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BMPRO Onboard Jayco Australia 2021
BMPRO Continues to supply Jayco Australia in 2021 BMPRO continues to collaborate with Jayco Australia on the range of the power supply solutions as well
Caravan Technology: how much do you need?
Question to 12V Guru: How Much Technology Do We Need In A Caravan? Hi 12 Guru – I am in a dilemma as hubby and
Updated Trek is now a part of the Odyssey system
Trek, one of Australia’s most popular RV displays for caravans, motorhomes and campers has been revamped with a new look and additional optional functions for
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” – BMPRO looks back to 2020
No business was immune to the challenges of 2020, and BMPRO was not an exception. With lockdowns imposed in Australia and business closures in the
J35 series product update
J35 Battery Management System news J35 battery management system range has been updated to answer a growing consumer demand in lithium batteries, with two out
12V Guru – Poor Battery Connections
Question to 12V Guru: why are my batteries not performing? We have just started travelling around WA after the various COVID lockdowns and have noticed
12V Guru – What Size Inverter – Part 2
Question to 12V Guru: What size Inverter would I need? – part 2. Welcome back to my last month’s response to Mitch on inverters. You
BMPRO releases new Odyssey app for mobile phones
PRODUCT RELEASE – 28th January 2021 The Smart RV Odyssey, designed and manufactured by BMPRO locally in Melbourne, has just been enhanced with a new
12V Guru – Caravan Breakaway System Battery
Question to 12V Guru Hi 12V Guru, It was interesting to read the segment in issue 600 of Caravan World regarding the breakaway system batteries. My
12V Guru – What size inverter do I need?
Question to 12V Guru: What size Inverter would I need? I think I am missing out – we are out free camping and everyone camped
How to charge and monitor lithium batteries?
Enhancing your caravan 12V system With lithium batteries now the clear choice for the lovers of free camping, many caravan owners upgrade their 12V system
12V Guru – Lithium BMS – What’s Inside Lithium Battery
Question to 12V Guru:What is a Lithium battery BMS? Hey 12V Guru – getting confused with what everyone is calling a BMS with the new
12V Guru – Best setup for caravan battery charging
Question to 12V Guru: What is the best setup for caravan battery charging? Hi Dave, Can you please advise the best and most cost effective
Virtual Shows – The Way of the Future?
BMPRO is recognised as a global leader in the supply of battery management systems for the recreational vehicle (RV) industry, and boasts a bold approach
BMPRO extends its range of Lithium Batteries
Melbourne, 29 September 2020 BMPRO as a manufacturer of lithium compatible battery chargers, battery management systems and other lithium compatible products for the caravan industry,
12V Guru – How To Maintain 12V Caravan Gear
Question to 12V Guru: maintenance tips for a safe trip Hey 12V Guru – last month you spoke about many caravanners not understanding the basics
12V Guru – Is AGM Battery Maintenance Free?
Question to 12V Guru: Is AGM battery maintenance free? Dear David, I have recently read with great interest your article regarding battery placement in caravans
The rise of the RV apps
Mobile app technology has changed the way we camp – for the better, and RV apps make the life of travellers easier. It’s hard to
12V Guru – adding battery to caravan 12V system
Question to 12V Guru: adding battery to caravan Hi 12V Guru, I’m going to upgrade my 12V system on my van. I currently have 2
12V Guru – Simple 12V Power System for Travelling Big Lap
Question to 12V Guru: Planning a Big Lap, need a simple 12V power system setup G’day David, Thank you for your on-going expert advice. I’m
How long will it last? – caravan lithium battery put to the real-life test
They say that lithium batteries would outperform AGMs in RV applications, but can we compare apples to apples and find out how long a caravan
12V Guru – lead acid battery storage and safety
Question to 12V Guru What is the best practice for lead acid battery storage in the caravan? A friend had his sealed AGM expand and leaked
12V Guru – Get Your Caravan Electrical System Ready For The Trip
Question to 12V Guru We have had our van in storage for the past 6 months with all this dramas going on with COVID-19 and
RV Lithium Batteries – The new kid on the block
RV Lithium batteries – deep cycle applications Lithium batteries have been around for a long time. Many people would recognise smaller cell AA and AAA
Top 10 Hiking Tips
Going off-grid on foot is a great way to unite with nature – use our top 10 hiking tips to ensure your next bushwalking adventure
12V Guru – maintaining deep cycle batteries in storage
Question to 12V Guru I own a 2018 Concept Innovation caravan which is fitted with a BatteryPlus35SR Battery Management System and BMPRO Trek controller, a
12V Guru – RV energy saving tips
Question to 12V Guru How to manage your usage of power in a caravan without extra batteries, storage, solar panels and so on? We have
What size battery charger do I need?
When buying a 12V charger, look at its ratings and charging cycles to determine what size battery charger would do the job best. Battery types
12V Guru – How to power 12V DC fridge while driving?
Question to 12V Guru: is my 12V DC fridge charging while I am driving? My question relates to keeping 12V DC power to the fridge
SmartConnect range of Bluetooth sensors for RVs
Bluetooth sensors bring a new level of RV integration to caravan owners BMPRO releases the SmartConnect range of Bluetooth sensors, integrated with smart RV control
COMMON RV PROBLEMS & HOW TO SOLVE THEM
As RVs get bigger, better and more complicated – so, too, do the things than can go wrong with them. Read on for some common
12V Guru – How to dust proof your caravan?
Question to 12V Guru What’s the best way to keep the dust off your camper or caravan? With the large increase in “off-road” caravans on
12V Guru – can I charge breakaway battery from caravan house battery?
Question to 12V Guru My Jayco van battery is charged with a Setec ST-III power supply when on mains power and a solar panel when
Drifter, Trek and Odyssey for integrated RV monitoring
Why monitor the power in our RVs Many of us love camping for its simplicity; the laid back and fuss-free lifestyle it offers us in
How much gas is left in your gas bottle?
BMPRO takes the guess work out of this question in releasing SmartSense, an accurate gas bottle monitor to Australian BBQ lovers and RVers. SmartSense is
12V Guru – how to charge the breakaway system battery?
Question to 12V Guru My Breakaway System Breaksafe 6000 is charged during travelling, via car, but when trying to charge through external battery charger, it
New models of Bluetooth battery monitor BatteryCheck
Five years ago, BMPRO offered the Australian RV market a world first, patented, innovative wireless monitor, BatteryCheck, which enabled the ability to monitor a caravan
BMPRO SwayControl for towing safety on the road
The subject of towing safety is on everybody’s lips with the most recent incident of a caravan rollover in North Queensland and with Caravan Industry
12V Guru – can I mix solar and mains to charge my battery?
Question to 12V Guru: Can I mix solar and mains? Firstly, thanks for all the great suggestions/answers r.e. 12V systems. Secondly, I will appreciate it
YouTube How-to videos to support international customers
BMPRO supports their U.S. customers with a range of how-to videos on their YouTube channel. Earlier this year, BMPRO launched their new smart RV control
The rise of the Smart RV technology
Smart technology and app-controlled devices are changing caravanning and camping industry, allowing more diverse groups of people to travel more often, longer, further and smarter.
12V Guru – Can I connect lithium batteries in parallel?
Question to 12V Guru – Can I connect lithium batteries in parallel? We have heard stories about lithium and their benefits and reckon we want
Caravan water level indicator
Carrying enough high quality water to provide for your family’s day-to-day needs throughout your trip, as well as in emergency situations, is vital for RVers.
How to clean and empty your RV water tanks
Your water tanks are the lifeline of your RV so keeping them clean and in working order is vital. One of the things that makes
12V Guru – can I use a generator to power the AC-DC charger?
Question to 12V Guru Hi Dave, some months ago I decided to buy a portable generator for my 2014 Jurgens Lunagazer caravan for those free
Lithium battery chargers
Lithium batteries for caravans are the way of the future but, once you have them, how do you charge them? Lithium batteries have grabbed the
Australian Airstream powered by BMPRO
If you have been to Victorian Caravan Camping & Touring Supershow in Melbourne this February, you should have noticed a small, yet incredibly stylish silver
Solar power or generator: which is right for me?
There’s always a heated debate around the campfire over different types of off-grid power sources. Here, we drill down into some of the pros and
Future Leaders and Innovation
BMPRO continues supporting young leaders of Australian Caravan Industry, sponsoring Future Leaders Forum held at the National Conference. We believe success of our company is
Three components of safe outback navigation
If you have completed even a basic level of schooling, you’re bound to have sat through a lesson about map reading and navigation. Yet, despite
12V Guru – How much should I spend on a Lithium battery?
Question to 12V Guru I am considering buying a new BMPRO lithium charger and 2 x 100A 12V lithium batteries as I find our current
Embark on a smart technology Odyssey
Melbourne, March 2019 – BMPRO launches Odyssey, a complete control and monitoring system with a touch screen display for effortless monitoring of water, temperature, power,
BMPRO opens warehouse in Elkhart, USA
New office and warehouse Australia’s largest supplier of control and management systems for the RV industry, BMPRO, opens an office and warehouse in Elkhart, Indiana.
Integrated caravan power management systems
BMPRO power management system range It’s no wonder many campers find RV electrical systems a little complicated. Throw open the front boot of an old
Future of lithium in RV industry
Sealed lead acid batteries have long led the charge (so to speak) in the RV market. But lithium batteries are becoming somewhat of a force
12V Guru – add extra power for your new compressor fridge
Question to 12V Guru Hi Dave, We have recently changed our 90lt 3 way fridge to a 110lt compressor fridge and have realised we need
Living life off the grid
Self-sustainability is the ultimate goal when camping. Here, we’ve got 5 top tips to help you live life in the slow lane. Going ‘off grid’
BMPRO announces a new relationship with Jayco USA
Today, Australia’s leading manufacturer of power management systems for the RV industry, BMPRO, announces its new relationship with Jayco USA. BMPRO has enjoyed a long-standing
RVMaster: Smart RV technology available in USA
Press Release: AUSTRALIAN KNOW-HOW TAKES ON THE US RV INDUSTRY Melbourne, Australia, February 22, 2019 – As Australia’s leading supplier of control and power management
JHub now available as an App on smartphone
Jayco 2019 model caravans offer customers a new level of accessibility to smart caravan technology. Caravan owners are now able to download the JHub app
caravan battery monitoring
Why you need to monitor your caravan battery? Battery age, discharge current and temperature, among other things, all influence the capacity and health of your
Lithium batteries for caravans
Over the past decade, from almost zero commercial profile, lithium batteries (lithium iron phosphate – LiFePO4) have risen to become the highest profile portable electrical
Caravan Solar Power Questions Answered
We Aussies love the sun, and we love camping. So it makes sense to harness the sun to help us enjoy our camping adventures using
Breakaway systems and safe towing
Safe Towing There are a number of obligations undertaken by all caravan owners when they tow a large caravan or trailer on Australian roads, not
Transforming Jayco Caravans into Smart Vans. Case Study
The story behind the world’s first Android based caravan power management system JHub, a complete RV power management system specially designed for premium Jayco caravans,
RV Battery Chargers: Questions and Answers
Why do I need an RV battery charger? In short because the 12V energy delivered by a battery needs to be replenished and it cannot
Lithium Batteries FAQ
What is a Lithium battery? Just like standard lead acid batteries, Lithium batteries consist of positive plates (cathodes) and negative plates (anodes) as well as
Dual battery system – two is company
Improve your power supply at camp with a second vehicle battery for high-draw appliances. All vehicles have a 12V starter battery to run all the
Into the wild west – our trip to WA
You’ve got to put in the work – and the kays behind the wheel – to appreciate the best of what WA has to offer.
Karijini National Park – the inland oasis
The jewel in the Pilbara’s crown, Karijini National Park was the ultimate destination for BMPRO WA cross-country adventure in June 2018. BMPRO adventurer Dave Bayliss
One smart charger for all battery chemistries
Together with Matt from YouTube channel MadMatt 4WD we are looking into types of batteries and multistage battery charging. So you did not touch your
Going camping? Go Solar!
Want to boost your batteries’ capacity without lifting a finger? Read on for our top tips on solar panels for camping. If there’s one thing
Free camping energy saving tips
The beauty of free camping is getting off the beaten track and staying there as long as possible. Here are some tips to help you
Monitor caravan power with BC300
How to monitor caravan power when using an inverter or a CPAP machine? One of BMPRO brand ambassadors, Mark Simpson, shares his personal experience in
monitoring RV water tanks
In Australia, those of us who live in big cities and towns tend to take fresh water for granted. Unless, of course, there is a
12V Guru – Basic Setup For Off The Grid Travel
Question to 12V Guru I want to venture into off road touring but I want to make sure I have all the power I need
Caravan breakaway systems
Most caravanners have an extensive pre-departure checklist to ensure their vans are packed up and ready to go before they hit the road every day.
How to monitor your RV battery?
While many of us bemoan being slaves to our smartphones and lust after some screen-free time, technology can, in the right circumstances, actually enhance, rather
Battery and Power Management For Your Caravan
For those venturing off the blacktop and into the Australian bush, there are a number of must-haves in order to remain safe and enjoy a
Remote beach camping
Not much can beat drifting off to sleep under a million-star sky with the sound of waves lapping the nearby beach, and the warm sea
DEBUNKING DEEP CYCLE BATTERY MYTHS
Caravan batteries – they help keep our drinks cold and our food fresh, but do we really know what goes on inside that little black
12V BATTERY POWER FOR YOUR RV
Reliable power is imperative when you’re free camping. And that’s why the electrical system installed in your caravan, camper trailer or motorhome depends on your
Caravanning is Magic
Caravanning is magic Caravan Industry Association of Victoria held an amazing evening to celebrate achievements in the caravan industry last Friday night. Individual industry, young
12V Guru – add a second caravan battery
Question to a 12V Guru Perhaps one item that your guru may like to address is the addition of a second caravan battery to an
Which 12V Battery Charger do you need?
It’s a little-known fact that 12V batteries, like those used in most caravans and camper trailers, lose charge over time, even when they’re not being
12V Guru – New power for an old caravan
Who is 12V Guru? Q&A inspired by readers of Caravan World Magazine. BMPRO Brand Ambassador David Bayliss answers a range of questions related to your
12V Guru – calculate your caravan power needs
Who is 12V Guru? Q&A inspired by readers of Caravan World Magazine. BMPRO Brand Ambassador David Bayliss answers a range of questions related to your
Lithium battery compatible BMS – specially for Jayco
Melbourne, 6 June 2018 Lithium compatible battery management system J35D now available for Jayco customers BMPRO is pleased to announce the release of their new
BMPRO Innovation Award
First innovation awards for RV sector In partnership with Adventures Group, BMPRO announces a new design innovation award, specially offered for the RV sector. How
Recharging 12V devices
When you need a power generator Having always been a lightweight camper trying to minimise what we take bush, I was originally a bit confronted
Reportage from the Future Leaders Conference
FUTURE LEADERS FORUM Rachel Cross, Executive Manager at Setec, explains why BMPRO supports Future Leaders program held by Caravan Industry Association. Telling her personal story
The Great All-Rounder
From the best Aussie cricket players to multi-function battery chargers In today’s world it is always a challenge to find a great all-rounder. Even with
BMPRO supports Future Leaders
Why BMPRO sponsors Future Leaders Forum Yes, we hear your question: What is a 50-year-old company doing among the future leaders, people under 40 years
CHARGING 12V LITHIUM BATTERIES
CHARGING LITHIUM BATTERIES Can I use my battery charger for charging 12V lithium batteries? The answer depends on the charger you’ve got. WHAT’S ALL THE
Innovation Initiative
ADVENTURES AWARDS A big night at the #ADVENTURESAWARDS and great to see Kirstie Bedford announce our new innovation initiative with the support of innovation advisor Peter Smith and Louise Bayliss, David Bayliss and Rachel
SAFE SUMMER CAMPING
Camping in summer can be a fun, relaxing way to get away from the bustling technological world, but there is a range of safety measures
NATIONAL RV TRADE SHOW — USA
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Day One at the National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Louise Bayliss is checking out new innovative products and engaging with key
BMPRO BATTERY CHARGERS
PERFECT TO KEEP YOU ON THE GO Battery charging has come a long way in recent years with intelligent systems able to recognise your battery’s
Powering your RV, Purely by Solar
Many people want to know if you can power an RV purely by solar. The answer is it really depends on the build and the
Power to the Sun
Everyone wants to maximise their use of solar. We take a look at how battery management systems, inverters and regulators/controllers fit into the solar equation.
