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Don White August 11th 05 09:13 PM

John Gaquin wrote:
"John Gaquin" wrote in message

If you know, or know someone who works for, a VW dealer, that could be a
good source ( i.e., $0). Every new VW comes off the transport at the
dealer with a small solar charger wired to the battery and suction-cupped
to the inside of the windshield.



Clarification: the panel is about 10" x 10", and is not actually hard-wired
to the battery. The panel cable merely plugs into the cigarette lighter,
providing enough trickle to keep the battery alive.


Ever see those hugh vehicle transporters. They come in here all the
time. Those ships are all closed in and I doubt the vehicles would see
much light for the trip over.
http://www.portofhalifax.ca/AbsPage....iteid=1&lang=1

SISC August 11th 05 10:36 PM

Go to Ebay you will find these solar gadgets under various headings: Car
access. alternative energy.electronics,home...
don't take "not found" for an answer.
Greetings mike
"John Gaquin" wrote in message
...

"John Gaquin" wrote in message

If you know, or know someone who works for, a VW dealer, that could be a
good source ( i.e., $0). Every new VW comes off the transport at the
dealer with a small solar charger wired to the battery and suction-cupped
to the inside of the windshield.


Clarification: the panel is about 10" x 10", and is not actually
hard-wired to the battery. The panel cable merely plugs into the
cigarette lighter, providing enough trickle to keep the battery alive.




Don White August 11th 05 10:43 PM

SISC wrote:
Go to Ebay you will find these solar gadgets under various headings: Car
access. alternative energy.electronics,home...
don't take "not found" for an answer.
Greetings mike
"John Gaquin" wrote in message
...

"John Gaquin" wrote in message

If you know, or know someone who works for, a VW dealer, that could be a
good source ( i.e., $0). Every new VW comes off the transport at the
dealer with a small solar charger wired to the battery and suction-cupped
to the inside of the windshield.


Clarification: the panel is about 10" x 10", and is not actually
hard-wired to the battery. The panel cable merely plugs into the
cigarette lighter, providing enough trickle to keep the battery alive.




Saw a bunch on sale at Costco today. 5W models at $ 49.95 CDN I believe.


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