wow !
this is certainly a well written, informative, comprehensive post with
complete sentences and punctuation .
How Refreshing !!!

Right on dude, I'll check it out ..
a smart maintainer, built-in  ....sounds very nice. Can't complain about the
price either.
No idea where such a price-point product might be made though , lol.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon Kanas" <kanas@QADAS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: Battery Sages

> Good Evening,
>
> Most recently, I found one at WalMart that I am very pleased with.  I've
> put pigtails on three cars, and move it between them as needed.  The one
> I have in my Vanagon, that I built in, came from a RV supply store.
> It's specifically designed to be permanently mounted in an engine
> compartment (weatherproof metal case, heavy leads).  I don't recall it's
> brand.  It was "less cheap", but not prohibitive.
>
> Here are the specifications for the WalMart unit:
> The Schumacher SpeedCharge maintains both 6- and 12-volt batteries,
> keeping them at full-charge using float-mode monitoring. Perfect for
> charging small and large batteries found on motorcycles, classic cars,
> RVs, boats and more. Includes a set of quick-connect harnesses for
> permanent attachment of ring connectors.
>
>    *     1.5-amp charger and maintainer
>    *     For both 6- and 12-volt batteries
>    *     Microprocessor controlled/ fully automatic switches to
>      float-mode monitoring when battery is at full charge
>    *     LED indicator lights show charging, charged and trouble
>      Quick-disconnect harness snaps either connector into place in seconds
>    *     Reverse-hookup protection
>    *     Model SEM-1562a
>    *     2.5-lbs.
>
> A useful link:
> http://www.walmart.com/ip/Schumacher-SpeedCharge-Battery-Maintainer-and-Charger/13005742#Item+Description
>
> *Best Regards,
> Jon*
>
>
>
> Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:
>> hi,
>> where are you buying you low cost 'maintainer' battery charges.
>>
>> built-in on board is neat.
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jon Kanas" <kanas@QADAS.COM>
>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 9:02 AM
>> Subject: Battery Sages
>>