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Old 12-08-2013, 13:12   #11
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Originally Posted by Broadsword2004 View Post
Do you need to run the engine to charge the phone? (I ask because I don't know if a cellphone is enough to run down the vehicle battery if the engine is off). But my thinking was that if so, and the power is out for quite a while, the gas pumps in the area won't work and you may need to conserve fuel.
If you're that concerned, you can buy a wired tack-on cigarette lighter for a few bucks from Walmart.
Attach it directly to the battery or any other 12 volt source (these are easy to rig).

Plug in charger won't know the difference.
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