RV_ Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 I love gadgets. Some even turn out to be useful like high power Cree LED flashlights and banana hangers. I daily use a car cradle for my phone and a Jabra cruiser hands free and FM retransmitted. The cradle is plugged into the power receptacle in my dash and has an always on USB 5v charger to charge when needed. These gadgets better work very well for the price, because most are not cheap. But there are some very intriguing designs in these possibly very useful solar gadgets, especially for extended boondockers, hikers and tent campers. No reviews for how they actually work, but I can say my $25 solar security lights with motion detectors work great. Useful? Not useful? http://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/power-your-devices-with-the-sun-11-great-solar-chargers/1/ RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDreamers.us Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Your link lead to a SPAM link? Why? Safe Travels! SKP #89742 - Lifetime membership - Member of the SKP Class of 2007Good Sam Club - Lifetime MemberDataStorm #5423Passport America - Lifetime MemberSons Of The American Revolution (SAR) - Lifetime MemberAmerican Legion - USAF - Lifetime MemberRotary Club Member - 30 years Escapee CARE Supporter National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted April 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Hey Star, I just clicked on it again and it led to the Tech republic slide show on solar chargers?? If you are getting spam links on your end that could be trouble. If you get an ad that can be closed in the upper right corner that happens on lots of websites. I am using IE, and Tech Republic is a reputable online tech resource. I get their newsletter daily for the past ten years or so I have been a member. It works for me. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtracy Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 That is pretty cool. James 2024 GMC 3500HD DRW Denali Diesel 2019 Keystone Avalanche 396BH USN Retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjim Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 I didn't get spam either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 The link was good for me , too . Those are some neat little chargers . We have a great little solar powered or hand crank charger/radio/flashlight and bottle opener . It's an Eton Scorpion : http://www.etoncorp.com/en/productdisplay/scorpion Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted April 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 I have the LL Bean green microlink FR 160. They only show the Red Cross version. Basic but still works after five years: http://www.etoncorp.com/en/productdisplay/microlink-fr160-0 RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa_desert_rat Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 We have a motor home with 640 watts of solar and a 1500 watt PSW sine wave. Normally we charge our cell phones and other devices with that. But I also carry one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Antigravity-Batteries-AG-XP-10-USB/dp/B00MQ5Z5F2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1428208404&sr=8-4&keywords=lithium+jump+starter This can actually jump-start cars. I haven't tried to jump the RV yet, but since our engine is a 5.9L Cummins that typically sits in a pickup I suspect it will do it unless the main battery is too far gone. WDR 1993 Foretravel U225 with Pacbrake and 5.9 Cummins with Banks 1999 Jeep Wrangler, 4" lift and 33" tires Raspberry Pi Coach Computer Ham Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDreamers.us Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Worked this time OK. Thanks. Safe Travels! SKP #89742 - Lifetime membership - Member of the SKP Class of 2007Good Sam Club - Lifetime MemberDataStorm #5423Passport America - Lifetime MemberSons Of The American Revolution (SAR) - Lifetime MemberAmerican Legion - USAF - Lifetime MemberRotary Club Member - 30 years Escapee CARE Supporter National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted April 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Great Star, Didja ever find out what redirected your browser? RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Wood Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 I have one of these that I keep in my hiking pack (just in case). It's a great item that works exactly as advertised. It works as a light, automated SOS beacon, charger for I-phones and I-pads and recharges by solar. https://us.waka-waka.com/store/catalogue/wakawaka-power_23/ Jim JimSKP: 99693If you think you can, or you think you can't. . . you are probably right (Henry Ford)2014 Dodge 4WD Dually1998 Carriage LS-341 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Wow Jim, I love the mission statement and impact. Guess I'll have to get one and give one. It's a five volt charger for any phone or 5 volt tablet, not just iPhones. It will do Android and Windows phones and tablets too I believe from what I read. Here is a page showing it charging a Samsung. https://us.waka-waka.com/store/catalogue/wakawaka-power_23/ Thanks for the heads up on a great and charitable company. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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