Solar 12v Battery Trickle Charger? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

StinkyMatt · 09-16-2010, 06:24 PM

Don't waste your money on changing your yak into a Powerboat, that little charger will be more of a pain in the ass than its worth. (I did it to a tent trailer, no salt water and still a pain in the butt! When you are done fishing put your batteries on the car battery and connect while you stow your gear, by the time you are ready to drive you are almost charged up.

dsafety · 09-16-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Don't waste your money on changing your yak into a Powerboat, that little charger will be more of a pain in the ass than its worth. (I did it to a tent trailer, no salt water and still a pain in the butt! When you are done fishing put your batteries on the car battery and connect while you stow your gear, by the time you are ready to drive you are almost charged up.

Matt, please explain this process. It sounds like a great idea but I have never considered it. Exactly what do you do?

Bob

StinkyMatt · 09-16-2010, 06:58 PM

If you want the fastest( or at least what I think is the fastest way to charge up you battery, hook it up with jumpercables to a car battery. This will very rapidly recharge your battery. Yes, there is a small danger of recharging VERY run down batteries as they suck juice quicker and may heat up. I dont think anyone here drains their batteries completely running a FF.

Now, this set up is if you really are in a rush and need a good kick in the butt charge for your batteries. This works quickly in a bind if you need them up NOW.

I have done this with various batteries while camping and fishing.

The best way still is to use a smart charger that will charge up slowly. From my understanding (like some other poster said) slower charging cycles will likely prolong the life of your batteries.

09-16-2010, 06:58 PM	#3
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	If you want the fastest( or at least what I think is the fastest way to charge up you battery, hook it up with jumpercables to a car battery. This will very rapidly recharge your battery. Yes, there is a small danger of recharging VERY run down batteries as they suck juice quicker and may heat up. I dont think anyone here drains their batteries completely running a FF. Now, this set up is if you really are in a rush and need a good kick in the butt charge for your batteries. This works quickly in a bind if you need them up NOW. I have done this with various batteries while camping and fishing. The best way still is to use a smart charger that will charge up slowly. From my understanding (like some other poster said) slower charging cycles will likely prolong the life of your batteries. Last edited by StinkyMatt; 09-16-2010 at 09:45 PM. Reason: mental fart

09-16-2010, 06:24 PM	#1
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Don't waste your money on changing your yak into a Powerboat, that little charger will be more of a pain in the ass than its worth. (I did it to a tent trailer, no salt water and still a pain in the butt! When you are done fishing put your batteries on the car battery and connect while you stow your gear, by the time you are ready to drive you are almost charged up.