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• Battery Charger ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 08:47:19 -0700
  ...Where the he** can I find a "manual" battery charger, one that is small enough to carry in a vehicle, not a shop sized...
• Portable Battery Charger
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:36:41 -0600
  Do any of you ever use portable battery chargers to jump start your vans? I'm thinking about buying one and wonder if anyone...
• Re: travel to libby montana
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 12:11:22 -0400
  I have a small 1-amp trickle charger plugged in to the extra 110V AC outlet under the sink. I have it wired in...
• Re: Little problem with trickle charger
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:05:54 -0600
  ...That means that the battery was feeding the charger. >> >> Is there any significant current loss going backward through the >> charger? Is it just running...
• Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 1 Aug 2013 12:17:36 -0700
  ...My new Noco Genius 7200 (7.2 Amp) charger doesn't seem sufficient to run a Truckfridge 49 DC while maintaining a group 27...
• Re: Trickle Charger (follow up 182 Amps)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:25:40 -0400
  The problem with the charger concept is that you need a 110V supply. If you have a 110V supply, you don't need 12V...
• Is this a good deal??
  Historical mailing list - chris jackson
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 18:22:55 -0700
  VW Solar Battery Charger. Works on any car. - $25 Date: 2005-04-15, 12:34PM PDT This is a OEM Volkswagen factory solar battery...
• EV - Solar powered trickle charger
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Jim
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 09:40:49 -0700
  I checked Radio Shack for the Solar powered trickle charger but they said they didn't carry such a thing. What about JC Whitney...
• Re: Tests with eliminator/shumacher 2/8/12A charger.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:35:26 -0500
  ...Tests with eliminator/shumacher 2/8/12A charger. I've been looking for an inexpensive, yet efficient coach battery charger and shore power supply...
• Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 3 Aug 2013 10:47:51 -0700
  ...If I look at voltage as the "push", depending on the battery(s) aH rating, appliance draws, wire gauge etc., a charger capable of...
• Re: Battery chargers again for small AA, AAA, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 00:36:05 -0400
  Many of these small chargers use "switching" power supplies which can generate noise both audible and electrically. I recently purchase a USB charger cord...
• Re: Sure Power 1315 question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:44:58 -0800
  ...BTW, don't skimp on the size of the charger. Get a 25 to 30 amp 'smart' charger, usually three stage, something like this...
• Re: Sure Power 1315 question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:19:19 -0800
  I'll second Dennis's comment of the Progressive Dynamics charger. I just returned from a week long trip, 'plugged in' six of seven...
• [f]Niners and Chargers! Whew!!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 16 Jan 1995 08:38:10 -0800 (PST)
  ...ANYWAY!!!! I said that the Chargers wouldn't even have a chance to when the AFC play game and they did. What kinda voodoo...
• Re: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 05:14:59 -0700
  Techincally, a turbo charger is exhaust driven, a super charger is mechanically driven Mark > a turbo charged or super charged > >engine. > > > There's no...
• Solar charger NOT to buy
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:00:58 -0800
  Andrew, I have to say that the three vw chargers I got off ebay have all been good(about 20 dollars with shipping). The...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:21:01 -0700
  Or for that matter, maybe trigger that charger relay via X from ignition switch? ( I think that's the circuit enabled when key inserted...
• Re: solar charger
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:48:51 -0600
  ...solar charger Looking for input on a good brand and model of solar battery charger. I know there are alot of different styles. I...
• Picture of AAZ or AHU turbo charger down pipe please?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 19:07:02 -0700
  ...The motor is a 1.9L AAZ with a KKK K03 turbo charger on it. I am missing the exhaust down pipe from the...
• Re: GoWesty Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:30:52 -0500
  ...The 1,000 is available with a 30 or 50 amp charger. Both the 2,000 watt or 50 amp charger should only be...
• Re: Canadian Tire "Eliminator" Smart charger too noisy for camping use?
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:39:35 -0300
  ...Pascal -----Original Message----- "I have a Canadian Tire 12/8/2A "Eliminator Intelligent Battery Charger" since about 2 years. Only hitch I can think...
• Re: GoWesty Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 14:18:19 -0600
  ...RV-Marine chargers (better ones) are designed to compromise and > work well for both functions. The charger-power supply needs to be sized > for...
• Re: Auxiliary battery trickle charger
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 22 Dec 2001 13:08:02 -0600
  ...Auxiliary battery trickle charger Some weeks ago someone on this list talked about a small trickle charger they bought at a FLAPS and hooked...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:12:54 -0700
  ...I eyeballed a charger just like that yesterday that was designed to reduce or stop charging when it saw battery as charged and would...
• Re: cheap battery smart(?) charger at Aldi
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 2 Nov 2015 17:48:52 -0800
  ...That link Doesn't produce any info about Battery Chargers > > -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https...
• Lithium battery
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cary
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:46:19 +0000
  ...Can I use my regular 12 V charger to charge this battery? Or is there any special charger needed? Thank you. Sent from Yahoo...
• Re: generators/inverters for camping
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:57:47 -0800
  If I went and got another battery charger, how could I be able to determine if that one would "like" the power that my...
• Can I trickle charge an Optima and a regular battery together using jumper cables?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 19 Oct 2003 12:00:57 -0400
  ...I am putting my syncro up for the winter and I already have a trickle charger on my Optima for camping that is hooked...
• On-board Charging.
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Mon, 4 Nov 1996 15:05:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...so i unhooked the charger :( > It is probably the reverse current in the power transistor inside your charger (same difference :-). 3mA is not bad...
• Re: 110v battery charger for house battery - suggestions for 88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 22:11:04 -0400
  http://tinyurl.com/m4qov2 http://tinyurl.com/kv8y2f These are Guest marine chargers, there are other brands out there too but these are great...
• Re: PC power supply battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 14:10:14 -0700
  ...The PS is not a charger. To make it into a charger it needs a current blocking diode to prevent the battery from discharging...
• Re: Trickle chargers was: Group 41 As house battery,
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Sat, 8 Feb 2020 16:43:04 -0800
  ...the chargers are created equal but I didn’t thing there was harm > to a trickle charger. > > > > Now looking for a charger that can...
• Re: Trickle Charger (follow up 182 Amps)
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:58:32 -0700
  I have used a trickle charger for basic recharging and battery maintenance duties, it has worked fine with one exception...they keep failing. I...
• Re: Is a Battery Charger to run 12V systems from 120V OK?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 21:01:04 -0400
  ...Some chargers will prevent this, some won't. Keep a voltmeter on it until you feel confident. Also, charging batteries give off explosive gas...
• Re: The good trickle charger
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 22:48:25 -0400
  ...I will purchase a trickly charger for the winter months. I was a bit surprised to see you suggested connecting the charger through the...
• Re: Temperature compensated battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:40:19 -0700
  ...Temperature compensated battery charger Temp compensated chargers are readily available in the green energy field and don't cost $400 either: Link chosen at...
• Re: Solar charger NOT to buy
  Historical mailing list - Neal Hansen
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:29:42 -0700
  I have two of the cheap "Harbor Freight" solar battery chargers. that I got on sale for $10.00 apiece. One on my Westy...
• Re: Small smart charger with equalize mode?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:27:32 -0400
  Progressive dynamics makes the chargers you. Designed and listed for use RV's. The charge wizard will do everything you need. Clean power so...
• Re: Dual Battery Installation Instructions on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 22:48:41 +0200
  ...If you get a (universal) lap top charger and mobile phone charger that run on 12V (found both in Dutch auto parts store, EUR...
• Re: Am out......for a better world... i hope.
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 11:29:57 -0500
  ...But for environmental - > and eventually financial - reasons, investing in a battery charger and some > rechargeables is probably a better idea. I'm about to...
• Re: Battery Recharging Question
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 21:05:26 -0800
  ...sounds like PO had a new one installed at the dealer? First set your charger to 12 not 6 volts. The amp gauge on...
• Re: Solar charger NOT to buy
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 12:31:11 -0800
  ...Just curious. //Jack On 13 Nov 2003, at 12:00, gary hradek wrote: > Andrew, > I have to say that the three vw chargers I...
• Re: Solar Battery Chargers
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 15:34:01 -0700
  On 12/17/04 11:00 AM, "Markus Mumper" <mumper@USA.NET> wrote: > FWIW: > > I purchased two VW solar chargers on E-Bay awhile...
• Re: GoWesty Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Nov 2013 00:02:05 -0500
  ...RV-Marine chargers (better ones) are designed to > compromise and work well for both functions. The charger-power supply > needs to be sized for...
• Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 23 May 2008 09:08:42 -0800
  ...As to the charger: 14.1 is a charging voltage, up to 15+ whereas once the battery is charged it goes into a "maintenance...
• travel to libby montana
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 08:52:25 -0700
  ...Has anyone used a trickle charger to keep a charge on the battery? If so, what kind of charger works best and can I...
• DC to DC Charger for Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:47:50 -0400
  Has anyone installed a DC to DC battery charger for the AUX battery? This allows you to charge off the starter battery/alternator to...
• Re: 110v battery charger for house battery - suggestions for 88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 19:22:11 -0700
  RE: Chargers I forgot to mention that I too tried one of the little battery tneders/minders. Charge was so slow as not to...
• Re: Westy battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 13 Jan 2015 09:17:01 -0800
  ...That means that when the on board charger or the solar panel is supplying power, the ACR will connect the aux battery to the...
• battery-inverter-charger-battery loop
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 21:34:02 -0400
  ...I'm plugged in to shore power and running my battery charger into my aux battery. I flip the switch to the inverter power...
• Re: Blog Post: Rear USB Charger Install
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 11:31:03 -0400
  ...http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-Decora-15-Amp-Tamper-Resistant-Combination-Receptacle-and-USB-Charger-White-R02-T5631-00W/205730876 . HTH, Tony
• Temperature compensated battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:15:29 +0000
  Temp compensated chargers are readily available in the green energy field and don't cost $400 either: Link chosen at random: http://www.affordable...
• Re: Tests with eliminator/shumacher 2/8/12A charger.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:35:46 -0800
  Dear Charger I gave an old (80's) Sony Video Camera Charger to a pal o mine he put some sort of regulator shut...
• Re: Trickle Charger Hookup
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 17:39:52 -0700
  ...Trickle Charger Hookup This weekend I picked up a little trickle charger that I'd like to permanently install and hardwire so that it...
• Onboard Battery Charger
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:05:47 -0700
  Okay, what have people mounted in their vans as an onboard battery charger? I'm looking for a compact unit that will charge an...
• Re: Westy battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:39:24 -0600
  ...where I can easily see the status of the charger... http://dasmotoclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/auxbattery4.jpg you can also see...
• Solar Battery Chargers
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 12:42:26 -0800
  Has anyone ever used one of those solar battery chargers on your vanagon? I�m going to be having mine sitting for a while...
• Re: Surepower 1315 and charging issues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 5 May 2009 19:13:42 -0700
  ...So I went down to the > garage to grab my battery charger and volt meter. The charger was > connected directly to the aux battery...
• Re: battery charger for smaller AA, D, etc.
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:48:00 -0500
  Something to pay attention to, the first charger listed below only charges Ni-MH batteries. The second one with charge both the Ni-CAD...
• Re: Newbie questions
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 13:51:28 EDT
  ...Does my Camper already have this > charger ability? No, but you could install something similar. I've got a 3-amp charger connected to...