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MetroMPG · 07-30-2008, 12:01 AM

Recharged (mostly) the batts today via an 80w solar panel.

I have another couple of short-ish trips tomorrow. Will post back on the MPGoodness of them as well.

Now I just need to go find myself either a beefy switch or male/female connector so I can reconnect the alternator wire next time I need the dino-powered electricity.

07-30-2008, 12:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
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