuel, by the time you get home you will save £100 on your next fill up....