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From power banks to generator gripes, we’ve summarised all your camping electricity questions!
In this episode, we’ve gathered four years’ worth of conversations about camping power systems and collated them into one info-packed episode. Ben and Lauren synthesise their accumulated knowledge on AGM versus lithium batteries, solar controllers, and the maths behind keeping your campsite charged – from calculating amp hours for multi-day fridge setups to connecting mismatched solar panels in parallel.
Tune in for practical solutions ranging from the ideal pairing of a 100Ah battery with a 200-250W solar blanket, why 240V inverters can be efficiency vampires, and how to diplomatically handle the campsite neighbour whose generator has been humming for eight hours straight!
Power up your campsite: set yourself up to stay offgrid for longer
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
03:51 – Small options for recharging a phone
05:10 – Best battery packs for 70L Fridge
11:20 – Does Ben have AGM or lithium batteries in his car
12:02 – Best way to power 35L fridge & phone for 4-5 nights
17:10 – Do I need separate MPPT controllers for each solar panel?
20:35 – Best way to manage generator noise in a campsite
25:34 – Outro
Mentioned in This Episode:
Products:
Solar Charge Controllers, cables & connectors
Podcasts:
Ep 23 – Campsite Q&A’s with Ben & Lauren
Ep 92 – Campsite Q&A’s #5 with Ben & Lauren
Ep 117 – Campsite Q&A’s #6 with Ben & Lauren
Ep 119 – Campsite Q&A’s #8 with Ben & Lauren
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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!