Redarc Battery Charger and Voltage Monitor

Uncomplicated functionality pairs to sophisticated battery charging.

STEPHAN EDWARDS

I have more fingers and toes than there are fuses in my classic Land Rover. The engine has no electrical components save for the alternator and the glow plugs. Even the fuel delivery is mechanical. So, I take cues from my trusty Defender and try to keep my auxiliary electrical systems as simple as possible. On the supply side, I have a 100 amp-hour AGM house battery connected to an old-school, solenoid-style isolator and a couple of solar panel inputs—one for the permanently mounted 100-watt module on the roof and a second wired in parallel for a 100-watt portable panel. On the output side, I run a SnoMaster 12-volt fridge, a water pump, an air pump, and a handful of house lights. The system works well, but both the battery…

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Overland Journal (Digital) - 1 Issue, Fall 2024

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