A 100Ah lithium battery can typically run a camping fridge for around 2 to 4 days without recharging, depending on how much power your fridge uses each day. A 100Ah AGM battery will generally provide considerably less usable runtime because you normally can’t use as much of its rated capacity without shortening its life. But … Read more
Keeping a camping fridge running for a night or two is fairly easy. Keeping it running for days at a time when you’re camping off-grid takes a little more planning. If you’re still deciding which fridge to take camping, have a look at our Best Camping Fridge for 4WD Touring in Australia guide first. Once … Read more
There is nothing worse than waking up on day three of a camping trip and seeing your battery voltage heading in the wrong direction. The fridge is still running, the kids are charging devices, and you’re starting to wonder whether you’ll make it through the weekend without starting the vehicle. That’s where a quality solar … Read more
If you spend any time around Australian camping, 4WD touring or caravan setups, you will eventually run into the same question: Should you buy a portable power station, or install a dual battery system? Both options can run a camping fridge, charge phones, power lights and keep your gear running off-grid. Both can also work … Read more
A few years ago, if you wanted reliable power while camping, the standard advice was simple: install a dual battery system in your vehicle. While that is still a great option for many campers, portable power stations have exploded in popularity over the last few years. They offer a simpler way to power camping fridges, … Read more
A camping fridge is only as good as the battery powering it. You can spend thousands on a premium fridge, but if your battery runs flat after a day or two, you’re going to have warm food and warm beers. The good news is that working out your battery requirements isn’t as complicated as many … Read more
If you’re doing serious 4WD touring in Australia, your camping fridge isn’t just a convenience — it’s essential gear. Long corrugated tracks, extreme heat, limited battery capacity and days away from the nearest town will quickly expose a weak unit. A cheap fridge might survive a weekend trip, but extended touring puts constant vibration, dust … Read more