BEST 12V SET UP FOR YOU - from basic to ultimate - EXPERT TIPS & TRICKS

[@SirDavothe2]

Great community engagement. Before I probably would have gone the cheap option now I'm more inclined to support this Australian company.

[@4WD247]

Once you see this facility for yourself, you wouldn't have anything else. Shauno

[@adamjones2025]

I would only use REDARC projecta are good too, but REDARC are just on a whole other level. I have a Simple REDARC dual battery isolator NEVER let me down, however i feel it will be only a matter of time before i setup it up into the better range they offer.

[@kellieandjohnmcginlay8318]

Spot on! I was thinking the same thing. I'll happily spend more $$$ to get a quality Australian made product.

[@championproduct]

Best video on dual battery set up I’ve seen soo far. Most videos have not explained it soo clear and to the point and make it very confusing and frustrating to understand . People automatically think a second battery will run a fridge for more than one day , and it will if your fridge is on the lowest setting possible but in summer 40 deg that’s not feasible. Red arc is damn expensive , however this video demonstrates just why you should throw your money at it , once , the first time and your set long time . Well done Shauno

[@mal798]

Great video. Having researched all this myself years ago for my dual battery setup, I can say that this video is about 20 hours of research crammed into less than 20 minutes.

[@4WD247]

Got a 12V question you want answered by the experts at REDARC? Comment below and they'll get back to you!

[@timothygumbaris7979]

Regarding those dc dc charger. Q1. Bought the bcdc1250. Now would that mean I'm getting constant 50amps to my secondary battery or its dependant on input ie amps the alternator/solar panel size would pump in?

[@Inspirez01]

@@timothygumbaris7979 did you even watch the video? They legit talk about this.

[@Ethan-mv2un]

I know the 25AMP charger was recommended, but can you use the 40 or 50amp charger for a battery under 200AH? Will it have improved charge times? Or will something be damaged?

[@hughbart]

Can a DC output on a small generator be used to hook up to the redarc dc-dc charger on the solar panel input or alternator input to use on the vehicle if your alternator dies???

[@timothygumbaris7979]

@@Inspirez01 I did, twice. Still unsure hence the question.

[@brand0n13n]

Usually don't watch product reviews on here because the products are typically not available in the USA. I've been looking for a simple solution to auxiliary 12v power in my truck and was super stoked to see Redarc in the North American market! Thanks for the killer review and explanation on the products!

[@aaronhogan2371]

As a customer with a few Redarc products (sbi212, bcdc25, manager 30, 1000w inverter and Tow Pro) just want to say their support is amazing. I needed a minor part (knob for the tow pro) and couldn't buy it from a store. They bent over backwards to get one to me. Big love for this Aussie company!

[@101Twigz]

Would love to see more info on inverters and which one to select, what they can run and what they need to support them. Also how to use them correctly.

[@skinnylad22]

im from ireland and living in NSW and getting big into camping/4x4 i was completely clueless before this video thanks so much.

[@GoatOffroad]

Was literally just about to hop in bed! Nope, new video from 4WD Action!! Thanks for the great info Shaun! ❤️🐞

[@stephen271]

Brilliant to see an Aussie company making top quality products and something to be proud of 👍👍👍

[@hughbart]

Would love to see a full video on the camera car 😁 great work guys

[@Doko88]

there is one from a while ago

[@hughbart]

That’s from when they had an 80. It’s now a Nissan I’m pretty sure and I’d love to see what’s in it!!

[@Doko88]

@@hughbart I know what you mean but there are plenty short videos about the nulon camera car?!

[@hughbart]

Dominik Koch that might have to do for now till they do a full 20-30 min video on the camera one. Thanks btw I’ll check out the nulon ones 🤣👍👍

[@furrsync4522]

I forgot how amazing this video was! Incredible!! Explained it perfectly

[@dankurtis5738]

Redarc are the best. Was running a manager15 on my camper and it was the best piece of kit i've used in any 12v setup. Will be fitting a manager30 to my next build. Their brake controllers are great too. Keep up the good work.

[@peterbarber7613]

hook 2nd battery to alternator to charge & also isolater, then when at camp hook solar to it to keep charged

[@electro1622]

You guys are fantastic.... not only do you show cutting edge stuff ( like the auto diff locker install) but you inform us about AUSTRALIAN MADE CUTTING EDGE PRODUCTS.... we all know you can buy all these things from an array of different companies but not all stores sell the Australian products and because of that people buy inferior/cheaper overseas stuff because they simply don't know about the ozzie stuff.... I always try to buy Australian made and it's such a big help to be informed of the products we make right here in Australia.... well done guys.... and the quality is awesome...

[@DANIEL-ls5ku]

Glad to know this is another Aussie product which is well known in 4x4 community around the world for reliability!

[@francoisl7663]

Thanks Shauno! Awesome company. I hate to say it but, "I'm an engineer" and just seeing the video footage of redarc, it gives me pride in a well engineered product. Even if I'm not part of their process. High quality stuff, designed for us. Theres something about packaging all these functions. Its great.

[@rainbowtrout75]

This is one of the most easiest to understand explanation! Thankyou! Subscribing!

[@jase6827]

The best information about 4wd touring 4wdaction have ever bought out. EVER... even since 4wdmonthly days...only if they bring back the 4wdmonthly days DVD’s

[@AshHalls]

I just use a good quality esky and ice, one for beer and one for food. One less stress while camping. Can easily go for 3 nights. Plus you can buy ice almost anywhere.

[@lahmyaj]

Good to see quality manufactured products here at home ;)

[@ExtremKeks]

Damn, my battery charger just stopped working after 15 years. I remembered Shaun mentioning Redarc so I gave their website a shot. That's a damn well website with a lot of info. Came back to this video and I think I'm gonna buy me a Redarc BCDC1225

[@zachm92]

Best video on youtube. Awesome info and amazing company! Thanks!

[@turbostyler]

1. They manufacture in Australia - tick 2. They support their product in Australia - tick 3. They train their staff and have real qualified staff on hand for R&D and product support - tick 4. Their facilities are top notch and their testing equipment is impressive - tick 5. Shauno reckons they're alright - tick I manage a multi-million dollar test and innovation facility for one of the largest companies in Australia. I know how much money is sucked into test and R&D and I also know the quality that is produced from doing so. When I replace my lead acid dual battery system with lithium I'm buying Redarc products to match.

[@TheRealPatrickStarOfficial]

Old mate Thanos knows what he's talking about...

[@lahmyaj]

lol even if he didn't, you would't question it coz he could break most of us in half with a stare!

[@moseyy9510]

literally the perfect video as im currently planning out my own 12v dual battery system, you beauty!!!

[@vivianmorresey]

I feel the extra cost for buying Redarc units just go justified. Good stuff

[@minitubebeast]

What a fantastic video! I have always had questions about running dual batteries and how it all worked. Thanks 4WD Action!

[@offtrackfamily]

Excellent review guys! We were in Australia last winter and we bought the BCDC1240D and really happy with this charger! Thanks for your great job!

[@JohnJohnson-hk7cj]

Great content Shauno! how good is that an Aussie company not only makes the best but keeps manufacturing and support local👍👍 They are a great example of greed not ruling their business. Redarc all the way mate😀😀

[@aussiedrifter]

Great to see a global company home grown right hear in the Land Down Under, we have lost so many innovative & creative companies to O/S cheap labour countries. I have seen the inroads Redarc have made into the US market with great results & good old Aussie know how + the yanks are simply blown away with the complete systems integration that ticks all the boxes from the team at Redarc. One question I do have is they have the 12 volt system covered, but what about the 24 volt brigade ? We have a large 4X4 overland truck & would like any info or catalogues covering our type of setup as we are currently in the build stage, & want to stay for extended time in the bush. Nothing Beats a Fair Dinkum Aussie Company, Regards Steve.

[@davidjameskelly1804]

Absolutely love 4wd24/7 So much information

[@Rob.P]

🙂 It's great to see. We are lucky to have Great Quality Australian Made Products 👍

[@BillygoatandDotsadventures]

As always great content, now I have a new target set up for my GU 👍

[@gqwarrior6694]

I'm thinking of upgrading my auxiliary electrics in the mighty Maverick so this video came at just the right time.

[@alib2801]

Outstanding explanation! Thanks for making it so easy for a newbie to understand.

[@davidmiranda7384]

I was thinking about getting a second battery as ii just got give a pear of solder panels good work boys keep em coming grate info

[@stoniofishing]

This is the video I needed to watch! 🎉

[@toddkenyon2509]

Nice one Shauno, when are we going to see the dirty 30 in action?

[@naythanryan3740]

Great video always a topic that not many people have any idea about or where to start

[@ZedZerps]

I'd love a full blown REDARC setup. I will definitely look into this brand further. Cheers from TN USA!

[@alabastardmasterson]

US distribution is limited compared to the OZ market

[@ZedZerps]

@@alabastardmasterson So I'll pay double?

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

10:04 Hey Shawno do you remember that time you run out of fuel 🤣🤣🤣 and Ruben rolled his car trying to pull out old sooty?

[@davideccleston2142]

Great video mate, very informative.

[@regwarren4wd943]

Good video Mate

[@regwarren4wd943]

Trikk It is always good

[@stokesy__92]

“Just like driving around with no fuel guage in your 4wd you just wouldnt do it “ unless your names graham and you drive shorty 🤣🤣

[@donnikou1089]

Great vid Shauno, well presented, didn’t miss a trick, learnt plenty from it too!

[@robertlloyd3486]

If you don’t want to pay the price of great quality Redarc also sell hummingbird products which are close but don’t use as high end products. They do have the same amount of technology in them though.

[@gregtheog123]

Finally, good content on youtube

[@liamrrh-s4273]

Very informative and simply communicated - Great work

[@DJSAS]

Best products in the market by far.

[@stevemullen2125]

Do you still need to run the isolator at camp when using the battery charger or does the charger isolate from the starter battery too?

[@darthvader8433]

I went to an auto lecky in FNQ on my recent cape trip because my aux battery in the 4wd died. After he heard I have a camper trailer he wanted to get at it to install an extra battery and charger in it. I started pointing at display stock and describing the fitout it came with.. Manager30, colour display with Bluetooth, 200Ah lithium battery..... His mouth fell open. He had never seen the stuff hooked up yet, and he was having guesses at how many thousands of bucks worth of gear it had.. And yes, it IS good gear, and yes their service is really good, but you pay for the quality. BTW FWIW my camper is a Drifta WUHT.

[@MrGaborseres]

Cool mate.... Very cool indeed 🙂👍greetings from Florida 🌴

[@peteman2980]

Awesome video. Wondering what roof rack and solar adjustment rack is in this video?

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

I love my Redarc stuff. Cheers Steve

[@overlandtraveler979]

How much longer before the dirty 30 is back in service, the new d 30 is super cool .

[@monzon529]

This is bad ass. Thinking about putting something like this on my ram rebel.

[@andrewgrant3470]

Hang on didn’t graham drive shorty around without a fuel gauge ?

[@stretcheresd5080]

I understand this is an old thread.. but my ol truck is 24v BJ74. I am wanting to set up a fridge, led lights in the truck tent, charge some phones, would like to have solar to help charge. Be out between 3-7days at a time

[@scotts4x4adventures92]

Thanks guys needed this bad now I know what set up i need

[@bob8359]

Wow, what a quality Aussie company,

[@grantflavel9822]

As soon as these guys do a marine management system im buying one.

[@richardhunt6112]

Are you listening RedarcElectronics?

[@peterbeyer5755]

Dangar Marine just installed Redarc into the trawler he is doing up, Check his system out.

[@grantflavel9822]

Peter Beyer yep already watched it. Its only part of the system they offer for 4wd so far. And its got to be proven to work in a much harsher environment. But ty

[@Think_about_it777]

Best in the business 👍

[@victorwarren4wd202]

Good vid mate

[@regwarren4wd943]

victor warren Really

[@dartmoordave]

Cheap way to keep 2 batts topped up is a basic Dual Charge Relay which will swap the charge as required. This is a few bucks at your local supply house or fleabay. This is a low level charge option not a megga system like Shauno's. Gives you a second start and winch option.

[@haroldcampbell4531]

Fine if you have a older car but won't charge properly with the smart Alternators fitted to most cars/4x4s in the last 10 years

[@69storky]

Great information i haven't got a 4WD but got campervan . redarc very impressive and made here in Australia love it 👍👍

[@georgemarquis3166]

Newbie here I have BCDC1240D in my van and the fridge control lights are not coming on? I thought top up Aux battery with trickle charger but Aux battery appears to be charged. The BCDC1240D is flashing on the A Indicator.

[@macdouglas1087]

Impressive mate. I was gunna buy another brand till I watch this.

[@maxmacca5286]

Great video mate hope the fires get better so all the tracks reopen

[@strikemaster1]

Hey Shaun... great video. BTW... what AUX batteries you recommend? And I just now purchased the BCDC1240N Core charger, for 2x100ah Carmec AGM batteries in my caravan. (All up 8500 from starter to AUX bats) The 200 ah comes right between the 25 and 40a chargers so I went for the 40a... 1/ Is this the right choice? 2/ My Isuzu Dmax 2019 has the smart alternator, so do I have to run the blue wire to ignition? 3/ I am not sure about the earth from the DCDC charger... do I have to connect its earth to chassis of caravan or run a separate earth wire from starter bat? 4/ If I was to also incorporate the Manager 30.... where would that be best positioned... in my canopy like with yours, or could it go on a wall inside the caravan? 5/ My batteries are soon to be replaced... can you recommend a good brand? Appreciate all your help, and maybe others can also benefit. Regards... Mike

[@GarthR]

Only ever have run redarc use a bcdc now in car and manager setup in trailer can cost more than cheap shit but it’s never let me down so worth the extra in my eyes

[@stwi8845]

JUST A fyi FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE SMART ALTERNATORS, PUT A 1 AMP DIODE IN THE FUSE LOCATIONS AND IT TRICKS THE ALTINATOR TO CHARGE HIGHER.

[@robinbehrendt5443]

STOP YELLING AT US...

[@stwi8845]

SORRY my caps was on and i couldn't be bothered rewriting it all

[@4WDTeam]

Thanks!! We’ve installed the bcdc1225d, perfect!

[@tomburnet]

So good! Shauno, are we seeing the Dirty 30 in action soon?

[@EMD_Ski]

For the basic Smart Start isolator system, how do you determine what size you need, do you just match the amperage (100 or 200) to your alternator's output?

[@BertineFamily]

Super informative. Thanks!

[@garrynorth6199]

Great video, love the redarc setup

[@gtxtx3]

I've been fitting Redarc products for a good 10 years now and I honestly wouldn't fit anything else, good company, great products, extremely low failure rate, lots of r&d has gone into the products and built to withstand Australian conditions, this is why you pay top dollar for Redarc because it works and it lasts

[@Solarlube]

Can you charge direct from a Honda EU 20,30 generator and when you get home put the system on charge via 240 volt. A great and very informative video Thanks Shaun and Redarc.

[@markcool8750]

Now this is what I've been waiting for 👍

[@amolinari9]

Excellent video shauno cheers!

[@kbikerider8474]

correct me if I am wrong, but I think the battery determines the max charge rate...not the charger. Hence ...Battery Acceptance rate. ?

[@JLHenderson]

Id like to see you guys take a vehicle that's not meant to be off road and turn it into a overland vehicle. Been watching this dude on youtube make an off road miata and its absolutely epic.

[@budget4x4life]

What is the smallest solar panel wattage it will effectively work with? Cheers

[@UniquelyUsAdventures]

Great information!!!

[@dartmoordave]

Shauno, follow this up with a piece on the merits of good quality harness connectors. Its no good having plenty of amps if its not reliable

[@brummyscorpio]

Need some help with this. About to buy a new truck and trailer for the first time. I'm going in hard. Question is do i have the power set up in the truck or in the camper trailer? if it is in the truck so i can use when not using the trailer, can i connect the trailer accessories to the truck power on my return via an extension lead? Ive been quoted the redarc system by both the canopy builder and the trailer company. Which one do i get this put in to for best use? Great stuff by the way guys. Niki

[@tankmeister8131]

Sounds good but what is the cost I recon a generator and drums of fuel would be cheaper

[@knoleng8590]

Good video bloke

[@TheGoprotraveller]

I have a couple of REDARC gauges and one is the dual voltage gauge, they are both working well although I find it unfortunate that the reading pin goes in segments and not in a smooth motion which doesn't make it very accurate. I also have the extra current sensor which measures the current in 1 Amps which I find extremely inaccurate, I can be running some small LED's and the reading will still indicate 0 amps. I was really disappointed for that one considering the price, it could at least read in 0.1 Amps so you would know if you have a small current leak or know how much amps something actually consumes...

[@michellegrayson4336]

I just watch this story about your products, I have just bought a GWM CANNON X, only built in July 21. Do you have the knowledge about the GWM CANNON X utes for when I am decide to run a dual battery set up in my ute

[@imlimiteds]

How do you run dual isolators. I have one that leads to my trailer how would I connect another one inside the car if I have already one running and is taking up all the voltage

[@crowly8552]

Great content....the music??

[@kjelljawerth7326]

You did not cover how to hand an installation for a vehicle with a smart alternator, and the use of some sort of Ignition-On detection. Can you please elaborate, thanks

[@outdoors5352]

I have one of those dcdc things in my 4x4, but the extent of my 12v charging knowledge lasted until about 6:25 Frustrating

[@gayashanbc]

Does the BCDC 1225 has the jump start feature?

[@bigden331]

Please make this clear. I have a MN triton 2013 , will I need a battery isolator or just a DCDC Charger or both?

[@REDARCElectronics]

Hi Dennis, y can use the SBI12 but if you want the best for your auxiliary battery the BCDC1225D is recommended, this unit will also provide compatibility with solar.

[@vtecthunder]

When using a dc to dc charger can the power going into the unit come from a 12v socket or does it need to come from the battery with larger gauge wires ?

[@Brant_Channel]

Nice products. Does they have distribuitor in Brasil?

[@paulystp]

I have gone with goal zero lithium generator, everything is in one handy portable box, alternator charge , mppt,volts, amps in and out plus battery percentage and time to go , 1500 watt inverter with 3000 watt start, 2 ac slots ,4 USB , 1 cig ,280 ah lithium battery, can move it from car to car or even in the house. You can plug an entire motorhome into it , i run a 700 watt microwave, It runs my 800 watt aircon. I paid $4,500 , they do have smaller ones that are cheaper, plug and play so convenient