The TARDIS - A Four Wheel Camper Build

[RickNV]

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=202897296&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&ci_sku=202897296&ci_kw=%7bkeyword%7d&kwd=%7bkeyword%7d&cm_mmc=shopping%2d%5f%2dgoogleads%2d%5f%2dpla%2d%5f%2d202897296&ci_gpa=pla

this might be a nice light light weight addition

 

[Every Miles A Memory]

We use a few of these lights and they're good and bright. Plus they take AAA Batteries and we just keep a few set of Sanyo Eneloops around which are rechargeable and don't lose their charge while stored. Being that they're LED, they'll last for at least a month of daily use on just the AAA's

 

[Overland Hadley]

....we just keep a few set of Sanyo Eneloops around which are rechargeable and don't lose their charge while stored. ....

Hi Pat,

You have had good luck with the Eneloops? The online reviews look good, and I would like to stop throwing away my used batteries.

 

[mhiscox]

Hi Pat,

You have had good luck with the Eneloops? The online reviews look good, and I would like to stop throwing away my used batteries.

Mine seem to work well, and the form factor for the charger is good. I was able to get my sets at Costco at a good price.

 

[Every Miles A Memory]

Hi Pat,

You have had good luck with the Eneloops? The online reviews look good, and I would like to stop throwing away my used batteries.

They work great. They are true to hold the charge while sitting in the case for long periods of time without being used which was a major issue for our other rechargeables that would just loose power when sitting dormant. They have good power, and if you're needing C or D sized batteries for other devices, they sell cases that the AA's slide into that make them C and D sized batteries.

We've since switched solely to these and are very happy with them. Good to know you can find them at Costco. I didn't know that!

 

[mhiscox]

Good to know you can find them at Costco.

Sometimes. You know how it is with Costco . . . if it's anything more exotic than milk, you best buy it when you see it, 'cuz they don't wait around while you think about stuff. :sombrero:

 

[Overland Hadley]

Thanks for the info, I ordered some Eneloops.

 

[Overland Hadley]

USB outlet

Ordered a couple of these, Blue Sea Systems 2.1A USB outlet.

From Amazon

 

[washington taco]

Good price from Amazon, twice as much at Adventure Trailers.

 

[craig333]

Sanyo also sells a neat little kit with the batteries, charger and adaptors in a case.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sanyo-Enelo...US_Rechargeable_Batteries&hash=item27c8dcea74

 

[Every Miles A Memory]

Sanyo also sells a neat little kit with the batteries, charger and adaptors in a case.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sanyo-Enelo...US_Rechargeable_Batteries&hash=item27c8dcea74

This is what I was speaking of earlier. It makes perfect sense to have these adapters for items that use 'C' and 'D' sized batteries as you can just use the standard AAA batteries in the adapters

 

[Redline]

Sanyo also sells a neat little kit with the batteries, charger and adaptors in a case.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sanyo-Enelo...US_Rechargeable_Batteries&hash=item27c8dcea74

Wow that eBay price seems cheap, $22.00.
Same thing from Amazon is $40.00.

A buddy was telling me about these eneloop batteries a couple years ago...you guys are making me think it's time to buy some now.

If the box is true, holds 75% charge while sitting for 3 years, I'm impressed!

 

[deadbeat son]

Wow that eBay price seems cheap, $22.00.
Same thing from Amazon is $40.00.

$22 + $14 shipping comes to $36, and that's if no one else bids on the auction. The Amazon $40 price isn't so bad as they typically ship free.

 

[Every Miles A Memory]

I am worried you’re becoming addicted to aluminum – you’re not licking the stuff are you? - cause that's real bad !!

That made me laugh!!

I've never let the Eneloops sit for 3 years to test them, but I do have 3 sets sitting in my camera bag that I use for our flashes. When we used to use just normal rechargeables, I'd have to be sure and put them back on the charger right before a shoot so they'd have power as they'd lose their charge while sitting. With the Eneloops, I can let them sit for months and know that when I need the backup sets, they'll be charged. Good security for shooting!!

 

[Redline]

$22 + $14 shipping comes to $36, and that's if no one else bids on the auction. The Amazon $40 price isn't so bad as they typically ship free.

Good point, I didn't pay attention to the shipping, I'd prefer to buy from Amazon anyway.

Three cheers for eneloops and licking aluminum