Larger energy reserve
The nominal energy of the built-in battery is 2112 Wh, equivalent to 2.112 kWh. The energy actually available also depends on the load, temperature, BMS operation and system losses.
A well-equipped and expandable 12 V EnergonX PowerBox with a LiTime self-heating Bluetooth LiFePO₄ battery rated at 2112 Wh, an 14.6 V / 40 A / 0 V EnergonX LiFePO₄ charger, an expanded 12 V connection layout and ten factory-installed M8 mounting points.
Important: the starting function may only be used to start a fuel-powered marine outboard engine. Starting current must be taken directly from the battery’s M8 terminals; the external EnergonX outputs, fuses and Anderson connectors must not be used to carry starting current. The included charger may only be used with a 12.8 V LiFePO₄ battery that permits a 14.6 V charge termination voltage and a 40 A charging current.
KARAVAN is the well-equipped and expandable 12 V model in the EnergonX PowerBox family. This fully assembled configuration includes a LiTime 12 V 165 Ah self-heating Bluetooth LiFePO₄ battery, an EnergonX 14.6 V / 40 A / 0 V LiFePO₄ mains charger, an expanded 12 V connection layout and factory-installed M8 mounting points.
It provides an organised 12 V power supply with a larger energy reserve and scope for later expansion, suitable for longer off-grid stays, camping, fishing, boating and mobile field use.
The nominal energy of the built-in battery is 2112 Wh, equivalent to 2.112 kWh. The energy actually available also depends on the load, temperature, BMS operation and system losses.
The LiTime battery features automatic self-heating, Bluetooth monitoring, OTA support and a 150 A smart BMS.
Two automotive sockets, two USB-C PD outputs, the 50 A and 120 A Anderson connectors and ten M8 mounting points provide an organised base for external modules and accessories.
| Item | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Product name | EnergonX PowerBox KARAVAN [A018]-1 | Fully assembled 12 V configuration. |
| Product code | EX1200-KAR [A018]-1 | Exact identifier of the finished product. |
| Product family and type | EnergonX PowerBox KARAVAN | Modular portable power supply system. |
| Built-in battery | LiTime 12 V 165 Ah Dual Purpose Smart Self-Heating Bluetooth LiFePO₄, product code: EX2200-A018 | Group 31 size class with marine starting and deep-cycle functions. |
| Nominal battery voltage | 12.8 V | LiFePO₄ system voltage. |
| Nominal capacity | 165 Ah | Manufacturer’s nominal value. |
| Nominal energy | 2112 Wh / 2.112 kWh | The energy actually available depends on operating conditions. |
| Battery BMS | 150 A | The BMS current rating does not mean that every external PowerBox output can carry 150 A. |
| Monitoring | Bluetooth + OTA | Status monitoring and supported firmware updates in the LiTime app. |
| Included mains charger | EnergonX 14.6 V / 40 A / 0 V LiFePO₄ charger, product code: EX2310-EXS40-A | With a red 50 A Anderson output connector. |
| External connectors | 2 × 12 V automotive sockets; 2 × USB-C PD outputs; 1 × 50 A Anderson connector; 1 × 120 A Anderson connector | Actual current capacity is jointly limited by the selected output, fuse, wiring, connector and load. |
| External mounting points | 10 factory-installed M8 threaded inserts | For organised mechanical mounting of external modules and accessories; component code: EX2100-QBRM8I. |
| 230 V inverter | Not included | Expandable with an inverter module. Ask EnergonX for help selecting the right inverter module. |
| Transport case | Qbrick System ONE 350 Technik 2.0 | Red reinforced industrial transport case. |
| External dimensions | 585 × 385 × 322 mm | Manufacturer data for the Qbrick transport case. |
| Internal dimensions | 519 × 305 × 245 mm | Manufacturer data for the full internal space of the transport case. |
| Internal diagonal | 722 mm | Manufacturer data. |
| Nominal volume | 38 litres | Manufacturer data. |
| Transport case load capacity | 50 kg | Manufacturer load-capacity rating for the transport case. |
| Lid pressure load | 120 kg | Lid-load rating specified by Qbrick. |
| Empty transport case weight | 6.2 kg | Manufacturer data for the Qbrick System ONE 350 Technik 2.0 case. |
| Front panel and built-in electronics | approximately 1.2 kg | Stainless-steel front panel and built-in PowerBox electronics. |
| KARAVAN BASE weight | approximately 7.4 kg | Transport case, front panel and built-in electronics combined. |
| Battery dimensions | 330 × 172 × 216 mm | Group 31 battery dimensions. |
| Battery weight | 15.19 kg | LiTime manufacturer data. |
| PowerBox unit weight | approximately 22.6 kg | Combined weight of the KARAVAN BASE and the built-in battery; excluding the separate charger. |
Approximately 22.6 kg is the weight of the finished PowerBox unit: the KARAVAN BASE plus the built-in battery. The separately supplied mains charger adds to this weight, so 22.6 kg must not be used as the total shipping weight of the package.
In this configuration, the built-in battery and included charger are matched components.
The battery provides 2112 Wh nominal energy, a 150 A smart BMS, Bluetooth monitoring, OTA support and automatic self-heating.
According to the manufacturer, self-heating may activate when cell temperature is between −20 °C and +5 °C, then warm the cells to approximately +10 °C before charging begins.
The included charger operates from a 230 V AC supply, with a 14.6 V charge termination voltage and a maximum charging current of 40 A. Its output uses a red 50 A Anderson connector.
The output lead is an approximately 124 cm long 10 AWG silicone cable.
The charger uses a 0 V BMS activation or pre-charge stage, followed by constant-current CC and constant-voltage CV charging.
For a fully depleted nominal capacity of 165 Ah, the theoretical CC-stage time at 40 A is approximately 4.1 hours. Actual charging may take longer because of self-heating, temperature, BMS operation, initial state of charge, variations in charging current and the final CV stage.
A 40 A charging current may only be used with a battery whose manufacturer and BMS permit a 14.6 V charge termination voltage and 40 A charging current. In this finished product, the charger is matched to the built-in 165 Ah LiTime battery.
The charger may only be used with a 12.8 V nominal LiFePO₄ battery. It is not suitable for lead-acid, AGM, GEL, NMC or other battery chemistries.
Alongside the larger battery, KARAVAN’s main advantages are organised connectivity and mechanical expandability.
Dual automotive sockets, dual USB-C PD outputs and 50 A and 120 A Anderson connections allow organised connection of several smaller and larger 12 V loads.
Ten built-in M8 threaded inserts support the mounting of external modules, brackets, accessories and appropriately sized inverter solutions.
This configuration suits applications where compact portability and later, documented, technically verified expansion are both important.
A 50 A or 120 A marking on an Anderson connector does not mean that the circuit can carry that current under all conditions. The connector, fuse, cable cross-section, connections, BMS and the load’s starting current jointly determine the permitted load.
The LiTime battery’s starting function is intended exclusively for starting fuel-powered marine outboard engines.
It must not be used as a starting battery for a car, motorcycle, tractor, ATV, motorhome engine or any other land vehicle.
For marine starting, connect the starter cable directly to the battery’s M8 terminals. The PowerBox fuse panel, automotive sockets, USB outputs and 50 A or 120 A Anderson connectors must not be used to carry starting current.
The EnergonX PowerBox KARAVAN [A018]-1 does not include a 230 V inverter, but it can be expanded with a suitable inverter module.
The inverter’s power and design must suit the intended loads and application. Ask EnergonX for help selecting the right inverter module and integrating it into the EnergonX system.
The inverter’s earthing, protective conductor, neutral conductor and N–PE arrangement must follow the documentation for the inverter used. Any modification or implementation must be entrusted to a suitably qualified electrician.
Detailed information: PowerBox technical description – earthing with external inverters and 230 V modules .
The PowerBox can also be used outdoors and in field environments. The system provides the best protection when the lid is fully closed and the protective caps of unused connectors are also closed.
For powering lighting, portable coolers, communication equipment, fish finders, navigation and other suitable mobile 12 V loads.
For situations where a lower-capacity configuration is no longer sufficient, but the system still needs to remain portable and organised.
For adding an external inverter module, mechanical accessory or custom DC connection, with a technical check of the specific expansion in every case.