[Shop-talk] Solar car battery chargers

[Mark Andy]

Howdy,

On Mon, 11 Oct 2010, Randall wrote:

>> So here's my other dumb question... Can you just toss the
>> panel on the
>> dashboard and have it work,
>
> It will work, although likely not as well as having the module in direct
> sunlight.  Having the truck facing the right way, panel tilted for maximum
> effect and so on will help.

One more... What wattage do I want?

Here's the real deal... My '06 Chevy van will slowly discharge a battery 
if let sit for a week or two.  Presumably there's an actual small current 
draw somewhere that I haven't found (it might help to look for it.... :-), 
and I'm thinking I can just get one of these to toss on the dash because 
I'm lazy.

Ease of use / no hassle is the biggest factor, followed by cost.

Mark