Solar trickle charger?

[AdvocatusD]

Of late, I am just not using my car as much as I used to and unsuprisingly, the battery is dying.

I don't have access to a plug point and I am considering a solar charger which plugs into the cigarette lighter and can then be left on the dash.

Is there any collective wisdom on this? Experiences, reviews, suggestions on brand?

Like such: http://www.maplin.co.uk/solar-powered-12v-2.4w-bat...

I guess 12 V is correct?

Many thanks.

[rolex]

I bought one around that size,It was completely useless. I think you would need to spend big money to get one that works effectively.

http://www.selectsolar.co.uk/cat/17/caravan-solar-...

[shep1001]

Not worth the money, don't work so save your pennies


Shep

[JxT]

I heard ones designed for boats had been successful... has anyone tried one?

[AdvocatusD]

Right, well I won't waste my money on that then if that's the case.

Is there any other solution for trickle charging if you don't have a plug point to hand?

[Mattt]

Generator

[V8 GRF]

I wonder if it would be possible to run an accumate off one of those rechargable emergency jumpstart packs?

Like this: http://www.aftermarketsounds.com/6-in-1-power-stat...

[Alpinestars]

V8 GRF said:

I wonder if it would be possible to run an accumate off one of those rechargable emergency jumpstart packs?

Like this: http://www.aftermarketsounds.com/6-in-1-power-stat...

Yes it is, but the amount of time it will charge for is very limited. I have something similar and at best it will run an optimate or the like for around 2.5 days.