Newfoundland, Canada is an overlander's dream destination. After 6 months of mapping and planning, Jeremiah from Overland Pioneers spent 3 weeks travelling to some of the most beautiful places throughout the humble Canadian Province, packing in as much adventure as possible.
REDARC are proud to have been a sponsor on this adventure so we caught up with Jeremiah to find out how they used the power of REDARC to explore the Great North. Here is what he said:
What
was your favorite part of the 3 week expedition?
Definitely the wildlife. Every coastal camp spot we had we had large playful visitors. The humpback whales were everywhere. It was more surprising how loud their tail and flipper slaps were for sometimes a mile away.
What
were the challenges you faced on the journey?
One was planning. You don’t want to miss anything with the time you have but we also didn’t want to go to the stereotypical tourist areas. The other was my wife had a gallbladder attach (since diagnosed) and we were a 4 hr life flight away from a major ER. Luckily there was a group of traveling retired doctors who was able to help!
What
REDARC Products did you have on board?
Oh man! We have the essentials. First is the TowPro Elite to keep our XVenture XV3 operating on and offroad properly. In the trailer charging our 100ah battery is the BCDC1225d charge controller.
In our Gladiator we have the full REDARC Rouge and Manager30 system charging our 300ah battery. It’s the powerhouse of our setup managing everything from camera and drone batteries, 1500w inverter (the most important piece of gear, powered the wife’s heating blanket), lights, fridge and other accessories.
What
advice would you give to others planning a journey to Newfoundland?
There are a lot of Newfoundland Travel Facebook groups where you can see some amazing post on. Start there. We rely on locals to get some of our most amazing out of the way camp spots. Also spend a lot of time making a general route first using google maps to see how long everywhere you want to go would take to drive. (We like to spend at most 4-5 hrs drive time a day in a vehicle. You don’t want to spend your whole trip looking through a windshield. Then refine your maps on an app like GAIA GPS to really get off the beaten path.
Lastly don’t let planning every detail stop you from going. Part of the fun is the mystery. Allow time in each day to deviate. Usually leads to some amazing experiences!
CHECK OUT @OVERLANDPIONEERS ON INSTAGRAM TO SEE MORE OF THEIR JOURNEY TO NEWFOUNDLAND AND OTHER EXCITING OVERLANDING ADVENTURES TO COME.
Van life is all about freedom and flexibility. Whether you’re exploring remote landscapes, or just
enjoying a minimalist lifestyle, your van becomes your home on wheels. But first it is essential to
have a well-thought-out-plan of how to convert your van, so it is ready to hit the road.
We caught up with van conversion experts, Sandy Vans, to discover their top tips when converting a van for the van life space. From layout to electrical systems, these expert tips will help you make the most of your van and ensure you’re ready for any adventure.
With over 45 years of innovation in rugged mobile power solutions, REDARC is thrilled to announce its latest advancement in charging, the BCDC Alpha R-Bus. Now available in a 50A model, the BCDC Alpha R enhances the capabilities of REDARC’s BCDC range, offering unprecedented smart charging and monitoring features.
A van or camper provides the ultimate freedom — a home on wheels that opens up the country for you to explore. However, power from a dual battery system or your car battery uses DC power, which requires DC-power-specific appliances to be useful.
At REDARC, we know that the heart of any great adventure lies in the technology that powers it. For over 45 years, we’ve been at the forefront of power management solutions, ensuring overlanders like the team at XOVERLAND can rely on uninterrupted power no matter where the journey takes them.
On their latest expedition, Spirit of Adventure, XOVERLAND co-founder Clay Croft and his sons are racing 8,500 miles from Bozeman, Montana, to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Along the way, they rely on REDARC’s robust products to keep their gear running smoothly, ensuring a seamless experience across rugged terrains and unpredictable weather.
