Battery boxes were originally invented to keep harmful fumes and heat sources away from batteries to keep you safe and to ensure no spontaneous combustion took place inside hot areas like engine bays or the release of the fumes into the atmosphere in close proximity to humans. In addition to this they provided an extra layer of stability to keep vehicle batteries safe and secure during different modes of transportation, creating somewhat of a safety blanket for you and your cargo. Since they first hit the market battery boxes have been used by savvy individuals who spend their time mucking about in the outback or tackling harsh terrain but have really moved forward and now come with a plethora of different options and features making them even more versatile and useful for any application from four-wheel driving, camping, boating, or just adventuring on the weekends with mates. Thanks to the update inclusions you can now keep your premium lithium battery safe but also easily hook up extra accessories directly to the 4WD battery box itself rather than straight to the batteries, making accessibility and space saving much easier.

Nowadays battery boxes even turn your simple batteries into complete power stations making them the perfect addition for camping set ups or even just in the back of the car for when you go out for the day. With the ability to connect to solar panels to keep your charge levels at bay courtesy of the outback sun while you’re on the move or parked up for the night. You can also drip feed with a battery charger to keep your electrics powered up no matter where you go and what you have rigged up to your box. For extra peace of mind while slowly reducing the charge on your battery with all the kid’s accessories and add-ons charging while camping, the battery boxes of today generally come with pre-installed digital voltage indicators to alert you if you’re getting on the low side of charge, however your deep cycle battery should be powerful enough to get to this point over and over again. With the ability to house a huge range of different battery shapes and sizes, these battery protection boxes are an absolute must have for the adventure moguls, or camp happy families to ensure safety and maximum efficiency at every turn. The options are just about endless and some even come with handy ports already installed to plug and charge your favourite accessories or powering up camping fundamentals such as lighting and cooking facilities if you prefer electric. The ports can include USB inputs and also 12V plugs which normally go straight into your cigarette lighter plugs. This ensures a wide variety of connectivity as the options of today are generally USB or 12V, and not everything comes with the capability to be hard wired or have a 240V plug attachment. Cigarette plugs are starting to phase out in newer vehicles and 12V sockets are becoming not so common as they once were, but there are still plenty of accessories kicking around that have no other way to be charged or ran other than a 12V plug, so having this incorporated on your battery housing can be an absolute life saver.

With a nice heavy-duty exterior, this means that your battery is even further protected regardless of its own integrity, and you will be even more guarded during your four-wheel driving and adventuring no matter what your driving technique involves and how much corrugation you find along the way. Now you can simply slip a battery inside your battery box and quickly power up devices such as fridges, camping lights, or even use it as an all in one charging station for phones, tablets, laptops and more if you’ve already expelled the USB and cigarette lighter plugs handily affixed to the outside.

With a clever yet simple addition of some Anderson style plugs it doesn’t take an auto Sparky to set this up and keep your campsite powered with a deep cycle battery inside a battery box. Inside the lid you’ll find all of the electrical components required and they are safely tucked away and neatly fixed to keep everything neat and tidy and nullify the potential for hazardous fires and fume release. With such ease of access and connectivity, this makes using a battery case supa versatile and can add a whole new level to your outback experiences by allowing you to take some more of the comforts from home, with you on the road. Ultimate usability with space and time saving capabilities have entrenched this as a must have item for basically anyone that has electrical accessories and camping add-ons on board.

When you think of batteries, it is definitely high on the list of noted things that they can be very bulky, heavy and hard to handle on your own, and sometimes should definitely be lifted by more than one person unless you have no other choice and thinking about putting them inside a protective box makes you think how much heavier and awkward it is going to become and why not just leave it as it is. However, incorporated on the handy storage boxes are heavy duty handles that have been designed with your fingers in mind, so you no longer have to strain them and break the skin while carting around your power source, or trying to lift it into a car, boat, or caravan. Although super heavy duty and ultra-durable, these battery casings range from a couple of kgs up to 5 or 6 kg, so really, they are not changing the landscape too much when it comes to just how much weight you’re going to have to lug around. Another sneaky addition are the simple circuit breakers which can allow you to complete reset your circuits and start again, while keeping your devices and accessories protected along the way.

Do not hesitate to get on board with a box to fit your battery, and a power house to come with it!