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Re: Remote Car Battery Voltage Monitoring



"Scott" <acepilot@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Why go through all that bother?  Look on ebay for a solar panel.  There
> are a ton on small units that VW uses to keep the batteries topped off
> while the cars are in transit.  They are small 5-10 Watt units.  Usually
> go for about $10.  Lay one on the dash and park the vehicle so the
> windshield is facing south.  The unit has a cigarette lighter adapter
> and you just plug it in.

That's the plan for now.  Hopefully it will end the problem of run-down
batteries.  I may still need to go the "plug in" route because I want to
also be able to charge my Dad's 24VDC scooter while it's loaded in the van.

--
Bobby G.





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