Make sure your 12v socket is on when the ignition is off, otherwise
this won't work without connecting directly to your battery.

Jim

On Sep 14, 2004, at 9:48 PM, -- Dan Roberts wrote:

> Thank you. Exactly what I was hoping for. I will purchase a trickly
> charger
> for the winter months. I was a bit surprised to see you suggested
> connecting the charger through the cigarette lighter. That is more
> convenient, of course, but I had heard anecdotes that this approach was
> less reliable. Any comment? Am I hearing from unreliable sources?
>
> That's a great deal you have for your van insurance. If I do keep my
> van
> parked in the winter I will ask my insurer, State Farm, if they will do
> something similar.
>
> Dan from Madison
> 89 Westy 4 speed
>