Car battery

[ShiftZZ]

We are going off on our travels, the last time my Mazda battery was flat..

I'm thinking about adding a small solar trickle charger, any recommendations?

 

[CAB96]

I have a 10w small panel on my VW Transporter, propped up on the dash.

Facing south, full sun till about 1-2 o'clock.

Useless from October to March.

But then the drain is probably more, with a tracker installed it is basically flat in 3 weeks.

Not sure if that helps or not!

 

[ShiftZZ]

Question, got a small solar panel, if I leave it on the battery for some weeks, can it overcharge the battery?

 

[Odd-no-more]

I would get a smart charger if you can get a power supply to the car. That will keep it charged but not overcharged.

 

[the1andonly]

A 30A pwm solar controler on ebay £6 yes 6 quid, buy the cheapest panel above 40w that will sit in front window and your cooking on sun. Currently one @ £27

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