Solar charger for Riva batteries?

[TwistedInFresno]

Hi Folks:
I'm going on a camping trip that may be as long as 4 days, with no electricity hookups. I have a Riva, with 2 batteries, and an extra Ego battery. It's very possible that my batteries will last through 4 days with my usual usage, but i sure want to be prepared!! I was thinking of taking a solar charger: Solar Charger and Battery with Dual Charging Panels

Here are the specs:

Main Function: Solar Charger and Battery with Dual Charging Panels for Mobile Phones, PSP, NDS USB-powered Devices
Solar panel: 5.5V 120mA (Total)
Battery Specs
- Type: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- Capacity: 3.7V/1000 mAH
Time for Full Charge:
Using Solar Panel: 8-10 hours
Using USB: 2-3 hours
Power Input: 5v 600mAh
Power Output: 5.5v / 500 mAh
USB Charging: 5V 500mA
Connectors: 12
Connector Types: USB, NDS, PSP, Nokia 2.5, Nokia 3.5, Moto V3, Sony Ericsson K750, LG KG90, Samsung D80, Samsung G60, Samsung A68, iPod/iPhone
Dimensions: 120mm x 62mm x 17mm (L x W x D)
Manufacturer Ref: X1IO4CGL1V4E

Could someone with a little better understanding of electricity tell me if this would work with my usb charger?

Thanks for any input

 

[txtumbleweed]

Yes it would work but it would be a lot cheaper to use a cigarette lighter in your car unless you are backpacking. My cig lighter doesn't work so I could have used one of those when I was camping. I took five 1300 mah batteries and they lasted me five days but I was getting a little worried.

 

[demon72]

Yea it should work.... kinda neat, I think Ill pick one up for the upcoming zombie apocalypse.

 

[zoiDman]

I went on a shooting trip awhile back. Thought about a solar charger also.

Problem I had was finding one that had USER reviews that were good without spending the same as buying 5 Riva kits.

Then I started doing searches for “External Batteries” with 5v USB power out. I ended up getting this …

It’s a DiggiPower EBP-NB60 which has 9,800mAh @ 5v. Worked Great to charge my eGo 6 or 7 times times and had more than enough to charge my Cell Phone and a friends also. And the Extra cool thing was I got for 25$ NIB on e-Bay.

If you can’t find a reasonably priced solar charger. Or if you just don’t want to have to leave your stuff sitting outside for 10 hours, check out “External Batteries” with USB power out.

 

[bjannr]

I purchased a solar mod. It is set up with a 510 connection. You can also recharge Ipods, cell phone etc. It comes with cables for electrically charging the mod, and for recharging other devices. It works great as a pv itself. Electronicstix has them.

 

[zoiDman]

I purchased a solar mod. It is set up with a 510 connection. You can also recharge Ipods, cell phone etc. It comes with cables for electrically charging the mod, and for recharging other devices. It works great as a pv itself. Electronicstix has them.

Sounds Cool... How much was it? Hard to put together?

 

[bjannr]

I didn't have to put anything together. I just checked the site, and it is out of stock. I think it was 40v60. But you get a PG that will always have a charge.

 

[bmwjen]

My husband built me a pink solar mod, with a 510 connection with a solar charger from ebay. Total cost was less than $15. He did say it's a tight intricate space to work in though.

I'm diggin that thing that zoidman posted to charge a riva/ego/510 though. sweet!

 

[bjannr]

You could use the mod I bought to charge them. You would just need a USB charger. It is like having two in one. I can vape with one minute and charge my phone the next.

 

[oldjoe]

Good company with good service.
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