I was wondering if anyone was using or had any experience with portable solar chargers.  I am considering the Coleman (made by ICPSolar) or Brunton chargers some of which come with car battery trickle chargers and connections to charge electronic devices.  Thought it might be the way to go for charging the car battery while in camp with the fridge running.  Of course I have to be able to use a Wii, TV, DVD player, computer, hair dryer, and my heated vibrating recliner chair while in camp. 

This might be overkill, but man this really looks awsome of the ultimate long range adventure. I want one!

http://www.solarstik.com/

Yes, Mike you are right with that.  I am buying one of the new ARB fridge's that Columbia Rovers has so wasn't too worried about the fridge.  I just like the idea of having a backup source of power or charging source.  But maybe just a waste of money for overlanding.

Yes, for the reason you stated, getting away from electronic gizmo's is why I don't let my 7 year old son bring a portable DVD player on camp outings.  I don't have too many electronic goodies aside from a cell phone and GPS.  I had thought about a hellroaring unit with dual battery set up.  I like to keep things simple as well and was thinking solar was about as easy as it gets. 

I ended up installing a 60 watt solar panel a few weeks back to keep the batteries juiced up for a week long trip I am going on in August.

I have gone four days before with my ARB fridge turned on in the rig and not driven it, but that is pushing it.

Here is the article.

Depending on how long your overland adventure is, a solar panel can certainly be a useful tool.  I'm planning to build an Adventure Trailer (not sure which one yet, either the Composite or Teardrop though maybe a Chaser) and will definitely integrate solar panel technology to power my additional gadgets at basecamp.  And since I plan to go on two week + extended overland trips, I justify this as a means of negating any headaches that might arise if I run out of "juice" while in the backcountry.

Solar panels can be pretty pricey but if you plan to use one (or more) for extended trips then it could be well worth it.  Good luck!