Greetings Vanagon List,

Just got back from 3 days camping at the Oregon Country Fair. Lotsa
westies there! We brought the 'Blue Pearl' the dropped blue '87 under
the Big Oak at Big Oak campgrounds.

It was great to talk to you all there!

Alas, a problem though. After 2 days of playing my stereo with it's
assorted amps and woofers... I lose the power in my Optima. I hate to
start the thing to charge it, and am thinking solar. Hard to find a
power receptacle at a festival you know.

I always park the van in the shade (if it is available), and am
thinking of a small solar panel array that I could put 20' from the
van in the hot sun via cable.

Has anyone done this yet? Any recommendations of products?

Cheers!

Ri of the River Clan
87 Westy
Central Oregon Coast