ODB Solar Charger

[Cornershop]

Originally Posted by mattylondon

I guess some cars may have a switched lighter socket. The spec for OBD2 port is a permanent 12v.

Bingo

[oldnick]

my 2000FL has a switched lighter socket at the front , but is constant live at the back , perfect for a panel on the rear parcel shelf

[roberto]

got mine today already fixed to the wife's skoda as she's on holiday for 3 week

great piece of kit

[Cornershop]

Guess you should reserve judgement until after the 3 weeks is up ?

Agree it's a well built piece of kit - mine started working (helpful blue light flashing) when removed from the packaging indoors under some dimly lit wall lights, so should provide a drip charge from around 6.30am till 7pm maybe

[roberto]

Originally Posted by Cornershop

Guess you should reserve judgement until after the 3 weeks is up ?

Agree it's a well built piece of kit - mine started working (helpful blue light flashing) when removed from the packaging indoors under some dimly lit wall lights, so should provide a drip charge from around 6.30am till 7pm maybe

Well not 3 weeks but went to the car yesterday cos discs were looking very rusty after a lot of rain up hear.(needed a run)
Unplugged the solar panel as you do.
Started up in a second just like a brand new battery.
So im convinced

[Cornershop]

Originally Posted by roberto

Well not 3 weeks but went to the car yesterday cos discs were looking very rusty after a lot of rain up hear.(needed a run)
Unplugged the solar panel as you do.
Started up in a second just like a brand new battery.
So im convinced

I've left mine on the rear shelf now held in place with some Velcro tabs and just trail the lead to the front - no issue as I'm usually the only one driving it.

I guess the only downside is that it looks a bit like a tablet to the light fingered fraternity.

[roberto]

Originally Posted by Cornershop

I've left mine on the rear shelf now held in place with some Velcro tabs and just trail the lead to the front - no issue as I'm usually the only one driving it.

I guess the only downside is that it looks a bit like a tablet to the light fingered fraternity.

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A tablet ?
i do hope its one you swallow

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[ulfilias]

For £20ish quid. I've grabbed one too. I have a few cars and one of the biggest issues is accidentally draining a battery by not charging them, particularly if not using them much!