REDARC has just pulled the wraps off a new range of plug-and-play power systems under the REDWorks banner, aiming to make 12V setups simpler, smarter and better suited to a wide range of users from weekend campers to full-time travellers.
What is REDWorks?
Put simply, it’s a range of pre-wired, wall-mounted power panels, complete with DC chargers, solar regulators, monitoring, and outputs. They’re designed to be installed quickly and with minimal technical skill. Each unit is engineered and tested in South Australia, and comes ready to mount and plug into your battery system.
Rather than piecing together multiple individual components (charger, fuses, shunt, wiring), REDWorks brings it all into one neat unit that can be bolted up in under an hour. Think of it like a dual battery system without the wiring headache.
Three Models, Three Use Cases
The REDWorks range has been split into three categories: Scout, Nomad, and Pioneer. Each is tailored to a specific level of travel or gear complexity.
SCOUT – For Weekend Warriors
The Scout range is the entry point: compact, lightweight, and designed to tuck away under seats or behind drawers. It’s built for those who just want to keep the fridge running and a few lights on at camp.
You still get REDARC’s full-featured BCDC charger with solar input, live battery monitoring via RedVision, and a 50A Anderson output. The top-spec Scout50 even lets you recover a flat start battery and supports hybrid/EV-friendly features.
Who it suits: Tourers with simple setups and minimal auxiliary gear. Think basic dual-cab ute setups or compact camper trailers.
NOMAD – For Long Weekenders and Expanding Rigs
Stepping up to Nomad, you’re getting a beefier system with built-in fuse blocks, multiple output options (10A, 25A, 50A Andersons), and a more expansion-friendly design. The Nomad is made for people who might be adding compressors, multiple fridges, or extra lighting circuits and don’t want to redo their wiring every time they upgrade.
The Nomad50 adds higher-capacity fusing (including MIDI fuses) and better start battery management.
Who it suits: Travellers who want to grow their setup over time without rewiring everything. Think canopy builds, touring wagons, or slide-on campers.
PIONEER – For the Full-Time Tourer or 12V Control Freak
If you’re running full camp kitchens, multiple fridges, lighting zones, pumps, fans, and inverters, Pioneer is where things get serious.
This top-end unit brings in full RedVision control and monitoring via app or display, along with smart resettable fuses, analogue sensor inputs, and advanced charge info. It lets you control gear like lights and water pumps with a single button press. It’ll also automate functions, and keep a very close eye on power usage.
Who it suits: Big rigs, serious tourers, or anyone running a full electrical system in a canopy, caravan, or camper trailer. This is for people who live out of their setup and need absolute control.
Why it Matters
The real appeal of REDWorks is what it removes: messy wiring, confusing component compatibility, and endless installation time. These panels aren’t necessarily cheap, but for the DIYer or time-poor traveller who wants something reliable and easy to install, it could be a smart way to go.
Everything’s pre-fused, labelled, and futureproofed with Bluetooth, solar input, and lithium compatibility. And because it’s REDARC, it’s built tough and supported locally.
Final Word
If you’re looking to overhaul your 12V setup or want something that just works out of the box, REDARC’s new REDWorks range might be worth a look. It’s not reinventing the wheel, but it’s definitely streamlining the install, which in the world of dual battery systems, is half the battle.
