Step-By-Step DC-DC Charger Install

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Step-By-Step DC-DC Charger Install

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Installing your own DC-DC Charger at home is actually incredibly simple when you follow this easy step-by-step guide! Links to all products Cahn uses below.
0:00 Intro
0:14 What you need
1:25 First step
2:38 Follow along
4:14 Extend wire for solar
5:13 Positioning the DCDC Charger
6:15 Time to work on the wiring
7:57 What to do with the last wire
8:55 Now the fun part! (mounting to the car)
9:29 Time to run all the power cables
10:07 Making wiring from 2nd battery to 12V
10:47 Fitting the wiring in the vehicle
11:23 Connecting the starter battery to the DCDC Charger
12:18 Connecting the ignition wire
13:59 Underneath the vehicle
14:22 Now connecting it all
15:04 Before you finish
16:10 Learn more ...
Join Cahn, our resident 12V expert as he walks you through how to install the Adventure Kings 20A and 25A DC-DC Chargers onto an Adventure Kings 12v Control Box.
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@principal7819 2 жыл бұрын

Best step-by-step installation guide of any dual battery system I've seen. Thanks guys!

@adambailey9290 3 жыл бұрын

Legend!! I have just been looking at getting myself a 12v setup but didn’t know where to start. Now I can just follow this video step by step. Would love to see a video on how a inverter would connect up to this setup

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 жыл бұрын

G'day Adam, Ideally you'd connect your inverter directly to the battery (with a fuse on the positive lead) so you can run the shortest possible wires and prevent voltage drop. You could use the internal posts on the battery box to connect your inverter - connect red to the aux battery post and black to the negative post and it would work, but if you were planning on running any high power tools or appliances, you'd likely want to increase the wire diameter running from your aux battery to the posts in the box to cope with the extra load! keep an eye out though as this is something I'll add to my list! Cheers for watching and shooting through a comment, Cahn

@bigchiefbear 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what awesome videos.i feel confident in setting up this system in my land rover discovery 3.2007 year. Best videos on you tube by far.

@dennissecor8092 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I'm going to watch this a few more times, thank you for sharing, great job!

@ottouring Жыл бұрын

Hi, Just read yr comment re 12v system. Have a look at my videos and may also be helpful for yr set up. Cheers Out There Touring

@viffer781 2 жыл бұрын

Really great video and value-add to help install the kings gear.

@Wiradjuri217 Жыл бұрын

This confirms I'll be getting someone smarter than me to install 😆 however this, as all the 4wd supacentre videos are, is a great tutorial

@samanthaponga9278 2 ай бұрын

Totally.

@einfelder8262 3 жыл бұрын

I never had to connect my DC-DC charger to ignition for it to work (no smart alternator to worry about), and it didn't have a plethora of wires to hard-wire battery type. Mine had a push button selector for battery type. I have moved this unit into my caravan now as I have installed a DC-DC MPPT device into the car - this charges the house battery from solar or alternator (no ign wire needed) and when full it charges the start battery as well. The van is simply connected with anderson plugs and decent cable.

@ryanphotostudio 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Well done

@pilothound1582 Жыл бұрын

Hey maté excellent explanation as always! Just wondering why Kings just doesn’t do a box pre wired with the DC/DC charger and already mounted 🤔

@chriswoodyatt8434 3 жыл бұрын

Before installing this setup i noticed you had a boxed panel to attached the unit and battery to. Do you have any information/videos going through the building and installation of this?

@philiplucky7170 2 жыл бұрын

Love the install you have done, but would also have like to have seen the basic install using the DC-DC charger with a AGM battery in the Battery Box I purchased from $WD Supacentre as I basically have this kit. To be honest a little lost now due to the fact I do not have the 12 Volt Control Box. Appreciate any help and suggestions were to purchase the optional accessories and tools would also be very helpful in the description.

@ottouring Жыл бұрын

Hi, Just read yr comment re 12v system. Have a look at my videos and may also be helpful for yr set up. Cheers Out There Touring

@benowebbsta2121 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, explained super simple. Would be great if the charge came already mounted an wired up

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Beno, You're right - it would make things easier and it's something I'm looking into... no plans to release yet but I'm working on it, so hopefully this helped in the meantime! Cheers, Cahn

@DJTruth_1970 3 жыл бұрын

@@4wdsupacentreAu WILL YOU SHIP TO USA???

@alaadinhamawi 2 жыл бұрын

I would love a video on how to custom make that carpeted wood panel and fix it into position. Any chance of a video on that? I love this setup looks perfect! 👍🏿

@zakclifford9545 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, i want to see how he made that

@ottouring Жыл бұрын

Hi, Just read yr comment re 12v system. Have a look at my videos and may also be helpful for yr set up. Cheers Out There Touring

@jaypop28 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Looks easy to set up. If i have this set up would there be any issue with me removing the aux battery and just connecting it on weekends i'm going camping Cheers

@DaddyChillGaming1 Жыл бұрын

Absolute legend pal

@NaumanMeer 3 жыл бұрын

What size we need for the the iginition wire?

@swartam8940 2 жыл бұрын

Hey great video, if you were using a wiring kit that has terminal on one end and then Anderson’s plug on the other where would you plug the Anderson plug and would that change where you wire the dcdc charger?

@rjl110919581 Жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing your detailed video as great watching all time. ask you what working with a 24v power system in a big truck and want to run the 12v dc to dc unit?

@brianmclean9396 2 жыл бұрын

Great VDO i have done this set up thanks very much. My question is that I have a camper trailer which has more battery on it do i need to add charger to it??

@pauldavis9027 2 жыл бұрын

Hi i like the side window 12v encloseur setup my question is what are the measurements of the panel you used for the window box/ shelf. thank you

@kabaottoemulsion1869 2 жыл бұрын

OK, SO I do`nt need battery VSR? Great video! Thanks

@scottmoffitt6867 2 жыл бұрын

I’m considering a circuit breaker between the dc to dc charger and the house battery. What is your opinion on this and if you would do it, what orientation should the breaker be set up - what should connect to the battery side of the circuit breaker and what connects to aux? PS this is a stand alone system that has no starter battery involved.

@brighty8173 Жыл бұрын

Firstly, thanks for these great vids. I have seen on one of your videos a DCDC charger and battery monitor both mounted to the control box, but can’t find a video showing the wiring within? Any hints, or a video detailing this I’m missing?

@drewhodge3820 3 жыл бұрын

Great bit of kit. It would be a lot better if you supplied the charger with longer wires on the heavy gauge wire. At least an extra foot/30cm of wire. Also supply the crimp ends and the crimps to extend/join the longer cables.

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 жыл бұрын

G'day Andrew - Definitely something I'm pushing for mate! Would've made my job a lot easier too on this install... Thanks for taking the time to watch and shoot through your feedback! Much appreciated! Cheers, Cahn

@drewhodge3820 3 жыл бұрын

@@4wdsupacentreAu Thanks for the prompt reply. My thinking is that a lot of people wont want to spend an additional 45-50 dollars on a crimping tool, (which will put a lot of people off buying this unit) just to extend those two heavier cables. Most people are capable of joining/extending thinner cables and they will find it easier to find the thinner gauge wire. Personally i know i can get lugs to extend the heavy gauge cables but they are not readily available to most people. That additional cost 45-50 dollars for a crimping too might make people look at other suppliers, which would be a real shame because your DC-DC charger is brilliant bit of kit. When you consider the two extra 30cm wires will only add a dollar to your build cost. P.s Keep up the great work.

@jamesgaldal8994 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Correct considering the box is pretty much made for the charger

@johnstyles9388 Жыл бұрын

@@4wdsupacentreAu Hi Cahn, what is the gauge of wire used on the blue ignition wire, thanks John PS this and so many of the videos are simply amazing

@jasethejewman 11 ай бұрын

2 years later nothing has been changed tho they added Anderson plugs .... retailer told me today if you cut the plug off to pass through hole then that avoids warranty.... why not make the control box to accommodate the wires with correct lengths and lugs.... ...I read these comments of 2 years ago and nothing has changed ....went in today prepared to buy up whole set up and it altered my decision to purchase.... not only that the sales staff were very hesitant on how it worked at all.... you need to train your staff .... lost a good 1.5k sale because of these problems

@mufamedia_ 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, just a quick question, I have the dcdc charger all hooked up to the control box and deep cycle battery with the battery box. I usually have the car parked up for couple days or weeks. Should I disconnect the negative terminal of the deep cycle battery (turning the switch of on the battery box) or should I just leave the dual battery all connected up.

@rosshartigan8520 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Do you have any information on building a similar boxed panel you installed everything on?

@robertwilson1827 Жыл бұрын

That would reduce sales in their control box??🤔😊

@davebuttons4J Жыл бұрын

If you were to use both the quick connect plugs on the front as solar input how would you go about that? Cause I’m currently putting one together and I’m gonna have one that will always be solar but I’ve also got a foldable solar panel that I’ll set up from time to time at camp

@scottprior7059 2 жыл бұрын

I used all of this to set up my new ute the only thing that I would have liked was the gauge of all the additional wires and the amps of all the fuses that was used . I also have a dmax and had a engine light come on after the install. I have had it cleared as it was a egr loss of signal. I’m hoping it was just because I had the fuse out while I was searching for the right one . Has any body else had that happen?

@chriswilson9026 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I don't have the solar cable with my dcdc charger. Can I just connect that cable grey lithium cable straight to the positive inside the box?

@jeffday7395 2 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering where you get the in-line joiners for the larger wires. I can't seem to find them anywhere. Mainly up to 6mm is readily available. I'd appreciate your feedback on this.

@jessetodd384 2 жыл бұрын

Hey looking at ordering this dcdc with solar built in. I already have your dual battery kit can I install this dcdc charger and leave the dual battery kit still in the car? Thanks

@joshuasouthwood9715 2 жыл бұрын

Is your cable rated at 100amps ? What sort of cable for inside the control box

@justJustin549 2 жыл бұрын

I have the thunder dc to dc can it be used as the same as the kings one ?

@aperdernos3706 2 жыл бұрын

What do you do with temperature wire if it does not have the right length?

@obr170 2 жыл бұрын

Hey team, what size fuse should I put on a 2 x Kings 110a agm's in parallel to the control box in this exact dcdc setup ?

@Bar085 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to have an Anderson plug from the control box going to the spare battery (with the same plug on the other end) so that you don't always carry the spare battery if you don't need it, but when you do, you just plug it in and off you go?

@Bar085 2 жыл бұрын

It is possible. I done it myself in my new D'max. Its great. So much you can do with this 12v box.

@TrickedHat Жыл бұрын

Could you wire up the ignition wire to a switch so you can charge your main battery from aux to jump-start yourself?

@timmysmith2044 2 жыл бұрын

Do you wire the redarc dcdc the same way thx I’ve got lithium set up

@findennis8382 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys. the 2 quick connects on the control box. I have a few questions obviously one is set up for solar input. With the other quick connect. Can I run my cable from my starter battery into the Quick connect instead of what you did in this vid? you guys had the pre made cable with the anderson on the end. I presume it was for that reason? if that was the case. Am I able to have both of them plugged in at the same time. Cheers

@brandonramey1373 Жыл бұрын

Whats the best easiest solar panels to use with the setup

@ksiadzgrzesiu69 11 ай бұрын

Good video. Did you have to drill to pull through the heavy duty cables between batteries ?

@donaldsunshinecranekempf4905 3 жыл бұрын

please explain the difference in-between each type of battery.

@UnleashTheBeast007 Жыл бұрын

Any chance of redoing this video with the new style dcdc chargers with quick connect plugs?

@johnnysmith6206 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Just like the rest of them. Great work. The small black cable to battery you told us not to cut. What do I do with that if it doesn’t reach my battery? Cheers.

@Bar085 2 жыл бұрын

coil it up and leave it tucked in somewhere. what ever you do do not cut it..

@theguy6288 Жыл бұрын

Can you have the solar input plugged in while driving, whilst also being charged from the alternator?

@chrismcphee9770 2 жыл бұрын

What size fuse are you running up near your main battery mate

@lifeisawesomeeveryday9734 3 жыл бұрын

do you have a video on how you build the internal,box for the storage of battery ect

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, I don't have any plans or a video on it unfortunately - I just knocked it up the day before with some ply wood and marine carpet. It's a vertical piece of ply with two horizontal sections - the main shelf you see in the video (which has a couple of 45° supports underneath) and a top hat that encloses the box. I also put an end cap on the headboard end of the unit to box it in. I sized it so that it fit over the width of the drawer wings and doesn't interfere with the fridge slide, and I made the main shelf high enough that you can slide a battery underneath. it's mounted to the bottom corners with L brackets, and the top corners use straight twist brackets (90° Twist) to fasten to the internal bracing in the canopy. If i did it again I would've added some low dividers on the main shelf to prevent gear sliding around - we use the control box to charge batteries, cameras, phones etc and it'd be nice to keep them in the one place! Cheers, Cahn

@GregSharkey 3 жыл бұрын

@@4wdsupacentreAu I am also interested in this set up. Would love to see some photos if possible. Also, why place it on the passenger side? Would it be better for visibility on the drivers side?

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 жыл бұрын

@@GregSharkey Unfortunately as I said I didn't film actually knocking up the enclosure but it wasn't too tough! You're right regarding visibility, but generally we have our camp set up on the passenger side, so if you're pulling up on the side of a track to check something or have lunch, you're on the safe side of the vehicle. Cheers, Cahn

@darrenburleigh8787 Жыл бұрын

Hey Cahn just wondering if you did ythe shelf build for the unit in the back of your ute .. looking to build similar and locking for plan

@michaelb1992 Жыл бұрын

im not currently going with solar ( very basic build )so if i dont connect the orange wire like how its been shown in the video, would the orange go to the positive terminal in the box if not where would i then connect it ?

@grahambugmy1698 2 жыл бұрын

I have an Anderson plug on back of my Ute ... Can I just hook the control panel up to that

@Espinal_424 2 жыл бұрын

what gauge is the "lighter duty" or ignition cable. trying to find just that cable online

@mlglxr0770 2 жыл бұрын

Might be a simple question but if I've got the dual Battery set up from king's and the mppt for solar do I need a dcdc in their somewhere??

@myrthmaker 2 жыл бұрын

I’m running dual AGMs under the bonnet but want to add a LiFePO4 battery in the bed of my truck. Is it possible to add the third battery to this setup? Also, is this setup weatherproof enough to mount inside the bed of my truck? Thanks

@aussiewombat888 3 жыл бұрын

cCan you do a video on wiring the dcdc charger AND the battery monitor to the control box in the one video please. I am lost as to weather the yellow and green wires connect to the same binding past as the brown wire or does the whole configuration have to change.. seeing how this is done would be a massive help. cheers

@wayno8867 3 жыл бұрын

i was thinking of installing a battery monitor as well. Did you get your installed yet and how did you wire yours up? Cheers mate

@munecito 2 жыл бұрын

Who is the one that should stay away from 12v? Keyboard warrior.

@tgdaviesgmailcom 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the reason for running an earth cable from the starting battery, rather than attaching to the chassis at the rear? (Not trying to be clever, I have no idea)

@michaelroberts3138 Жыл бұрын

do you need to connect to the dcdc charger to the start battery if I'm running everything off the lithium in the back of the ute

@jarrodwareham4565 Жыл бұрын

Can u do one with the mini control box

@karlforstermusic 3 жыл бұрын

I've just bought this same charger and mounting it the same way as you. My only questions are; where can I get the joining crimps for the larger wire? I can't find any to extend the heavier gauge wires, and I already have a dual battery setup (with a redarc isolator) under the hood with an anderson plug running to the tray where I will be storing everything. Would it matter if that anderson was coming from the auxiliary battery rather than the starting battery? I'm not which one it's connected to. I was just going to connect the positive and negative from the anderson in the tray to the box like you did. I'm unsure how it will all work with already having 2 wet batteries under the hood.

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Karl, It really depends on your setup as to whether it'll matter or not... so let's see how we go! First of all what vehicle do you have as it'll depend if you have a smart alternator? Next can you confirm whether the aux battery under the bonnet is a starter type or deep cycle type? I mean ideally you'd connect your DC-DC charger to your starter battery so you have two distinct systems - that way if your isolator does fail, or isn't charging due to low alternator voltage you're not missing out on charging your battery in the back (or you're not discharging your aux battery into your rear battery, without the alternator topping it back up at the same time! Cheers, Cahn

@troywalsh1193 3 жыл бұрын

hi can us do one on a ctek dcdc charger in to king power box pls

@troy3312 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got 3 batteries I want to connect will this work?

@huntersimpson9949 2 жыл бұрын

Can anyone help me please, just trying to figure out what with to use for the ignition wire Thank you

@benjivaughan5536 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy one of those tools that connect the wires together please?

@rachaelthiering-bs5br 9 ай бұрын

Hey! Awesome video really helped in the install of this in my van, thanks! I have a question: Straight after I installed this dual battery system into my van (VW transporter T5 2014, with smart alternator), 2 engine warning lights came on the dash. I’ve check the alternator in the van and the main van battery using a multimeter and both are testing up as normal. I’ve definitely connected the ignition (blue) wire into a positive ignition power source. Does anyone has some insight into this? Thanks heaps! 😊

@4wdsupacentreAu 9 ай бұрын

Which warning lights are they? It could be from disconnecting the Battery while you were connecting everything… Alternatively your particular model may have a current sensor on the negative terminal of the battery which you’ve unintentionally bypassed by connecting the DCDC wiring directly to the battery. If that’s the case, connecting the negative lead to a body earth NEAR the battery terminal can solve it! Might be worth doing some searching to see if other people have had a similar issue.. It could also be a coincidence… which has definitely happened to me before when I fixed something and an unrelated part broke the next day haha Cheers, Cahn

@peterpapadopoulos7277 2 жыл бұрын

Can an AC to DC charger be incorporated into your control box to charge my batteries when pugged in a caravan park without disconnecting batteries?

@PeninsulaDroneography2024 2 жыл бұрын

Another great informative video. I have a MQ Triton Dual Cab and would love to have a 2nd batter setup in the rear tray. Where do you get the grey boarding from that I see in nearly all of the vehicle setup videos ?

@Npolis Жыл бұрын

did you ever find a answer?

@PeninsulaDroneography2024 Жыл бұрын

@@Npolis not really - I ended up just securing the 2nd battery in the back.

@kingslots9134 Жыл бұрын

Marine plywood, coveted in marine carpet . Stick it on with contact adhesive. Very simple and easy to do.

@ianhoward3417 Жыл бұрын

Hi cahn, help please. Once you’ve fixed the dc charger on to the board how do you fix the board into the canopy of the vehicle on the headboard. Thanks Ian

@jackmcjackface1040 3 жыл бұрын

How would you wire in a 240v charger (to charge the auxiliary) into this set-up? Just attach the positive/negative cables to the appropriate terminals in the box?

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jack, most chargers would ideally connect to the terminals of the battery itself to cut down on any connections and possible voltage drop. but yes you could connect to the aux battery terminals in the control box too! Cheers, Cahn

@KevinWatters 2 жыл бұрын

Trying to work out the best way to use a Kings 12V Control Box / Kings Battery Monitor / Kings 25A DC-DC charger in my old caravan connected to a Kings 138Ah battery with power coming in from the Anderson plug (40A) and Solar Panel (300W). I THINK I have it figured out but can I PM somebody there to go over it ?

@jaydenwhite5150 6 ай бұрын

Great install video just wondering what size cable and fuse were used on the ignition cable

@4wdsupacentreAu 6 ай бұрын

Hi there, Although we don't have the exact size used in this video available, with all cable matching if you measure the diameter you can then match this against an online search to find the AWG rating of the cable which the maximum capacity will also match the fuse size! Cheers, Courtney

@jordanquinn7267 2 жыл бұрын

So with this system do I not need a isolator is it built into the system? Thanks in advance great video as well👍

@4wdsupacentreAu 2 жыл бұрын

That's correct! DC-DC Chargers typically work as isolators either with a starter battery voltage trigger or the ignition trigger. With this unit you can choose either by connecting the ignition wire or leaving it disconnected. Cheers, Cahn

@Maca115070 Жыл бұрын

I agree, why wouldn’t you make the wire the correct length? If someone wanted to mount it further away then they could lengthen the wires to suit them.

@thegorg007 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great, what about adding the Dc2Dc into a caravan, what do we do with the ignition wire, 2017 Pajero Sport, and 22 year old caravan, please advise. thanks

@bmpradoadventures 3 жыл бұрын

if you look at your trailer plug, you have a spare pin normally used for reverse lights (almost no one has reverse lights on there trailer ). run a fused ignition source to that spare pin, same goes from the trailer side of the plug. Run a wire from the trailer plug to the DCDC charger. Other option, just install a manual on/off switched. when your setting off on the long trip, turn it on

@JTRulzzz 3 жыл бұрын

To get power to your caravan you’ll probably need to run leads down to the back of your car and use Andersen plugs for the connection between the van and car. With the ignition cable they sell a three pin Andersen plugs for the ignition wire so you can look into that. Another brand uses the three pin connectors but I feel bad mentioning them but it starts with K and ends with ass. Good luck!

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks George, This is something I'm hoping to do a video on in the future, but: As the other two commenters have said you'll either need to run a fused ignition source to the spare pin in your 7 pin trailer plug near your towbar, then use the trailer end to run to the DC-DC charger OR you can run a separate ignition wire to a separate plug near your towbar. There are a bunch of quick connect options available - if you're after a single plug then the "powerpole" type are good. Cheers, Cahn

@Cl4rky 3 жыл бұрын

Would be great if they A - had longer wires from the get go, and B - had a control panel optioned with the dcdc already hooked up

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Cl4rky, I'm hearing you mate! A fair few people are telling me they'd love a pre-wired one, so it's on my list and I'm looking into it - for the moment though, hopefully this helps! Cheers, Cahn

@Cl4rky 3 жыл бұрын

@@4wdsupacentreAu unreal, looks like a great bit of gear but for those who aren’t too electronically minded or hands on a pre wired option would be epic

@jaidenros6152 3 жыл бұрын

@@4wdsupacentreAu Gday cahn, what size fuse did you use on the cable from the main to aux battery? And also what size fuse would you recommend for your 1500w inverter, and should you connect the inverter straight to the aux battery or into the switch box?

@salmonhuntersean5539 3 жыл бұрын

@@4wdsupacentreAu if you are running the ignition wire with an fuse adapter to the cars fuse box do you still have to fuse the wire or is the one in the video with fuse added for if your not going into fuse box cheers

@JOHNSMITH-if9jr Жыл бұрын

@@4wdsupacentreAu hi Cahn this blog is now over A year old has anything been done on this, thanks JOHN

@georgenorman678 3 жыл бұрын

Would this be the same process if you had dual batteries in engine bay ? Would you have the dc dc charger in the back ?

@chadh3035 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, would just have to have positive and negative wires coming from both batteries separately into the control box.

@cambulator3769 3 ай бұрын

I would really like to see a video on the exact why you made the board and battery wall/ space to attach the box etc.

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 ай бұрын

Hi there, Thank you for the question, I can advise that it's added for accessibility reasons and helps stop having gear moving around while on the go, but also keeping that space behind open for storing whatever gear you need in your day-to-day. Regards, Andrew

@cambulator3769 3 ай бұрын

@@4wdsupacentreAu just wondering how you fixed it to the roof and base to make it a solid surface 👍

@gsgasz 3 жыл бұрын

Heya Cahn, What size spade connector did you use to connect the solar input to the control box? Cheers,

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Zak, apologies for the late reply - it's a typical 6.3mm spade terminal Cheers, Cahn

@markprouty5029 11 ай бұрын

Why is this the only decent instruction I could find?

@Kingofrestrrooms666 Жыл бұрын

Thanks I know how to install a DC-DC charger, but what is it? I have an isolator from start battery to aux deep cycle battery. I bought all my 12 volt gear (bat box 138 AGM, solar blanket and associated gear that go for with it from Kings, but the guys never told me that I needed a DC-DC Charger.

@cambulator3769 2 жыл бұрын

With the blue smart wire, I’m trying to find a fuse that is off when the power is off but only the lights fuse fits this recommendation. But then I only get a charge when the lights are on. Will this be ok? My car is a Mitsubishi triton Mh model

@andrewdavid837 11 ай бұрын

Hi if the temperature sensor does not reach my second battery, what do I do?

@bruceosman9985 10 ай бұрын

What Guage wire is used for dual battery set up

@stevecrowe176 2 жыл бұрын

Just an observation. I've watched a heap of 12v 2nd battery install vids last 2 weeks. Everyone uses the word "battery" when referring to "this red wire attaches here to the +, or the black wire goes here to the -" without defining WHICH battery they're referring too! The vehicle main battery OR 2nd battery mounted on the 4x4 tray or box trailer. Most people could possibly know what you're explaining and fill in the gaps, I'll admit l don't follow everything. I saw on a web page today where a person uploaded a pic of his system drawn on paper in red and black pen representing the wires, that was very informative. Sadly l can't upload it. That's be great if you could provide something similar, sketching the Control Box, Battery Monitor, DCDC Charger, Main Battery, 2nd Battery, Inline Fuse Placement, where each wire goes the wire gauge and fuse size/placement etc etc. Even include the the wire gauge for different applications. E.G. Min 8 B&S gauge Black & Red wire from Vehicle Battery (to the KINGS control box) E.G. 2mm can be used for all LED lighting. Don't assume everyone does know. Has Adventure Kings contemplated running workshops for 12v second battery installs at one of their outlets??? Say 8 - 12 vehicles at a time with a nominal fee especially if the individual purchased all Adventure Kings 12v systems, with some freebies, discounted accessories on the day/night etc. Even 12v question/answer evenings? Just thinking outside the square. Sorry for the long post. Anyway, thank you for your vids, really enjoy them. Cheers

@motorcitysteel9820 10 ай бұрын

What gauge wire did you run from the main battery to the DC/DC?

@LochieOReilly 2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting ready to install this exact setup in my new Hilux and my deep cycle battery is already in a battery box. Can I terminate one end of the cables going to the deep cycle battery, in an Anderson plug so I can just plug it straight into the battery box? Cheers

@ottouring Жыл бұрын

Hi, Just read yr comment re 12v system. Have a look at my videos and may also be helpful for yr set up. Cheers Out There Touring

@normdennis8301 Жыл бұрын

Could you please add the size fuse you need for each and the Cable size you use for each run.

@ottouring Жыл бұрын

Hi, Just read yr comment re 12v system. Have a look at my videos and may also be helpful for yr set up. Cheers Out There Touring

@ingdanielluna 2 жыл бұрын

what's the gauge on the heavy-duty cable mate?

@markdancer3501 2 жыл бұрын

Assuming you mean the power cable from the vehicle battery, you want a 50 Amp cable.

@powerwall 3 жыл бұрын

Interested

@MsKatVlogs 3 жыл бұрын

Can you guys please upload a video about power options for those who camp in a Sedan? I won't be upgrading to a SUV or UTE for a few years but still would like the convenience of plugging in to a 12v. My concern is that I'd have to build a mobile box that I remove from the car as the car gets quite hot, but don't really know how to make that weather proof.

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I will be sure to pass the request regarding power options for Sedans onto our marketing team Cheers, Saleha

@thomas.ambrosini 3 жыл бұрын

Easiest option would be to buy a premade battery box. Most have anderson plugs so you can use one of those to connect to the rest of the 12v system. Heat however isnt really an issue with an agm battery. Plenty of 4wds going through northern australia during super hot periods.

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 жыл бұрын

G'Day MsKat, There's not a whole lot different - except you'll likely need to run your power cables through the interior instead of under the chassis and into the tub. heat does kill batteries, but a good rule of thumb is if you're ok in the car, the battery is too! The only time this might be an issue is if you're parking in the hot sun with the car locked all day - if you're actually camping with the windows down etc, your battery will be alright. I've been working on this idea for a video though, so keep an idea out! Cheers, Cahn

@albey1234 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Cahn how's it going I want to install a dcdc 12v set-up in my hilux but it's an old LN65 has a fixed voltage alternator being an old rig but was wondering do I still need to fit the blue ignition wire still will it have any affect

@ottouring Жыл бұрын

Hi, Just read yr comment re 12v system. Have a look at my videos and may also be helpful for yr set up. Cheers Out There Touring

@samartz Жыл бұрын

Cheers!!

@tommm4576 2 жыл бұрын

can you show me how you have made that back panel up in the canopy please

@ottouring Жыл бұрын

Hi, Just read yr comment re 12v system. Have a look at my videos and may also be helpful for yr set up. Cheers Out There Touring

@laurajoyce7235 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy a 300amp fuse breaker

@waynemccarthy7335 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Is it possible to mount the DCDC charger under the bonnet near the main battery, or does it have to be in the back near the auxilliary battery ?. Im mounting it in to a Prado, so not sure where the best place would be in the back with the aux battery?

@4wdsupacentreAu 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Wayne, because it's got a multitude of electrical components inside, it's definitely recommended to install somewhere cool, clean and dry. The back of the car is a heaps better place than an engine bay, and then you'll only have a short run from the DC charger to the aux battery in the back which is an excellent idea too, to prevent voltage drop. Cheers Brenno

@stisteve21 2 жыл бұрын

can these work with 24v input

@Firehock1995 2 жыл бұрын

I want to add this control box to my trailer, how would that work with the blue ignition cable? Or would I just leave it out? Thanks for the video!

@johnmillar5703 2 жыл бұрын

Depends on your car mate. if its a new model with a smart alternator you will need it. Kickass (Australian direct) sell a wiring kit that has an Anderson plug with 3 connectors. This would make it easier for you when you disconnect your trailer from your car.

@Firehock1995 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnmillar5703 thanks mate!

@fulcrum8255 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what amp the fuse is on the blue ignition wire?? It looks orange to me which is supposed to be 5amp...or is it copper which 40amp....13:20 approx..thx

@jamalsafwan4071 2 жыл бұрын

Can the Anderson plugs be used and power outlets as well as inlets?

@ottouring Жыл бұрын

Hi, Just read yr comment re 12v system. Have a look at my videos and may also be helpful for yr set up. Cheers Out There Touring

@mysteryman6008 2 жыл бұрын

I am not using a 12v control box. So to what do I connect they type of battery cable (grey, orange, yellow or white) - the video doesn't make it clear. Do I connect the type of battery cable to the positive cable coming from the car battery?