Blogs

5 Reasons Why Australian Made Gear Belongs in Your Next Adventure Setup

Behind every great adventure and every journey off the beaten path, there's a story of trust, innovation, and homegrown pride. As we celebrate Austrlaian Made Week, it's the perfect time to shine a light on the poeple and businesses who proudly stand behind Australian manufacturing and the incredible adventures made possible by it. 

Local Legends, Big Adventures: Ambassadors Backing Australian Made

Choosing Australian Made is about more than just a product label. It's about fostering innovation that's built our unique landscapes, and ensuring every product is held to the highest standards of quality and reliability. This Australian Made Week, meet the people who put Australian Made to the ultimate test every single day.

How REDARC products are born: from concept to Australian Made excellence

Since REDARC’s inception over 45 years ago, we’ve been dedicated to remaining Australian made. From the design, development, and manufacture of our gear, being Australian made is personal to us. Track the journey of a REDARC product to learn how it gets from idea to powering your adventures. 

Built in Australia for the World: Celebrating Australian Made Week with REDARC

Australian Made Week is a moment to celebrate the quality, innovation, and reliability of local manufacturing and REDARC is proud to lead the charge. For over 45 years, we've designed, engineered, and manufactured cutting-edge automotive electronics from our headquarters in Lonsdale, South Australia.

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.

Can You 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?

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.

New RedVision App Update – Now with Solar Energy and State of Charge Logging

We’re excited to unveil the latest update to the RedVision app, bringing you enhanced solar energy and state of charge (SoC) logging for more efficient power management across your REDARC system.

With real-time insights and detailed logs now at your fingertips, this update allows you to monitor solar energy and battery performance more closely than ever before. You can now access logged data on both the RedVision display and the smartphone app, providing you with a comprehensive overview of your system's performance wherever you are.

Overlanding Across Vast Terrain - A Guide to Preparation and Planning

Overlanding across lengthy stretches of road can be a difficult task due to the time, few places to stop off at and the minimal amounts of cars and people. For a safer journey, keep your mind active and your power running with these tips from REDARC.

12V Systems For Extended Overland Travel

We all love a camping trip, whether it’s getting away for the weekend with the family or testing your truck out on some tough 4WD tracks. But sometimes a quick camping trip is not enough, and to truly get off grid you're going to need a reliable 12V setup. 

How To Charge A Laptop In A Car Or When Camping

When travelling solo or with the family, you may want to bring a laptop. Maybe it’s for entertaining the kids, editing videos on the go, or watching a movie. However you plan to use it, you’ll need an inverter to ensure laptop-safe power to keep it charged.

How To Sleep Better When Camping: The Best Sleep Setup

Avoid common mistakes with a few tweaks to set things right with luxuries from home, meaning a world of difference to how you feel the next day - and your willingness to go camping next time.