Hey Larry... check out the issue date of your Pignose, if you've had it awhile. I just sold mine and got over $300 for it, as it was from the first issues. (USA made - pre Asian) I never used it, did a bit of research and found out that there's a collectors market (of course) for the first year issues. Same with my ProCo Rat, btw.
And if you're serious about Solar...I work in the marine/boating business....and there's lots to choose from nowadays. It can get pricey, if you're wanting some decent wattage, but for trickle charging, they're fairly inexpensive.
Also consider an inverter and a spare 12V car battery, especially for the lower power stuff.
All that said, I sense the sarcasm in your above post ;-)