Ep193 - Powering the Outdoors: Q&A Edition

From power banks to generator gripes, we’ve summarised all your camping electricity questions!In this episode, we’ve gathered four years’ worth of conversations about camping power systems and collated them into one info-packed episode. Ben and Lauren synthesise their accumulated knowledge on AGM versus lithium batteries, solar controllers, and the maths behind keeping your campsite charged – from calculating amp hours for multi-day fridge setups to connecting mismatched solar panels in parallel.Tune in for practical solutions ranging from the ideal pairing of a 100Ah battery with a 200-250W solar blanket, why 240V inverters can be efficiency vampires, and how to diplomatically handle the campsite neighbour whose generator has been humming for eight hours straight!Shortcuts:00:00 – Intro03:51 – Small options for recharging a phone05:10 – Best battery packs for 70L Fridge11:20 – Does Ben have AGM or lithium batteries in his car12:02 – Best way to power 35L fridge & phone for 4-5 nights17:10 – Do I need separate MPPT controllers for each solar panel?20:35 – Best way to manage generator noise in a campsite25:34 – OutroJoin the conversation over on our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/snowysHead to snowys.com.au for all your gear needs:https://www.snowys.com.au