Camping power gear worth buying in Australia in 2026
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Dometic CFX5 45 (46L)
46L with a published 0.86A an hour at 4°C and a five-year warranty, $1,349 at Snowys.
$1,349 at Snowys, checked 14 Nov 2026
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Our picks at a glance
| Product | Best 12V fridgeDometic CFX5 45 (46L) $1,349 at Snowys | Best power stationBluetti Elite 100 V2 $999 at Bluetti | Best lithium batteryHardkorr Black Series 100Ah LiFePO4 $359 at Snowys | Best solar kitHardkorr 200W Portable Solar Blanket with 15A regulator $264 at Snowys | Best DC-DC chargerRedarc BCDC1240D (Classic 40A) $699 at Redarc | Best for weekendsEcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus $449 at Anaconda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Why it's here | 46L with a published 0.86A an hour at 4°C and a five-year warranty, $1,349 at Snowys. | 1,024Wh, 1,000W solar input and a 12V car socket. $999 at Bluetti's own store on sale; on Amazon, check the price there. | C5-rated 100Ah, 5,000+ cycles at 80% and a five-year warranty for $359 at Snowys (14 Nov 2026). | Blanket, regulator, lead and clamps for $264 at Snowys (14 Nov 2026). | Australian made, engine-bay rated, MPPT solar input. $699 from Redarc. | 286Wh in 4.7 kg with a 12V car socket. $499 at EcoFlow and Anaconda; on Amazon, check the price there. |
| Watch out for | The dearest single-zone 45L class fridge here | Bluetti says the solar charging cable is not in the box; budget about $59 for it | No low-temperature charge cut-off figure on the listing we read | The included regulator is PWM, not MPPT (see the guide for what that costs) | Fuses not supplied (Redarc recommends 60A, its FK60 kit) | 286Wh is about a quarter of what the 1kWh units hold |
| Buy | $1,349 at Snowys$1,449 at BCF | Today's price on Amazon$999 at Bluetti | $359 at Snowys | $264 at Snowys$369 at BCF | Today's price on Amazon$699 at Redarc | Today's price on Amazon$449 at Anaconda$499 at EcoFlow |
46L with a published 0.86A an hour at 4°C and a five-year warranty, $1,349 at Snowys.
46L with a published 0.86A an hour at 4°C and a five-year warranty, $1,349 at Snowys.
Watch out: The dearest single-zone 45L class fridge here
$1,349 at Snowys · checked 14 Nov 2026
1,024Wh, 1,000W solar input and a 12V car socket. $999 at Bluetti's own store on sale; on Amazon, check the price there.
1,024Wh, 1,000W solar input and a 12V car socket.
Watch out: Bluetti says the solar charging cable is not in the box; budget about $59 for it
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C5-rated 100Ah, 5,000+ cycles at 80% and a five-year warranty for $359 at Snowys (14 Nov 2026).
C5-rated 100Ah, 5,000+ cycles at 80% and a five-year warranty for $359 at Snowys (14 Nov 2026).
Watch out: No low-temperature charge cut-off figure on the listing we read
$359 at Snowys · checked 14 Nov 2026
Blanket, regulator, lead and clamps for $264 at Snowys (14 Nov 2026).
Blanket, regulator, lead and clamps for $264 at Snowys (14 Nov 2026).
Watch out: The included regulator is PWM, not MPPT (see the guide for what that costs)
$264 at Snowys · checked 14 Nov 2026
Australian made, engine-bay rated, MPPT solar input. $699 from Redarc.
Australian made, engine-bay rated, MPPT solar input.
Watch out: Fuses not supplied (Redarc recommends 60A, its FK60 kit)
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286Wh in 4.7 kg with a 12V car socket. $499 at EcoFlow and Anaconda; on Amazon, check the price there.
286Wh in 4.7 kg with a 12V car socket.
Watch out: 286Wh is about a quarter of what the 1kWh units hold
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Quick answer: Start with the fridge, because it runs all day and sets the size of everything else. Then choose how to power it: a portable power station such as the Bluetti Elite 100 V2 ($999 on sale) if you want no wiring, or a 100Ah lithium battery ($399) with a DC-DC charger fitted by an auto electrician if you want the most capacity for the money. Add a 200W solar blanket for trips longer than a few days.
How we picked: We picked these 6 from the camping power gear sold in Australia, judged on price, using maker specs, Australian retailer prices and owner reports. We haven't tested them hands-on yet, and maker claims are labelled as theirs. Commission never puts a worse product ahead of a better one. A shop that pays us can go first even when another is cheaper (the cheapest price is always shown), and we may leave out a product sold only at a shop that doesn't pay us. Full method.
Every guide on this site is written for Australian camping, caravan and 4WD trips, and for Australian shops. Prices are what we found at BCF, Anaconda, Snowys, 4WD Supacentre, the makers’ own stores and Amazon Australia on the date above, in Australian dollars; for Amazon, check the current price there. We compare maker specifications, retailer listings and warranty terms; we have not tested this gear on our own trips.
How to choose
Camping power is a chain: something uses power, something stores it, and something puts it back. Buy in that order.
- The fridge uses the most. It runs day and night, so its average draw sets the size of everything else. Look for a figure with a test temperature. See the 12V fridge guide.
- Storage: a power station or a battery. A portable power station is a battery, inverter and solar regulator in one box with no wiring. A lithium battery costs less per watt-hour but needs a charger and installation. If you are choosing between the two big power station brands, see EcoFlow vs Bluetti.
- Charging while you drive. A DC-DC charger fills a second battery from the alternator, including smart alternators, and usually takes solar too.
- Charging at camp. A solar blanket or folding panel keeps it topped up when you stay put.
What each one costs
| Gear | Price range we found | What to check | Our pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12V fridge | $199 (Kings Escape 65) to $1,449 (Dometic CFX5 45 at BCF) | Average draw and its test temperature | Dometic CFX5 45 |
| Portable power station | $499 (300Wh) to $2,399 (2kWh EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max) | Watt-hours, 12V socket, cycles to 80% | Bluetti Elite 100 V2 |
| Lithium battery | $299 (Dune 120Ah) to $629 (iTechworld 120Ah) | Cycles at a stated depth, charging temperature, warranty | Hardkorr Black Series 100Ah |
| Solar panel or blanket | $139 (Kings 200W glass) to $699 (EcoFlow 220W) | What regulator and leads come in the box | Hardkorr 200W kit |
| DC-DC charger | $149 (Dune, cabin only) to $899 (Redarc Alpha 50) | Engine-bay rating, solar input, warranty | Redarc BCDC1240D |
A worked example
Say you run a Dometic CFX5 45 at 4°C. Dometic publishes 0.86A an hour, about 21Ah or 250Wh a day at 12V. A 1kWh power station or a 100Ah lithium battery covers that for about four days. Jackery quotes 3.8 hours to fill its 1,070Wh Explorer 1000 v2 from two 200W panels, so on its figures one 200W panel puts back a day’s fridge use in about two hours of full sun. A DC-DC charger refills a second battery while you drive between camps. Hot weather and a freezer section push the daily figure up: EcoFlow’s GLACIER Classic uses 190Wh a day as a fridge and 750Wh a day as a freezer, so size with headroom.
Wiring and safety
Plug-in gear needs no installer: a power station, a fridge on its 12V lead, and a solar panel into a power station. Anything wired into the vehicle or caravan does: a second battery, a DC-DC charger, a fixed Anderson plug or 12V socket, roof-mounted solar, or an alternator charger for a power station. Those connect to the starting battery with heavy cable and fuses, and are work for an auto electrician. Lithium batteries and power stations should list safety and transport testing such as IEC 62619 and UN 38.3, and anything with a 240V charger should carry the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Our research method explains what else we check.
Buying for the holidays
Demand for camping power peaks before the December to January school holidays and Easter. On 18 October EcoFlow and Bluetti were both running sales, and BCF and Anaconda had Club prices on fridges. Buy early enough to run the fridge and power station at home for a weekend before you leave.
The one trap
Buying the storage before the fridge. A power station or battery bought first is a guess; the fridge’s published draw turns it into a sum. The published figures we found run from 0.67Ah an hour (EcoFlow’s GLACIER at 4°C) to 1.8Ah an hour (EvaKool with both zones running at 32°C), and some fridges publish nothing. Choose the fridge, do the sum, then buy the battery or power station to match.
Where to buy our picks
- Dometic CFX5 45 (46L)$1,349 at Snowys
- Bluetti Elite 100 V2See today's price on Amazon
- Hardkorr Black Series 100Ah LiFePO4$359 at Snowys
- Hardkorr 200W Portable Solar Blanket with 15A regulator$264 at Snowys
- Redarc BCDC1240D (Classic 40A)See today's price on Amazon
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 PlusSee today's price on Amazon
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The picks in detail
Tap a pick for its full specs, pros and cons and every shop.
Best 12V fridgeDometic CFX5 45 (46L)
$1,349 at Snowys · checked 14 Nov 2026Specs, pros and cons, all 2 shops
46L with a published 0.86A an hour at 4°C and a five-year warranty, $1,349 at Snowys.
- Capacity: 46L (67 cans)
- Zones: Single
- Power draw: 0.86 A/h at a 4°C setting (Dometic, via BCF)
- Compressor: Dometic variable-speed (VMSO3.5)
- Temperature: +10°C to -22°C
- Weight: 18.9 kg
- Warranty: 5 years
Pros
- Vacuum insulated panels and a variable-speed Dometic compressor
- Published average draw with its test condition: 0.86 A/h at a 4°C setting
- Runs on 12/24V DC and 100 to 240V AC, with an 18W USB port
- Five-year warranty
Cons
- The dearest single-zone 45L class fridge here
- 18.9 kg empty
- Single zone: fridge or freezer, not both at once
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Best power stationBluetti Elite 100 V2
$999 at Bluetti · checked 14 Nov 2026Specs, pros and cons, all 2 shops
1,024Wh, 1,000W solar input and a 12V car socket. $999 at Bluetti's own store on sale; on Amazon, check the price there.
- Capacity: 1,024Wh
- Output: 1,800W continuous (2,700W lifting mode)
- Battery: LiFePO4, 4,000+ cycles to 80%
- Solar input: 1,000W max, 12 to 60V, 20A
- 12V outlet: Yes, car socket 12V/10A plus 2 x DC5521 12V/5A
- Weight: 11.5 kg
- Warranty: 5 years
Pros
- 1,000W of solar input, the same as power stations costing $600 more
- A 12V/10A car socket for a portable fridge, plus two DC5521 outlets
- 4,000+ cycles to 80% capacity and a five-year warranty on Bluetti's page
- 11.5 kg for a 1kWh unit
Cons
- Bluetti says the solar charging cable is not in the box; budget about $59 for it
- Not expandable: Bluetti lists scalability as 'No'
- The $999 price is a Bluetti sale price (regular $1,299)
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Best lithium batteryHardkorr Black Series 100Ah LiFePO4
$359 at Snowys · checked 14 Nov 2026Specs, pros and cons and where to buy
C5-rated 100Ah, 5,000+ cycles at 80% and a five-year warranty for $359 at Snowys (14 Nov 2026).
- Capacity: 100Ah at the C5 rate (1,280Wh)
- Max current: 100A charge and discharge, 300A pulse (3 s)
- Cycles: 5,000+ at 80% depth of discharge
- BMS: App monitoring: charge, voltage, current, temperature
- Low-temp charge cut-off: Not stated on the listing
- Weight: 9.7 kg
- Warranty: 5 years
Pros
- Rated at the tougher C5 rate: 20A for five hours, per the listing
- Group 24 (N70) size, so it drops into a standard AGM tray
- App shows cell temperature and cycle count
- IP66 and IEC 62619 certification listed
Cons
- No low-temperature charge cut-off figure on the listing we read
- Hardkorr rates it for a 1,000W inverter, not a 2,000W one
- Price differs by $50 between Snowys ($399) and BCF ($449)
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Best solar kitHardkorr 200W Portable Solar Blanket with 15A regulator
$264 at Snowys · checked 14 Nov 2026Specs, pros and cons, all 2 shops
Blanket, regulator, lead and clamps for $264 at Snowys (14 Nov 2026).
- Type: Folding blanket (canvas)
- Rated output: 200W (21.59V, 12.2A at max power)
- Weight: 6.5 kg (without controller and cables)
- Regulator: 15A PWM, lithium compatible, included
- Leads: 6 m extension and battery clamps, Anderson plugs
- Warranty: 2 years
Pros
- A complete kit: regulator, 6 m lead and clamps in the box
- 6.5 kg and folds to 440 x 510 mm
- Same $294.99 at BCF and $294 at Snowys
Cons
- The included regulator is PWM, not MPPT (see the guide for what that costs)
- Two-year warranty
- The 20% off BCF price is a promotion (regular $369)
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Best DC-DC chargerRedarc BCDC1240D (Classic 40A)
$699 at Redarc · checked 18 Oct 2026Specs, pros and cons, all 2 shops
Australian made, engine-bay rated, MPPT solar input. $699 from Redarc.
- Output: 40A (600W)
- Solar input: Yes, MPPT, 9 to 32V
- Install: Engine bay, cabin, canopy or trailer
- Battery types: Lead acid, calcium, gel, AGM, LiFePO4
- Operating temp: -20 to 80°C
- Warranty: 2 years
Pros
- Australian made, rated for the engine bay at up to 80°C
- Charges from solar and the alternator at the same time, solar first
- Works with standard and smart (variable voltage) alternators
- Redarc's own sizing guide: lithium banks over 100Ah, lead acid over 200Ah
Cons
- Fuses not supplied (Redarc recommends 60A, its FK60 kit)
- Bare-wire connections: a job for an auto electrician
- Two-year warranty
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Best for weekendsEcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
$449 at Anaconda · checked 14 Nov 2026Specs, pros and cons, all 3 shops
286Wh in 4.7 kg with a 12V car socket. $499 at EcoFlow and Anaconda; on Amazon, check the price there.
- Capacity: 286Wh (expandable to 858Wh)
- Output: 600W continuous (1,200W surge)
- Battery: LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles to 80%
- Solar input: 220W
- 12V outlet: Yes, car socket 12.6V/10A (126W)
- Weight: 4.7 kg
Pros
- 4.7 kg: a one-hand carry for weekend trips
- 12.6V/10A car socket for a small fridge, plus 100W USB-C
- Expands to 858Wh with an add-on battery, without wires
- $499 at EcoFlow and Anaconda
Cons
- 286Wh is about a quarter of what the 1kWh units hold
- 220W solar input caps how much one panel can put back
- Three AC outlets and 600W: no kettle or hair dryer
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Recent updates
- : Prices re-checked 14 November 2026, during the Black Friday sales
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to run a fridge while camping?
A 12V compressor fridge, something to power it for the length of your trip (a portable power station or a second battery), and a way to refill that: the car while driving, solar at camp, or both.
Power station or dual battery system?
A power station needs no wiring and moves between cars and the house. A fixed lithium battery with a DC-DC charger costs less per watt-hour and charges every time you drive, but must be installed by an auto electrician.
How big a battery do I need for a 12V fridge?
Multiply the fridge's average draw by 24 and by the days between charges. At Dometic's 0.86A an hour for the CFX5 45, that is about 21Ah a day: a 100Ah lithium battery or a 1kWh power station covers roughly four days without solar.
Where can I buy camping power gear in Australia?
BCF, Anaconda and Snowys stock fridges, batteries and solar; 4WD Supacentre sells the Kings range; EcoFlow, Bluetti, Jackery, iTechworld and Redarc sell direct; Amazon Australia lists EcoFlow, Bluetti, DJI, Kings, Renogy and Redarc gear.