Blogs

Looking to install an onboard power system with a DC Charger? Make sure you don't get caught out with bad earth connections on your truck.

After more than 1,695 days on the road MAK, Owen and their cat Luna are experts at living on the road and off-grid. They’ve had their fair share of rigs and have gotten travelling full time down to an art. We had a chat to MAK and Owen about their current 2019 Toyota Tundra setup.

With so many people looking to get out and explore the country, overlanding and boondocking is becoming increasingly common. It’s easy to see why; secluded campsites in the middle of nowhere, no phone reception, no one else around for miles and it doesn’t cost you anything. If you’re looking to get into boondocking, one of the most common upgrades people do is going from a single battery to a dual battery system.

After living in a van full time for over four years, Scott from Comes With A View and The Wanderful knows a thing or two about vanlife. With his new van build in the works, we reached out to find out exactly how Scott goes about planning his new van builds and what modifications he trusts while living off-grid.

When charging an auxiliary battery, our BCDC In-Vehicle Chargers deliver charging currents in excess of 25Amps for sustained periods of time. Within this charging circuit, the charger, fuse/holders, and associated connections are going to be stressed and, if not adequately cabled and connected, could lead to an excessive increase in circuit resistance, temperatures and reduced performance.

Built tough and ready to push the limits, REDARC’s latest off grid build is nothing short of the ultimate adventure vehicle. Harnessing over 40 years of expert knowledge of powering rigs and building off-grid tourers in Australia, we couldn’t wait to get our hands dirty on a truck build unlike any other.

After a 25-year hiatus, the iconic Ford Bronco is back and better than ever. The new 2021 Bronco has been Built Wild and capable enough to take you to the extremes of outdoor adventure. 4 Wheel Parts have taken this mentality and built their Bronco to be equipped, fully protected, and ready for anything they can throw at it on the tracks. We took a look behind the build to find out how they did it.

REDARC has picked out a few destinations in the south to check out if you’re looking for somewhere for your next getaway.

Designed so Roaming Lost creator, John Kingston, could capture photo and video content while on the road, this 2020 RAM is not only incredibly off grid capable but a touring powerhouse.

When travelling off-grid, controlling, and monitoring all your on-board devices is something you want to make as simple as possible. In particular, managing your water tanks is something you want to get right. 

If you’re looking to get away, whether you’re a local or not, REDARC has picked out a few destinations in the Midwest for you to check out.

Take a look behind the build at REDARC's latest ultimate off-grid overlanding build, featuring market leading DC charging and off-grid solar technology.