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Old 06-28-2017, 04:25 PM
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Default Aspen Beach Campground at the Gull Lake. Where to charge battery?

We are going to the Gull Lake for the long weekend. Unfortunately, we have no power site. I would like to charge my trolling motor battery once or twice. Does anybody know where I can do it?
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Old 06-28-2017, 05:30 PM
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If you don't have a power in your stall just vist some one that has and ask then nicely This is what happened to us. And the guy gave us some beer for our trouble when he picked up the battery.
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Old 06-29-2017, 07:33 AM
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Might be able to sweet talk the people at the concession into letting you plug in a charger ...
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Old 06-29-2017, 10:14 AM
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Thanks guys! I consider both options. I thought they might have an outlet people can use for charging phones and stuff. More than 300 families with no access to their phones for 3 days...
Oh, wonderful old days...
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Old 06-29-2017, 10:52 AM
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We are going to the Gull Lake for the long weekend. Unfortunately, we have no power site. I would like to charge my trolling motor battery once or twice. Does anybody know where I can do it?
I use my genny it has a plug made for charging 12v batts, if that's an option for you..
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Old 06-29-2017, 11:17 AM
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A small solar panel would be you best bet. If you get a little creative you could even leave it charging all day while you fish.
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Old 06-29-2017, 11:41 AM
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A small solar panel would be you best bet. If you get a little creative you could even leave it charging all day while you fish.
Unfortunately, a solar panel will be of very little use in recharging a well drained deep cycle battery.

A good on board battery charger putting out 10 amps can take 7-12 hrs to fully charge a group 31 battery. A solar panel generally has an output of ~1 amp or less unless you get into a pretty sophisticated and expensive setup.
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