Dual batteries 101: How to keep your beers cool
Dual batteries might be one of the best accessories you can make to your tow-tug, but it doesn't need to be complicated.
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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…
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,…
12 Pros and Cons of Lithium Batteries
It’s flexible but expensive – is lithium power right for you? We run through 12 pros and cons of lithium batteries. PROS 1 – ENERGY LEVELS LifePO4 (lithium) batteries will release energy at any level required in RV use. Given…
REDARC 50amp Battery Charger BCDC1250D
REDARC have recently released the BCDC1250D – a bigger, more powerful 12-volt dual-input 50amp in-vehicle battery charger (try saying that 10 times in a row…). Designed to charge all major lead-acid batteries, it also includes a lithium charging profile. A…
Camec Slim AGM Battery
Camec have recently released their AGM Deep Cycle 12V – 120Ah Slim Battery, weighing in at a reasonable 31kg. The front terminals make installation and maintenance pretty straightforward. The shield design protects terminals from short circuit, while the unique vent…
TRAX RV 12V 120Ah AGM Battery
If you’re due for a new battery soon, take a look at Trax RV’s new AGM battery. This 12V/120Ah deep-cycle battery is claimed to be eco-friendly and maintenance-free. We could go into the technical details – the battery is constructed…
Hummingbird Electronics RF Battery Monitor Kit
Just last month, Hummingbird Electronics released their updated RF Battery Monitor Kit, which can remotely monitor up to 16 batteries at once – perfect if you have multiple batteries in your vehicle, caravan or home. The RF Battery Monitor, designed…
KICKASS 110 AH 12 VOLT PORTABLE BATTERY PACK
Whether you’re a full-time traveller or weekend warrior, a good dual-battery system is a must for anyone exploring this great country. This can quite often be a costly and messy exercise depending on how far you want to go with…
Is your 12-volt gauge lying to you?
You can have real-time battery management information in the palm of your hand with BMPRO’s BatteryCheck. With many RVs these days using 12V batteries for functions such as lighting, operating pumps, powering electronic circuits in fridges and gas heaters, plus…
This gadget will save your house batteries
What would you rely on to keep your family happy?Words & images Mark Allen No doubt, fitting a dual-battery system should be one of the first ‘must-have’ items in any touring 4WD; especially if you’re charging a battery-sucking 12-volt fridge.…
Redarc 25A BCDC in-vehicle battery charger
Green Power Priority, and we aren’t talking about Power Rangers. REDARC’s BCDC1225 is the next generation 25A BCDC in-vehicle battery charger, working simultaneously with your solar set up as well as your alternator. Green Power Priority enables the BCD1225 to…
Enerdrive B-tec battery
Running a lithium Battery? There’s an app for that…no, really. In a world controlled by smart phones, Enerdrive have jumped right into that market with the ePOWER B-TEC 100Ah Lithium Battery featuring Smart Phone Technology. So what does that mean…
