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Re: [VAL] 15 Watt Solar Panels

Scott,

A 1965 IMPERIAL!!!!!! How about some pictures.

Bill Kerfoot
WBCCI/VAC #5223
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon
1977 Lincoln Continental
1979 23' Safari
and now a 1954 Double Door 30' Liner
Orange, CA

http://www.tompatterson.com/gallery/Bill-Beth-1979-Safari
http://www.tompatterson.com/gallery/album06


> OK,
>
> Here's a related question. Would a 15 watt solar panel keep my battery 
> (one 3EE tractor style battery) charged? Would it be overkill? Shouls 
> I look for something larger? I use 12V for compact florescent lights 
> (used sparingly), the water pump, and the furnace (at night). We 
> rarely stay in one place more than 3 nights, so the tow vehicle keeps 
> things charged during towing. However I will start towing with a 
> vintage car (along with a vintage charging system) so I suspect that 
> the trailer's battery will not get the same amount of juice during 
> travel.
>
> Scott
> 1960 Overlander
> 1965 Iimperial