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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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%...
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...
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...
Cable Sizes: Choosing the right one for a DC Circuit
How to Choose the Right Size DC Cable for Your Boat or Caravan.
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...
Can I charge my lithium battery with a lead acid charger?
Table of Contents: Can I charge my lithium battery with a lead acid charger? Enerdrive's ePOWER Lithium Charger Algorithm Typical Lead Acid Charger Algorithm Our range of AC Chargers, including lithium compatible chargers Enerdrive Unplugged - Community Group Can I...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Cable Sizes: Choosing the right one for a DC Circuit
How to Choose the Right Size DC Cable for Your Boat or Caravan.
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...
Can I charge my lithium battery with a lead acid charger?
Table of Contents: Can I charge my lithium battery with a lead acid charger? Enerdrive's ePOWER Lithium Charger Algorithm Typical Lead Acid Charger Algorithm Our range of AC Chargers, including lithium compatible chargers Enerdrive Unplugged - Community Group Can I...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...