Hire vs. Buy: How to know when buying a generator is cheaper There comes a time in any camper’s/renovator’s/business owner’s/farmer's life when it simply makes better sense to stop hiring a generator every time you need remote power, and buy your very own set. So how do you know when to take the plunge? Here are some of the things you should know when you hire a generator. Crommelins have been a long ...
Read MorePORTABLE GENERATOR REVIEWS Over the years we’ve sold countless portable inverter generators to campers, caravaners and motorhome enthusiasts all over the country. With each of our customers, we endeavor to get feedback on their experience using their new generator on their trips. This helps us to ensure we have happy customers (and happy campers!), as well as provide advice to new customers. It also allows us to pass on useful information ...
Read MoreIf you’ve got a 4WD, you’re no stranger to using your car battery and alternator to power up your 12V accessories. But when you’re on a big 4WD adventure, you need a trustworthy power source you can rely on to keep you powered up for days on end. Here we reveal the top three generators on the market. Generators are great for portable 240V power and for recharging your battery packs Before ...
Read MoreYou’ve bought a camping inverter generator with built-in 12-volt outlets. But how do you go about charging 12V batteries from your generator? Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know. The Yamaha EF2000iS inverter generator control panel with DC outlets at the bottom Let’s get straight to point: camping generators may have a 12-volt output on them, but when it comes to the crunch, they are not designed to fully ...
Read MoreWhether you are heading on a camping trip in your camper trailer or a family holiday in your caravan, chances are you’ll be relying on a battery system at some point to provide power for your appliances… your batteries will get charge when your vehicle is running, but your battery juice will get used up by your appliances if you stay in an un-powered spot for a little while. You ...
Read MoreEXPERTS PROVIDE CAMPING GENERATOR REVIEWS Today you don’t have to leave power behind when you hit the road. Camping generators mean you can power up things like microwave, television, laptop, toaster, coffee maker and even the air conditioner in your Motorhome. Of course, the other most common use for a camping generator is recharging your deep cycle battery packs which run all your favorite 12 volt appliances; this is where the ...
Read MoreSummer is just around the corner… you beauty! That means camping with your mates and family; stories around the campfire, BBQ’s by the beach, star gazing at night and getting back to nature. And because we know you’d rather spend your time exploring the Aussie outback than the aisles of another department store, we’ve made a list of cool camping gear that can be found online and delivered to your ...
Read MoreIs opting for cheaper generators false economy? Or are the ‘lesser known’ value for money generator as good as premium ones? The truth is, in many cases, the value for money generator aren't massively different units than the premium ones (particularly when you look at their specs). So, it might appear like you're just paying for the name with the likes of Yamaha and Honda generators, but in both cases it’s ...
Read MoreInvested in a new 4WD toy and want to get it dirty? Or maybe you want to set your beloved 4WD a new challenge? Time to throw the esky, tent and Inverter Generator in the back of the 4WD and get off the beaten track... Luck for you, Australia has some of the most famous and thrilling 4WD tracks in the world. North, east, south, west or middle of the country – ...
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