Coleman 4W Solar Battery Trickle Charger maintains and trickle charges 12 Volt batteries of vehicles, including cars, SUVs and trucks
OBD-II (On-board diagnostic) connector allows the solar panel to connect to the onboard diagnostics port in most modern vehicles for quick, safe and convenient battery charging
Suction cups are included to easily mount the solar panel onto the windshield of the vehicle
Completely weatherproof design
Built-in blocking diode protects battery discharge at night
The amorphous solar panel charges in all daylight conditions, even on cloudy days
Panel made with ABS plastic and shatterproof tempered glass for added durability
Maximum Power Output: 4 Watts, 266 mA under ideal conditions
Includes OBD-II connector, 12V DC plug, battery clamps and suction cups
Accessories: 12' (3.65) extension cable (0745056)
Part Number
51804
Assembled Width (in)
0.47 in
Assembled Depth (in)
8 3/8 in
Assembled Height (in)
14.37 in
Assembled Weight (lb)
1.7 lb
Solar Technology
Amorphous
Frame Material
Plastic
Output Amperage (amps)
0 A
Output Voltage (V)
15 V
Package Weight (lb)
2.91 lb
Package Depth (in)
14.37 in
Package Height (in)
16.73 in
Package Width (in)
2.76 in
Warranty
This product carries a 5 year exchange warranty redeemable at any Canadian Tire store.
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1 out of 5 stars.
i used the obd II plug, no idea how to tell if it was working and from what i figured out it didnt
4 years ago
purchased this to keep my vehicle battery charged when not in use
No, I do not recommend this product.
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3 out of 5 stars.
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5 years ago
En date d'aujourd'hui, 14 janvier 2019, mon problème de batterie à plat semble avoir été résolu, étant donné que je n'utilise pas mon véhicule très souvent. Cependant, les ventouses sont à mon avis de piètre qualité... J'ai dû ramassé le panneau à plusieurs reprises car il ne reste pas fixé aux fenêtres (de côté ou arrières), non plus au pare-brise, et tombe facilement. Est-ce à cause du froid de l'hiver? Il n'a pas fait vraiment froid à date, et j'ai hâte de voir si ce dispositif me permettra de garder ma batterie assez chargée et de démarrer mon véhicule à - 20C! À suivre...
I wanted to know if this was actually doing anything so I connected my equally useless Coleman controller to it. The controller has 2 lights, charging and charged. Sounds great right? Nope. The "charging" light comes as soon as you connect the solar panel with the battery nowhere in sight. How can it tell you that your "charging" when there is no battery connected. Gets better. When i connect the battery, the controller charging light goes out (all lights out). Duh.... See this is why solar gets a bad wrap... Useless really..
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from The Coleman Company:
5 years ago
The Coleman Company
We want to sincerely apologize for your negative experience. We Coleman has a wide range of products and some of them are being manufactured by our licensed company. Our Coleman 4W Solar Battery Trickle Charger is manufactured and distributed under license, by Sunforce Products, Inc.
For assistance, you can reach them at 888-478-6435 or email them to info@sunforceproducts.com. Also, you can visit their website: www.sunforceproducts.com.
5 out of 5 stars.
Really Keeps the Battery Charged
6 years ago
This device seems to work great. I have a car that I don't drive all that much, or that I might leave parked at some parking lot in the woods for a couple weeks while out canoeing.
In the past sometimes I'd have to boost my car in the driveway after not having driven it for a couple weeks, or I'd wonder if anyone would drive by on a remote logging road and give me a boost after a canoe trip.
No longer! This little thing is great.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Works awesome
7 years ago
Works awesome i bought it to keep my fourwheeler battery up in the cold. I just use the the atv for plowing so the battery was dead most times I would have to boost it not any more. I will be buying one for my 3 wheeler next .
A: Oui, vous pouvez laisser le panneau connecté à la batterie. Le panneau solaire ne peut pas produire assez de puissance pour surcharger votre batterie.
Q: I have a 2014 Mazda CX-5 and a 2006 Mazda Miata. While I'm driving one, the other is parked in my parkade. The parkade is open at one end with indirect light coming in, and a florescent light right above my vehicle. Will this work in this situation?
5 years ago
2 Answers
A: Coleman has a wide range of products and some of them are being manufactured by our licensed company. Our Coleman 4W Solar Battery Trickle Charger is manufactured and distributed under license, by Sunforce Products, Inc.
For assistance, you can reach them at 888-478-6435 or email them to info@sunforceproducts.com. Also, you can visit their website: www.sunforceproducts.com
5 years ago
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Q: Can i hook this up to my RV to maintain battery
6 years ago
2 Answers
A: Coleman has a wide range of products and some of them are being manufactured by our licensed company. Our Coleman 4W Solar Battery Trickle Charger is manufactured and distributed under license, by Sunforce Products, Inc.
For assistance, you can reach them at 888-478-6435 or email them to info@sunforceproducts.com. Also, you can visit their website: www.sunforceproducts.com
5 years ago
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Q: I have a tractor and boat both with 12 v CTC spec'd batteries that will sit at times for a few weeks and occasionally need either a charge or a "boost" start to go especially in the fall when temps drop will this help and is it weather proof - rain/wind?
6 years ago
1 Answer
A: Yes, the solar panel is weatherproof and will help in this case. This panel is made to maintain a 12-Volt battery and provide a trickle charge over a long period of time.
6 years ago
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Q: Can this charger be used for boat / deep cycle batteries? Thinking of using this for charging trolling motor batteries. Thanks
6 years ago
1 Answer
A: The Coleman 4W Solar Battery Trickle Charger (0112024P) can be used to maintain a charge on any 12V battery as long as the panel receives adequate sunlight.
6 years ago
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Q: How can you tell if the product works? Can I text it somehow?
7 years ago
1 Answer
A: The best way to check a solar panel’s output is to use a standard voltage meter or multimeter. Connect the meter to the alligator, battery clamps while the panel is in full sun (observing correct polarity). You should read around 21V DC in strong sun. If you record this reading, the panel is functioning well and can be attached to your vehicle’s battery.
6 years ago
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Q: Est-ce qu'il y a un problème si on utilise un démarreur à distance lorsque le chargeur est branché
A: Le chargeur de batterie de batterie solaire 4W Coleman avec un démarreur à distance ne devrait poser aucun problème. Le panneau solaire possède des diodes de blocage intégrées pour empêcher toute décharge de batterie inversée. Le panneau solaire pourrait être avantageux pour alléger la décharge de la batterie de ce démarreur à distance.
Q: I drive a2015 Mazda cx5. When I leave for two weeks my battery dies. I have looked at this product and don't know where to plug this unit in for charging. What is an OBD outlet?
Is this the lighter outlet?
7 years ago
1 Answer
A: The unit can be charged via the cigarette lighter input in a vehicle as long as said input is active when the ignition is off. The unit can also be connected via the OBD (On Board Diagnostics) Port. Refer to the car manual for further information regarding where the OBD port is located inside the vehicle.
7 years ago
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Q: Is absolutely safe to charge the battery through the OBD II connector? I've seen a number of people on forums who discourage this, claiming that it might burn out the OBD circuitry. If it is safe, what is the advantage?
7 years ago
1 Answer
A: The Coleman 4W Solar Battery Trickle Charger is safe to use with the OBD II connector as it is designed to charge 12V batteries through this port. The advantage is additional method of charging for those who cannot access a live 12V port in their vehicle.
7 years ago
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Q: I'm having trouble keeping my battery charge on my RZR 800 Polaris, would the panel maintain charging while hooked up to battery while driving..... panel would be on roof
7 years ago
1 Answer
A: The Coleman 4W Trickle charger will continue to deliver up to 266 mA per hour to a 12V battery in ideal conditions.
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