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Whether you plan to upgrade your 4x4 to take the family camping in comfort or just want to camp off-grid, an auxiliary battery is the perfect place to start building your 12V power setup.

There is no better feeling than travelling off-road and camping in the middle of nowhere. One thing that can ruin this feeling is waking up in the morning, and your car battery is flat from powering your lights and other electronics overnight.

Before setting off on a multi-day off-grid adventure, it’s important to start with shorter 4WD trips to get familiar with your vehicle’s capabilities and setup.

For trips longer than a single night, or 4WDing during the warmer months, a dual battery setup for a fridge is key to keeping food fresh. With an auxiliary battery, you can keep the fridge on (and beer cold) without discharging your starter battery.

You can plan to bring electronic devices on your next camping trip to the beautiful Australian outdoors. A 12V power setup that uses an additional car battery means you can run 12V appliances anywhere.

Caravanning off the grid is one of the best ways to enjoy Australia’s stunning natural beauty. When you aren’t tied to powered sites, you can explore remote locations and enjoy the freedom of self-sufficiency. However, staying off the grid means you’ll need to plan how to power your caravan.

Depending on what type of trailer you plan to connect to your vehicle, you will often need an auxiliary battery and a trailer battery charger. A trailer battery charger is essential for keeping your auxiliary battery charged and ready to power your equipment.

Are you sick of eating stale sandwiches, dehydrated or tinned meals and drinking warm beer when you and your family travel or camp? The need to replenish ice in an esky can be a hassle and limit your ability to explore remote locations. Imagine being able to bring fresh cuts of meat, vegetables, milk and even power camp cooking on camping trips.

A caravan has many different electric appliances that need power, from lights and fridges to water pumps and entertainment systems. If you plan on travelling around Australia or going away frequently, a DC-to-DC charger will be the first thing to add to your 12V caravan setup.