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RV batteries: What you need to know about them for trouble-free touring
2021-Lithium battery buyer’s guide
Want fresh food, cold beer, camp lights and charged camera batteries? You need to check out our Lithium Battery Buyer’s Guide for the latest in lightweight power. There is no arguing the surge in popularity of lithium batteries over the past few years. When…
Letters to the Editor – Coming up short, metal-eating bacteria and Landcruiser batteries.
In this month’s letters to the editor, or in this case, the acting editor, one eagle-eyed reader spotted a slip up we made with some measurements. Another had an interesting question about the Swift Hot Water System and the third…
Get your batteries checked before winter
According to Battery World, callouts for flat car batteries surged during the pandemic as vehicles were left idle, and now with the colder months approaching, cars are at greater risk of battery failure. At colder temperatures, an automotive battery’s ability…
Product Review – DCS Under Bonnet Lithium Dual Battery System
If like me, you’re sick of putting up with the poor performance of lead-acid batteries in your tow vehicle, there is finally a solution. Deep Cycle Systems (DCS) have a range of Lithium dual battery kits to suit most popular…
Solar Regulators: Putting Sunlight into Your Batteries
Solar Regulators: Putting sunlight into your batteries, and how to make sure that your panels don’t draw it back out! Words and images Gary Tischer. Solar panels are great for collecting energy from the sun but they need a solar…
BMPRO has extended its range of lithium batteries, with Zeal
In the field of lithium batteries, it can be overwhelming for that guarantee of getting what you pay for. Known brand BMPRO has extended its range of lithium batteries, with a little extra for good measure. BMPRO is a manufacturer…
Are lithium batteries worth the money?
Considered the bee’s knees in battery terms, lithium still is a hot topic re bang for your buck. So we ask, are lithium batteries worth the money? On several occasions we have written about the latest technology in 12-volt batteries,…
Bigger isn’t always better… One simple way to stop killing your batteries!
Sometimes the biggest, baddest and angriest charger you can get your hands on isn’t always the best, and this simple mistake is killing your batteries by punching too many amps into them… without you even realising! Charging your auxiliary batteries…