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National Luna’s new portable power pack (grey box) with Bluetooth connectivity
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.
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS FROM 4X4 TRAINING EXPERTS
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?”
What temperature should I set my camping fridge?
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
How much power does a camping fridge use?
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
Is the 4×4 market in a boom cycle?
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…
4×4 off-road training: Choosing the right instructor
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.
ARE SOME 4X4 BRANDS MORE REDNECK THAN OTHERS?
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?
HOW MUCH SOLAR POWER DO I NEED FOR CAMPING?
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
6 types of 4×4 owners… and what tyres they should buy
Most 4×4 owners can be grouped into six categories. Where are you on this list? Mall Crawler, Weekend Warrior or…
MY FIRST ROOFTOP TENT EXPERIENCE
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...