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Having the best caravan accessories can make a difference between a great and safe motorhome experience and a bland one. There are over 100 accessories to explore. However, some are more vital than others. For newcomers into the nomad lifestyle, choosing the right accessories can be a tough challenge owing to the large number of products on the market. Hopefully, Read More…

Ampfibian Caravan Power Adaptor – as recommended by our friends at GoRV. Thanks for the great review. The Ampfibian RV-PLUS allows you to safely and legally connect your 15A van into 10A domestic power. You never know when you’re going to need access to 10A power – whether that’s to charge your van before a big trip or you need Read More…

Our friends at GoRv recently awarded our 15A Caravan Surge protector as their product of the week. Seen as an essential caravan safety product, the surge protector plugs in outside your van and protects everything inside your van as well as the van itself from power surges. For less than $100 you can protect your expensive asset, not to mention Read More…

Depending on where you live in Australia, lockdown restrictions are being lifted or gradually easing as we negotiate the ‘new normal’. And that means we can finally start thinking about our favourite past time: road tripping. The things we’ve missed in lockdown are different for everybody. For most it was seeing friends and family, for many it’s their favourite restaurant Read More…

How power smart are you? Here at Ampfibian, one question we’re often asked is ” Why do I need a surge protector when I already have a power adaptor? Doesn’t that cover everything?” No it does not, but we’re glad you asked. Here’s why you need both. Here’s a quick rundown of some electrical safety essentials that every caravan and Read More…

Like everyone, everywhere, the coronavirus crisis has knocked us sideways here at Ampfibian. But rather than be paralysed by fear and uncertainty, the team decided we needed to think about in what small way we can support our customers and communities through these crazy times. While hitting the highway would be the preference of many caravanners right now, the travel Read More…

Have you ever wondered why your RV has a 15a electrical circuit? What’s the deal with that large earth pin? You’re new to caravanning and you’ve packed the car and the van and hit the road. At the powered site, you unpack the extension lead, ready to plug the van in and get the fridge running on 240V power. But… Read More…

We’re glad you asked! In a nutshell… Circuit breakers protect your circuits from overloading, which is handy because overloads cause fires. Overloads happen when more current is drawn than a system is designed for – for example, when you connect too many appliances to one power circuit at home, or if you plug your 15A van into a 10A power Read More…

Only with a 15A to 10A power adaptor or getting an electrician to fit a dedicated 15A power point at home, but without either of those, don’t even think about it. Caravans and motor homes are designed to be connected to a 15A power point, which is why they’re fitted with a 15A power inlet. But the 15A power leads Read More…

Here at Ampfibian, we’re pretty proud of our trade-tough X1 weatherproof connector protector, it even won us an Australian Good Design Award ®. But because we’re all about designing and delivering products that combine safety with convenience, and while the X1 was being snapped up by tradies all around the country, consumers were after a more cost-effective alternative, so we Read More…