DC to DC Chargers: When is bigger better?

QUESTION I read your previous column that compared the recharge performance of an Intelligent Solenoid system against your very own 25A DC-DC charger. In the same editorial, you mentioned that the results would differ if a 40A charger were used. Well, I’ve got my heart set on a DC-DC setup purely because I like the …

PART 1: How to CONNECT a solar panel to a dual-battery system

Whether you’re a weekend camper or long-haul overlander, there’s no denying the convenience of a solar setup. Aside from having free energy to power your camping fridge, a solar panel can also be used to maintain your auxiliary battery for optimum service life. With this in mind, here’s a basic guide on how to connect …

STILL STANDING: NATIONAL LUNA FRIDGES BACK IN PRODUCTION

They say that good news travels fast, but bad news travels faster. Well, this is certainly true of our Facebook page. For more than 3-years, National Luna has been developing an entirely new range of fridges equipped with superior insulation and an all-new compressor. We named it ‘The Legacy Range’; and, in October last year, …

WHAT IS THE BEST DUAL-BATTERY SYSTEM FOR YOUR 4X4?

The 4×4 travel market has no shortage of hot debates and shootout tests. Whether it be vehicles in a comparison, or tyres, suspension, fridges, winches, or even camping pots for that matter, people want to know what works “best”. However, there’s one subject that many overland travellers are generally keen to steer clear of, and …

DC-DC Portable Power Pack With MPPT Solar Regulator

For more than 15 years, our Portable Power Pack (dubbed: The Grey Box) has served the 4×4 community and outdoor market as a mobile source of power as well as a stand-alone dual-battery system.   More recently, in 2017, we developed a stripped-down version of our Portable Power Pack, forgoing the dual-battery solenoid and opting …

The World’s Most Popular Camping Fridge

The decision to buy a new camping fridge often starts with the question of, “What size volume should I get?” Next, you will probably look at…   Value: What features does the fridge offer? Build Quality: How long will the fridge last? Back Up Service: How well is the product supported?   However, ‘What size?’ …

What’s NEW at National Luna?

PRESS RELEASE It was back in the early 1990s that National Luna won a tender to produce 12V vaccine fridges for the World Health Organisation. In response to that initial design, they later developed the first ever 12V camping fridge-freezer combination, and have since then added many more industry firsts to the overland travel market. …

Why Your Auxiliary Battery Is Not Charging

QUESTION My dual-battery isn’t charging. I had a solenoid system installed in my 4×4 just over a year ago. The setup seemed to work fine the first time, but now there’s very little power in my auxiliary battery when I get to camp. On my most recent trip I spent anywhere between 3 to 4-hours …

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