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If you depend on auxiliary batteries to power your adventures, work, or equipment, keeping them charged and healthy is critical. But managing separate chargers, monitors, and regulators can be complicated. That’s where a battery management system (BMS) comes in. 

A good system is more than a fuel gauge for your battery. It shows exactly how much power you have, how it’s being used, and gives you the ability to manage devices and loads — so you never run flat unexpectedly. That’s where battery monitoring and control systems come in. 

A portable power station is a rechargeable, all-in-one battery system that lets you power appliances, tools, and devices anywhere. Unlike a traditional generator, it’s quiet, clean, and fuel-free. It stores energy in a built-in battery and provides multiple outputs such as USB ports, 12V sockets, and AC outlets, so you can charge or run a wide range of gear. 

A solar panel converts sunlight into usable electricity. When sunlight hits the solar cells, they generate DC power that charges your batteries or runs devices. With the right setup, solar panels let you harness free, renewable energy anywhere — perfect for camping, overlanding, boating, or remote worksites. 

In today's world of overlanding and camping, the importance of batteries has grown exponentially. Gone are the days when camping had to mean disconnecting from all modern conveniences. Learn how battery types, mounting locations, run times and key factors affect performance so you can choose the right auxiliary battery for your setup. 

The secondary battery is the foundation of any dual battery system, and having reliable power is essential for a stress-free adventure. But how do you choose the right battery? Let’s take a closer look at battery types, sizes, and charging options to help you decide which setup is right for you.

Do you want to extend your powered adventures? Harnessing the free power from the sun is a no-brainer, and REDARC’s solar range makes it easy to tap into free, renewable energy wherever you travel. In this guide, we’ll show you just how easy it is to incorporate a REDARC Fixed Solar Panel into your charging system.

There’s nothing better than pulling up at camp, setting up for the night, and grabbing a cold drink after a long day on the road. But if your setup isn’t right, that dream can quickly turn into a headache. Not only could your fridge switch off and warm up, but you might also find your starter battery flat and your vehicle refusing to turn over.

So, what’s the best way to run a portable fridge in your vehicle without killing your battery?

We built our Toyota Hilux to take us anywhere, and we meant anywhere. From the heat and chaos of Dakar to the cold and windy end of the world: Norway’s North Cape. No hotels, no hookups, just us, our 4x4, and whatever the road (or lack of it) threw at us. To make that work, we needed power we could trust. That’s where REDARC came in.

Want to brew your morning coffee or make a lunchtime toasty at camp but not sure where to start? With an inverter, powering the little luxuries from home has never been easier. In this guide, we’ll break down what an inverter does, how to work out the right size for your needs, and which REDARC Pure Sine Wave Inverter is the perfect match for your setup.

Popular social media traveller The Camp Man reviews his newly installed REDARC BCDC1240D battery charger.

Matt and Holly from Overland Travellers have had their fair share of 12v headaches. REDARC speaks to them about the importance of investing in a good 12v setup for long term travel.