A GUIDE TO POWER MANAGEMENT FEATURE
In years gone by, staying in caravan parks was the only real practical option for many caravanners. However, over the past decade or so many variables have come together to make off-grid camping an aspiration for most outdoor adventurers with a van in tow. Social media reveals many beautiful and remote destinations we aspire to experience. Nearly all tow vehicles these days are 4WDs with plenty of pulling power and ground clearance. As a result, vans have grown in size, allowing you to carry more of everything, including water. I would also argue that many vans have fancier offroad suspension systems than the matching tow vehicle. So, we have the ability to get to the coolest of places, but the limiting factor has been having enough power to keep the fridge running and the lights on long enough to enjoy these destinations.
The evolution of the lithium battery from high-end curiosity to mainstream caravanner ‘must-have’ has been the key to bringing more power to the people. Lithium batteries are streets ahead of their predecessors as they are much lighter which means you can carry more battery capacity, often in the form of a bank of batteries joined together. Plus, much more of the battery
