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Solar trickle charger install question

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ski.dive, Nov 4, 2010.

  1. ski.dive

    ski.dive Active Member

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    Leaving the Prius for 3 months

    I just purchased a Solar trickle charger.

    ++ Can I install the clips at the fuse box area under the hood [pos.+ and -negative post]?


    *** The fuse box connection area is alot easier, if it works there.
     
    #1 ski.dive, Nov 4, 2010
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    You can install it at the jumping terminal. See your user manual.

    JeffD
     
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    They both do the same thing, so it should be OK. Lots of folks use a solar system to keep the 12v happy.:D H
     
    #6 Hal W, Nov 4, 2010
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    First off, how much power does the Solar unit put out???? I have a 4Runner that EATS batterys for fun, Now that I have the Prius I had to park the 4Runner for extended periods of time. That being said I tried the Solar route, that just turned out to be a LARGE waste of money! I ended up putting a Optima yellowtop in the 4Runner and purchased one of these from my local Toyota dealer. You can also find these units at Amazon.com..

    Amazon.com: ctek battery charger

    Here is a You tube video of the unit...



    Since I have used this unit, I NEVER HAVE TO WORRY that the battery in the truck will be dead. It is a very smart charger, and for the last 14 months the 4Runner starts up EVERY time.

    Since I had trouble on my last 3 week vacation where my Prius battery died twice, I ended up buying a Yellowtop for the Prius as well as a second Ctek unit for the car. Now if I ever have to leave the car parked for an extended time, I just pull a extension cord to the car, plug it in!!!
     
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    Well, I hooked up the solar battery charger to the fuse box area battery jumper post [pos.+ & neg.-]
    I will not know if it works until I get back from my 3 MONTH TRIP.
     
    #8 ski.dive, Nov 7, 2010
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    You should have bought a COROLLA (the most RELIABLE CAR in the WORLD) and then you wouldn't have any worries.
     
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    I guess it worked for him LOL. Its been years and we havent heard him say his battery died.
     
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    Unless he hasn't gotten back yet. ;)
     
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    He liked traveling so much that he never returned.
     
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    Okay and the results are plz
     
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    Has any1 tried the solar trickle charge with optima yellow top
     
    #15 NortTexSalv04Prius, Apr 15, 2012
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    If only everyone had that option!
     
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