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solar trickle wiring
Bought one of those solar trickle chargers as I've been suffering the low battery warning of late and they are on offer in maplin at the moment.
As the cigarette lighter connection shuts down and I can't be bothered popping bonnet eveytime I want to use it I was wondering if I could do something as simple as tapping the permanent live I have put in for the blackvue? I've got this set up with a saddle fuse on the spare perm live from the fuse board, can I just saddle this again with a fused connector and earth it to chassis are does it need anything more?
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1st Jan 2013 2:55 pm
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You could pick up the 12v feed for the 12s towing electrics situated in the near side rear panel in the boot.Club Exped trailer
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cheers Lee
Wanted something at front really as it sits nicely on the dash and drops in the glove box when not in use.
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1st Jan 2013 6:21 pm
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It fits in the glove box? Cribbins Dave, are you sure that wont suck amps out of your battery rather than put them in
The figures quoted for any solar panel must be derived from test done on the equator at midday without a cloud in the sky.Club Exped trailer
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1st Jan 2013 6:30 pm
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It is only a tiddler!
Bout the size of a sunvisor, only £10 so thought id give it a go, had it via croc clips to battery today and first time in weeks I haven't had the irritating message XC90 T8 R Design Pro
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1st Jan 2013 8:09 pm
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Seen quite a few D3 owners with largish panels elestic-strapped to the top of the rear boot cubbies. Not the best position for sun capture but with 2 in place and ready access to the perm live of the tow electrics it could not be easier - just fit (via a simple piigy-back fuse) and forget.
I did buy a couple of panels myself but a change of jobs meant I no longer leave the car for long periods and park undercover.
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