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Ep5 – Staying Powered Up When Camping

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If you’re wanting to travel further on your adventures, a solar and 12V power setup will get you there.

In this episode, our outdoor experts Ben and Lauren share exactly where to start if you’re new to it all and take you through the basics of power consumption, batteries, and solar – so check it out below for all the details.

Shortcuts:

00:00 – Intro

01:53 – Ben’s 12V setup and water tank analogy

03:48 – Where to start – what do you want to power?

04:57 – Work out your amp hours

06:05 – The formula you need to work this out

09:24 – Choosing a battery

10:07 – Portable vs auxiliary

11:44 – Do you need a solar panel if you have an auxiliary battery?

12:28 – Auxiliary vs starter battery in your car

13:17 – Choosing a solar panel

15:33 – Efficiencies of solar panels

15:54 – Budget limitations

Mentioned in this Episode:

Blogs:

Understanding 12V Battery & Solar Setups for Your 4WD

Products:

Power packs and stations

Solar panels

12V fridges

You will need a battery to use with your solar panel. Image: Goal Zero

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Catch you out there!

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Ben and Lauren: From tent pegs and air tents, to setups for summer and one-pot wonders – our gear gurus Ben and Lauren unpack the topics on every camper’s tongue, taking each minute to the limit with how-to’s, destinations, and expert interviews. Be it a swag, tent, or ‘swent’ – set up camp with us!