Looking for an easy access for jump starting and charging

[DepositGuy]

Hi guys. My L5030 is a PITA to get clamps on the battery for jumping and/or charging, there is so little room for my hands and especially the clamps. Has anyone come up with a solution?
I was thinking some type of auxiliary wires coming out of the grille area but I'll wager someone else had this problem and solved it. Suggestions are much appreciated.
I know it's early but Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas to all.

 

[JimDeL]

Hi guys. My L5030 is a PITA to get clamps on the battery for jumping and/or charging, there is so little room for my hands and especially the clamps. Has anyone come up with a solution?
I was thinking some type of auxiliary wires coming out of the grille area but I'll wager someone else had this problem and solved it. Suggestions are much appreciated.
I know it's early but Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas to all.

Something like this?
Amazon.com: OMT Wire Connector 4 Pack, 50A Wire Harness Plug Kit for 6-12 Gauge Cables, 12V-36V Battery Quick Connect Disconnect Set for Car Bike ATV Winches Lifts Motors More, Set of 4, Red : Automotive

 

[GreensvilleJay]

Should use Anderson powerpole connectors rated for at least 300 amps....or whatever the starter draws...

 

[Trimley]

This is what I would do.

 

[The Evil Twin]

This is what I would do.

Yup. And run the negative side to the Chassis ground. Not the battery.

 

[William1]

Should use Anderson powerpole connectors rated for at least 300 amps....or whatever the starter draws...

Like this...

 

[DepositGuy]

This is what I would do.

That's exactly it. I found it a lot less expensive on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CFKLXLSC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'll be ready now. Thanks so much.

 

[waverider]

Something like this?
Amazon.com: OMT Wire Connector 4 Pack, 50A Wire Harness Plug Kit for 6-12 Gauge Cables, 12V-36V Battery Quick Connect Disconnect Set for Car Bike ATV Winches Lifts Motors More, Set of 4, Red : Automotive

Not to change topic, but I've been looking at those for making it easy to hook up a 12V external fuel pump to my tractor for refueling. I would like to hear others that have used these and their experiences.

 

[rbargeron]

To charge or jump start, connect positive to the post on the starter, negative to any nearby bolt head. Presto.

 

[DepositGuy]

Not to change topic, but I've been looking at those for making it easy to hook up a 12V external fuel pump to my tractor for refueling. I would like to hear others that have used these and their experiences.

Great application idea. I have a 12v transfer pump myself. Might try it for refueling. I'm getting a bit long in the tooth to lift those 5 gallon jugs.

 

[fried1765]

Great application idea. I have a 12v transfer pump myself. Might try it for refueling. I'm getting a bit long in the tooth to lift those 5 gallon jugs.

At 83, I can't do those 5 gal. jugs, (when full) either.
I just keep a couple of extras, and only put 3 gals. in each.

 

[ctfjr]

That's exactly it. I found it a lot less expensive on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CFKLXLSC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'll be ready now. Thanks so much.

just a fwiw
The one Trimley referenced is 4ga wire, this one you found is 7ga. . .

 

[jimh406]

You won’t need to jump if you keep it on a trickle charger. How about doing that? Battery Tenders and similar come with a connection that hooks to your battery. A side effect is your batteries will last longer if you don’t totally discharge them.

However, if your battery is discharging fairly quickly, you might want to look for what is causing parasitic loss.

 

[NorthwoodsLife]

For charging, Buy a Battery Tender. It comes with a ringed plug.

For DC power beyond, for a winch, etc., Use the plugs listed above. But go with 2 gauge or higher (numerically lower) wire.

 

[mdhughes]

Great application idea. I have a 12v transfer pump myself. Might try it for refueling. I'm getting a bit long in the tooth to lift those 5 gallon jugs.

Used the cable that came with the transfer pump to run from the battery with a fuse to the connector under the dash and then put a connector on what was left of the cable for the pump.

2 - 134G1 Anderson SB50 Connector Cover
2 - 6331G12 Anderson SB50 Connector kit Orange 10/12 AWG
1 - SB50-HDL-RED Handle for Anderson SB50

Back in 2015 it was $18.96 with shipping.

 

[07wingnut]

Something like this?
Amazon.com: OMT Wire Connector 4 Pack, 50A Wire Harness Plug Kit for 6-12 Gauge Cables, 12V-36V Battery Quick Connect Disconnect Set for Car Bike ATV Winches Lifts Motors More, Set of 4, Red : Automotive

Those are the connectors that I used as well. Wire one to the battery, and install wires on the other that terminate in booster cable type alligator clamps. Just make sure the wires are heavy enough to support the current running thru them when boosting.

 

[Flintknapper]

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[Runs With Scissors]

Since I brought the General Lee home to work on, I find that I have to play Tetris a lot more, so an unfortunate side effect is having to start and shut down fairly quickly.

I hate doing it, but thats life in the big city.

Since the OP mentioned charging, what brand/type of battery tenders do y'all use/recommend?

I want one that mounts "permanently" and has a long enough cord to run the plug end to the same area as the block heater plug.

Kind of a tight squeeze, but this is my reality (currently)

 

[ShootinBlanks]

Since I brought the General Lee home to work on, I find that I have to play Tetris a lot more, so an unfortunate side effect is having to start and shut down fairly quickly.

I hate doing it, but thats life in the big city.

Since the OP mentioned charging, what brand/type of battery tenders do y'all use/recommend?

I want one that mounts "permanently" and has a long enough cord to run the plug end to the same area as the block heater plug.

Kind of a tight squeeze, but this is my reality (currently)

I have a 4 bank Battery Tender Plus and got some longer tender wires off Chinazon to reach everything. I keep tractor, Harley, and 4 wheeler charged. The keep the wire on the ground protected I got some heavy rubber wire protectors thingys the wire runs through the machines can drive over them.

 

[DepositGuy]

I got about 6 tenders going all winter. 2 on the tractors, one shared by the quads, another on the side by sides one on the zero turn, one on the gararaged car and some on spare batteries. Hmmm, maybe I have seven. I've found the HFT ones (their better ones that sold for over $20 a few years ago) work fine. I think I have a couple of heavier one but can't recall the name. I can look later if you want. All came with multiple plug-in attachments.