The Weekend Ready Kit is the perfect mobile power solution for van life enthusiasts seeking short, frequent getaways to their favorite destinations without having to rely on shore power. Designed for van owners who need reliable power for weekend trips, this kit ensures you can easily run essential van accessories like lights, fridges, and mobile devices. Whether you're a traveller who enjoys camping by the beach, exploring off-grid trails, or just looking to escape the city for a few days, this kit offers the mobile power you need to stay comfortable, connected, and powered up. Experience the freedom of van life with the Weekend Ready Kit—reliable, hassle-free power for every adventure.
CONVENIENCE
Ensures you have all the necessary power for essential gadgets and appliances during your weekend trips no matter where you want to adventure.
RELIABILITY
Provides consistent and reliable power for your adventures, avoiding the need to cut your trip short due to power shortages.
SIMPLICITY
Eliminates complexity, delivering a hassle-free experience with all of the REDARC products in one package. Feel confident this set up will power all the key items you need to enjoy your weekend away.
SAFETY
Provides reliable power for essential safety equipment and communication devices, ensuring you are prepared for any situation during your adventures.
CONFIDENTLY POWER
Each of these appliances can run for approximately this long on a single battery charge. By recharging your batteries and adding solar power, you can extend their run time for even longer use.
PERFECT FOR:
- Weekend camping trips – especially when you don’t want to rely on shore power at the crowded campsites
- Short off-grid adventures
- Beach days
- Picnics and BBQs
- Non-powered outdoor activities quick day trips like fishing,
- Mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, hunting, canoeing and skiing
- Photography excursions
PRODUCTS INCLUDED IN THE KIT
CHARGE
Charge your secondary batteries on the road from the vheicle's alternator or solar power while you're driving or at camp with REDARC's BCDCN1240 in-vehicle battery charger.
MONITOR
REDARC’s Smart Battery Monitor acts like a fuel gauge for your batteries. Allowing you to step into every adventure with complete confidence.
INSTALL
Save time and money on installing your BCDC with REDARC's range of BCDC Wiring Kits. Perfect for under the hood installation, each kit includes all the required cables, fuses and connectors.
RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS
180W FIXED SOLAR PANEL
REDARC fixed solar panels, with highly efficient monocrystalline cells, capture solar energy to keep your batteries charged all day. Mounted to your van's roof, they’re a set-and-forget solution that works seamlessly with the BCDC Core’s Green Power Priority charging algorithm.
ALPHA150 150AH LITHIUM BATTERY
Add the unrivalled power of REDARC's new Lithium Alpha150 150Ah battery. An extra-long lifespan and huge discharge rate make this the ultimate lithium battery.
SHOP THE KIT & RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
HOW MUCH SOLAR DO YOU NEED TO POWER A VAN OFF-GRID?
Heading off in the campervan? Powering your trip with solar panels or a solar blanket is the logical next move. Whether you plan to charge your devices or just want to keep the lights on; learn how to calculate how much power you need so you can choose the best option to suit your appliances.
HOW MUCH SOLAR DO I NEED TO LIVE OFF GRID?
For many people, vanlife means a sense of freedom, of escaping the city and confines of daily life and following the road as far as it can take them, then further again. Because of this, for many van owners, they want to be able to power all the comforts of home while getting as far off grid as possible. While this can be done with a dual battery system alone, having a solar setup adds peace of mind that you’ll never be stranded without power.
HOW TO KEEP FOOD IN YOUR CAR WHILE CAMPING
Camping off-grid or hitting the road for a long adventure is a great way to connect with nature, but it also presents unique challenges and questions like can you keep food in your car while camping? And how to store food safely while camping? While you may wonder if keeping food in your car is a good idea, there are several factors to consider, such as temperature control, preventing wildlife access, and ensuring that your meals stay fresh throughout the trip.
POWERING VAN LIFE WITH DC TO DC CHARGING
Vanlife isn't a passing fad, it's now a very real and very sustainable way of life for so many people across the globe. And it’s common to hear stories about those who travel off-grid financially sustain their lifestyle by using their creative skills in disciplines like professional photography, writing, web design or programming. While this can seem like a dream life to most of us, the honest digital nomads will tell you that their lifestyle also comes with a whole host of technical or mechanical challenges.