Are all trickle chargers equal?

[the Wizard]

Harbor Freight sells a simple floater charger for about $5 a pop.....I use about 10 of them.....cheap, simple, and have never had one fail. I usually cut the clips off and solder the 2 contact trailer style plug on there. It's not fancy, it just does the job.....

 

[Gene Cassone]

Appreciate the input! Any comments on original question from our tech gurus? Seems many are using trickle chargers. Is there a difference for long term care between the 2 different types of chargers?

 

[the Wizard]

A trickle charger has no "intelligence" and may therefore overcharge the battery if left on indefinitely. You want a float charger. I'm not sure what the OEM charger is. Help anyone? You'd certainly think it should be better than the $5 float chargers that are easily available......