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How To Size Your Solar

  • Dan Everett
  • September 7, 2026
Solar power really shouldn’t be this confusing. You use electricity while camping, your solar panels replace it, and your battery stores enough to get you through the night. Simple. Then…
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REDARC Drops New Analog-Style 12V Battery Gauge

  • Dan Everett
  • June 2, 2026
We all know the routine. You pitch camp after a long drive, open the canopy, and immediately pull out your phone to check how the auxiliary battery is tracking. It…
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REDARC Simplifies Dual Battery Power with New REDWorks Panels

  • Dan Everett
  • November 18, 2025
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…
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REDARC Unveils The REDLAB Lithium Battery

  • Dan Everett
  • October 27, 2025
South Australian manufacturer REDARC has announced the launch of its new REDLAB Lithium Adventure Battery range. A next-generation off-grid power solution designed to survive the same punishing conditions that 4X4ers are known for…
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REDARC’s New Tow-Pro Link Puts You In Control

  • Dan Everett
  • July 1, 2025
If you’ve ever white-knuckled your way through a sketchy descent with a trailer behind you, you’ll know that trailer brake controllers aren’t a luxury, they’re a necessity. And REDARC just…
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Behind The Scenes – From Exmouth To Carnarvon

  • MR4X4
  • December 23, 2024
This season, we had the pleasure of inviting Marty McInnes from REDARC to join our team on an incredible journey from Exmouth to Carnarvon for Pat Callinan’s 4×4 Adventures. Marty’s expertise with…
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A Day In The Bush With Getabout

  • MR4X4
  • December 5, 2024
Marty McInnes from REDARC gives us an inside look at his latest off-road adventure with the crew from Getabout, taking on a challenging yet rewarding two-day course in advanced 4WD…
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The new REDARC BCDC Alpha will solve your Power Woes

  • Dan Everett
  • October 16, 2024
If you like your 4X4 adventures with a little touch of “Sheesh, this is a long way out”, you know the importance of a reliable charging system. Whether you’re powering…
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Meet the Manager Alpha100: The Biggest Thing in Mobile Power

  • Dan Everett
  • May 28, 2024
Redefining Power on the Go For those who push their 4X4 and camping setups to the limits, the traditional battery chargers just don’t cut it anymore. The huge storage capacities…
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New Smart-Tech from Redarc ups usability and saves money

  • Dan Everett
  • March 25, 2024
Whether you’re setting off to do the big lap with a back seat full of tin lids, or you’re off for a quick weekend away solo, reliable power sources are…
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Five questions to design the ultimate solar system

  • Dan Everett
  • December 13, 2023
In the world of 4X4 adventures, the quest for self-sufficiency is a constant drive. And what better way to achieve this than harnessing the power of the sun? Designing a…
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REDARC releases new Smart Battery Monitor

  • Dan Everett
  • December 1, 2023
We all know the struggle of keeping tabs on our battery levels on extended camping trips. It’s like a guessing game, wondering if the solar feeding in is enough to…
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Where this former beer brand manager will take REDARC

  • Jessica Palmer
  • March 15, 2023
Once a brand manager for Miller, Peter Favilla has been charged with taking REDARC to both North America and further abroad internationally.
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Powering a fridge in your 4×4 has never been easier

  • Jessica Palmer
  • February 21, 2023
If you’re still pulling warm beers out of an esky on your 4x4 adventures, it’s time we had a chat. Here’s how to power a fridge in your 4x4 the easy way.
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Solar energy can power your adventures

  • Paul Todd
  • January 11, 2023
Solar energy could be your ideal solution to powering your off-road adventures. Simply harness the energy of the sun!
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Don’t leave home without portable power

  • Sam Young
  • January 6, 2023
The REDARC GoBlock is the perfect accessory for 4x4ers who need luxuries while off-road. Ideal for fisho’s, van-lifers, caravaners and 4x4ers.
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REDARC continue to show the way

  • Paul Todd
  • December 1, 2022
REDARC have won the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Award at the 2022 Australian Export Awards for their international expansion efforts.
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Take an unlimited power supply on the road with a solar blanket

  • Jess Olson
  • August 10, 2022
Purpose-built to accompany your travels, REDARC’s portable and lightweight solar blankets allow you to charge your batteries or appliances.
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REDARC CEO inducted into AAAA Hall of Fame

  • Dan Everett
  • July 18, 2022
Aussie born and bred REDARC continues to kick goals on both sides of the business. Anthony Kittel, the driving force and CEO behind the South Australian brand has recently been…
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Track Trailer T4 Review: Uncommonly Uncompromising

  • MR4X4
  • May 9, 2022
In this product review, Pat gives you his thoughts on the Track Trailer T4 Hybrid Caravan. It looks like a ‘regular’ single axle off-road caravan by all intents and purposes.…
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Redarc Goes Mobile with GoBlock

  • Dan Everett
  • March 2, 2022
Dual battery systems have become an absolute must-have over the last few years. They’re an essential bit of kit for everyone from big lap tourers to weekend campers. And for…
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REDARC LAUNCHES REDNetwork

  • Dan Everett
  • November 4, 2021
Further positioning themselves as a premium product in the market, REDARC have taken a huge step in customer satisfaction with their REDNetwork. A national network of auto electrical focused businesses…
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Outback Gourmet – Sweet Apple and Cinnamon Jaffles

  • MR4X4
  • October 20, 2021
We can stay up late, swapping manly stories, and in the morning, I’m making Jaffles! This Sweet Apple and Cinnamon Jaffles dish is as simple as it is decadent and…
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REDARC Launches the new BCDC1212T – Trailer Battery Charger

  • Marty Ledwich
  • June 21, 2021
REDARC has introduced a new, more versatile 12 volt, 12 amp, input current limited, on-trailer battery charger; the BCDC1212T. The BCDC1212T is the ideal battery charger for trailers with electrical…
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The how and why of the Redarc BCDC1225D DC-DC charger

  • Wes Whitworth
  • March 10, 2021
Words and photos: Ray Cully If you’ve ever heard the clicking of a starter motor with barely enough power to energise its starter solenoid while out bush by yourself, you’ll…
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Redarc launches new, lighter, more efficient solar panel range

  • Wes Whitworth
  • March 2, 2021
Redarc has just launched its newest range of fix and portable solar panels The new range of panels from Redarc includes both fixed and portable folding solar panels. The new…
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Redarc releases new BCDC bracket range

  • Wes Whitworth
  • December 9, 2020
Redarc continues to expand its BCDC mounting bracket range, releasing two new models of the Australian made brackets. The mounting brackets, that suit the Redarc BCDC range, assist with the…
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Custom 4X4: The TV show’s Volkswagen Amarok Crew Car

  • Wes Whitworth
  • April 2, 2020
It isn’t an easy task keeping a film crew happy living life on the road, a well set-up touring rig goes a long way… take a closer look at our…
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REDARC offering real-time remote troubleshooting

  • Josh Needs
  • April 2, 2020
Got a problem with your RedVision system? Now you can get technical advice from REDARC in real-time via the TeamViewer App. REDARC has taken its customer service to the next…
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Everything you need to know about solar panels

  • Wes Whitworth
  • December 18, 2019
Understanding how solar panels work will help you tailor-make your solar setup to suit your needs. Here’s everything you need to know about solar panels. Getting your solar panel setup…
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Redarc launches auctions for Royal Flying Doctor Service…bid on Pat Callinan’s hat

  • Pat Callinan's 4X4 Adventures
  • November 25, 2019
Redarc has launched a dedicated auction page on eBay to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and Pat’s literally thrown his hat into the ring. Redarc is looking…
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REDARC turns 40 but YOU get the presents!

  • Emma Ryan
  • June 6, 2019
REDARC has clocked a few kays on its tyres, 40 years’ worth, in fact. You don’t build a rock solid reputation for manufacturing industry-leading electronics overnight, after all. To celebrate…
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REDARC Virtual Tour launched

  • Wes Whitworth
  • May 23, 2019
One of the greatest things about the new digital age we live in, is how immersed we can get within the technology. Take for example the new REDARC Virtual Tour…
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REDARC win multiple awards at AAAA

  • Wes Whitworth
  • April 8, 2019
Despite most punters focusing on the National 4X4 Outdoors Show this weekend just gone in Brisbane, there was another, more industry-based trade show on in Melbourne last week. The Australian…
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WATCH: Pat interviews REDARC boss on Tow-Pro Elite V2 recall

  • Emma Ryan
  • March 12, 2019
We recently reported that REDARC had instigated a recall on a small number of Tow-Pro Elite V2 sold at various automotive/towing stores between 1st September 2018 and 21st January 2019. Pat was…
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REDARC Tow-Pro Elite V2 recalled

  • Wes Whitworth
  • February 10, 2019
REDARC has instigated a recall on a small number of Tow-Pro Elite V2 sold at various automotive/towing stores between 1st September 2018 and 21st January 2019. The recall involves a…
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REDARC TVMS: Sneak peak

  • Wes Whitworth
  • December 13, 2017
REDARC has  given us a bit of a sneak peak into their newest high tech gadget: the REDARC TVMS, or Total Vehicle Management System, due for release early in 2018.…
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Track Tvan MK5 Revealed

  • Sam Purcell
  • July 26, 2017
Track Trailer has lifted the covers off the next generation of their well-regarded Tvan camper trailer. This is the Tvan Mk5, let’s have a closer look at what’s new on…
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Win Redarc Solar Gear With Club 4X4 Insurance

  • Evan Spence
  • June 6, 2017
It’s not every day you find an insurance company that wants to give something away for free, and when they do it’s not always relevant to us as 4WDers. But Club 4X4…
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REDARC VALUE PACK OFFER

  • Evan Spence
  • June 9, 2015
REDARC are now offering a range of dual battery chargers and 52mm dual voltage gauge value packs. The value packs allow the monitoring of charging performance of a dual battery…
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Product Spotlight – Redarc Tow-Pro

  • Pat Callinan's 4X4 Adventures
  • July 9, 2014

Redarc have effectively upped the ante in the brake controller world, with the newly-released Tow-Pro controller.

 

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