I actually have my eyes on this one. More than just maintenance, may be enough to go off the grid for a week. The fact that this can be stored inside, and then placed where you need it in the sunlight, makes it a winner for me. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FH85FW9/?coliid=ICCARXX3XG3VW&colid=1XSB9F8J8R1OK&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it My thoughts are to put a 2-pin connector, linked in line to a solar controller to the Aux battery. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHN1VJH/?coliid=I16M8DM1WXM4PS&colid=WQ7V2JH6L9T1&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Solar Controller https://www.amazon.com/Little-Story-Regulator-Controller-12V-24V/dp/B07RMLJTNX/ref=sr_1_19?keywords=solar+controller&qid=1563316886&s=electronics&sr=1-19 And for less than $250 I'm off the grid. Jack
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jim. Felder Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 4:54 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Product comments: solar battery maintainer Since my Vanagon doesn't get the use it should sometimes, the battery can go flat in a few weeks. I have been using this inexpensive solar maintainer all summer at it has worked out great. It's not a charger, but it will maintain whatever level the battery holds when the unit is plugged in. From Amazon. There are a zillion choices but this is pretty close to the one I bought.
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