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  1. 16th April 2017, 06:16 AM #11
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    I think the main thing isyou dont overcharge, Solar does this automatically by having a rest everynight.
    If starting from scratch, i would probably go with a small solar panel
    I also use the ctek to give the daily VW a full 48 hour maintenance charge every 3-4 months
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    My deep cycles stay hooked up to my caravans 140 watt solar panel at all times - they stay in tip top condition.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyG View Post
    I think the main thing isyou dont overcharge, Solar does this automatically by having a rest everynight.
    If starting from scratch, i would probably go with a small solar panel

    Yes it is a small panel designed for keeping boat batteries charged . About as big as a computer key board . Only cost around $25 on Ebay.
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  4. 16th April 2017, 07:39 AM #14
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    Yes, I use a 15 watt solar panel to condition batteries.
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