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. …
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 …
1) Stack your frozen food in the order that you’re going to eat it, and (if possible) open the freezer only once a day to take what you need. This will reduce the lid’s opening time, and the fridge’s overall power consumption. 2) Defrost your meat by placing it in the fridge compartment the night …
No matter how prepped you are as a camper or how heavily-packed your vehicle may be, one of two things is bound to happen on every camping trip: you’re either going to run out of ice or firewood. It’s no surprise that a Portable Ice Maker is a product we’ve received the most requests …
BEHIND THE TIMES We’ve heard the gossip… “National Luna is behind the times. National Luna is stuck in the past. National Luna uses old technology.” Admittedly, there is some truth in these statements, but there’s more to the story than meets the eye… WHY WE STUCK WITH THE OLD-FAITHFUL SOLENOID The story goes back some …
How to take care of your auxiliary battery With the Easter holidays behind us, there’s a good chance your auxiliary battery needs some maintenance. Permanent damage might even be happening to your battery as you read this! But don’t fret, there’s still time to save your battery and prolong its life. Here’s what you need …
Last month, we wrote about dual-battery selection and touched on the subject of split-charging systems, specifically solenoid systems versus DC-to-DC chargers. Before you rush off and make a purchase, we have some advice on split-charging systems. The debate on which system is best (solenoid or DC-to-DC) has been raging for years. Unfortunately, the subject is …
6 overland solutions that will ease your camping life and help you explore further for longer. ICE AGE Nothing has revolutionised our outdoor way of life quite like the 12V camping fridge. Gone are the days of melted ice and floating lamb chops; today, we’re able to run a powerful 12V fridge (at ice-cream-freezing …
AUXILIARY BATTERY BOX A well-known bumper sticker reads, “Camping: where wealthy people spend a fortune to act homeless.” Love it or hate it, the sticker does raise an interesting question about camping equipment, namely: how do you define necessity over luxury? Obviously, that question will depend on the individual, but generally speaking, most …
IF YOUR AUXILIARY BATTERY ISN’T PLUGGED IN TO A NATIONAL LUNA INTELLIGENT MAINTENANCE CHARGER, IT MIGHT LET YOU DOWN WHEN YOU’RE FAR FROM HOME… A recent survey revealed that most people with a dual-battery system in their vehicle believe that driving for a few hours will restore power to their auxiliary battery. It seems many …
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