Budget Overland Build Ep8: DIY 12V Setup on Isuzu KB300/Dmax Redarc BCDC1225D

The Budget build gears back a bit and gets ready to launch ahead! With the vehicle performing well, we could look at putting some more kit on the vehicle and getting it ready for some camping! In todays episode, we will be installing a ‪@REDARCElectronics‬ BCDC1225D DC-DC Charger in the vehicle (Available from ‪@4x4MegaWorld_Africa‬) and pairing it up with a 120AH 2nd Life Lithium Battery, and a small 500Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter! We had so much fun installing and custom DIY building a battery box and platform for a CF55 Waeco fridge. We recycled so much stuff from the garage and made something practical and useful for Andy to use going forward!
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[@paulsmit8147]

For the 'one day when I'm grown up' day.🤙

[@OffroadandRemote]

Great video Adrian. This will keep Andy going! These videos are also really useful to demonstrate that people don’t necessarily need an elaborate setup to power a fridge and some lights etc.

[@RoamOverlanding]

And the setup works like a dream; which is even better 😋 I guess it’s not really a budget build but a simple build 😂

[@Me-show7]

true

[@burtonrania1303]

So happy for Andy!!!! I love this budget build because I can relate. So excited for Ander to do his first trip. Well done and keep on creating great content

[@neilarmitage6632]

Exciting times for the Isuzu

[@RoamOverlanding]

Absolutely!

[@4WheelingSA]

This is something fresh. Work with what you have. Well done in covering this aspect as well.

[@neilarmitage6632]

Interesting episode. It is comforting to learn Andy has a biltong business. Mine begins in January. Have supply from two factories and it will be gas flushed in branded retail packs ready for the supermarkets and all other places biltong is sold. This provides maximum shelf life. Then early next year my completely off grid 4xr vehicle and 4x4 trailer will be ready, and I will be on the road promoting FMCG products and my mobile off grid rig. The rig is really state of the art with everything a house has, WIFI computers, printers, hot and cold water on tap. The whole nine yards. The 4x4 is a mini version of the trailer.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Oh wow that sounds amazing! His biltong is just for personal use but we had some of it recently and he should strongly consider selling it, his Droëwors is excellent! Goodluck on your adventure, it sounds like its going to be a blast!

[@leenderdhoutzager9389]

Glad it's coming along nicely, look amazing

[@louwcoetzee7897]

Cool thanks for the video. Like the new Garmin Watch :)

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hahah Thanks! Well spotted! Its the Instinct 2 Tactical.. I love it :D

[@aadildhooma6689]

Awesome can't wait to see u guys going on a overlanding trip with the Isuzu.

[@fatmanoverlanding]

A good sensible 12V setup. This should cover Andy's power requirements while overlanding.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Absolutely 👍🏻

[@deriusnorris4463]

So glad the Isuzu is running good. So my guestimate would be the budget build costs about R20K. Well done to you guys. Time to camp Andy.

[@RoamOverlanding]

This setup that we did here is around R15k so very similar to the price of 500W Portable powerpacks; but it packs obvious a much bigger battery and way faster charging. So its going to be a great setup for Andy!

[@Sir_Chuckmyster]

Link to the USB C portable LED lights please. Thanx

[@shaunbotha2241]

Yes please, would love to try these portable leds as well

[@HammerRocks]

Good work. Though purely for aesthetics and squeeks/rattle prevention (plus a little sound proofing), have you considered covering the wood platform with a boot liner material or marine carpet?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Yup👌🏻 I actually found a piece of left lover carpet in my garage when I was cleaning it up the other day. So will probably cut and glue it pretty soon 👍🏻

[@ruaanlombaard5663]

Where would one be able to buy those LED magnetic lights for the canopy?

[@RoamOverlanding]

I know Bushtech have them, otherwise I think they are a Lumeno product; so check out Lumeno's store! :)

[@ruaanlombaard5663]

Amazing thank you. Great channel keep it up.

[@Ross3r]

I'm digging this build. When is the Isuzu gonna be mear mossel bay?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Still some time; but we are hoping to get it to the Cape for December for a bit!

[@Ross3r]

@@RoamOverlanding I'm in the US till the later part of Dec. Would be good to meet up and see the builds in the flesh so to speak.

[@muaazally5300]

Second

[@troopyinafrica]

Is Andy going to sleep in there? If so some mozzie nets will be a good add on.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Yes we have discussed that too! Not sure when we will get to do it, but hopefully we can find someone to do it.

[@iwanjohnson7474]

Did I spot a tray???

[@RoamOverlanding]

This is not the tray you're looking for, move along. 😉

[@iwanjohnson7474]

@@RoamOverlanding WTF? Move along? What do you mean by this. I simply saw the tray. I think you took this up the wrong way.

[@RoamOverlanding]

@@iwanjohnson7474 hahah no Iwan, I think you took it the wrong way 😂😂 I was joking with you hahaha, it’s a line from Star Wars, like when they use the force to convince the stormtroopers they didn’t see anything

[@catchawakeup6411]

Do I see a new setup there on the back of the Hilux??😁 10:46

[@RoamOverlanding]

Shhhhh you see nothing... 😉

[@catchawakeup6411]

🙈

[@deriusnorris4463]

Funniieeeeee

[@dhf619ec]

Where can we find that battery for around R6k?

[@RoamOverlanding]

I think Mtech Communications sell Revov, and if you just google Revov 120AH you will find them around online.

[@PLANECRASH2255]

First