>  Date:        98-09-08 15:53:51 EDT
>  From:        rubatoguy@WORLDNET.ATT.NET (Todd Last)
>
>  I like the idea of wiring a trickle charger into the 120vac westy wiring to
>  charge the battery(ies) when pluged into shore power.
>
>  I'm looking at getting a "Battery Tender" which has auto shut-off, and my
>  question it this. Do I need to wire this directly to the battery terminals?
>  Or can I just splice it anywhere into the 12v westy wiring?

I found a nice, very small 3-amp "Battery Pal" charger made by
Guest that I'm using for my batteries.  It's available from West Marine
(www.westmarine.com) for $54.99.

                                       -Steven Sittser