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, …
If you’re planning a DIY dual-battery installation, you may find that your battery’s overly crowded terminals are the first obstacle. This is especially true if your vehicle already has a stack of 12V accessories drawing power from the cranking battery. Instead of trying to squeeze an additional cable onto an already messy battery terminal, the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
No matter how prepped you are as a camper or how heavily-packed your vehicle may be, one of two things are bound to happen on every camping trip: you’re either going to run out of ice or firewood. It’s no surprise then that a portable Ice Maker is the one product we’ve received the …
AGTER DIE TYD Hoekom dit National Luna tien jaar geneem het om ’n GS-GS-dubbel batterystelsel bekend te stel. Ons het al die geskinder gehoor… “National Luna is agter die tyd. Hulle is vasgevang in die verlede. National Luna gebruik ou tegnologie.” Daar is dalk ’n bietjie waarheid in dié stellings, maar daar steek meer agter …
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 …
Hoe om na jou ekstra battery te kyk Met die Paasvakansie agter die rug, is die kans goed dat jou ekstra battery ’n bietjie instandhoudingswerk nodig het. Jou battery doen dalk permanente skade op terwyl jy hier lees! Maar moenie bekommerd wees nie – daar’s nog tyd om jou battery te red en sy lewe …
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