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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.
Solar power has never been more popular in overlanding setups as travellers endeavour to get as much power as possible to charge up their batteries and run all those camping essentials and luxuries. To run an efficient solar setup there are a range of components that need to be present and working, we’re here to run you through the basics to get your solar setup up and running.
Considering a life on the road and joining the vanlife revolution? Find out how to setup a van power management system to power all life's necessities.
There is a never-ending list of gadgets available for overland and recreational vehicles that become more a question of priority (which should I do first?) rather than one of necessity (do I need it at all?). Dual battery systems, for most people, definitely land on the required and high priority list.
Not sure how you can keep charge of your 12v gear when you're overlanding? REDARC are here to help you calculate your power requirements with dc-dc charging.
Shaun Whale from Australian 4WD Action visited the REDARC factory so he could see first-hand where his trusted 12V products are designed and manufactured. During his visit, Shaun used the opportunity to explain the purpose of each of product and the benefits they bring to 12v builds for trucks.
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.
The in-vehicle battery charger, or BCDC, keeps the auxiliary battery charged whilst driving, ensuring your secondary battery is charged to a proven 100% no matter its type or size.
With the constant evolution of technology in today’s modern vehicles and an increasing number of accessories and options available, setting up a dual battery system can feel more daunting than ever.
Bigger is better in many cases, especially when it comes to overlanding in North America. Well-engineered and over-spec’d equipment will generally see you through the toughest conditions with plenty of head room and ensure reliability to cope with unexpected extremes.