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Non GMC - Solar battery charger [message #128750]

Sun, 05 June 2011 12:26

carguy

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My wife & I recently purchased a 2009 VW Super Beetle and it came with a solar battery charger that sticks to the window with suction cups. It has a 2 prong output plug that is designed to be plugged into the computer access socket.

Because you guys are great at thinking outside the box I'd love to hear suggestions as what to do with this thing (be kind).

Bill Brown - '77 Buckeye Cruiser
Coshocton OH
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Re: Non GMC - Solar battery charger [message #128756 is a reply to message #128750]

Sun, 05 June 2011 12:46

WD0AFQ

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VW used them on the dash to keep the battery charged on the ship. That is my understanding. They are all over ebay. Not good for much except little stuff.
Dan,
was that "kind" Bill?

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Re: [GMCnet] Non GMC - Solar battery charger [message #128757 is a reply to message #128750]

Sun, 05 June 2011 12:45

gmcrv1

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Bill,

Oh, never mind...

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On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 12:26 PM, Bill Brown <carguybill@sbcglobal.net>wrote:

>
>
> My wife & I recently purchased a 2009 VW Super Beetle and it came with a
> solar battery charger that sticks to the window with suction cups. It has a
> 2 prong output plug that is designed to be plugged into the computer access
> socket.
>
> Because you guys are great at thinking outside the box I'd love to hear
> suggestions as what to do with this thing (be kind).
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> Bill Brown - '77 Buckeye Cruiser
> Coshocton OH
> carguybill@sbcglobal.net
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Re: [GMCnet] Non GMC - Solar battery charger [message #128760 is a reply to message #128750]

Sun, 05 June 2011 12:51

Mr ERFisher

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they are super devices

I buy them all the time, good for :

lawn mowers
tractors
cars
motorcycles

good for those of us who are on the road all the time, and do not drive all
the other rigs..

wish you were closer to me

good stuff

gene

On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 10:26 AM, Bill Brown <carguybill@sbcglobal.net>wrote:

>
>
> My wife & I recently purchased a 2009 VW Super Beetle and it came with a
> solar battery charger that sticks to the window with suction cups. It has a
> 2 prong output plug that is designed to be plugged into the computer access
> socket.
>
> Because you guys are great at thinking outside the box I'd love to hear
> suggestions as what to do with this thing (be kind).
> --
> Bill Brown - '77 Buckeye Cruiser
> Coshocton OH
> carguybill@sbcglobal.net
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Re: Non GMC - Solar battery charger [message #128854 is a reply to message #128750]

Mon, 06 June 2011 07:52

Larry C

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I have one of those VW solar chargers.

The intenet was to keep the VW battery charged in shipping and in the lot. THEY WORK.

I have used this one for keeping the GMC vehicle battery charged. I installed a Cig Lighter plug and plug it into the dash, make sure it has a fuse for protection, maybe an amp.

I have a lesser panel I use on my old truck battery for the same reason.

The VW panel does alright but it requires direct sun to charge so I try to keep it aimed from inside the windows.

Solar Panels are the future and for us learning about them, are kinda fun once you get a working system operational.

Play with it and see what you can do.

My thoughts

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