Coleman CL-300 4.5-Watt 15-Volt Solar Panel Battery Charger / Maintainer 72001

by Coleman

Product Features

• Deep-cycle solar-powered charger engineered to maintain your vehicle's 12-volt battery
• Extends battery life using the sun's power
• Reverse current protection (won't drain your battery at night)
• Plug-n-play compatible
• 2-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 15.8 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000CPC3RQ
• Item model number: CL-300
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,887 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed to protect against natural battery discharge and electronic drain in RVs, boats, trucks, or mobile homes, the Coleman solar 4.5-watt 12-volt deep-cycle battery charger keeps the 12-volt batteries in the vehicle charged so you can run small appliances such as fluorescent lights, GPS devices, coolers, small TVs, or laptops. The solar charger provides an immediate trickle charge when exposed to daylight, even on cloudy day. Illuminated LEDs lets you know the panel is charging, and mounting screws are included if you choose to fix the panel near a constant sunlight source. The charger is plug-in-play compatible for quick connections, and a cigarette lighter adaptor and a battery clamp are also included with the panel. The charger is backed by a 2-year warranty. (A charge controller is recommended when using this device to charge delicate electronics).

What's in the Box
Solar panel, 10-foot power extension cable, cigarette lighter adapter, battery clamp connector, instruction manual, and 4 mounting screws.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Coleman doesn't warranty this product!!!!, November 6, 2007

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J. Crawford (Oklahoma City, OK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coleman CL-300 4.5-Watt 15-Volt Solar Panel Battery Charger / Maintainer 72001 (Lawn & Patio)

In my opinion, this is not a well made product. It is not guaranteed by Coleman even though it carries the Coleman brand. Mine broke during it's initial use and when I wrote to Coleman, they told me to contact the company in Canada that makes the product. They replied that they would not replace the unit.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good price and works great, July 5, 2007

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Bill Groves "seeker" (Cushing, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coleman CL-300 4.5-Watt 15-Volt Solar Panel Battery Charger / Maintainer 72001 (Lawn & Patio)

I've used this charger several times, always outdoors and always when it rained hard. I use it to keep charged a deep cycle battery powering my pop up trailer while camping. It really works to keep the battery charged--it seems to stay charged much longer with this attached. Also, it seems impervious to rain and even has the charge light on when it's raining, which I assume means it is working even when cloudy and in the rain. I'd recommend this highly. I looked around and this is a very good price for a solar charger of this wattage.

17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Description is deceptive - device is not for outdoor use., April 18, 2007

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S. Mickelsen (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coleman CL-300 4.5-Watt 15-Volt Solar Panel Battery Charger / Maintainer 72001 (Lawn & Patio)

I purchased this device to top up the battery on my utility trailer. My intention was to permanently mount it to the roof.

The ad copy clearly states "Weatherproof / Water resistant" but the instructions state that it is not suitable for outdoor use. I am returning it.

Please note, my 1 star rating is for the deceptive ad, not the device itself. It may work just fine on a dashboard or back window of a car - I did not test it at all.