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Do note, this only works on some cars. If when you pull the keys out of your ignition, the cig lighter socket turns off too, then this solar charger won't do anything for ya, because the load is disconnected from the battery. This usually works on older cars, not so much the new ones. Just a heads up for anyone wanting one!
I have a solar charger similar to this one fitted in a car I use occasionally, just to keep the battery topped up. I bought one that had an OBD adaptor plug as well as the old cigarette plug. The OBD socket in cars has a permanent direct feed to the battery so can charge with keys in or out with car locked. The charger works great during the summer months but there is not enough sunshine during Nov to March so I must connect a mains trickle charger which again I plug into the OBD socket for convenience.
All cars are different and probably if the dc socket of the car turns off power, it might be also a diode, preventing discharge but allowing it to charge. Also you can connect a small cable directly to the battery from the inside. It's very easy
I've been playing with different solar panels since I can remember, also find it odd they don't come as standard equipment in cars, by Golly, even calculators had built in solar panels 35 years ago
Yeah. Why car manufacturer didnt install it? And my tought is, they already got this idea and RnD, turns out it cannot be done for some reason.. safety perhaps
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For a while the US Army used solar battery chargers similar to this one to keep their batteries charged. The ones _they_ used, however, were garbage and created more problems than they solved, so they got rid of them. But just the other day I worked on a HMMWV that had a solar charger on it, it was a bit larger and had a diode placed in the wiring to keep the solar charger from discharging the battery at night. I tested it and it worked pretty well.
We installed a solar trickle charger on our old truck years ago. We don't drive it that often. I think the solar charger was originally from Harbor Freight but they don't have them anymore. Recently, the 12v plug went bad -- replaced that and it's still working. Before the solar panel, the battery usually did not last thru the winters. We have not replaced that truck battery since buying the solar panel, works like a charm. The suction cups on this one are a nice addition! Ours just sits in the dash when in use. We unplug it to drive the truck. The truck is always ready to go. Scotty, two questions: Do you have unplug it before driving? And I wonder if it would work plugged into the bottom side of a moon roof? ( Seems it would be more out of sight there if you were parking at an airport -- I'd be concerned about something breaking a window to steal it if they see it in the dash.)
Scotty on the amperage check I think you’ve got it set to the wrong setting, it’s reading micro amps as denoted by the micro symbol in the middle of the A and numeric readout, it’s also set to AC amps not DC so your values will be different as the calculations for different current types vary. You should be easily able to get a couple hundred milliamps from that panel but 0.4 microamps means it’s probably not even connected in the right socket and is just picking up very small electrical interference.
Audio fair enough but .74 Amps is 740mA, on scottys video it’s reading at microamps so even if he had 1 microamps (of which his was reading around 1 with sun) that would be equal to 0.001 mA which is a magnitude less than the above that others have seen and far less than I would expect, that low of a current wouldn’t light an LED, which I why I believe he has his testing equipment set up incorrectly.
Would it be ok if I splice into a constant 12v wire somewhere in the car instead of plugging it into a cig lighter or directly to the battery terminals?
For cars that shut off the 12 volt sockets when the key is removed alligator clips are included so you can hook the solar panel directly to the battery.
Manufacturers should watch this Video and realize they need to put solar panels on electric vehicles so drivers can go the extra mile (s) without worrying about where the next charging station is as they're E V is running low on charge.
Back in 2003, before Google maps and smart phones, I put a "slim" desktop pc under the seat of my car and velcroed an 8" touch panel to the dash so I could use Microsoft copilot. Of course I needed a GPS module, so I bought a Bluetooth one and I put it under the rear glass. I used a similar panel to this to keep the GPS module charged up. Those were the days. For historical record, it was a HP slim desktop, the screen that connected with vga, the bt module, and the solar charger. The pc was $220, the 8" touch screen was $50, the bt module was $20, and the charger was $10. Oh, I also had a 1000w continuous inverter to power it, which cost $120 and still works to this day.
I do that now. If you have a car with a dc plug that stays on when the cars off. I dunno how long it can last but I've left it running once for 4-5 hours and my car started up still, But i have a fairly new battery too.
Saw an ad for one of those a while back. A fan that fit a side window, partially rolled up, and a photocells to power it. Supposed to keep your car cool on a hot day.
Some cars come with this feature as an option like my old Audi A8, the sunroof and a built in solar power that would leave the fan running and air out the car
I had one of those about 20 years ago, bought it at Walmart. Worked great. You roll your window down, set it on top of the window, and roll it back up.
Thanks Scotty, I was wondering why automakers don't make some sort of flexible solar charger for the entire roof and take some load of the air-conditiong or at-least ventilation when the cars are parked, by the way I love the gadgets you show in your videos.
So is a controller for regulating and measuring power not necessary? I recently got a 40 watt 12v one with both options as connecting it to the battery or through the cig socket, but without a controller
Good video, but the current measurement is flawed. If you look closely it only shows uA instead of A. You should've taken the DC setting on the Fluke Multimeter instead of the AC setting.
I recently got a Suner 20 watt panel, and it works very well. Using the lighter plug in an old truck that doesn't get driven enough. For the winter it works best almost vertical in a south-facing side window; in the summer it will probably work better under the windshield.
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I don't think they'd work. You might have to hardwire a new socket somewhere. Would be interesting to see if you could have one of these run your fans to keep the car cooler during a hot day.
I actually installed a cig lighter and wasn't sure if to wire it as always on or not. then I got a solar charger like the one Scotty reviewed and then I had to rewire it. it's not hard.
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assuming a tesla has 75kw battery and this 5 watt panel makes total of 30 watts of energy for 6hrs of each daylight per day...75000watts divide by 30 watts = 2500days!!! or 6.84 years!!
Kcducttaper1 depends on the car. Most cars ive owned have atleast 1 outlet always on, and the other ignition based. If not you could wire it to the battery
Maybe the newer cars do. My '94 only has 1 outlet and it's switched via the ignition. I've got a wire running straight to the battery under my dash, but I put it there when I installed my inverter, so that's not a factory setup in my case.
I got one like this for my motor bike, it’s sitting in the shed and the battery goes flat fast if I don’t use it, I think these are the best things ever made, I havnt got on for my car and would love one,
slow trickle chargers have always existed for keeping lead acid batteries alive in storage, very common with bikes in the winter, they are the cheapest charger, can be found anywhere such things are sold, the solar ones have been out for a long time as said, was just logical, but use case is very limited.
MAK SURE YOUR CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOSE NOT TURN OFF WHEN YOU TAKE OUT THE KEY ! IF SO YOU HAVE TO DIRECTLY CONNECT THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER TO THE BATTERY. Cheers.
UpperRobin29 if you are driving the alternator charges the battery. If you just dont want to take it off put it flat on the dash it should still work, just make sure you secure it with something so it doesnt fly off (velcro might help)
Get again Scotty you showed me things that I did not know. Thank you for keeping my 1995 Mercedes Benz c220 running as long as it did. As well as my 99 Suburban.
Just got my 2nd one of these from Harbor Freight. Just learned you must unplug it from the cig lighter b4 you start ya vehicle other wise the panel will be damaged.
I placed a flexible solar panel in the rear window deck connected to a solar charge controller and a fuse in the fuse box. Charging my car during the day and with the dashcam in parking mode also uses the battery during the night.
Looks like a good idea I have a truck that sits a lot I have to start it up every few days to keep the battery from dying. Looks like one of those solar charges would come in handy
1.1 micro amps is a worthless top-off amperage for a vehicle of any size. That wouldn't be enough charge to keep a phone or tablet operational if I was using it. No wonder he's giving it away.
Ok I have a Lexus rx 2001 I don’t drive it and I need a solar unit: Here is what I don’t understand!!! If you plug it in your cigarette lighter HOW does it charge the battery? In my uneducated understanding the cigarette lighter is drawing from the battery not giving to the battery! ??? Please Help me understand 😔
Works fine with always on cigarette lighter plugs, but not when you run it into an ignition-switched 12v power socket without the key on. Use your noggin and think before you buy one folks!
I have a 1986 car and this works in the cigarette lighter. I bought a coleman solar charger that comes with eyelet connectors and alligator clips as well.
Thanks for the review! This is just what I wanted to know. I have a 2nd car that I don't use all that much and two-weeks and the battery is dead. This should do just fine for keeping it topped off! Appreciate the video!
I had one years ago that worked with a 93 model car, but would not work with a 2001 Honda Accord because of a shut feature of some kind when pulling out the key. But it worked great to keep the 93 model car starting for a year or more until I had the money to get a new battery, I was so glad I had it then.
I leave my truck parked outside, and with this summer sun that would help it greatly. With my work being right around the block I just walk to work, and I only drive my truck about once per week.
I have an old 1999 Cadillac Deville that my wife and I run around town in and it discharges more than it charges. One of these would be great. Thank you for this video.
Scotty iam in Southern Africa i drive an old kia rio1 with 276623km on it ive been watching with learning eyes ds channel keep it going dnt die on us God bless.
One of these would be great for my 2005 Bonneville, it has enough problems as it is with 182k on it. Never knew these things even existed. Thanks Scotty!!
Scotty thanks for your comments. I used this type of charger in some normal Canadian winters. A couple of times my hatchback was parked in a out-door long-term airport parking lot for much more than a week. The car had snow some snow on top of it. The car always started, Was I surprised the first time it worked so well? Of course, would I recommend them yes, buy them from a shop or company you trust, that you know,
My parents got me one of these for Christmas after hearing my battery kept dying (my car sits for a long time regularly). Battery hasn't died once since I installed it. They work great. =)
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Scotty Kilmer pretty cool. Especially when you have a older vehicle . And the kids leave their phone charging
cool scotty, wish you had said where the solar device is made and how much does it cost, anyway, great show today, thanks!
Scotty do you think you could mix this with the dead battery jumper?
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Nice review, you think it'll keep my plug-in hybrid charged during the day while I'm at the office? LOL 😆
Do note, this only works on some cars. If when you pull the keys out of your ignition, the cig lighter socket turns off too, then this solar charger won't do anything for ya, because the load is disconnected from the battery.
This usually works on older cars, not so much the new ones. Just a heads up for anyone wanting one!
Tails Furse , you know. That would have really pissed me off. I almost bought one until I read your post. Thanks
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I have a solar charger similar to this one fitted in a car I use occasionally, just to keep the battery topped up. I bought one that had an OBD adaptor plug as well as the old cigarette plug. The OBD socket in cars has a permanent direct feed to the battery so can charge with keys in or out with car locked. The charger works great during the summer months but there is not enough sunshine during Nov to March so I must connect a mains trickle charger which again I plug into the OBD socket for convenience.
All cars are different and probably if the dc socket of the car turns off power, it might be also a diode, preventing discharge but allowing it to charge. Also you can connect a small cable directly to the battery from the inside. It's very easy
That's why I wired mine up properly.
I've been playing with different solar panels since I can remember, also find it odd they don't come as standard equipment in cars, by Golly, even calculators had built in solar panels 35 years ago
Yeah. Why car manufacturer didnt install it?
And my tought is, they already got this idea and RnD, turns out it cannot be done for some reason.. safety perhaps
@@NamaBaruSH probably cost and weight
@@Morpheux1 it doesnt weight and cost much. Plus, every car model got various accesories spec. They can include this in higher spec, but they didnt
the only reason cars don't come with this is so you have to spend more money buying jumper cables and other tools
I could use this for my classic car that’s parked a lot. Thanks, Scotty!
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I used to use one of those solar chargers to keep my motorcycle battery trickle charged and it worked great! Thanks for all the great advice Scotty!
For a while the US Army used solar battery chargers similar to this one to keep their batteries charged. The ones _they_ used, however, were garbage and created more problems than they solved, so they got rid of them. But just the other day I worked on a HMMWV that had a solar charger on it, it was a bit larger and had a diode placed in the wiring to keep the solar charger from discharging the battery at night. I tested it and it worked pretty well.
Great idea I'm in arizona n we have a lot of sun, I sure would like to try this out
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We installed a solar trickle charger on our old truck years ago. We don't drive it that often. I think the solar charger was originally from Harbor Freight but they don't have them anymore. Recently, the 12v plug went bad -- replaced that and it's still working.
Before the solar panel, the battery usually did not last thru the winters. We have not replaced that truck battery since buying the solar panel, works like a charm. The suction cups on this one are a nice addition! Ours just sits in the dash when in use. We unplug it to drive the truck. The truck is always ready to go.
Scotty, two questions: Do you have unplug it before driving?
And I wonder if it would work plugged into the bottom side of a moon roof? ( Seems it would be more out of sight there if you were parking at an airport -- I'd be concerned about something breaking a window to steal it if they see it in the dash.)
Some Toyota prius trims have solar power on top of the roof. Its really great and helps mpg and battery.
Solar boost is very convenient. Thanks Scotty!
Scotty on the amperage check I think you’ve got it set to the wrong setting, it’s reading micro amps as denoted by the micro symbol in the middle of the A and numeric readout, it’s also set to AC amps not DC so your values will be different as the calculations for different current types vary.
You should be easily able to get a couple hundred milliamps from that panel but 0.4 microamps means it’s probably not even connected in the right socket and is just picking up very small electrical interference.
Audio fair enough but .74 Amps is 740mA, on scottys video it’s reading at microamps so even if he had 1 microamps (of which his was reading around 1 with sun) that would be equal to 0.001 mA which is a magnitude less than the above that others have seen and far less than I would expect, that low of a current wouldn’t light an LED, which I why I believe he has his testing equipment set up incorrectly.
Thank you Scotty for your time and efforts that go into these videos. They’ve helped on a number of projects.
I use a Renogy trickle charger for the motorcycle. It kept the battery charged all winter. Good stuff!!
Would it be ok if I splice into a constant 12v wire somewhere in the car instead of plugging it into a cig lighter or directly to the battery terminals?
I'm at the airport for a week...perfect.
You could just disconnect the battery
Very bad idea on newer cars.
I'm sure this will completely meet your needs, you have an assigned parking spot on basement level 2
I suspect this doesn't work well in covered parking.
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It wouldnt work in honda cars or cars that shut off 12 v outlets when the key is removed
TFAY these feels are known
i was thinking the same thing, in my fiat if i remove the key i get no power on the 12v
For cars that shut off the 12 volt sockets when the key is removed alligator clips are included so you can hook the solar panel directly to the battery.
Your car has an issue if the battery drains excessively from sitting. I have never had that issue.
Manufacturers should watch this
Video and realize they need to put solar panels on electric vehicles so drivers can go the extra mile (s) without worrying about where the next charging station is as they're E V is running low on charge.
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It feeds right back into the battery through the 12V outlet? Interesting.
It has to be an outlet that is still "hot" with the ignition off and key removed.
This is not true for all outlets.
Thanks for the info!
i was wondering about that. looks like i'll have to use a harness that connects to the battery directly instead.
I have a 2006 Buick Rendezvous CSX that has hot plugs. This'll work.
Back in 2003, before Google maps and smart phones, I put a "slim" desktop pc under the seat of my car and velcroed an 8" touch panel to the dash so I could use Microsoft copilot. Of course I needed a GPS module, so I bought a Bluetooth one and I put it under the rear glass. I used a similar panel to this to keep the GPS module charged up.
Those were the days.
For historical record, it was a HP slim desktop, the screen that connected with vga, the bt module, and the solar charger. The pc was $220, the 8" touch screen was $50, the bt module was $20, and the charger was $10.
Oh, I also had a 1000w continuous inverter to power it, which cost $120 and still works to this day.
I would love to hear more about your setup!
Looked like that meter was reading micro amps to me. 🤔
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yeah, otherwise 1A * 16V = 16W of power is crazy. Sun would burn us like hell if this small plate could collect so much power from light
Snajperis crazy I didnt even think of that lol.
Now it makes me wonder if Scotty knew this or he is just trying to push product. Either way he puts out some great videos
dunno about his meter, but 1/2Amp is a reasonable output for a panel like that.
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that gives me an idea....I live in florida, hot in the summer time. maybe I could run a exhaust fan to keep the inside of the car cooler.
I do that now. If you have a car with a dc plug that stays on when the cars off. I dunno how long it can last but I've left it running once for 4-5 hours and my car started up still, But i have a fairly new battery too.
Saw an ad for one of those a while back. A fan that fit a side window, partially rolled up, and a photocells to power it. Supposed to keep your car cool on a hot day.
The fan i got at wal mart i think was $11. Could just leave you windows cracked
Some cars come with this feature as an option like my old Audi A8, the sunroof and a built in solar power that would leave the fan running and air out the car
I had one of those about 20 years ago, bought it at Walmart. Worked great. You roll your window down, set it on top of the window, and roll it back up.
Thanks Scotty, I was wondering why automakers don't make some sort of flexible solar charger for the entire roof and take some load of the air-conditiong or at-least ventilation when the cars are parked, by the way I love the gadgets you show in your videos.
Any time the question is "why don't they" the answer is usually money. RAH
So is a controller for regulating and measuring power not necessary? I recently got a 40 watt 12v one with both options as connecting it to the battery or through the cig socket, but without a controller
That's pretty nifty. I can't lie though. I was skeptical at the beginning of the video lol
Good video, but the current measurement is flawed. If you look closely it only shows uA instead of A. You should've taken the DC setting on the Fluke Multimeter instead of the AC setting.
I live in southern Arizona. I could probably sell extra electricity to the local utility company! :)
I recently got a Suner 20 watt panel, and it works very well. Using the lighter plug in an old truck that doesn't get driven enough. For the winter it works best almost vertical in a south-facing side window; in the summer it will probably work better under the windshield.
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I guess that won’t work unless your cigarette lighter always has power to it.
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That's a very good question. What if the power port automatically gets shut off when the ignition is off?
I don't think they'd work. You might have to hardwire a new socket somewhere. Would be interesting to see if you could have one of these run your fans to keep the car cooler during a hot day.
I actually installed a cig lighter and wasn't sure if to wire it as always on or not. then I got a solar charger like the one Scotty reviewed and then I had to rewire it. it's not hard.
These are great. I used to use one for my boat and it kept the charge up very nicely.
Great video Scotty!
I've been in some neighborhoods in which that thing would get your windows smashed in immediately.
Doubt it, theres no way this thing costs over 20$.
Stick in on sunroof if you have so
RUscrewedyet? Sounds like a good idea unless the glass is too tinted. Worth a try!!!
Sounds like it time to move to a different neighborhood if people are smashing windows to take something like that.
Mathew, wrong, $70 on amazon.
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That would be perfect for leaving your car at the airport on long trips
and park the car in an underground parking ;)
Red Sun long term parking is probably not covered. It's usually about 9 miles up the road and requires a shuttle bus :-)
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How long to charge a Tesla?
joseph vie 35 years.
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30 minutes. as long as your car is parked on Mercury.
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assuming a tesla has 75kw battery and this 5 watt panel makes total of 30 watts of energy for 6hrs of each daylight per day...75000watts divide by 30 watts = 2500days!!! or 6.84 years!!
This would be terrific for our lawn mower. Our classic car are garaged and on trickle chargers. I do appreciate the information.
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Since the cigarette outlet is only on when the ignition is on, wouldn't you also need to leave your keys in the car, and the ignition on?
Kcducttaper1 depends on the car. Most cars ive owned have atleast 1 outlet always on, and the other ignition based. If not you could wire it to the battery
You can rewire it to always be on
Good point, I was thinking the same thing. I’ll have to see if my remains with juice going to it or not.
Maybe the newer cars do. My '94 only has 1 outlet and it's switched via the ignition. I've got a wire running straight to the battery under my dash, but I put it there when I installed my inverter, so that's not a factory setup in my case.
I have a similar one of these solar panels and they offer the option to connect it directly to the battery.
I got one like this for my motor bike, it’s sitting in the shed and the battery goes flat fast if I don’t use it, I think these are the best things ever made, I havnt got on for my car and would love one,
I was not aware of any of this.
When did these come out ?
more than a decade ago!! but they got better and thinner past few years...china churns out these panels like cat food!
A week ago..please keep up
Jason When are you coming OUT?
slow trickle chargers have always existed for keeping lead acid batteries alive in storage, very common with bikes in the winter, they are the cheapest charger, can be found anywhere such things are sold, the solar ones have been out for a long time as said, was just logical, but use case is very limited.
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MAK SURE YOUR CIGARETTE LIGHTER DOSE NOT TURN OFF WHEN YOU TAKE OUT THE KEY ! IF SO YOU HAVE TO DIRECTLY CONNECT THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER TO THE BATTERY. Cheers.
Can you drive with it on the windshield?
no, u get ticket
UpperRobin29 if you are driving the alternator charges the battery. If you just dont want to take it off put it flat on the dash it should still work, just make sure you secure it with something so it doesnt fly off (velcro might help)
Get again Scotty you showed me things that I did not know. Thank you for keeping my 1995 Mercedes Benz c220 running as long as it did. As well as my 99 Suburban.
Sir. I have a hybrid- would this increase my mpg.
No
The drivetrain electrical system is seperate from the 12v system to run most of the gas engine side computers
Charge your battery at night with a flashlight.
These things are a game changer for RV and boats. I have an extra vehicle that sits for extended time so pick me 😎
Clean inoffensive comment.
Clean inoffensive comment.
Just got my 2nd one of these from Harbor Freight. Just learned you must unplug it from the cig lighter b4 you start ya vehicle other wise the panel will be damaged.
Positive comment right here! 🤚
I think most people will keep there cars under a shade if they we leave it for long time 😂💔
I placed a flexible solar panel in the rear window deck connected to a solar charge controller and a fuse in the fuse box. Charging my car during the day and with the dashcam in parking mode also uses the battery during the night.
Scotty will you be my grandpa? I’ve never met mine and I’d love to have a car enthusiast as one 🤣
"give it a lick !!!"
I put one of those on my car during a heat wave and the darn thing melted.
The cheap one from Harbor Freight Tools? :)
Lol. Get you money back. Yikes!
It's great how test the product out makes it easier for the rest of us and no more extension cords.
I need one of those for me tractor 😂😂
Harbor Freight has these
2:12 morty from rick and morty on drugs.
Looks like a good idea I have a truck that sits a lot I have to start it up every few days to keep the battery from dying. Looks like one of those solar charges would come in handy
1.2 uA ?! microAmps ? did i see it right ? in this case that thing is useless. Car uses something like tens of mA when everything is stopped...
andr3iu 👍
Even i produce more amp...
1.2 uA and the meter was on AC mode not DC. so, the reading is actually the fluctuation of the DC current.
Scott doesn't know how to properly dial in a multimeter anymore.
1.1 uAmps, as you can see when he zooms in, lol
Noticed that too. Cigarette lighter socket is not connected when key is not at ON or ACC position.
1.1 micro amps is a worthless top-off amperage for a vehicle of any size. That wouldn't be enough charge to keep a phone or tablet operational if I was using it. No wonder he's giving it away.
What? 6/10 amp? That meter is reading AC micro amps!
Ok I have a Lexus rx 2001
I don’t drive it and I need a solar unit:
Here is what I don’t understand!!!
If you plug it in your cigarette lighter HOW does it charge the battery?
In my uneducated understanding the cigarette lighter is drawing from the battery not giving to the battery!
??? Please Help me understand 😔
How do these work if the circuit is cut when the is key off?
sassed1 2many Read my comment you are 100% correct these things don’t work !
Works fine with always on cigarette lighter plugs, but not when you run it into an ignition-switched 12v power socket without the key on. Use your noggin and think before you buy one folks!
I have a 1986 car and this works in the cigarette lighter. I bought a coleman solar charger that comes with eyelet connectors and alligator clips as well.
My Xterra has numerous power port's.
Rev up your engines
🏎💥💭💭Do not rev up but warm up your solar panel!!!!🌞🛰👍🏽🇺🇸🇯🇲
Junior Lexus
Lol, good one
Tim G.. lol😅👍🏽🇺🇸🇯🇲
You look familiar 😆
LEXUriouS Kirk Lol😅😂🤣...what can I say it's a small world that we live in!...excellent review on the Lexus LS430.👍🏽🇺🇸🇯🇲
Thanks for the review! This is just what I wanted to know. I have a 2nd car that I don't use all that much and two-weeks and the battery is dead. This should do just fine for keeping it topped off! Appreciate the video!
disconnect the battery
Thatd suck if u had an alarm of any kida
Cristi Cristi then your computer sensors will get fucked beyond belief if you have a modern car
One of the points was that such a device could keep the security system working.
GTAMasterPlayer ..... My 1982 chevy has no sensors so it'll be fine
If I place a clean, non-offensive comment but my user name is Bofa Deez Nuts, can I still win?
Yes, as long as you dont spread the Ligma disease.
Scotty are you my dad?
Thanks for keeping us informed. I share these videos with friends and now they are addicted to them.
I use one. I drive a truck and out for 4-5 weeks.
Had to g e t a boost when I returned a couple times.
Bought a solar charger and had no problem since
I never thought about this problem or the solar fix. Thanks Scotty!
I had one years ago that worked with a 93 model car, but would not work with a 2001 Honda Accord because of a shut feature of some kind when pulling out the key. But it worked great to keep the 93 model car starting for a year or more until I had the money to get a new battery, I was so glad I had it then.
I just wanna say, thanks man i like your videos, they are fast and straight to the point
I leave my truck parked outside, and with this summer sun that would help it greatly. With my work being right around the block I just walk to work, and I only drive my truck about once per week.
Hi Scotty I am a car guy myself love your channel. Always learning something new.
I have an old 1999 Cadillac Deville that my wife and I run around town in and it discharges more than it charges. One of these would be great. Thank you for this video.
Scotty iam in Southern Africa i drive an old kia rio1 with 276623km on it ive been watching with learning eyes ds channel keep it going dnt die on us God bless.
Great idea for a car that's driven infrequently.
One of these would be great for my 2005 Bonneville, it has enough problems as it is with 182k on it. Never knew these things even existed. Thanks Scotty!!
Scotty thanks for your comments. I used this type of charger in some normal Canadian winters. A couple of times my hatchback was parked in a out-door long-term airport parking lot for much more than a week. The car had snow some snow on top of it. The car always started, Was I surprised the first time it worked so well? Of course, would I recommend them yes, buy them from a shop or company you trust, that you know,
My parents got me one of these for Christmas after hearing my battery kept dying (my car sits for a long time regularly). Battery hasn't died once since I installed it. They work great. =)
I love when you make these helpful videos. I love hands on and I love learning new things.
watching vids on changing an inner tie rod helped me learn how to do that. so thank again.
That is cool. I love finding things that are out of the Box to use in my cars like this.
Gonna use this for my boat. Thanks Scotty!
Dr K, nothing here but positive flattery for your solar charging battery energy, minus negativity!
With modern cars, this is a necessity. Thanks for all your great videos!
Scotty, you bring it home every time.
I love your car videos because it taught me so many skills and learned so much. I hope you keep it up coz I learned to save tons of money.