bradford
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how useful is the solar panel's charging? does it's 'trickle' help the main batteries, or is it somehow a boost for the accessories (like wipers, radio, heater...)?
thanks, Tom :?:
thanks, Tom :?:
garygid said:Apparently charges only the 12v battery, not the main (traction) battery.
garygid said:If the panel even supplies 1 amp (12 watts) to the 12v system, and accessories take 10 to 100 amps, it does not help all that much while driving.
garygid said:The seat, steering wheel, and cabin heating perhaps?
garygid said:The seat, steering wheel, and cabin heating perhaps?
bradford said:how useful is the solar panel's charging? does it's 'trickle' help the main batteries, or is it somehow a boost for the accessories (like wipers, radio, heater...)?
thanks, Tom :?:
planet4ever said:Since the OP asked about charging the "main batteries", you should have added one other item to your excellent list:
California summer: Drive the car 25 yards or so.
English winter: Drive the car 2 or 3 meters.
garygid said:... Note: If one arrives at work with a fully-charged 12v battery (which would be the usual case), parking in the sun for 8 hours will be of little (or no) benefit.
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