This next mod was the most expensive and the most thought over mod, the dual battery system. We needed a system to keep our fridge running (constant cold beer) and power all of our first world camping essentials, iPhones, tablets, notebooks and lights.
After much research, we settled on a Redarc dual battery system based around Redarc’s BCDC 1225LV https://www.redarc.com.au/in-vehicle-battery-chargermppt-regulator-25a-lv and an Optima Yellow Top D34 battery.
Some of the features of the Redarc BCDC are:
- Multi-Stage DC to DC Battery Charger
- MPPT Solar Regulator
- Start Battery Isolator
- Fully sealed
- No fan for super quiet operation
- Charges AGM, Gel, Calcium content, VRLA and Standard Lead Acid batteries
We went with Redarc and Optima for number of reasons but the most important was that they both have a reputation for performing really well in adverse conditions.
We used a professional installation company with an excellent reputation for 4WD fit outs to install the complete system, and they did an awesome job, to look under the bonnet (hood if your in North America) you wouldn’t know that a second battery system had been installed.
If you think I’m a fan of Redarc your dead right – the Redarc gear isn’t cheap but works brilliantly. It kept our Dometic Waeco CFX 40 fridge going for three weeks, while we were camping in some of the hottest weather - most days were close to 40c and harshest terrain around. It kept the Optima charged and didn’t miss beat and we had plenty of good food and lot’s of cold beer.
I highly recommend Redarc.
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