I still have to make a bracket, but there is a verticle support by the fender just in front of the battery. (I might just zip tie it)
I don't want to mount it on top of the battery, and keep it clear if needed. I might also need a short extension as I want the plug to come out by my push bar.

 

I already owned a maintainer for my Generator and I didn't want to move it under the hood and have to deal with the turbo heat.
I live in Florida and the under the hood temps are brutal. My maintainer hangs on the wall in the garage. I installed the long ring leads to the battery and bought a long charging lead. The battery lead fits in a pocket behind the parking light when I'm not using it.

 

I already owned a maintainer for my Generator and I didn't want to move it under the hood and have to deal with the turbo heat.
I live in Florida and the under the hood temps are brutal. My maintainer hangs on the wall in the garage. I installed the long ring leads to the battery and bought a long charging lead. The battery lead fits in a pocket behind the parking light when I'm not using it.



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I recommend this route, avoids the need to mount a brick somewhere and risk damage (environmental as well as physical from vibrations, etc). I also have the quick connect leads connected directly to my battery and just plop the maintainer on a shelf in front of my truck. Makes it easy to see if the battery is fully charged or not, too.

 

I've got the same maintainer, and was planning on the same thing. Still trying to determine the best spot for it.

 

I have my Noco Genius1 hanging on a hook on the garage wall. I run the leads to the Pos terminal and the Neg to the ground. Plug in the unit at a wall socket/plug. When I need to use the truck, I unplug the unit and remove the leads and close the hood. Fast and simple.

 

I already owned a maintainer for my Generator and I didn't want to move it under the hood and have to deal with the turbo heat.
I live in Florida and the under the hood temps are brutal. My maintainer hangs on the wall in the garage. I installed the long ring leads to the battery and bought a long charging lead. The battery lead fits in a pocket behind the parking light when I'm not using it.

I recommend this route, avoids the need to mount a brick somewhere and risk damage (environmental as well as physical from vibrations, etc). I also have the quick connect leads connected directly to my battery and just plop the maintainer on a shelf in front of my truck. Makes it easy to see if the battery is fully charged or not, too.

I had a Noco G1100 mounted in my Jeep, wires were long enough and engine bay large enough, mounting was not an issue. No issues from heat etc. I have a Noco 2D for the Colorado, very small in comparison.
I prefer having everything on board since I park in multiple locations and rather deal with a normal estension and not having to open the hood. Otherwise, I would have to think where to park, move cars around in case I decide to plug it in to charge. All depends on your needs

 

There are quite a few NOCO models, which one is suitable for just maintaining battery charge for a 2024 Canyon?
Thanks,

 

There are quite a few NOCO models, which one is suitable for just maintaining battery charge for a 2024 Canyon?
Thanks,

I have the Genius 1. It's a 1 amp charger/maintainer. IMO, low and slow is the way to go.

 

I don't understand much about battery specs, but this is from NOCO's website. According to Google, the amp-hour rating for the battery in my 2024 Canyon is about 80, so I would then choose the Genius 5.

 

I don't understand much about battery specs, but this is from NOCO's website. According to Google, the amp-hour rating for the battery in my 2024 Canyon is about 80, so I would then choose the Genius 5.

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This is mostly related to charge time, not charger capability. The GENIUS1 will work fine for someone that doesn't drive often or does mostly short drives where the battery is unable to get or stay fully charged. The GENIUS5 will simply charge/top-off that same battery faster. Faster is better if your goal is to charge a low/dead battery more quickly, but the slower chargers work very well for batteries that are "in storage" and don't need to be charged quickly.

 

Ummm, is the maintainer you're trying to use specifically MADE for underhood locations (heat, rain, washes)?

 

My 2D should be more than enough, I see no need for anything stronger, and its meant to be mounted in the engine bay. Its about the size of a pack of cigarettes, but thicker.
I like noco, have their booster packs as well.

 

That is my take on it as well, at the current rate of my drives, it spends more time parked, I just want to minimize the voltage drop from computers working in the background. For that matter, I might just plug it in and put everything on a timer for every other day. Old school, turn it off if you're not on the room

 

I have a NOCO 2D as well. I mounted it (for now) with a heavy duty zip tie to the top battery-support bracket.