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4×4 Canopy Power Systems Buying Guide
Unleash the full potential of your off-road adventures with Enerdrive | Dometic’s 4×4 Canopy Power Systems! Our buying guide makes it easy to find the perfect setup for your needs. It gives reliable power wherever the road, track or beach takes you. Explore the range today and gear up for limitless freedom!
Salty One – Lowell Hunter
A new collaboration between Lowell and Dometic is allowing the artist to spend more time on country, travel further and attempt more ambitious art pieces. The development of the Voyager Power System featuring Lowell’s artwork Inner Peace seems fitting, given it’s the ocean environment that gives him a sense of peace and connection while also fuelling Lowell’s striking artwork. The mobile power source allows Lowell to charge his drone, plan longer trips and bring his three sons, while having everything they need for extended camping.
How to connect batteries in series, parallel, or both
There are several ways to wire multiple batteries to achieve the correct battery voltage or capacity for a particular DC installation. By connecting batteries in series or parallel or both as one big bank, rather than having individual banks will make your power...
Everything you need to know about inverters
Wanting to learn more about inverters? Read below for the most frequently asked inverter questions. Alternatively, click on the links below to jump to a specific section: How long will my batteries last? Each time I run my inverter, a high pitched alarm is sounding...
Cable Sizes: Choosing the right one for a DC Circuit
How to Choose the Right Size DC Cable for Your 4×4, Caravan, RV or Boat.
Can I charge my lithium battery with a lead acid charger?
Can I charge my lithium battery with a lead acid charger? This is a question we get asked every day by the general public. Lithium batteries are not like lead acid and not all battery chargers are the same.
A New Way of Adventuring: Project Zero
Dometic, the global leader in outdoor tech solutions, is proud to announce its latest project: the premiere of the fascinating documentary ‘A New Way’. In collaboration with filmmaker Kitale Wilson, this short film narrates the inspiring journey of Project Zero Earth and their approach to conservation and sustainability.
First Milestone Success For Project Zero
Project Zero: Update from Dometic Marine Sustainability Sponsorship The Dometic marine APAC team have had official confirmation that Dometic ambassadors Dr Geoff Wilson and son Kitale have successfully reached the tip of South America after 50 days at sea. While...
Project Zero sets sail – Dometic to support two-year expedition to raise awareness for climate change
Polar explorers and climate change champions Dr Geoff Wilson AM and his son, 22-year-old Kitale, were farewelled by 200 family and friends, supporters and the adventure community as they boarded their net-zero vessel Nanook X for a two-year odyssey that will take them...
Meet Geoff Wilson: World-Class Polar Explorer
Constantly squeezing every drop out of life, Geoff Wilson is a family man and veterinary surgeon as well as a world-class polar explorer and expeditionist. He boasts an awe-inspiring, exhaustive list of World Records.
The Future of Clean Sustainable Energy in Farming
What do haircuts and sheep shearing have in common? (hint: it isn't the scissors & clippers) Our client (Process Gas Solutions) was contracted by (NSW Dept of Primary Industries) to build a Hydrogen Fuel Cell demonstration mobile trailer to show the public how...
Everything You Need to Know About Enerdrive Inverters (Transfer Models)
OUR COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ENERDRIVE INVERTERS (TRANSFER MODELS) We've built a comprehensive guide to Enerdrive Inverters, covering everything from the installation process, all the way to programming and fault finding. Perfect for those in the market for an inverter,...
Everything You Need to Know About Enerdrive DC2DC Chargers
OUR COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ENERDRIVE DC2DC CHARGERS Enerdrive's DC2DC Chargers are often a staple in any power system, whether that be for a beginner who is just starting to explore the off-grid life, or a seasoned veteran with all the bells and whistles. As you can...
Should You Use a 48V Battery System?
12V & 24V SYSTEM VS 48V BATTERY SYSTEM: At Enerdrive we have seen a lot of talk & been asked about using 48v battery banks in caravans, motorhomes and sometimes even utes for the house battery setup due to the slightly better efficiency of components and...
Dometic Acquires Enerdrive
A word from Enerdrive's Director, Chris McClellan... "I am very excited to share the news that yesterday, the 18th of May 2021 it was agreed that Enerdrive Australia is to be acquired by the Dometic organization. This is the greatest accolade for all of us within the...
Cables made simple
Cables are integral to your system, but often the weakest link of an electrical install. Read below for the information that will matter most to you: Table of Contents: Introduction Application Operating Voltage Operating Environment Circuit Type Current Carrying...
All things cable connections: risks, theory and best practice
Enerdrive Unplugged – A Wealth of Knowledge at Your Fingertips: Before you jump into our explanation of cable risks, theory and best practice, consider joining our community Facebook group – Enerdrive Unplugged. Designed to be an educational tool, you’ll find a wealth...
Unidan’s New Discovery X
The new Discovery X accommodation module is the latest design to come out of the Unidan factory. Installed on a Mercedes-Benz Zetros vehicle, the client was after a true Offroad vehicle for globetrotting across the world. The Discovery X is the pinnacle of Unidan’s...
ePOWER Hi-Amp Industrial Chargers
Enerdrive is proud to announce the new Hi-Powered 48v Industrial Battery Chargers. Available in 35Amp & 60Amp, Enerdrive’s ePOWER Industrial Battery Charger is built to withstand vibration and exposure to dust or moisture typically found when used in typical...
The New ePRO Plus Bluetooth Dongle
After many months of development and testing, Enerdrive are proud to introduce the new ePRO Plus Bluetooth Dongle. The ePRO Plus Bluetooth dongle (#EN6092230) enables you to control, readout and configure the ePRO PLUS battery monitor from an iOS or Android based...
The New Generation 2 B-TEC 200Ah 12v Lithium Battery
With 3 years of in field service in hundreds of different applications since its inception, Enerdrive have continued to improve and develop the 200Ah B-TEC lithium battery. we are happy to introduce the latest edition, the Generation 2 200Ah So, How does the New...
Battery Monitors – a window into your power system
Battery Monitors – a window into your power system – written By Chris McClellan – Director Enerdrive For as long as I’ve been involved in selling Independent Power Products which is now 21 years, battery monitors have been a very major part of the products within my...
Michael Browning Chooses Trakmaster & Enerdrive
Specialist RV and motoring writer and event organiser Michael Browning is a regular contributor of news and reviews to Caravan World Magazine and Caravan Camping Sales website. As an enthusiastic remote area traveller, Michael recently designed and...
Cable Connections: The massive impact on battery charge/discharge
More often than not a loose connection or poorly connected cable in your DC system will heavily affect charging and discharging of your battery. We get many phone calls complaining that our charger is in float but the battery monitor is only showing 60% charge. 99.5%...
How do I choose the right fuse?
This is the second in a two part series of technical briefs on circuit protection. Part 1 showed how to choose the correct wire size for DC circuits. Part 2 will show how to correctly select a fuse and fuse holder for your DC electrical installation. Regulations...
How Much Solar Do I Really Need?
This is a question we get asked every day. With most caravaners these days spending more time off the grid compared to being plugged in at a caravan park, solar becomes their primary charging source. Caravan manufactures today are generally installing a single 150w...
What Size Battery Charger Do I Need?
Battery charger size is based on the overall battery capacity that you have as well as allowing for what loads you would normally run when the battery charger is operating. The key to any battery charger is the basic operation. When a charging source is operating, it...
What’s the largest battery charger I can run on my 1kVA generator?
What’s the largest battery charger I can run on my 1kVA generator? This is another question we get asked regularly. Taking the most popular 1kVA generator on the market today (Honda EU10i), this unit can produce a maximum output (for a short period) of 1000Watts....
The DC Charger in my caravan isn’t charging properly
I have a DC charger in my caravan, but it doesn’t seem to charge properly? With pretty much all new vehicles these days running smart alternators, the requirement for DC chargers has increased exponentially. The biggest problem we see with DC chargers not operating...
When the Powering up of my 1983 Jayco Swan cost more than the van did
When Enerdrive Systems Designer, Cain Dixon bought a Jayco Swan camper a few years ago, it was a very well run down bit of kit. Over this time, Cain spent hours restoring the van back to it's former glory, but with an electrical system that would envy a $60K caravan...
Lithium Batteries: What Size Inverter Can I Use?
This is a question we get asked all the time. The size of the inverter is really dictated by the loads that you want to run. Let’s say your largest load is a microwave. A typical microwave will draw between 900-1200w. With this load you would install a minimum of...
Are Your Batteries Constantly Going Flat?
Are Your Batteries Constantly Going Flat? A large portion of DC power systems these days don’t come with any protection to stop the battery from being completely drained away when loads are running. Over discharging a battery can and will shorten its overall lifespan...
Does battery voltage alone tell me how full my batteries really are?
In short yes. It’s not an exact science but battery voltage will give you a very rough indication of battery capacity. Lithium on the other hand is extremely difficult to determine capacity due to the very flat voltage curve that lithium batteries have. Let’s look at...
Battery Monitors – a window into your power system
Battery Monitors - a window into your power system - written By Chris McClellan - Director Enerdrive For as long as I’ve been involved in selling Independent Power Products which is now 21 years, battery monitors have been a very major part of the products within my...
Free Spirit Caravan Up Spec’d with Lithium
It is always good to receive customer feedback whether it be good or bad. This information helps you understand your business and what you are doing right or wrong. In this case, another positive feedback. Darryl Toepfer purchased his Free Spirit Caravan back in 2015...
Enerdrive Supporting Community Youth Development
The Australian Army Cadets is a personal development program for young people, conducted by the Australian Army in cooperation with the community, which is designed to benefit the nation by developing the individual, their community and the Australian Army. Recently...
How does an inverter work?
So you want to know how an inverter works? You've come to the right place! We'll also talk you through what you need to know to conduct a proper installation for optimal performance. Firstly, an inverter is a piece of equipment that works by converts DC battery power...
Flat v Angle Installation of Solar Panels
The positioning of solar panels determines the power output. The angle of the sun in relationship to the angle of the solar panel determines the maximum power density. The tilt angle has the biggest effect on the efficiency of the solar panel. When the angle of the...
Jayco Motorhome Up Spec’d with Enerdrive
It is always good to receive customer feedback whether it be good or bad. This information helps you understand your business and what you are doing right or wrong. In this case this is positive feedback. Gerry Eeringa from WA purchased a new Jayco FA25-1 Motorhome...
Michael Browning Chooses Trakmaster & Enerdrive
Specialist RV and motoring writer and event organiser Michael Browning is a regular contributor of news and reviews to Caravan World Magazine and Caravan Camping Sales website. As an enthusiastic remote area traveller, Michael recently designed and purchased a new...
200 Series Landcrusier Off-Road Lithium Powered Beast
It not every day do you purchase a $120K top of the range 4WD and instantly take an oxy torch to it and cut off the rear section. Well, Peter Cedergren did just that. Peter does a lot of serious off-road escapes and wanted a purpose built vehicle to suit his needs....
Lithium Powered 4×4 Off-Road MAN Motorhome
Back in 2015 we were approached by Matt Exley from Truck Master Expedition Vehicles in QLD to supply a full electrical system including Lithium battery power for there new MAN 4x4 off-road truck. The mission was to design the full electrical setup including AC...
New ePOWER Inverter with AC Transfer & Safety Switch Protection
There is an old saying, “Why build a better Mouse Trap”. If it works and does the job, why do you need to go out of your way, spend time and resources to make it better? Well at Enerdrive we were stuck with this idea for a very long time when it came to installing...
Lithium Battery Overview
Lithium Battery Overview Lithium Based batteries are quickly becoming a reasonable replacement for the 150 year old technology of Lead-Acid batteries. In applications where weight is a consideration, Lithium batteries are among the lightest options available. In...
Complete RV Power Systems from Enerdrive
Reduce Install time / Improve Performance and Reliability PLUS One Stop Fault and Warranty Support from the Team at Enerdrive Enerdrive have spent considerable time developing a simple, turn-key installation plate for the Caravan, Motorhome, Camper Trailer and...
How to charge a flat battery with an ePOWER charger
Enerdrive Unplugged – A Wealth of Knowledge at Your Fingertips: Before you jump into our explanation of charging a flat battery with an ePOWER charger, consider joining our community Facebook group – Enerdrive Unplugged. Designed to be an educational tool, you’ll find...
Lithium Battery Systems Explained.
Michael Browning, Caravan World. To better understand the advantages of having a Lithium Battery System installed in your new caravan, 4WD or camper van, Wally O'Hea represents Enerdrive as Michael Browning from Caravan World takes us through the world of "unplugged"...
Why Do I Need Power Filtration Protection?
ALL electronic equipment that plugs into AC power should be protected. Without suitable protection, your expensive home theatre, sound system, TV, entertainment centre or computer equipment will likely be damaged by the surges and spikes that afflict our electrical...
Lithium … It’s All The Rage
But does your Caravan or RV really need a lightweight, super-efficient battery system? We get many people inquiring about lithium batteries for their caravans, motorhomes and boats, but the big question is do they really need to switch to lithium over their current...
What’s With Solar Panel Warranties?
There is so much confusion with solar panel warranties these days, and in our opinion so many of them are not worth the paper they are written on. There are two forms of warranty commonly used these days – Structural & Power. Let's focus on structural. This looks...
The New Enerdrive ePRO Combi Inverter Charger Range
The Enerdrive ePRO Combi is an all-in-one combination of a DC to AC true sinewave inverter. An advanced multi-stage battery charger with a high speed AC transfer switch. All this is built into one compact, yet installer friendly enclosure. The main task of the ePRO...
Explaining the Enerdrive eLITE Battery Monitor
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New DC To DC Battery Charger
Enerdrive’s all new DC to DC Battery Charger is here! For almost two years we have been designing, testing and tweaking this product to deliver the best possible solution that the Australian market has been repeatedly been asking Enerdrive for. The requests began when...
The Evolution of the Other Solar Market (Mobile)
So, you finally have your dream campervan. After decades of planning, you’re finally on the road. It’s jammed to ceiling with superfluous junk, the kids are whipping up road-trip funk to be feared and you have your fridge, water and solar systems installed. You are...
DC to DC Converters Explained
Step Up-Step Down, Isolated & Non Isolated, what does it all mean? What is a step up DC to DC Converter? A step-up dc-dc converter is an electronic circuit that raises the DC voltage level from a lower value to a higher value. Assuming an ideal converter (100%...
Enerdrive Custom Wiring Schematics
Did you know that Enerdrive can assist you with your wiring layouts. We have designed many easy to follow, detailed wiring schematics for our customers to ensure the best system set up. One such example is attached showing the full range of Enerdrive products as might...
Great Enerdrive Installation Examples
We are proud to showcase two Enerdrive installations that we applaud as great examples. 60ft Sailing Catamaran Installation: The first Enerdrive installation is a quality setup in a new 60ft sailing catamaran. What we like about this installation is the installers...
Recharge a Second or Third Battery with ePOWER Battery Charger.
Recharging multiple batteries has never been easier. Bank 1 PRIORITY – Charge Where You Need it Most The ePOWER Charger delivers a priority charge to Bank 1, or your main house battery bank which allows the charger to get this bank recharged the quickest, then...
Exceeding The Morningstar MPPT Controller Maximum Input Power Rating.
This tech tip relates to the impact that Morningstar's TrakStar™ MPPT Technology has on PV Module Sizing and Power Ratings. You can improve performance and reduce costs for systems that would otherwise suffer from reduced power input and inconsistent levels of...
Morningstar String Sizing Calculator
The Morningstar string sizing calculator is used to determine the number of PV modules you may use with any Morningstar controller while staying within the controller specs. Recently Morningstar has updated their string calculator interface. Some of the new features...
Morningstar’s New 30 Amp TriStar MPPT Charge Controller
Morningstar has released a new 30 amp version of their top selling TriStar MPPT charge controller. The new 30 amp version will handle PV input from 400Wp to 1600Wp (up to 150Voc) and 12 - 48 VDC batteries.This controller embodies all the features and...
Appliance & Load Questions:
Appliance & load questions that are frequently asked at Enerdrive. Do I need a pure sine wave inverter to run a television? In short, No. By using a modified sine wave inverter you will find that lines will appear across the screen. The best method to run any...
Battery Systems
Good advise for battery systems. Do not discharge starting batteries below around 90% state of charge. Starting batteries are not designed to sustain DC loads for any length of time (Look how quickly car batteries go flat if a light is left on). Do not discharge deep...
Common Installation Problems
What can I run from my Inverter ... Realistically. My electrician will not install my inverter because there is no earth from the 240 volts AC. Will my RCD's work, and can the inverter be installed safely? Unlike mains power, the AC output of a power inverter does not...
Economical System Sizing
Our recommendations when it comes to system sizing is this: Sit down and list everything that you would ever want to run from your power inverter. Once this is done, look for any appliance with a power rating above 2000watts and strike these off your list (or be sure...
Inverter Summary
Inverter Summary One thing that you will find in the market place are substantial price differences from one inverter to another, not only between Modified and Pure sine wave but also between different brands. Due to the market for such items becoming more...
Maximising Charge Sources
Maximising Your Charge Sources One of the most common comments we receive from users across the market is the statement "we run from a solar system", but do not elaborate any further on what makes up their total "System". Using the term "Solar System" is really a...
MPPT vs PWM Solar Controllers
MPPT vs PWM: Which one is the best solar controller for my system? We have compiled a small amount of information that will hopefully help you to understand better what the difference is, and what type you should opt for in the MPPT vs PWM debate when it comes to your...
Inverter Output Waveforms
Inverter Output Waveforms Pure Sine Wave and Modified Sine Wave. The differences between these types of inverter output waveforms are subtle, but significant in the way that they operate certain types of loads. Modified Sine wave Inverters These units are...
Voltage Problems? See Our Cable Size Chart.
In an independent power system, you generally would find an inverter and battery charger system working to the common goal of providing power. What ties each of these together are the battery cables to supply the power to run to or from the batteries and...
What is an inverter?
Modern inverters have caused a quiet revolution in the way we live with independent power systems, by providing silent 240 volt AC electricity anytime, anywhere. So, just what is an inverter? An inverter transforms the DC electricity stored in your batteries into...
Realistic Inverter Loads Explained
What can I run from my Inverter ... Realistically. When using inverters many people have different conceptions of what are realistic inverter loads. Here is a general overview of What's Real & What's Dreaming. Basic household AC appliances such as Televisions,...