Advice

A good campervan trip’s all about freedom. Being able to pull up somewhere beautiful, make a coffee, keep the fridge running and settle in for the night without worrying about whether the battery will run out of juice.

The school run is one of those everyday routines that rarely goes according to plan. You’re trying to get everyone out the door, but bags are missing, someone’s forgotten something, the dog’s escaped and traffic’s building.
For commercial vehicles, battery reliability isn’t optional. When a truck, van, ute or agricultural vehicle won’t start, the cost is more than a replacement battery. It’s downtime and lost productivity.
When a commercial vehicle stops, so does the clock. And that means unproductive downtime. Whether it’s a light commercial van, a delivery vehicle, a heavy truck or an entire fleet, time off the road costs you real money.
If you’ve noticed your golf cart is starting to slow on hills or struggle to complete all 18 holes, it’s probably time to get the battery checked. A golf cart with a failing battery can quickly turn a good round of golf into a long walk.
The jet ski’s in the water. You’ve parked the trailer. The fishing gear’s all in place. You climb on board and hit the start button. Nothing.
It’s all about the batteries. Or more to the point, using different batteries for different jobs. You see, aircraft are designed with separate electrical systems supported by separate batteries.
Not every car needs a battery as advanced as an AGM or EFB. For many conventional vehicles without start-stop technology, a quality SLI battery is still exactly the right choice. So what does SLI mean, and how do you know if it suits your car?
Many cars with standard start-stop technology use an EFB battery. But what is it, and why does fitting the right battery matter?
Today’s cars use more electrical power than ever before. Start-stop systems, heated seats, electric tailgates, cameras, infotainment systems and other electronics all place extra demand on the battery. That’s why many modern vehicles are factory-fitted with an AGM battery.
Thinking about switching to a lithium battery? They’re definitely a popular choice for campervans, caravans, 4WDs, boats and other setups where you need reliable power. But what makes them different?

Many people think an electric vehicle only has one battery, the large high-voltage battery that drives the car. But every EV also has a smaller 12-volt battery, and that battery plays a very important role.

Light trucks, vans and work utes often need more than a reliable battery. Battery Town can help upgrade and support the electrical systems that make work vehicles safer, smarter and more practical on the road.

A reliable boat battery matters. Whether you are heading out fishing, launching the jet ski, cruising with the family or running onboard electronics, the last thing you want is a battery that lets you down on the water.

Travelling New Zealand by campervan or motorhome is hard to beat, but a good trip can quickly become frustrating if your battery setup is not up to the job.