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Century Batteries
- Century Batteries
1. Batteries
1.1 Century Batteries
Century Batteries have been made in Australia since 1928 and are leaders in battery manufacture and design to withstand our rough and harsh Australian conditions which many of the imports will not.
Century Batteries are affiliated along with 19 other world battery manufacturers to GS Yuasa Corporation of Japan who share technology as one of the worlds largest and successful battery manufacturing groups.
Batteries for 4WD opertations
Century 4WD batteries are designed and built tough to with stand excess under-bonnet temperatures, continuous vibrations, repeated impact from rough on-road and off-road conditions.
The two most popular 4WD battery models are…
1. The Ultra Hi Performance range
The ultimate in 4WD battery performance to with-stand the Australian extremes providing a dependable and long life by incorporating the most hard wearing materials available in the battery industry.
Featuring SmartDrive technology to reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.
2. Hi Performance range
These batteries are designed to suit urban or off-road conditions also including SmartDrive technology to reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.
Dual Battery Systems
For vehicles fitted with multiple accessories and those traveling to remote areas it is strongly recommended you have a dual battery system using deep cycle batteries.
When fitting dual systems you need to research and understand the options available to you as there are many and varied options.
For more information on batteries, radios or any other products or services contact the knowledgeable staff at 4WD Obsession – Phone us at 07 5474 1977
1.2 Redarc Electronics
Redarc has over 30 years experience in the research, design, development and manufacture of a range of electronic voltage converters and associated products that include
- smart controllers
- inverters
- power supplies
- battery chargers
- turbo timers
- glow plug timers
- trailer braking products
Redarc’s products can be used in any moving vehicle that uses battery power including cars, boats, rail, trucks, mining equipment, bus and emergency vehicles.
Redarc’s goal is to ensure that the Redarc product and service is the benchmark by which the competition is measured.
Our staff operate as a team to develop innovative quality products to fulfill market opportunities to satisfy customer needs.
Two most popular Redarc Electronic systems are…
1. Dual Battery Systems
In this review leading 4×4 expert Pat Callinan provides advice regarding the installation of the Redarc isolator and the location of the second battery to be installed.
Insights in outback travel are provided as well and answers regarding what to do if your battery fails so that you can start your vehicle in an emergency.
Pat provides the best advice and answers all your questions in this practical analysis of dual battery isolators.
2. The Benefits of Solar
REDARC provide the ultimate in solar solutions with easy to install and use products designed to supplement the existing auxiliary or house battery charging system in your Camper-trailer, Caravan or Motorhome.
We are the power conversion experts and now, we’re applying that expertise to a range of solar systems.
REDARC Sales Manager Stuart Peddle explains the features and benefits of the Redarc Solar product range including MPPT Solar Regulators, Solar regulator Remote Monitors, Monocrystalline Solar Panels and Amorphous Solar Blankets.
For more information on batteries, radios or any other products or services contact the knowledgeable staff at 4WD Obsession – Phone us at 07 5474 1977
2. Radios
2.1 GME UHF CB Radios for 4WD
For over 30 years the Australian rural community has enjoyed the benefits of GME’s radio communications. Today GME telemetry and data radio equipment is introducing new levels of efficiency in farming, viticulture and many associated rural activities.
Customers like State Emergency, Ambulance and Police Services, Highway Patrols and the Rural Fire Brigades, are all well aware of the reliability and service that are the high standard of GME products provide.
The most popular is the TX3500s UHF CB radio with ScanSuite.
Synonymous with quality and reliability, the GME TX3500S is one of the most advanced 5 Watt UHF CB radios of its kind. Equipped with GMEs newest digital scanning technology.
Features
- ScanSuite
- Selectable priority channel
- Advanced signal management
- Active channel transmit in scan
- Digital signal processing
- Graphic signal strength meter
- Dynamic Volume Control
- Adjustable squelch control
- Wide/narrow band receive filters
- External speaker socket
- CTCSS & DCS
- Die-cast chassis
- Full spectrum backlighting
- 5 year warranty
- Open and group scan mode
2.2 Uniden UHF CB Radios for 4WD
Uniden Australia Pty Limited are part of the Uniden Corporation of Japan, operating globally in America, Europe, Asia and the South Pacific.
Since its establishment in 1966, Uniden has grown to be a global leader in wireless communications and a major global brand in consumer electronics.
The below is the extensive range of Uniden UHF CB radios that suit 4×4 operations.
For more information on batteries, radios or any other products or services contact the knowledgeable staff at 4WD Obsession – Phone us at 07 5474 1977
