Best Portable Power Stations in Australia for camping & 4WD touring
From budget camping units to serious off-grid powerhouses, here are the best portable power stations for Australian campers and 4WDers.
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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.
From ST5 to Finke Edition: Patriot Campers’ new off-road icons
Explore Patriot Campers' ST5 Supertourer and Finke Edition, a rugged off-road camper for adventures off the beaten track.
Could this Invicta Hybrid starter battery do away with a traditional dual battery setup?
Get the best of both worlds with the Invicta hybrid battery. Could this battery be a viable alternative to a dual battery set up?
CUSTOM 4X4: Electric converted Series III Land Rover
Oftentimes, Australian 4WDers are way too quick to take a proverbial deuce over anything that challenges the macho mentality dominating the industry. If a vehicle doesn’t have a certain badge, or is lacking a monster motor with a thong-slapping three-inch…
Is the MDC XT10E the best value hybrid van in the game?
A Hybrid Camper Under $40K?!
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,…
Project D-Max – the final reveal
Well, all good things must come to an end. Project D-Max has rolled out of the Pez’s 4×4 Fitouts workshop for the last time and is ready to hit the tracks. Which is exactly what we did the second the…
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…
Project D-Max part five – So much room for activities, now our D-Max has 4WD Interiors roller drawers and portable lithium power from Redarc
It’s a big update for Project D-Max this week. Perry and the crew from Pez’s 4×4 Fitouts have been flat out, installing two absolutely key additions to our touring four-wheel drive. Items we really couldn’t live without. Not with the…
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…
Here’s what we think of the KickAss 12V Shower
I reckon this Kickass portable, lithium battery-powered camping shower is a ripper. But here's my full review and a rundown on the item.
A closer look at the Pioneer Verve
When the Pioneer Verve launched recently, it was clear that this brand-new offering represented the best in Aussie ingenuity.
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
