Simple Noco Battery Maintainer Installation

[JoeJeep74]

I appreciate what others have posted on this mod, here is how I did this today.
1. Snap Noco Genius 2 D into mounting bracket. Lay alongside battery, secure in place with zip tie under Velcro strap.
2. Remove air filter housing.
3. Run electric wire under air filter housing , inside of plastic inner wheel well liner and forward towards bumper.
4. Drill 2” hole in plastic lower air deflector/skid plate. (2021 Sport S)
5. Install Noco GCP 1 port plug. Run plug wire back alongside frame well and up to meet maintainer plug. Secure wires with zip ties as needed. Plug cords together, wrap electrical tape around connection.
6. Reinstall air filter housing.
7. Attach red charging wire to battery positive terminal.
8. Attach black charging wire to either battery negative terminal or ground post on inside of fender with 8 mm nut and wave washer. ( my choice)
The only extra parts you supply are a 8 mm nut and washer, some zip ties and a bit of electrical tape.
My lack of computer skills prohibit me from linking to products. I have attached 3 pictures to help visualize what I did. If I wasn’t backing out of garage I probably would have hooked a maintainer up through the 7 wire trailer plug.
That’s my simple install .

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[Lost1wing]

I have installed my Noco charger under the hood, but I have yet to install the external plug kit. Thanks for showing what you did. I like keeping it simple.

 

[ShastaJT6]

This part is concerning to me - Having the harness anchored against the edge like that creates an abrasion point where it could wear through the cable jacket.

I would suggest using an edge clip like this on both of the "fins" to avoid it wearing through

Just my 2 cents, thanks for sharing your project with us.

 

[JoeJeep74]

Thank you for your suggestion. After I had posted, I was wondering if I should have installed some sort of chafe protection. I will let people know what I used.

 

[JoeJeep74]

Thank you for your suggestion. After I had posted, I was wondering if I should have installed some sort of chafe protection. I will let people know what I used.

After looking at what ShastJT6 pointed out about abrasion point, I modified my install. I installed plastic wire loom protection and shifted attachment point of power wire that was circled. I used 1/4” on wires to battery and ground( not shown ) then 3/8” to cover the 120 volt wire. I should have done it this way the first time, but better late than never.
I also disconnected my ESS battery and pulled fuse 42 as my 3.5 year old batteries are about at replacement point.
I do not use the stop/start system so I don’t see the need to replace that small battery.

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