If you’re considering a dual-battery system for your 4×4, camper or off-road trailer, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether apermanently installed system or a portable battery box is the bettersolution.
For many 4×4 owners – particularly those fitting out a new vehicle – aportable system is often the preferred choice, and for good reason.
Unlike permanently hardwired systems, portable battery boxes require nodrilling, no permanent vehicle modifications and no complicated electricalinstallations. They can be installed, removed or transferred betweenvehicles with ease, making them ideal for anyone who regularly changesvehicles, owns a new car and is cautious about the manufacturer’swarranty, or simply wants a flexible power solution.
With decades of experience in battery management, National Luna offersone of the most comprehensive ranges of portable battery systems on themarket, with each model designed to suit a different style of traveller andcamping setup.
Having supplied and professionally installed National Luna products forwell over 20 years, Safari Centre Cape Town can help you choose thebattery-management solution that’s best suited to your vehicle and theway you travel.
THE BLACK BOX:
National Luna’s Black Box is the ideal entry-levelsolution for weekend campers who simply need portable power withoutthe need for permanently installed charging cables. It’s perfect forpowering camping lights, charging cameras and mobile devices, orrunning a portable fridge on shorter trips. The Black Box is compatible withboth lithium and lead-acid batteries.
THE BLUE BOX:
Need more battery capacity? The Blue Box offers thesame functionality as the Black Box but accommodates taller 140Ahbatteries, making it an excellent choice for campers planning longer staysoff the grid.
THE GREY BOX:
One of National Luna’s most popular and longest-standing products, the Grey Box connects directly to your vehicle’scranking battery and incorporates an automatic battery isolator to protectyour starter battery. The latest generation also includes additional poweroutlets and Bluetooth connectivity, making it a great all-round solution forregular travellers. The Grey Box is not lithium compatible.
THE GREEN BOX:
Built for serious overlanders and extended off-gridadventures, the Green Box combines a DC-to-DC charger with anintegrated MPPT solar regulator, allowing seamless charging from bothyour vehicle and solar panels. Compatible with both lithium and lead-acidbatteries and available in 25A and 40A versions, it’s the ultimate portablepower solution for travellers spending extended periods away from 220Vpower.
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The Green Box is available with either a 25A DC-DC charger, or a 40A charger– pictured below. The 40A model features a black lid instead of green. However, biggerdoesn’t always mean better, especially if your vehicle’s alternator can’t handle theadditional load.
GET EXPERT ADVICE
No two vehicles—or adventures—are the same. The ideal dual-batterysystem depends on how you travel, how much power you require, the typeof battery you intend using, and whether solar charging forms part of yourfuture plans.
Whether you’re considering a National Luna portable battery box or acustom-designed Victron power system, our team at Safari Centre Cape Town can help you choose the right solution.
For expert dual-battery advice or more information, contact SafariCentre Cape Town on (021) 595 3920.
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