Solar Panel trickle charger

[freddiekrugersdog]

Hi Funsters . . . . I am going to buy a Solar Panel to use as a trickle charger to help keep starter battery alive over winter.
I have been advised to get 40 watt panel and a controller . . . . my question is My Benimar Anthus control panel seems to have 'Solar Panel' operation listed. Can anyone confirm that I can connect Solar panel to this control panel to keep battery charged or is it better to keep it independent?

Any help would appreciated

 

[pappajohn]

It would appear you can but if its a free standing panel, for ease I would connect direct to battery.
Also, a 40w panel isn't going to give much in winters low sun and short hours and there are going to be a lot of sunless days too where you'll get nothing. .

 

[PhilandMena]

Put on the biggest panel you can get away with.