Why Use a Dual-Battery Setup in Your Overlanding Vehicle?
Dead batteries can ruin your experience out there, whether you are Overlanding for a few weeks or many months. When you are running your car, the alternator keeps the battery charged. However, when you pack your car at the campsite but keep the fridge running, your battery will soon be flat. Using a dual-battery setup can easily fix these issues.
But do not wait until this before separating your batteries in your overland vehicle. Using two batteries in your vehicle divides the workload. One to start the car and the other for powering camp lights, fridge, and all your accessories.
What is a Dual-Battery Setup When Overlanding?
In a dual-battery setup, the isolator separates the two batteries when the engine is off. Meaning, the starter battery is not in use. Therefore it will retain the charge when you are running your accessories with the other battery.
It will also help you if you carry extra fuel as you never know what you will experience out there. You do not want your vehicle to tow to an unknown place in an unfamiliar forest.
Other Items You Need to Pack for Your Overlanding Trip
When packing for your Overlanding trip, you need to find out what space you have and what you need to carry on your trip. Then, you should pack the items the way you will use them to access them easily. It will also help to use storage bags to access items more easily and store less often-used items farther back.
It is also important to think of what you want to do on your trip. Having a plan will determine how you set up your vehicle to support your way of traveling. If you pack your vehicle well, you can travel the whole continent without ever missing going back home
A Map
It will help you carry a map of where you want to go, especially if you are taking an unfamiliar route. However, if you are using an Overlanding tour, you may relax, join the team and wait for the tour guide to help you through the journey. There are very few companies over such trips, so may have to plan your trip if you want to have a real experience out there. But, once you have the simple skills necessary to get you moving, you can create your Overlanding experience out there to make it more fun.
Final Thoughts About Using Dual-Battery Setup
Finding safe and effective ways to keep your vehicle running when overlanding is key to a successful trip. Using a dual-battery setup is a great way to save the vehicle battery while maintaining some creature comforts.
Check out other overlanding tips. Here is a recent article about solar powering your overlanding vehicle.
