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What's the best trickle charger?
My Toyota Proace is not used very often resulting in the battery draining down. Will a solar powered trickle charger keep the battery topped up?
I am considering a model with EOPD plug as i understand this will charge the battery without having to connect crocodile clips to the car battery, leaving the bonnet open. Will this work? What model and power of solar panel would you recommend?
I am considering a model with EOPD plug as i understand this will charge the battery without having to connect crocodile clips to the car battery, leaving the bonnet open. Will this work? What model and power of solar panel would you recommend?
Asked on 31 May 2023 by Fred Dayus
Answered by
David Ross
A trickle charger is an ideal solution for a car that is left for long periods. We would recommend the CTEK MXS charger which we reviewed here: kit.honestjohn.co.uk/reviews/review-ctek-battery-c.../
We have not tested a solar charger that connects via your OBD port, so we cannot say for certain how effective they are, but a solar charger would avoid the need to have the charger plugged into the mains.
We have not tested a solar charger that connects via your OBD port, so we cannot say for certain how effective they are, but a solar charger would avoid the need to have the charger plugged into the mains.
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