For years, I've used a split-charge relay (takes up practically no space; a
bit fiddly to fit) and a plug-in gel battery (about the size of a
house-brick) for various low-voltage operations. It powers computers,
charges 'phones, flashlights, cameras, etc.
CAS
On 11/27/06, Bond, Peter <PBond@???> wrote:
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> ...
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> > p.s. we take a 650W camping genset with us to day long dog
> > shows as well
> > as a small inverter. Regarding the inverter remember that a
> > car battery
> > is not a leisure battery - extended interver use without the engine
> > alternator running to offset the load can damage or quickly drain the
> > battery.
>
> Split load charging systems are nice if you can afford the space -
> essentially running 2 batteries, but preserving one for mundane details like
> actually being able to start the car...
>
> Peter
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