National Luna’s New ‘Gen 2’ Portable Power Pack

Back in 2018, National Luna launched a new battery-box option which our customers nicknamed : ‘The Black Box’. The product featured a patented faceplate design that was a big leap forward from our original Portable Power Pack (Aka: The Grey Box) where the plug points are mounted on the side of the unit.   The …

Gift Ideas for the Adventure Family

PORTABLE ICE MAKER If you’re looking for a cool gift idea that never stops giving, look no further than our hugely popular Portable Ice Maker. Featuring a cycle time of just 6 to 13 minutes, the NL12 Ice Maker is capable of producing up to 12 kg of ice in a 24-hour period. And, unlike many …

SNEAK PEAK: National Luna’s new 40A DC-DC power pack

In a recent technical column, we described the pros and cons of using a 40A DC-DC charger versus a 25A unit. You can read that blog piece here, otherwise, here’s a summarised version below… 25A VERSUS 40A Although a 40A DC-DC charger appears to be the ultimate dual-battery solution, the benefit of using a 40A …

What size solar panel do you need for camping?

Solar panel prices are at an all time low. From just 2016 to 2020 panel prices have dropped by up to 66%. Meaning, the panels themselves are now one of the cheapest components in a solar/PV system. Remarkably, the technology keeps improving in terms of efficiency and performance, allowing you to get more for your …

BUILT-IN DUAL-BATTERY SYSTEM vs PORTABLE POWER PACK

Which is best? An installed dual-battery system, or a portable unit?   Dual-battery systems generally come in two formats:   1)  Installed units that are permanently mounted within your vehicle, or… 2)  Those packaged within a portable power pack / battery box.   If you’re having trouble deciding which solution is right for you, here’s …

Portable Power Solutions for Campers on the move

Although dual-battery systems have been around for many decades – commonly in the form of a manually operated switch – it was only until 1998 that the split-charging system was automated via an Intelligent Solenoid. A short while later, the market called for a portable version, one that could be recharged via a vehicle’s alternator, …

DUAL BATTERY SYSTEMS – LITHIUM VERSUS LEAD ACID

Is it time to ditch your lead-acid battery for lithium-ion technology? While some overland travellers have migrated away from lead-acid batteries in favour of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4), others are not yet convinced of the economics. Although it may be true that the higher costs of a LiFePO4 auxiliary battery make it harder to justify …

Home and Away

GREAT gift ideas that are JUST as USEFUL in your home as they are in a campsite.   If you’re seeking gift ideas for the outdoor enthusiast or adventure traveller, why not get them something they can use at home, as well as on holiday, with National Luna’s comprehensive range of 12VDC and 220VAC outdoor …

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