Tagged with 'in-vehicle battery charging'

Staying off-grid can be super easy with the right equipment. Here at REDARC, we have taken it back to basics to explain our Manager30 and BCDC range, to keep you connected and fully charged up!

There is no doubt about it, a tidy and well-organized 12V dual battery system on your overland vehicle is the way to go. For the last 5 years, I have always organized my 12V system in different trucks on a ‘powerwall’. A powerwall is basically a board whereby all of your auxiliary power, charging, switches, outlets as well as other 12V accessories go.

Looking to start your 4x4 battery upgrade and not sure what charger will handle your power requirements? Let Shaun Whale walk you through the key differences between smart battery isolators and dc to dc chargers.

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.

The impact of the COVID-19 virus has affected each one of us, with these unprecedented times bringing challenges to families, communities, and businesses. For now, most RV sites and national parks have been temporarily closed meaning our trucks, camper trailers and rv's have been locked up.

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. 

The REDARC BCDC1240D is a 12V, 40A output In-vehicle DC to DC Battery Charger designed to keep your auxiliary battery charged. 

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.

Patriot Campers and REDARC have a long-standing relationship and have helped each other cover new ground, continually pushing the boundaries.

REDARC is proud to be named a 2018 Global Media Award Winner for their range of high-powered DC-DC Battery Chargers, the BCDC1225D and BCDC1240D in the Van/ Pickup/ Sport-Utility Product Category of this year’s SEMA show.

Described as the ‘secondary battery charging specialist’, REDARC Electronics has released its range of DC-DC battery chargers for the North American market.