Overlanding · 4×4 · Camping
Practical know-how for life off the pavement.
Guides on 12V power, gear, vehicles and camp food for people who build and travel in their own rigs.
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Starlink Mini for Overlanding: Power Use, Mounting and Plans
The Mini runs happily off a 12V system, but it isn’t free to power. What it really draws, how to wire it and what…
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Power & electrics
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12V Power for Overlanding: The Complete Guide to Building an Auxiliary System
How to plan a 12V auxiliary power system for overlanding: working out daily use, choosing a battery, charging from the…
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REDARC REDWorks Power Panels Explained: Scout, Nomad and Pioneer Compared
REDARC’s REDWorks panels put a DC-DC charger, solar and battery monitoring on one pre-wired plate. Here’s how the Scout25, Nomad50…
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LiFePO4 Power Systems Explained: Calculating Your Daily Off-Grid Battery Needs
Reliable electricity is the backbone of modern overlanding. Whether you run a portable 12V fridge, power LED camp lights, or…
Free tool
How big should your house battery be?
Add your fridge, lights and heater. The calculator sizes your battery, solar and DC-DC charger.
- Lithium & AGM
- Solar break-even
- DC-DC charger size