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   TOM WALKER to MARK HOFMANN   
   Re: Battery replacement t   
   16 Oct 12 07:29:00   
   
   MH>BB> The Durango has onboard computers that use battery power for keep alive   
   MH>BB> memory and will deplete the battery in three to four weeks. I suggest   
   MH>BB> keeping a trickle charger on this vehicle.   
      
   MH>I found out the Durango battery is 7 years old.  It did start this weekend   
   MH>after sitting for a week, so I'm hopefull that I might get another year out   
   MH>it - provided it is started and driven at least once a week.   
      
   MH>For longer periods, I will remove the battery and put it on the trickle   
   MH>charger.   
      
   Frogot to mention in my other reply that IF you can park the vehicle   
   pointing South you can lay the 15 watt panel on the dashboard.   
   Don't be tempted by those 5 watt panels. They are almost worthless for   
   maintaining a car battery.   
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