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Title: Trickle charge by solar power?
Post by: PLJ on May 28, 2005, 02:16 PM
I was in an auto store last night and noticed that they were selling a solar panel designed to trickle charge a 12 volt battery. Had auto shut off etc. Advertising stated that it was great for RV's. Anyone tried one of these and for $75 are they worth it?
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Post by: mike4947 on May 28, 2005, 09:45 PM
They will cover the draw from a propane detectror, but as for actually charging a trailer battery they aren't really capable of doing much at all.
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Post by: ForestCreature on May 31, 2005, 10:55 AM
Mike is right, those small trickle chargers are more for maintainance a charge and not recharging. Your $75 would be better spent on a 2nd battery.