However, a common misconception around National Luna battery boxes is the subject of portability.

At the crux of it, most users want a dual-battery system to power a 12V camping fridge – which typically stays within their vehicle. That said, National Luna battery boxes are designed as consolidated power solutions that are usually bolted or strapped inside the load-bay area of your 4×4.

This is why National Luna battery boxes aren’t equipped with carry handles. Although they can be mobilised around your campsite and used as a portable power solution for charging cellphones or powering 12V lights, their primary purpose centres around in-vehicle applications.

On that note, the most common reason for installing a National Luna battery box is that it allows 4×4 owners to install a complete power solution without needing to drill holes in their vehicle for brackets, cables, and switchgear. The unit is complete and self-contained, so the installation is often straightforward and well within the capabilities of a competent DIYer.

It is also no secret that – from a warranty perspective –  vehicle manufacturers aren’t fond of aftermarket accessories, particularly ones that are “hardwired” into the electrical system.

This is because automotive brands regularly see warranty claims and examples of botched wiring, incorrectly specced components, and corrosion caused by inexperienced installers who drilled holes without treating them.

Which brings us to why National Luna’s Battery Boxes are so popular and worth the investment:

• They’re easy to install and remove.
• Require no drilling, wiring or additional hardware.
• Are correctly specced for modern vehicles.
• Leave no trace of their installation once removed.
• Can be effortlessly migrated to a second vehicle or new 4×4 if you sell your current one.
• They’re incredibly durable and designed for adverse conditions found in the back of a bakkie.
• Are available in a wide range of specifications.
• Can be customised in terms of 12V sockets and plug points.

Above all, though, National Luna Battery Boxes can be DIY installed. However, the job does require the installation of a safety fuse and some degree of neat cabling, so if you’d like Safari Centre Cape Town to handle the job for you, give us a call at (021) 595 3910.