One of the most common questions when buying a camping fridge is also one of the hardest to answer: what size do you actually need? The conventional advice is simple: buy the largest fridge that comfortably fits your vehicle and your budget. It makes sense. It’s better to have spare capacity than discover halfway through …
Although we anticipated that the concept of an ultra-low-profile fridge – designed to eliminate the need for a drop-down fridge slide, preserve valuable packing space, and allow for easy access – would be well received, the market’s response exceeded our expectations. However, the ultimate success of the fridge relies on commercial drawer manufacturers recognising …
Great news! You can now upgrade your pre-2022 National Luna camping fridge with BlueTooth control! This optional enhancement replaces your existing control panel with a brand-new faceplate and BlueTooth connectivity. The BlueTooth capable Control Panel is available for all National Luna models manufactured from 2009 onwards, including dual-control and single-compartment units. More good news is …
Throughout our 35-year history, National Luna has seen many trend changes in the outdoor market. Traditionally, we’ve catered for campers in the caravan, trailer and large-4×4 segments; however, in recent years, we’ve noticed a shift (or expansion) into smaller vehicles. These outdoor enthusiasts typically favour minimalist camping, or short-term trips, where their equipment needs are …
Deciding what size fridge you need is often your first decision before buying a camping fridge-freezer. If you need help choosing, here’s a quick blog. Fortunately, with 15 models to choose from, you can find the perfect-sized National Luna for your vehicle. However, as the off-road / camping market evolves, so does the need for …
Remotely controlling a camping fridge or dual-battery system is nothing new. Wireless controls – and even wired ones – have been around for several years. However, the possibility of having numerous camping products remotely operated and monitored via a single app on your smartphone… well, that’s pretty exciting. Let’s face it, most of us have …
Here’s the scenario… You’re lying in your rooftop tent, sleepily drifting off to the sounds of the bush and light rain drizzling against the tent’s fabric. Suddenly, your eyes slam open and you quickly turn to your wife: “Did you adjust the fridge’s temperature?”. Over the years, you’ve gotten into the wise habit of adjusting …
The decision to purchase a 12V camping fridge is invariably followed by another question: What size fridge do I need? While the answer may seem straightforward and/or limited to the size of your vehicle, the option of a single-compartment fridge, or a dual-control unit, does add some complexity to the decision. On that note, let’s …
PART2: HOW TEMPERATURE SETTINGS AFFECT YOUR CAMPING FRIDGE’S POWER CONSUMPTION In last month’s blog, we looked at how ambient temperatures affect your camping fridge’s power consumption. We did this by comparing the energy efficiency of a common camping fridge, where the internal temperature was set at 4ºC, and the ambient temperature was altered through 21ºC, …
PART 1 Knowing how much power your camping fridge uses is an important step in knowing how much battery energy you need. It also helps when calculating your required solar-panel size. While several factors affect your fridge’s energy use, ambient temperature is one of the most impactful. Other factors include: Your preferred temperature setting The …
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