There is nothing quite like a regular Australian road trip - pack up the 4WD, the kids and family, hook up the camper trailer or caravan and we are good to go. Without a doubt, one of the true joys in life is researching and of course, buying all of the awesome accessories that are now available for 4WDs and camping trips.
All the comforts of home can now be taken with you on your true blue Aussie holiday - fridge/freezers to keep all of your camping food fresh, plenty of lights for after dark entertainment, mobile phones, laptops and IPads as well as their chargers and even a TV. Not forgetting the trusty winch to get us or our mates out of trouble, outback spot lights and an awesome GPS.
The problem is that all of these extras are powered by your vehicle’s battery. So making sure that you have the right battery to deal with all of these accessories is the difference between an awesome road trip and a ‘never to be repeated flop’.
Why you need the right battery for your 4WD
Today, most car batteries are self-contained units and just about the only requirement is that you shouldn’t let it get flat. Why? Because every time your battery goes flat, it shortens its life.
That’s one of the most important pieces of information about extending the life of your battery – don’t let it get flat. The problem is that powering all of these accessories is a guaranteed way to flatten your battery – fast.
What you can power with your 4WD battery
It is important to remember that your 4WD’s normal battery is meant to start your vehicle and then the engine runs off the alternator. So the engine’s power is designed to run components like electric windows, fans, air-conditioning and sound systems whilst your engine is running, not to power fridges, laptops and TVs.
