TrackSprinter
2016 Motovan Boondocker
I did a search. Lots of discussion on trickle charging, but Im curious about specific solar trickle chargers, your brand and experience if any.
Van is driven 1-2x week. I want one for the starter battery. Original battery 2016. Gonna need a replacement I know, but I want a trickle charger now anyway.
To make any particular difference Im thinking 20W rated minimum, which realistically amounts to about 0.6-1A according to my research on various kits.
You’d think this wouldnt be such a chore and simple enough to grab something on amazon but no. Some are only effective in DIRECT sunlight, and not in overcast at all. Some work in overcast but at such a small output whats the point? Some are way too expensive even for chinese brands.
Most come with a cig charge plug for applicable models. I dont think the Sprinter supports always on sockets? So I will hard mount an adapter most likely.
Here is one I like because it has a separated controller with readout. (So I can verify I wasted my time and money ?? )
Allto 20W
Anyone? Bueller?
Van is driven 1-2x week. I want one for the starter battery. Original battery 2016. Gonna need a replacement I know, but I want a trickle charger now anyway.
To make any particular difference Im thinking 20W rated minimum, which realistically amounts to about 0.6-1A according to my research on various kits.
You’d think this wouldnt be such a chore and simple enough to grab something on amazon but no. Some are only effective in DIRECT sunlight, and not in overcast at all. Some work in overcast but at such a small output whats the point? Some are way too expensive even for chinese brands.
Most come with a cig charge plug for applicable models. I dont think the Sprinter supports always on sockets? So I will hard mount an adapter most likely.
Here is one I like because it has a separated controller with readout. (So I can verify I wasted my time and money ?? )
Allto 20W
Anyone? Bueller?
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