Tagged with 'off-grid power'

How much solar power does your van need? All your solar power questions are answered here. 

REDARC have put together list of skills to know and things to take on your next off road trip.

REDARC explain how, with a little bit of know-how and the right gear, you can wire up your vehicle to be a reliable 12V powerhouse.

Do you really need a pure sine wave inverter in your RV, camper trailer or truck? Find out how useful they can be when you're off-road or off-the-grid

Whether you need to charge your phone, laptop or power tools on the go, or want to travel remotely with some of the luxuries from home like coffee machines and televisions, the accessory you need is a Pure Sine Wave Inverter.

Hitting the road and not looking back is a dream many of us share. But choosing to forgo a traditional lifestyle for a nomadic one is a massive commitment, especially when children are involved. Brittany and Eric from Hourless Life have done exactly that and now, along with their son Caspian, have set off on an overland journey around the world.

Anyone who’s spent more than a bit of time off-grid knows that to live comfortably you need power, and a great way to get endless power while living and working remotely is through solar. There’s something about being in the middle of nowhere, putting the 12v solar panels out and being powered purely by the sun. We caught up with travel photographer, Dan Kiritsis to find out how portable solar panels allow him to work off-grid.

Want a stress free Christmas off-road with the family? REDARC are here to help with some tips and tricks from the industries best. Discover more here.

Now of course everyone wants to get on the road over the holiday season and escape from what’s been wearing them to the bone all year. I think we’re all in the same boat here so it’s important to plan ahead and also have a bit of a backup plan. Don’t get me wrong, I love to travel without a plan and ‘wing’ the adventure however the holiday break is not necessarily the best time to do this as you will generally find every campsite and hidden spot busy.

With Christmas fast approaching and vacation planning well underway, we reached out to some of our ambassadors and friends to get all their top tips for travelling during the holiday season.

At over 200,000 miles, Rob from Revere Overland’s 11 year old Toyota 4Runner has required little beyond scheduled maintenance, despite traveling some of the roughest terrain in the United States.

Just because the colder months are coming in doesn’t mean you have to sit at home and stop exploring. Winter camping can be just as fun as summer camping if you know what you’re doing. Being prepared for whatever unpredictable winter weather can throw at you is key to camping and keeping warm no matter the climate.