SixSix Mike n' Jeannie's '92 Astro

[MountainManJoe]

I actually had it nearby so I took photos for you

[augidog]

I should have filled in the blanks re the Anderson connectors. They offer a broad range of seriously reliable connectors. I used 10G / 40A versions for an electric bicycle project. I had DIY battery packs, all identical, and swapping in a fresh one took seconds.

Regarding the SAE connections: they have to be handiest thing going for solar and remote use. The issue I always eventually have is they can get sloppy especially if they get plugged and un-plugged a lot. Luckily, re-"crimping" them for a good connection is way easy.

sixsix wanted to talk about connectors, just because, knowing there's a million gazillion different ones

We covered the two most common pretty quickly

[MountainManJoe]

I've had this charger at least 5 years. The connector is still tight. Maybe even too tight it's a bit of a struggle. I don't use it a great deal though. Usually just when I'm going away.

[sixsix]

Yeah... I thought it looked like a Towmotor or liftruck battery terminal used w/ hundreds of amps.
( I tell ya', the man is just chock full of merriment - LOL )

At first I thought a small protected wired socket, that would complete the "Minder's Circuit".
Maybe in a somewhat protected, unseen spot near the Battery area.
Or just keep things as they are... hood open, but now with Battery connected and the "Minder" on.

[augidog]

Yeah... I thought it looked like a Towmotor or liftruck battery terminal used w/ hundreds of amps.
( I tell ya', the man is just chock full of merriment - LOL )

At first I thought a small protected wired socket, that would complete the "Minder's Circuit".
Maybe in a somewhat protected, unseen spot near the Battery area.
Or just keep things as they are... hood open, but now with Battery connected and the "Minder" on.

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This SAE item could be concealed somewhere in the grill area, and accept various charging sources. It could also double as an auxiliary outlet.

Of course, with a "hood closed" option, one must take care to unplug before driving off

[sixsix]

Thank You Joe and aug - great ideas.
You can be sure - I will document what I end up doing.