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echo: automotive
to: MARK HOFMANN
from: TOM WALKER
date: 2012-10-16 07:29:00
subject: Re: Battery replacement t

MH>BB> The Durango has onboard computers that use battery power for keep alive
MH>BB> memory and will deplete the battery in three to four weeks. I suggest
MH>BB> keeping a trickle charger on this vehicle.

MH>I found out the Durango battery is 7 years old.  It did start this weekend
MH>after sitting for a week, so I'm hopefull that I might get another year out
MH>it - provided it is started and driven at least once a week.

MH>For longer periods, I will remove the battery and put it on the trickle
MH>charger.

Frogot to mention in my other reply that IF you can park the vehicle
pointing South you can lay the 15 watt panel on the dashboard.
Don't be tempted by those 5 watt panels. They are almost worthless for
maintaining a car battery.
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