Date:         Thu, 11 Oct 2001 12:11:22 -0400
Reply-To:     Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
Subject:      Re: travel to libby montana
Comments: To: gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
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I have a small 1-amp trickle charger plugged in to the extra 110V AC outlet
under the sink.  I have it wired in at the always hot fuse buy the driver's
door.  This is the one that runs the sink pump, etc.  Whenever I have the
Westy plugged in, the 1-amp charger runs.  It won't keep up with the
stereo, but it keeps the batteries topped-off over-night.  I can also plug
it in at home in the garage if I like.  I will eventually upgrade to a
higher capacity "smart" charger, but for now, it works fine.  I have it
mounted under the sink.
                                                   Jay  '85 Westy




gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM> on 10/11/2001 11:52:25 AM

Please respond to gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>

To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
cc:    (bcc: Jay L Snyder/AE/DuPont)
Subject:  travel to libby montana




We will be taking a trip to Libby, Montana in late
October.   Would it be safe to travel with water in
the storage tank?   I have thought to add a 10%
ethanol solution to the tank to prevent freezing.
We will be hooking up an electrical connection each
night.   Has anyone used a trickle charger to keep a
charge on the battery?   If so, what kind of charger
works best and can I run the charger while I use the
lights and radio in these very  long Montana nights.
Thanks gary
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