Does anyone have any recommendations on storing my Jag for the cold winter months, particularly the use of a battery float charger and where to connect the negative terminal.
The positive is accessed through the panel in the trunk, but I didn't want to disassemble the trunk to get to the negative terminal. Someone mentioned that I should just connect the negative to the tailpipe. Any thoughts on this?

 

I bought a set of rubber tire cradles which prevent flat spots.

My dealer told me the same thing about connecting to the tailpipe. However, I bought a Ctek 3300 battery tender and have the eyelet terminals mounted to the battery with only the quick connect plug exposed in the trunk. It works great

 

Maja - can you take some pics of how you have CTEK installed? I just purchased one for my XKR and need to hook it up for winter storage - Thanks

 

cvprez,

check your email.......

Mike

 

Mike, can you share those pics with me? I just purchased a 2007 XK and am interesred in both products.

Thanks,

Pete Russell
jorussellc21@aol.com

 

Pete,

welcome to the forum.....

email(s) with pics sent

 

Hey Mike can I get the pics as well. I've got the same 08 Portfolio with celestial black in coupe form. Thanks.

 

Winny,

Welcome to the forum............... pm me your email address.

 

Thanks for the info. And, the review of that car cover which I put an order for. Look forward to getting that one.

 

Hi Mike: After 3 years with my BMW e38, I traded-up for a 2004 XJR. The car is sweet and a ton of fun to drive.

In fact, I picked up a clunker for my everyday commute so that I can keep the XJR is pristine condition. I plan to drive her only on the weekends and perhaps once during the week.

I would greatly appreciate any advice you may have with respect to battery tenders that would fit my driving schedule. The set-up in this post sounds on point, and I would appreciate your sending me a pic (and any instructions for a novice) on hooking it up.

Thanks, Jedd

 

Why store it. Pick up a good set of winter tyres and drive it. The kitty's love to play in the snow and actually are quite competent in the snow with good rubber.

 

Hey Mike do you know what size the extra threads, wihtout a nut, on the terminals are? That would be a good spot to attach the ctek.

 

I also store two cars for the winter and use the Battery Tender for a crisp startup in the spring. I also found a "car bag" along with the custom cover which I bought from an online vendor that's perfect for storing a vehicle in a cold garage/barn. It zips up and comes with desiccant bags to absorb any moisture... I was sold a few years ago when I got the car out in spring with no oxidation ... even the rotors were shinny. It keeps any rodents out which is also a big plus for anyone who has had the nest in the air box syndrome… lol
Winter sucks if you have nice vehicles… I always say I’m moving south this time of the year but remember why I stay on the first sixty degree day in March!!