Pete Posted August 9, 2012 Posted August 9, 2012 So i'm going to be needing a way to charge a few things (phone, sat nav, AAA batteries for intercom etc. nothing major) on my epic trip to France next week and I've been thinking a solar charger might be the way to go (as well as the 12v cigarette lighter I'll have attached to the bike battery). It'd be nice to have one slim enough to fit in the map pocket of my Bagster tank bag, so I can plug my sat nav or phone in as I'm riding to keep it topped up. A USB port'd be nice...Anyone ever used one in anger whilst away? What's charge time like? Other stuff I need to look out for, etc etc etc...Ideally I'd like to be able to pick it up somewhere - not enough time left to order online as I'm off on Sunday evening! Price - anything under £50, preferably under £30...ideally free ! Quote
Chrissb6 Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 Bit late on this one, but this little boy might be of help for other travellers. Just need to wire in a fused cig lighter socket to the battery and then stick your phone or under other item under the seat for 1/2 hr Job Done!http://www.prepaymania.co.uk/mobilephon ... black.htmlEdit: Forget about a solar charger, would take ages to get a phone charged, they are weather dependant and bulky Quote
Lumor_uk Posted September 15, 2012 Posted September 15, 2012 Forget the solar charger, it won't provide enough amps to charge a newish phone. Unless you stick one on your helmet. Quote
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