Battery, 12V & Solar Guides

Goal Zero vs EcoFlow Power Stations

Amanda Ryan     21 March 2024

If you're in the market for a portable power station, the choices can be overwhelming. But it won't take you long to work out that there are two brands that stand... Read more

Our Guide To 12V Battery Protection

maryanne     7 April 2022

How do you protect your battery? Batteries can be damaged by a wide range of factors - one of the biggest causes is when a battery is drained completely. This can cause t... Read more

The Best Way To Brew A Camping Coffee In Your Caravan or 4x4 Canopy

Jessica Jamieson     18 August 2021

Coffee tastes great before work and amazing when you're camping. There's nothing quite like crawling out of the tent, breathing some life on glowing embers and bo... Read more

Connecting Lithium Batteries In Parallel

Jessica Jamieson     28 July 2021

Sometimes running with one battery isn't enough . Maybe you need to boost your battery bank capacity? Or increase the run time of appliances when off grid. Good ne... Read more

Choosing A Caravan Battery Management System

Jessica Jamieson     15 July 2021

Wanting to purchase a caravan battery management system but not sure where to start? Read our guide below! What Is A Caravan Battery Management System? A Caravan Ba... Read more

The Comprehensive Guide To Enerdrive DC To DC Charger Wiring Diagrams

Jessica Jamieson     15 June 2021

Setting up a dual battery system in your 4WD, caravan or camper trailer doesn't just end with purchasing a charger and batteries . Your system needs to be wired in th... Read more

Are Flexible Solar Panels Better Than Fixed Panels for Your Caravan?

Jessica Jamieson     10 May 2021

Looking at solar panels for your caravan? There's a huge variety out there to choose from. Fellow travellers will likely chew your ear off around the campfire telling... Read more

Camping & Caravan Solar Panels: FAQ

Jessica Jamieson     23 October 2020

Thinking of buying Caravan Solar Panels ? You've probably got a ton of questions. To help, our team has answered the most common questions here: - Why Shou... Read more

Invicta Lithium Battery Review: Worth the Price?

Jessica Jamieson     2 October 2020

If you're searching for a top-quality lithium battery, it won't be long before you come across the Invicta battery range. Their Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4... Read more

Our Guide To DC to DC Chargers

Jessica Jamieson     31 October 2019

A battery system for your recreational vehicle is the essential power hub. It is important to make sure that you are equipped with all the tools to ensure that power hub ... Read more

What Size Inverter Do I Need For My Caravan Camping Off-Grid Setup?

Jessica Jamieson     21 October 2019

So, you're planning to travel off-grid. You want to pack your home comforts, like a laptop, coffee machine and other AC and 240V appliances. Now you need to work out ... Read more

What Size Battery Charger Do I Need For My Off-Grid Setup?

Jessica Jamieson     21 October 2019

If you want to live or travel off-grid, you need to get one thing right first: the right size battery charger . So, how do you know which size charger you need? Work o... Read more

Power On The Go: Generator vs Battery

Jessica Jamieson     21 October 2019

So, you want to plan your dream power system for your caravan or 4WD. Which is the better option: a generator or battery? Whether you're heading off for a weekend ... Read more

Caravan Battery Review: AGM vs Lithium

Jessica Jamieson     10 October 2019

AGM or lithium? If you're buying a caravan battery, this is one of the first decisions you need to make. Back when the only choice was lead acid AGM batteries , th... Read more

Maintenance Tips For Your Caravan Solar Panels

Jessica Jamieson     4 January 2019

Are your caravan, trailer, 4x4 or even camping solar panels not working as efficiently as normal? It could be time for some solar panel maintenance. Caravan solar pane... Read more