Back in 2018, National Luna launched a new battery-box option that their customers nicknamed : ‘The Black Box’. The product featured a patented faceplate design that was a big leap forward from their original Portable Power Pack (Aka: The Grey Box) where the plug points are mounted on the side of the unit.
I asked the same question to several 4×4 trainers to see if commonality appeared in their answers. The question was: “If you could teach only 4 off-road tips, what would they be?”
This month, we’re looking at how various temperature settings affect the energy use of the same 60-litre single-compartment fridge. We’ve done this by following the same methodology
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
I recently did a factory tour of a local 4×4 accessories manufacturer who had gone from 100 employees at the start of 2020, to 400 employees at the end of 2021…
In my view, the best 4×4 instructors are the ones who help you determine those limits (safely), so that you don’t have to learn them the hard way.
Does your choice of 4×4 say a lot about who you are? Or, let me put that another way: Are some vehicle brands more associated with off-road hooligans than others?
Considering that an 85W panel produces roughly 5 amps per hour in ideal conditions, you would need at least 7-hours to replenish 35 amps
Most 4×4 owners can be grouped into six categories. Where are you on this list? Mall Crawler, Weekend Warrior or…
By Grant Spolander I think it was back in 2008 that I had my first rooftop tent experience. It was not a good one. Prior to that I’d heard many reports about the benefits of sleeping off the ground, mainly, that it was safer in terms of predators. Admittedly, I felt a...
If you recently bought a used vehicle you may be wondering if the tyres have expired.Unfortunately, tread depth is not a reliable means…
Unless you’re using a foldable solar panel for camping, you may be tempted to save boot space by mounting your solar panel on your vehicle’s roof…
So why would you want a 40A DC-DC power pack instead of a 25A unit? Well, the higher amperage is beneficial when…
Guest blog by Andrew Gain One of my favourite pastimes on the weekend is classic-car restoration. But as any jalopy owner will tell you, the greatest challenge of any restoration project is... Rust! Needless to say, when it comes to rust, shortcuts are the enemy. A...
The cost of a recovery winch is high relative to how often you’ll use it, but in the event of you desperately needing one, the price is irrelevant. This is true for many accessories
Is a 40 amp DC-DC charger better than a 25 amp DC-DC charger? Not necessarily. National Luna explains why…
We’ve all heard the debate. It generally starts with a simple comparison between suspension types, but before you know it it’s morphed into a raging argument about lockers, sway-bars, and a dispute between petrol and diesel engines.
Last month we chatted about steel rims vs alloy rims, and pointed out that steel rims are preferable in extreme off-road situations where damage to the rim is likely to occur. In these cases, an alloy rim is more likely to crack due to impact
An in-depth look at the pros and cons of steel wheels versus alloys wheels for off-road use. We tend to think of steel rims as the stronger..
If your vehicle has recently picked up a slight vibration and some road noise, it could be an indication that your tyres need rotating. Other symptoms of an overdue tyre-service include:
If you’re a 12V fridge owner, you’re probably wondering, “What is the minimum solar-panel requirement to power a camping fridge?”
The ideal winch cable lubricant should be thin in its application, but then have the ability to drive out moisture, protect against corrosion, and quickly solidify…
While some overland travellers have migrated away from lead-acid batteries in favour of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4), others are not yet convinced
The MTA Battery Terminal upgrade is a no-brainer replacement that will not only make your dual-battery installation easier, it’ll also pave the way for any future 12V installation, such as…
When you start strapping vehicles together, or using equipment that is specifically designed for an off-road recovery, there are a few important points to remember
It was shortly after cramming 14 tyre repair plugs into one puncture that I first started thinking about tyres. We were on a game-counting trip in the Limpopo National Park in Mozambique
Like most camping gear, a dual-battery system is not a necessity. However, it can make life a whole lot easier if you’re camping in remote locations.
The decision to install a dual-battery system is generally based on the following…
While the off-road market frequently squabbles over 4×4 suspension debates, any mention of the name ‘FOX’ sees most brand loyalists nod in agreement: FOX Shocks are undisputed.
While a number of 4×4 enthusiasts favour a bigger, wider tyre on their vehicle, many commercial 4×4 users swear by the benefits of a skinnier