Designing the Perfect Dual Battery System for Your Vehicle (The Right Way with Ozzy Auto Electrics)
Whether you’re a tradie looking to keep tools charged or a traveller chasing the off-grid lifestyle, a well-designed dual battery system is a game changer. But not all systems are created equal. At Ozzy Auto Electrics, we don’t believe in cookie-cutter setups. Every dual battery system we design is built for your lifestyle, your gear, and your long-term reliability. […]
The 7 Most Common Electrical Mistakes We See on Caravans (And How to Avoid Them)
Every week at Ozzy Auto Electrics, we see a range of electrical issues in caravans — from minor inconveniences to dangerous wiring that poses a serious fire or shock hazard. Often, these problems come from DIY installs, rushed jobs by non-specialist auto electricians, or budget installations that cut corners. We’re passionate about doing things right […]
What We’d Do If We Were Touring Australia for 6 Months — Power Setup Edition
If we were packing our gear, loading the van, and heading off for six months around Australia, here’s the power system we’d want in our rig. This setup is designed for maximum reliability, flexibility, and off-grid capability. Whether you’re working remotely, running creature comforts, or just staying self-sufficient at free camps, it covers all the […]
Towing Electrics: The Essentials You Can’t Tow Without (And Why Ozzy Auto Is the Team to Trust)
If you’ve recently bought a caravan, camper, or trailer—or are upgrading your setup for serious touring—then you’ve likely heard terms like electric brake controllers, Anderson plugs, and 12-pin trailer plugs thrown around. But what does it all mean? The truth is: towing electrics aren’t just accessories—they’re necessities. They’re what make your van legal, safe, and functional on the road. And […]
Turn Your Caravan Into a Fully Self-Sufficient Home with Ozzy Auto’s Gold Package
If you’re dreaming of travelling Australia in comfort — cooking your meals, making coffee, charging your devices, streaming Netflix, and staying off-grid for days or even weeks — then you need more than just a dual battery or solar panel. You need a complete off-grid power system — smartly designed, safely installed, and ready to power your […]
What Power System Do You Need to Run a Coffee Machine, Microwave & Starlink Off-Grid?
There’s something special about pulling up in a remote campsite, brewing a fresh coffee, microwaving a hot meal, and jumping online to check the weather — all without a generator in sight. But powering high-draw appliances off-grid takes more than a plug and play setup. You need a system built for performance, safety, and efficiency. […]
Why Battery Monitors Are the Most Underrated Part of Any Off-Grid System
You’ve got the lithium battery, the DC-DC charger, the inverter, and the solar panels. But if you’re not watching what your system is doing, you’re running blind. One of the most common problems we see at Ozzy Auto Electrics is fully capable power systems that underperform — simply because they lack one thing: a battery monitor. This isn’t […]