Power and Lighting

4WD power and lighting to run your camp and light the track

4WD power and lighting covers the gear that keeps your fridge cold, devices charged and tracks lit, on-road and off the beaten track. At BCF, you’ll find batteries, solar, inverters, portable power and driving lights across 165+ stores, backed by Boating, Camping, Fishing experts.

Whether you're heading up the coast or crossing the red dirt, the right setup means less stress and more time outside. We’ll help you size your system around real loads and add lighting that turns night to day without draining the bank.

Dual battery system or portable power station? How to choose

You need a dual battery system if you tour often, run continuous loads and want a permanent, hardwired solution. A portable power station suits occasional trips, no-mod rigs and anyone who wants one unit to move between the car, camp and home.

Start with your fridge, because it’s usually the dominant load. Size your system to run a 12V fridge 24/7, then add headroom for lights, device charging and additional power-hungry devices if needed. A 40–60L fridge commonly draws 30–60Ah per day depending on heat and use. For an easy camp solution, check out 12V fridges and match power to real consumption.

• Dual battery Best for frequent touring, high continuous loads and charging from the alternator while driving.
• Portable power station Best for flexibility across vehicles, quick setup and plug-and-play outputs.
• Complete power system Best when you want a ready-built hub with DC-DC charging, fusing and multiple outputs.

Simple rule: a fair bit of remote touring and running a fridge long-term points to dual battery. Occasional trips or multi-use flexibility points to a power station. Serious continuous loads point to a complete system.

Driving lights and light bars that suit Aussie roads

Choose driving lights by beam pattern, output and legality so you see roos and washouts early without dazzling other drivers. Aim a spot beam down long, straight highways and add a flood or combo beam for tight forest roads.

Check local rules on mounting height and switching with high beam. For the latest options, browse driving lights and light bars then match brackets and wiring to your rig.

Spot vs flood

Spot beams reach further for highway speeds. Flood beams spread light wide for slow tracks and creek crossings. A combo bar blends both so you can see distance and the verge.

Solar panels and blankets to stay power neutral

Solar keeps batteries topped up during long stays without idling the engine. MPPT regulators have become the standard for touring because they charge more efficiently than older PWM controllers, especially with variable light.

As a guide, many touring fridges pair well with 160–240W of solar when the sun is kind and you manage loads. Pack a panel or blanket sized to your daily amp-hours. See solar panels and blankets to match output and pack size to your trip.

Inverters, chargers, jump starters and complete systems

Use a pure sine inverter only for 240V appliances you can’t run on 12V, then size it above the appliance wattage plus start-up surge. A DC-DC charger tops your aux battery as you drive, and a compact jump starter is cheap insurance when the starter battery throws a tantrum.

If you want a tidy install with fused outputs, monitors and charging built in, explore complete power systems. They shorten install time and make future upgrades simpler.

Get sorted with BCF

We stock gear Aussies actually use, and our in-store crew runs this kit on their own trips. Drop in to your local BCF store for help sizing 4WD power and lighting the right way.

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