Essential products for any caravan or off-grid setup

December 1, 2023

essential products for any caravan or off-grid setup

Discover essential equipment that will revolutionise your adventure with Enerdrive Dometic and Remi.

Today, we’re going to discuss essential products for any caravan or off-grid setup, the solar controller/DC2DC charger and the B-TEC Lithium Battery. These products are essential for maintaining and maximizing the power supply to your caravan, allowing for multi-charging and optimized charging performance.

We’ll be focusing on the recommendations made by Remi of Enerdrive Dometic, as well as looking at some of the advantages and disadvantages of these products compared to others on the market.

First up, we have the DC2DC Charger, a product that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Remi explains that the reason why a DC2DC Charger is so important is that, when you’re charging your caravan batteries from your car, the voltage output from your vehicle isn’t sufficient to charge your AGM or lithium batteries correctly. This is where the DC2DC Charger comes in. It takes the voltage from your vehicle and converts it to the correct output that is suitable for charging your caravan batteries.

One of the biggest advantages of the DC2DC Charger is that it allows for multi-charging. This means that you can charge your batteries from your vehicle’s alternator while you’re driving and from solar panels when you’re parked. This maximizes the amount of charge going into your batteries and ensures that they’re always fully charged.

If you have a smaller system and aren’t worried about maximizing your input, you can run your solar panels through your DC2DC Charger. However, if you have a larger system and want to get the most out of your solar input, it’s recommended to have a dedicated solar controller as well. This ensures that you’re not losing any input and that you’re getting the maximum amount of charge going into your batteries.

It’s important to note that some DC2DC Chargers on the market share the input, which means that they take the input from your vehicle and solar panels at the same time. While this can be useful for reducing the load on your vehicle, it’s not ideal for maximizing your input. If you have a larger solar array, it’s recommended to have a dedicated solar controller as well.

Having a solar controller ensures that you’re getting the maximum input from your solar panels and that you’re not losing any charge. Plus, with both the DC2DC charger and the solar controller, you can achieve a bit over 40 amps out of each, depending on input.

Overall, Enerdrive Dometic’s solar controllers and DC2DC chargers are fantastic products that can help make multi-charging a breeze. It’s important to invest in a quality DC to DC Charger and a dedicated solar controller for larger systems to get the best performance from your setup.

Click the link below to watch the full video of Adam and Remi of Enerdrive Dometic.

Another essential piece of equipment for off grid travel is batteries.

Here, we are discussing the latest range of slim-line batteries from Enerdrive Dometic. Remi from Enerdrive Dometic, will give us an in-depth overview of the product, including its features and possible applications.

The slim-line range includes 200, 300, and 400 amp-hour batteries. According to Remi, the primary advantage of these batteries is their size. They are perfect for customers who need a space-saving solution for their power needs. The slim-line batteries are incredibly versatile, and users have a range of mounting options available to them. They can be mounted in tunnel boots, under bed spaces, or even suspended from the ceiling.

Remi emphasizes that customers have the option of stacking these batteries on top of each other, allowing for even greater storage capacity. The company is also looking into developing a stacking kit to make this process even simpler.

One critical feature of the slim-line range is the BMS (Battery Management System) that is present in all the batteries, including the 200 amp-hour model. This system is ideal for customers who need to run large inverters like a 3000W inverter, making the battery range ideal for canopy solutions.

In terms of charging time, the slim-line range is similar to Enerdrive Dometic’s existing battery range. The primary difference lies in the size and versatility of the slim-line batteries. They are perfect for customers who need a space-saving solution for their power needs and want a range of mounting options available to them.

Check out this video to learn more!