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Will a solar trickle charger prevent my hybrid battery from going flat?
I wish to buy a solar charger for my RAV4. Last year the battery was flat following 14 days holiday. Toyota has upgraded the battery to 52Ah. I still have my doubts if this will last 3 weeks. Can you suggest suitable model?
Asked on 21 February 2025 by Leonard Tyrrell

A solar trickle charger is a good way of keeping your car's battery in good health when you are away from home. We would suggest looking at chargers from PV Logic or Topsolar, or you could try an accessory store such as Halfords which has several different offerings.
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