SUAOKI 12V Solar Car Battery Charger, 18W Trickle Solar Panel Charger, Portable and Waterproof Solar Battery Maintainer, Suitable for Motorcycle RV Boat Marine Snowmobile Tractor ATV Marine Trailer
Brand | SUAOKI |
Input Voltage | 24 Volts |
Wattage | 18 watts |
Power Source | Solar Powered |
Item Weight | 12.16 ounces |
Current Rating | 1 Amps |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
About this item
- CAR BATTERY MAINTAINER: perfect for keeping automobile charged to lengthen the life expectancy of car batteries; output voltage of 18V and 18 watts of energy
- 18W SUNPOWER SOLAR PANEL: made of premium quality SunPower solar panel with high solar cell efficiency of 22.5%; 18W output works better than 4.5W, 7W of other similar products
- BUILT-IN BLOCKING DIODE: prevent your batteries from discharging backwards through your solar panels at night when charger’s voltage is lower
- PORTABLE & DURABLE: weighs only 345g/ 12.49oz for easy transport; made of water resistant and heat resistant material; designed for long term use
- CHARGE VIA CIGARETTE LIGHTER PLUG: no need to open the car bonnet, you can charge the car battery directly using cigarette lighter plug
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Product Description
The solar battery charger is essential if you have seasonal vehicles that sit for months without being used. With this unit, your vehicle's battery will still be as fresh as the day you left it. It's designed to fully charge a battery and maintain it at a proper storage voltage with free energy source - the sunlight. It's made of water resistant and heat resistant material, which provides you with a reliable long term use.
Versatile 18W Solar Panel
The solar charger has a high solar cell efficiency of 22.5%, and output voltage of 18V with 18W of energy, perfect for maintaining batteries of automobile, motorcycle, tractors or even boats. It also offers you 2 ways of charging:
1. Simply plug the included cigarette lighter plug in the socket and place the panel facing the direction with the most sunlight possible.
2. You can also use the crocodile clips to connect it directly to the battery. You can mount the panel on your windshield.
Please Note:
The unit is not for charging your vehicle's dead battery. It’s best as a solar battery maintainer that keeps your battery charged to lengthen its life expectancy.
Also, it is suggested to unplug the charger at night, just in case the blocking diode doesn't prevent all reverse discharge.
Product Specifications
Product Net Weight: 345g/ 12.49oz
Product Dimensions: 420 x 280 x 2.0mm/ 16.54 x 11.02 x 0.08in
No-Load Voltage: 18-23V DC
Load Voltage: 18V
Short-Circuit Current: 1A
Solar Cell Efficiency: 22.5%
Solar Cell Dimensions: 4.9 x 4.9in
Working Temperature: -20°C ~ 65°C/ -4°F ~ 149°F
Package includes
1 x 18W Solar Battery Maintainer Charger
1 x Crocodile Clips (power cord 1.5m)
1 x Cigarette Lighter Plug (power cord 1.5m)
1 x User Manual
1 x Thanks Card
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 16.54 x 11.02 x 0.08 inches |
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Item Weight | 12.2 ounces |
ASIN | B0722XB3VQ |
Item model number | FBA_208108801-01 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Other display features | Wireless |
Manufacturer | SUAOKI |
Date First Available | May 10, 2017 |
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Customers like the performance and ease of use of the charging adapter. For example, they mention it works well to keep their RV battery charged, and is easy to install. That said, opinions are mixed on charging, quality, size, flexibility, and lighting.
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Customers like the performance of the charging adapter. They mention it works well to keep their RV battery charged, and it's useful for charging a boat battery. Some say that the quality is better than expected, and the adaptor is very lightweight.
"...best of my knowledge, this solar panel charger worked great to keep my battery trickle charged while the truck sat...." Read more
"The Suaoki 18V 12V 18W Solar Car Battery Charger works very well. I needed a 1 amp charger for my roof window in my vehicle...." Read more
"Item worked great at first. good clear sunny day the panel put out almost 1 amp at 18v...." Read more
"...None of the dashboard lights worked and the ignition would not even click...." Read more
Customers find the charging adapter easy to use, effective, and simple to install. They also say it works well and is their favorite.
"...I like these product, light weight, easy to use, it fit my need and working really good..." Read more
"...Right now I have 3 solar panels and this is my favorite and easiest to use!" Read more
"...I have put it in my patio lights instead of plug in. Simple to use." Read more
"...my dead battery within two weeks through the cigarette lighter.easy to use well worth the money ." Read more
Customers like the weight of the charging adapter. They say it's very light weight, so it could be added to the exterior of a back pack, and is easily portable for on the go 12V charging.
"...Its very light weight so it could be added to the exterior of a back pack for charging things and is ideal for charging 12 volt batteries but would..." Read more
"...pane is extremely light weight and does have a bit of flex to it...." Read more
"...I like these product, light weight, easy to use, it fit my need and working really good..." Read more
"...looking for a backpack-able solar panel -- it has good output, very lightweight, and flexible enough to put in backpack...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the charging of the adapter. Some mention that it keeps batteries charged and topped up, while others say that it didn't charge at all.
"...However, this seemed to not keep the car battery topped up. I eventually switched it back to "auto" mode and it appears to be working just fine...." Read more
"...It is not a new battery so I feel that this worked well to maintain a full charge on my battery...." Read more
"...the heat from the sun will warp the panel, and now its only producing about 0.1 amps from the original 0.9-1.0 amps.... so in a matter of a few..." Read more
"This product seems to keep my batteries topped off and even when I go a few days without using it my truck starts right up...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the charging adapter. Some mention it's a decent product with good cells, while others say it'd be better off buying a new one. The panel is thin and flimsy, and the plastic is poor.
"...I have to travel and leave my boat alone for a month at a time. Seems well made, good design...." Read more
"...peeling off and exposing the below surface make it unprotected and easy to damage, also the panel starting deform, it does not flat any more...." Read more
"...Great product." Read more
"...Items received as advertised and in good condition. Easily portable for on the go 12V charging...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the charging adapter. Some mention it's a nice size for their truck dash, produces for the size, and is perfect for powering a small fan. However, others say that the cigarette adapter is very odd size and does not fit into the socket.
"...I like these product, light weight, easy to use, it fit my need and working really good..." Read more
"...BUT, the cigarette / power port plug is a very odd size, and does not work with 3 of my 4 vehicles...." Read more
"...Time will tell but they produce for the size. I use it with a solar battery tender jr and the combo is killer...." Read more
"bigger than i thought and not that flexible but it works" Read more
Customers are mixed about the flexibility of the charging adapter. Some mention that it is pretty flexible, very lightweight, and flexible enough to put in a backpack. However, others say that it's not that flexible and easy to damage.
"...It is not foldable but pretty flexible. Get the lower voltage versions to match your needs...." Read more
"...pane is extremely light weight and does have a bit of flex to it...." Read more
"...solar panel -- it has good output, very lightweight, and flexible enough to put in backpack...." Read more
"This panel is light weight; flexible and extremely effective...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the lighting of the adapter. Some mention that it works great, produces 18 volts in full sun, and easily reaches 18V even on a lightly cloudy day. However, others say that it lasted 2 years, now only produces 4V in direct sunlight, and takes all day in direct sun light.
"...Now; The truck starts right up, and I can tell the the interior LED lights shine much brighter...." Read more
"lasted 2 years, now it only produces 4v in direct sunlight,edited 4/24 - My BAD, upgraded back to 5 stars because it was my faulty multimeter!" Read more
"...They easily reach 18V even on a lightly cloudy day...." Read more
"Nice light and flexible but powerful panel that comes ready to charge 12V batteries. Items received as advertised and in good condition...." Read more
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The only negative thing I can say is the suction cups are not very strong. The panel came loose from the window while I was gone and was laying on the dash. I have played with it since I got back, with my truck in the driveway at night and the parking lot at work during the day and it does seem to fall off easily. However, it still works okay by just laying it on the dashboard. Probably would have a higher efficiency if it was suction cupped to the windshield. The suction cups just snap into the holes on the solar panel - I am going to replace the OEM ones with some larger, stronger ones and see if that helps. Overall, good product in my opinion.
The reviewer "Michael" stated that a charge controller was necessary to prevent over charging, so I bought this one (rated at 30 amps):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DDDKQ91
I cut off the clamps from the provided wires and then screwed them into the charge controller. This left a "quick disconnect" point on the solar panel. The wires seem somewhat thin, but they have been working just fine. Before; the truck was very sluggish to start. Now; The truck starts right up, and I can tell the the interior LED lights shine much brighter.
This means I will save time and gas, as I do not have to drive it around waiting for the alternator to charge up the battery.
Edit: Update as of 2019-03-17; I experimented with the unit and tried to set it for the 12v option manually. However, this seemed to not keep the car battery topped up. I eventually switched it back to "auto" mode and it appears to be working just fine. Still liking this unit and rating it at 5 stars.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018
The reviewer "Michael" stated that a charge controller was necessary to prevent over charging, so I bought this one (rated at 30 amps):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DDDKQ91
I cut off the clamps from the provided wires and then screwed them into the charge controller. This left a "quick disconnect" point on the solar panel. The wires seem somewhat thin, but they have been working just fine. Before; the truck was very sluggish to start. Now; The truck starts right up, and I can tell the the interior LED lights shine much brighter.
This means I will save time and gas, as I do not have to drive it around waiting for the alternator to charge up the battery.
Edit: Update as of 2019-03-17; I experimented with the unit and tried to set it for the 12v option manually. However, this seemed to not keep the car battery topped up. I eventually switched it back to "auto" mode and it appears to be working just fine. Still liking this unit and rating it at 5 stars.
Manufacturer sells this as a charger/maintainer for batteries. Measured voltage output in direct sunlight is too high to connect directly to a battery - as much as 19VDC, requires a controller/transformer to charge properly. Not a big deal, as a controller is not expensive, but didn't think I would need one when I bought the solar panel.
I got this to trickle charge my jeep battery that seems to have lost cranking power. It still lit up interior and all...but wouldn't turn over engine. I work from home and rarely drive it. I plugged this thing in and went online here to search questions to see if there's an indicator light on it anywhere to know if it's working or not. Found our there's no indicator light. Five minutes passed. I decided to try and start the jeep one last time before I left it to charge for the day. It started right up. Needless to say I think I made a good purchase. Going to now get a lighter adapter to plug this into usb charger block and find other uses for it... Verry cool!
after using it for a while the heat from the sun will warp the panel, and now its only producing about 0.1 amps from the original 0.9-1.0 amps.... so in a matter of a few months it lost 90% of its capacity.
its great if you plan to use it for a day or two once in a while...but stay away for anything else!
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Pour éviter de mettre un régulateur car la plaque fournie du 24v et le suaoki ou la batterie de voiture est en 12v j ai utilisé un adaptateur allume cigare et j y ai branché le chargeur de voiture.ainsi y a pas de surtension puisque le chargeur de voiture va réguler le 20 ou 24 en 12v.
Donc en gros je suis satisfaits des produits suaoki
La plaque solaire fonctionne sans rayons de soleil même avec la lumière du jour et aussi avec des lumières blanche produites avec des spots mais avec moins de voltage et d intensité.