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BPeschka · 08-08-2020, 08:32 PM

I have a new to me 2004 BT Cruiser 5211, but think my question is generic.

The aux battery is as close to dead as you can get, won't hold a charge. I plan to replace it with same model, Interstate. There's room in the rack for another battery.

I'm thinking of putting in two new batteries while I'm at it. Seems like it's as straight forward as hooking them up in parallel. I assume they'll still charge normally, just more to charge. Likewise, a trickle charger for maintenance will work OK.

Anything I should be especially aware of ??

TIA, BillP

08-08-2020, 08:32 PM	#12
BPeschka Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Rio Rico, AZ Posts: 63	2 batteries in parallel I have a new to me 2004 BT Cruiser 5211, but think my question is generic. The aux battery is as close to dead as you can get, won't hold a charge. I plan to replace it with same model, Interstate. There's room in the rack for another battery. I'm thinking of putting in two new batteries while I'm at it. Seems like it's as straight forward as hooking them up in parallel. I assume they'll still charge normally, just more to charge. Likewise, a trickle charger for maintenance will work OK. Anything I should be especially aware of ?? TIA, BillP