How to build a 12V 4WD power system setup that can run (almost) anything
Build a 12V 4WD power system setup for off-grid travel. Run fridges, lights and more with the right battery, inverter and solar.
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Is a dual battery system still necessary? Why portable power stations are changing the game for 4WD touring
Can you tour without a dual battery setup? We explore how portable power stations compare, and share real-world insights from off-grid 4WD camping.
Battery Box vs Portable Power Station – what’s the difference and which one’s better for you?
Not sure whether to get a battery box or portable power station? We break down the pros, cons and key differences to help you choose.
Portable Solar Generators: A practical guide for off-grid and 4WD camping
Learn how portable solar generators work, how they compare to fuel-powered options, who they're for and where to get them.
New Avida Explorer LX 4×4: Off-grid comfort for the not-so-hardcore off-roader
Meet the Avida Explorer LX 4x4 campervan - an off-grid-ready van for travellers who like comfort with a touch of adventure.
REDARC releases all-new Integrated Power System
REDARC Electronics has just announced the launch of their all-new Integrated Power System. The idea behind this clever system is to bring together REDARC’s power devices into a single, compact, all-in-one solution. And ute owners, this is a win for…
How to choose the right lithium battery for your 4×4
The only reason to keep an AGM battery is the initial purchase price. In every other way, lithium is better
Can this Redarc 12v electrical system reliably power induction cooking?
Technology – ain’t it grand! I reflected on my two-year trip around Australia from 1992 to 94. I had a single 100amphour deep cycle lead acid battery, a 40-litre fridge and a fluoro lantern. No other 12 or 240-volt appliances,…
Five ways to power your campsite
Let’s not beat around the bush here. Advancements in electrical power systems have revolutionised camping. 40 or so years ago a lead-acid house battery run off a boat switch was about as good as it got for keeping the old…
Redarc launches new lithium battery and range of inverters
Redarc has just given Unsealed 4×4 the scoop, with the announcement they have launched a brand new RS3 Inverter range and Alpha150 150Ah lithium battery. RS3 Inverter Range These new inverters from Redarc are available to suit both 12V and…
Tested: The quintessential 12V setup from Victron Energy
Eyeing off a new 12V setup but can't make heads or tails of it? Unsealed4X4 contributor Josh Leonard runs through his Victron package
Ultimate 200 Series 6×6 – Is This Australia’s Best 200 Series?
What motivates someone to buy what is arguably Australia’s most expensive 4WD and chop the back off it? As you’ll see, Pete’s needs are a world apart from the average 4WDer Words and Images by Harry Temple THE OWNERSee that…
KEEPING IT REAL: CUSTOM WILDTRAK TOURER
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Smart modifications are what it’s all about when building a tourer. This Ranger is keeping it real. Meet Matt, and his Pride Orange 2016 XLT Wildtrak Ranger. I first met…
Proper Off-road Coffee
Never suffer through a cup of ‘instant’ out bush again. Everyone loves waking up to the gentle sounds of waves lapping at the sand a few feet away, or the tranquility of the forest in the morning, or the…
DOMETIC SINEPOWER MSI 412 INVERTOR
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