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 …

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 …

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