REDARC powers our 2025 4x4 Ute of the Year with new REDWorks platform

When you look at the custom 4x4s we feature here at 4X4 Australia, there’s one brand name that appears in nearly every custom build: REDARC – the go-to choice for auxiliary power systems in just about any 4×4.

We are proud to have this great Australian brand along on our 4X4 Ute Of The Year test to help with proceedings and to show us its new REDWorks platform.

The benchmark for genuine capability testing, 4X4 Ute Of The Year is one of the toughest and most authentic proving grounds in the industry. That mindset mirrors how REDARC has engineered its products for more than four decades: gear built to handle the extreme, tested in state-of-the-art in-house facilities. 

This shared belief – creating equipment that stands up to real use, in real conditions, for people who expect the best – made the REDARC naming-rights partnership a natural fit. As part of this partnership, REDARC is supporting the industry’s most trusted voice both on the ground and behind the wheel, contributing technical insight to adjudication discussions.

“Nobody designs, engineers, builds, tests or uses gear like we do,” said Taylor Boyley, REDARC Marketing Manager ANZ. “REDARC has long prided itself on our customer-first philosophy, so helping Australians choose the most capable, dependable and practical off-road Utes for their adventures was a natural fit.”

This test also showcases the arrival of REDWorks, REDARC’s new Australia-made, plug-and-play power panels. 

These power panels streamline vehicle power by taking the hassle out of choosing components and building a system from scratch. Pre-wired, pre-fused and ready to install, REDARC’s new REDWorks panels do the designing, wiring and testing for you in one compact, integrated and ready-to-install panel.

Designed to charge, control and distribute power through your vehicle, with a REDWorks panel on board you can power fridges, lights, compressors, tools and more through pre-wired genuine Anderson outputs. 

REDWorks manages the power between your start and secondary batteries. While driving, REDWorks charges your secondary battery from your alternator, but when the sun is out, the inbuilt MPPT solar regulator means you can take advantage of free power from the sun. Thanks to Green Power Priority, REDWorks will automatically prioritise solar first to reduce strain on your alternator.

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Compatible with AGM, lead-acid and lithium (LiFePO₄) batteries, including heated lithium, REDWorks will isolate your start battery once you get to camp to protect it from discharge while your auxiliary battery powers your accessories. 

Available in three models – Scout, Nomad and Pioneer – there’s a REDWorks power panel for every adventure. Perfect for powering a fridge, lights and charging your phone and camera, the Scout is the choice for minimalist touring setups or those diving into 12V for the first time. At the size of an A4 sheet, it fits neatly under a seat, behind drawers or tucked into a canopy.

If you want to charge more gear and power more accessories, Nomad takes things to the next level. With an integrated fuse block, Nomad grows with your rig, allowing you to easily expand your off-grid set-up without any drastic re-wiring. Available in both 25A and 50A variants, Nomad is ready to handle bigger loads all while keeping things plug-and-play.

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If it’s a powerhouse on wheels that you’re after, the flagship Pioneer is your answer. Featuring a 50A DC to DC charger, Pioneer combines high-output charging and RedVision monitoring to deliver a system that puts you in charge. Monitor battery health, water tanks and system performance, all while controlling your devices like lights, fridges and pumps through the RedVision App or Display. It delivers expedition-grade convenience in a standard 4×4 setup, without the complexity or cost.

All REDWorks 50A varieties are even EV and hybrid-ready thanks to configurable input current limits. These panels also look after your start battery thanks to their Start Battery Charging and Start Battery Recovery features – so no more jumper leads. 

Built for vehicles facing the same harsh conditions that define 4X4 Ute Of The Year, REDWorks gives you the power to escape the everyday, to make anywhere home, to explore without limits.