DIY Solar Generator! 1536Wh Portable Power Station Lithium LiFePO4 HOW TO

Cahn shows you how to make an easy DIY 12V solar generator / portable power station - check this out!
Inside is a 120Ah 1536Wh Lithium LiFePO4 battery, 25 Amp DC DC charger, 500W Pure Sine Wave Inverter and a Touch Pad Switch Panel so you can turn on all your accessories and power all your gear!​
With a solar input, alternator input, movement-activated ignition sense charging capability, pure sine wave inverter automated cooling fans and more it’s a serious bit of kit that offers seriously good value and is a great fun weekend project!
Whether you use it for camping, 4WDing, van life, overlanding fishing or just at home in the backyard you’ll find some many uses for a portable all in one 12V and 240V off grid power setup! We’ve used it to run a camping fridge, power camp lights with a cig plug or USB devices, charge a laptop or even run the 12V Adventure Oven. After all it's basically a portable dual battery system in a box!
It might not look as pretty as a Bluetti or an Ecoflow but this is a modular DIY design that you can always update or upgrade later on!
If you want to see more DIY vids like this, let us know in the comments below!
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► Gear used for this build:
120Ah LiFePO4 Battery here: bit.ly/2YcWomo​
25A DCDC Charger: bit.ly/3xMCds5
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Touch Pad Switch Panel: bit.ly/3kaEYPI
50A Wiring Kit: bit.ly/2ZlTj3N
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Stayzcool 12V Fridge/Freezer bit.ly/3c41e8Z
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160W Fixed Solar Panel bit.ly/3n2ucMC
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[@Troche571]

When you consider the charge cycles for some of the overlanding market's most popular power chargers this setup blows away the competition. The fact that it's serviceable, not limited to size and output is what I like the most. Thanks for sharing.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Cheers mate! Really appreciate the thoughts and comments! - Cahn

[@cameronmcdougall458]

@@4wdsupacentreAu how come there’s no solar control box when you plug the solar panel into the supply on the bdvkz?

[@Mark-ks9jj]

@@cameronmcdougall458 The DC2DC charger has the solar controller in it.

[@daveinoz7813]

@@cameronmcdougall458 my understanding is that the DCDC charger automatically selects the solar input when that supply is available. The DCDC charger also contains mppt solar charge management as well.

[@RealeaD]

Just wow. If Kings sell ready made versions, that would be fantastic!

[@simonburnby1997]

This does seem like a Kings advertisement 🤔

[@rogerandlyndabeall3840]

A good effort. I have made heaps of these I have found minimum battery is 200Ah, and minimum inverter is 800w run 1600 watt peak pure sine. Then, you can run your fridge at home for 24h in a power failure, or your tv for 43 hours. Then it is really useful. I use a victron inverter/ charger, as it shuts down automatically when there is no load ( like when your fridge is cycled off) and sames standby current. I also used the victron inverter charger, as then it works as a UPS and charges the battery, from the mains. I also add an RCD and an earth spike so when camping and a mains appliance gets wet, it wont shock you.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Thanks for the feedback! You're right I could've made it a little 'bigger' but I think I'll do that for the next one! This has been awesome so far as it's so portable and I can throw it in a bunch of different vehicles as I need it! Cheers, Cahn

[@genso3065]

I thought you'll need at least a 2000 watt inverter with a 3000 or higher watt peak to run like a standard size fridge at home since when you first power on a fridge the wattage spikes around 3000w or higher..

[@rogerandlyndabeall3840]

@@genso3065 Not so I do it all the time an 800 watt victron inverter will run a big fridge no problem I run my two fridges ok in fact.

[@genso3065]

@@rogerandlyndabeall3840 nice thanks for the info. I'm a noob to this.haha. So all the info is appreciated. It'll be cheaper for me as well to get a lower wattage inverter

[@genso3065]

@@rogerandlyndabeall3840 but I would definitely need a much higher Amp battery battery than a 12v 20ah right to be able to do that?

[@ianfranklin9839]

Awesome build. Would definitely be keen to see a bigger version... more battery, 1500w invertor, 40a DCDC, Ciggy outlets, LEDs inside and outlets, maybe control panel in the lid... So many options. Loving these vids :)

[@iannolan4584]

Nice build mate well done! I did a similar build during my COVID lockdown in Melbourne. Using a 120Ah Lithium, 3000W inverter and DC to DC charger. It runs my coffee machines, portable induction hotplate and fridge no problem at all. I have even used it for my rotary hammer drill on the farm. As I have only got the 1 x 120Ah Lithium and want to use it for everything I've linked 2 portable solar panels to give it a charge capacity of around 12amps. I've also added a battery monitor that give me Amps in and out so I can see how much I'm using and how much the solar panels are putting back in, which has been very handy, when one of the solar panels wasn't charging. Keen to see how the bigger box goes as mine is heavy enough now! I am thinking of being able to just plug in, via a Anderson plug, another 120Ah lithium in parallel to give me more capacity. But at this stage I haven't run it near flat yet!

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

G'day Ian, Not a bad way to spend time indoors, but I'm glad you've been able to get out and use it now! Thanks for the comment and taking the time to watch - with regards to the battery monitor you're right it's something I'd definitely consider if I made another one of these! Cheers, Cahn

[@Woodlandbill]

now this I'd love to see, do you have a build on KZbin or somewhere please?

[@Jlomb436]

My dude, this is the cleanest box build I've seen and I've watched a lot of these videos. Fantastic job although I'm sure everyone has already told you so. Sadly, we don't have any boxes like these in the States and everyone ends up using these terribly lightweight tool boxes that would break if you sat on them. Love these!

[@jasonw8124]

Totally agree that those flimsy battery boxes aren't ideal for building a power station. We do have those boxes that he used, look up "rotomold" case or box should get you on the right path....

[@e.c.8668]

Look up Hardigg cases. Or Pelican boxes. but that Kings box looks a lot like a Hardigg case. You can even find them (sometimes) on craigslist.

[@bobcat7664]

Fantastic build but hanging to see one made with a lot more power please build one with a lot more amps🤠👍

[@Tunzbig]

Everyone rips on the gear but thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@Cl4rky]

This needs to be an off the shelf item, could finesse it a little more. A 1500w inverter would be unreal. Have it without the battery to keep costs down, also for those with existing batteries or for those who may want agm or lithium. I’d buy one in a heart beat

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

I’m getting a lot of positive comments saying similar things… might have to look into it more seriously! Again you can buy ready-made (more pretty) ones but I like this cos it is modular and I fully intend to add more accessories to in the next couple weeks as I use it more Cheers, Cahn

[@retepd1e]

Make this as a ready unit with or without the battery and if it’s done with good quality, I will definitely buy one with everything Cahn included. 100%

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

G'day Clarky, I've had so much interest in these from this video that we're going to start making these to order and selling them from our stores. So, if you're interested you can shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I can run you through the process! As of today, all the bits you need from Kings (including the LiFePO4 battery) are about $1675 total and I reckon about $1800 for all the extra bits included so we can figure out a price ready to go for you! we could definitely do one for you without the battery so you can drop your own in, or make some customisations... I'd have to see how a 1500W inverter fits though - you might have to re-position the 240V outlet to make it work! Cheers, Cahn

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

G'day mate, as per the comment above we're going to start making these to order and selling them from our stores. So, if you're interested you can shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I can run you through the process! As of today, all the bits you need from Kings are about $1675 total and I reckon about $1800 for all the extra bits included so we can figure out a price ready to go for you! Cheers, Cahn

[@Montysonthemove]

@@4wdsupacentreAu are you still taking orders? I’d be super keen!

[@kiwited123]

Love to see a 200 or 300 Ah version of this with bigger inverter. Also a component list to take to your store! would be a great help.

[@nelskieda1fishing104]

You guys should sell this ! It’s soo awesome so easy and neat looking definitely I will buy this set up 🙌🙏🏻 soo good

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Cheers mate! As I wrote in another comment, I might have to start doing them on weekends hahaha Getting lots of interest so we’ll see what we can do about making a proper one! Cheers, Cahn

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

@@4wdsupacentreAu If you make off the shelf versions, please make them modular like this one so components can easily be swapped out if needed.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

G'day! here's an update for you! We're going to start making these to order and selling them from our stores. So, if you're interested you can shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I can run you through the process! As of today, all the bits you need from Kings are about $1675 total and I reckon about $1800 for all the extra bits included so we can figure out a price ready to go for you! Cheers, Cahn

[@kevinnguyen8578]

What's the total cost for this diy?

[@pip5461]

@@4wdsupacentreAu Lol... probably cause more problems than it's worth... :)

[@muzzaball]

Jeez Cahn, you really are the King of DC power! That was a superb build and a fantastic multi function solution. Well done mate! Cheers.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Cheers Murray! Glad you liked it - there was a debate that it needed to show every single step, which we did film, but I figured it was better to keep it as inspiration so whoever watched could make their own version! Cheers, Cahn

[@user-hh6ex9md4w]

Wow, this solar generator from Segway looks like a game-changer for outdoor enthusiasts like us! With its massive capacity, fast recharging, and waterproof design, it seems perfect for camping trips or even as a home backup power source. Definitely worth considering for anyone in need of reliable power on the go. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@CJ-tf6vq]

I’ve just finished making a setup incredibly similar to this, I’m reasonably handy but it took me 4 full days. I didn’t put in an inverter but did use the other kings dcdc charger and added a battery monitoring system. Just a heads up for anyone else wanting to do the same. A very good system none the less

[@e.c.8668]

That's slick. I think the only thing I would do differently would be to run the sense wire from the alternator back to the box instead of relying on the tilt switch. You can run it along with the power wire since they are both up in the engine compartment. but man, that is about as clean a DIY portable LiFePo4 battery setup as you can get.

[@carloscolmenares4054]

The motion sensor and fan are a great idea

[@max___power]

This is a brilliant idea...... I never thought to use one of those storage boxes. This may be my next holiday project I think ;)

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Love a good DIY project (clearly!) so I’m glad I helped you think of some ideas! My favourite part regarding the box is that you can strap it down by the handles and still open it for access / to check on it or turn things on and off. Super handy! Cheers, Cahn

[@keithhellyer4565]

Wow, have been looking at making a new upgraded (from agm to lithium) 12v portable power unit for camping and the back of the 4wd and this is the best setup I've seen, thanks for the video.

[@ricksters11]

@7:36 realize he over cut the hole, improvises (nicely done), plays it off as a simple change of mind! That is exactly how DIY goes... If you don't make mistakes and then find ways around, then your not doing it yourself! Bravo!

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

I saw your comment, checked the time code and ended up watching the rest of the video haha I really need to revisit this with all my updates - and should finally build that bigger version too! Cheers, Cahn

[@deooptimomaximo9843]

Would love to see that video with a breakdown and total tally of costs. ​@@4wdsupacentreAu

[@JoshuaCorley]

Please do so ​@@4wdsupacentreAu

[@cameroncunningham9033]

That is a budget friendly solar generator I can get behind.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Cheers mate! A lot of people saying “just buy one” but that would’ve been much less fun! Cheers, Cahn

[@awsuccessfulliving]

You guys should sell this as a complete kit. ITS A Guaranteed product winner. The other thing is to do a Masterclass VIDEO work shop of step by step wiring as a complimentary addition for those wishing to do a DIY.

[@newageaz]

Thank you SO MUCH for this amazing how-to video. I was able to build one of my own (with my son's help). For the case, I used a rolling toolbox from Harbor Freight to make it more easily 'portable' when I need to move it around.

[@cortizzzroberts8635]

You sell and campers would definitely buy, I would 100% get one

[@larrybarnes3920]

Great job. I'd definitely be keen to see you put together a bigger version.

[@cootason]

easily one of the best project videos I have watched on making your own power station. would be cool doing this as you said with a much bigger battery and having this as a ready to go system mounted on the vehicle easy to swap around between vehicles might be heavier then the one in this video but awesome and much easier to service upgrade and replace components. awesome video guys.

[@OzJasonAustin]

Was nice to meet you and your grew today at the grand opening of 4WD SUPACENTRE EASTERN CREEK. Your voice was the first thing I heard when I walked in to that massive store. hope the young bloke gets some time away from hearing your voice on repeat when editing your videos. and heard you took some photos of my cousin with his full trolleys on his way out. LOL

[@DURRIESVISION]

Another 👍 for this build, keen to see the larger version when you get to it... well done 5 ⭐

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Thanks mate much appreciated! Cheers, Cahn

[@ImDaCoolDad]

Hi mate, I love this idea. I have just bought the kings 200amp hour lithium battery and am going to set up a very similar box but with the kings 3000 watt inverter. I am going to see if the bigger kings 78 litre box will fit the components. I love that it is portable and can still have car or solar charge it. That way does not have to be a permanent set up in car or if upgrade can simply go with. Keep up the good work!

[@lachlanmann841]

This is awesome! Love watching people work on things which they are passionate about and enjoy doing. Very cool 😊

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Thanks Lachlan! Appreciate the feedback and glad you liked it! I also like being called ‘passionate’ and not a nerd for once hahaha Cheers, Cahn

[@lachlanmann841]

@@4wdsupacentreAu Haha mate we "passionate" people gotta stick together 🤣 keep up the great videos

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

You're much nicer than my workmates after they saw my new baby that's for sure hahaha Thanks again, Cahn

[@lachlanmann841]

@@4wdsupacentreAu sounds like they can bring their own batteries to the next camping trip 😊

[@striff]

Nice one, I would put the switch panel flush mounted to the outside, and add a way to see amps in and out, and battery percentage. Otherwise great build.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

G'day Scott, A few others have suggested the switch panel on the outside so it's something I'm looking at for V2. A battery monitor would really help too - but for the moment at least there is a volt meter to very roughly keep an eye on it! Cheers, Cahn

[@DarylLonigan]

BIG fan of that tilt switch 5 minute solution. That's a fkn gem.

[@dugaldmusic]

Nice job - especially the idea about motion switch! A very neat looking setup! What I've done is used an off-the-shelf battery box ($150 on sale at the time) that has a bunch of (4) Anderson plugs (plus 12v sockets / USB / manual voltage check etc). I put a Voltage Sensitive Relay ($40) in line with one of the plugs (it then becomes the dedicated car charging port). I already have a 2nd battery (AGM) in the engine bay, so this is the third => portable power source and runs from a 50A line coming from the same source as the AGM. The Kings DC-DC blue ignition wire is linked to the controlled side of the VSR (only live over 13.2V - i.e. alternator running.) The Solar input is a separate Anderson plug mounted beside the DC-DC. I guess I could have stolen another plug from the box.... :) The Kings inverter is also mounted to the outside of the box and wired to the inside. I've added a inexpensive isolator switch to the 12V side so it's not always powered.. I'm not worried about waterproofing as I'm not going to use 240V in the wet (!) and the units mounted to the outside avoid any issues with fans and stray current draw from fans and the temp/voltage sensors.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

G'day mate - sounds like a pretty elegant solution! the VSR on the input is another good option and one that I considered too - as I said in the video this was a bit of an experiment (which has worked well so far) but could absolutely be changed up! Thanks for watching and letting us know about your setup! Cheers, Cahn

[@IRONMANMETALBILLDANKANIS]

Brilliant idea with the Mercury switch and timer. I also like the fan cooling control. Great build.

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

So when is Kings going to have these as an off the shelf item? It looks like the perfect power box for the back of the 4x4.I like the modular nature so that is one item needs replacing, you can just pull it out and pop another one in. There are off the shelf boxes like this around for well over $2k, which is just insane! If they fail you have to throw the whole thing out. This is so much more practical. I would buy one of these tomorrow if they were available.

[@DonsShed]

+1 this would be soooo handy to be able to buy one "off the shelf" ;)

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Hey mate, Thanks to comments like yours I've got a plan to make it happen! We're going to start making these to order and selling them from our stores. So, if you're interested you can shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I can run you through the process! As of today, all the bits you need from Kings are about $1675 total and I reckon about $1800 for all the extra bits included so we can figure out a price ready to go for you! There's a little bit of customisation available too, so happy to discuss! I really love the fact that it's modular too - I'm already thinking of what other plugs and sockets I can add to this one to make a 2nd iteration! Cheers, Cahn

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

@@4wdsupacentreAu Cheers, email sent.

[@jakebumbstead]

Great DIY video. If only we had a Kings here in Texas !

[@Danwynne]

Yea definitely keen to see a bigger version! This one is very cleaver, I like the temp switch fans and tilt switch. It makes it a very smart setup

[@toyotadirtdevil]

This is great. The only change I would do would be put the switch panel on the outside so you don't have to open it every time you want to turn it on. I wish these boxes were available in the United States.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

G'day Michael, Thanks for watching! I did think about having it on the outside, but this setup has worked pretty well for me so far. Basically I open it up, turn everything that I need on, and then close it up and pack it in the ute. you can still open the lid even if the box is strapped down by the handles which is good, but really you don't need to be getting in and out all that much while you're camping. That said, there's no reason you couldn't have it externally so I might give it a go next time! Cheers, Cahn

[@s-c..]

@@4wdsupacentreAu externally so you don’t lose precious packing space & ease of access if you’re camping in the back of your van/car etc 👍

[@aaronlade3010]

Can you provide a wiring diagram?? And full list of kings components and aftermarket components….love this design

[@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk]

The box is great. Good setup. I’d wish for more outputs

[@paulhassler8686]

Awesome job mate! I'm actually considering to build one for my own, toss it at the back of my rover for when i'm wandering around the mountains. The specifications would be that it could power an electric kettle so I will have to put hardware that supports at least 1000w. I would be really interested in the general wiring diagram of the installation! Thanks for sharing!

[@eamonmullahy9668]

Would love to see a new video with what updates you have made to the box, as well as a review on how it went in practical use positive and negative things

[@djdicks0n]

Very COOL. Keen to see a bigger version with the 1500 watt inverter

[@justin_XR5turbo]

Dude this is mad, perfect solution for what I'm thinking can't wait to make one 🤙

[@shutthegate8232]

I have no idea how you managed to Tetris that all together. I'm seeing, but the believing is still trying to catch up. Nailed it. Yes please to a larger box version.

[@ontheroadwithjohn]

one word, love it. ok two words, its twice as good.

[@El-Rod78]

I wish we had a store like that in the US to pick up all that.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Maybe one day! I'd volunteer to come over and help set them up for a good old working holiday haha! Cheers, Cahn

[@sfcpriceful]

Awesome a stackable extension battery pack would do great with that as well

[@johncanalese588]

Good video, but I based my build with all DC outputs using Grey Anderson Style plugs, the Solar Panel Input is a Green Anderson Style and the 12VDC/Alternator input using Red Anderson Style. May seem cumbersome but it absolutely guarantees no mistakes in plugs because, as you mentioned in the video they physically will not mate each other and provides another level of protection for those expensive electronics in the box.

[@italianaussie91]

Just finshed building one but in a 78lt box Just a little run down on some stuff 78lt box 115ah battery 1500w inverter Touch pad switch panel Thermostat Fans Gotta say it's not to bad of a kick ass build but almost a two person lift as it can be a bit of a back breaker lifting on your own to carry

[@1tr1ck]

Great idea. I just use a hardkorr batt box and can invertor. 500 watt invertors can't really do anything a 150 watt can invertor can't do and hardkorr box is a 3rd of the size still housing a 125 ah po4. No need for dcdc charger . That's on the car. And solar charger is on the hardkorr blanket for charging. Invertor needs to be 1500 watts. The concept is great. Keep up the great work

[@johncanalese588]

I just finished mine based on the battery box that C.A.O.S offroad sell which is identical to the Hardkorr unit. I installed a 135AH LFP battery and also a 40A DC-DC Charger/MPPT Solar Controller which I screwed down onto top of box. The unit I bought is very similar in look and size to the Redarc BCDC40 units but 1/3rd the cost (on eBay), so really compact. Cables run into back of the lid through grommeted hole then re-wired one Anderson plug as Solar Input and another as 12VDC input. Compact and relatively light.

[@lorrencekunst5463]

Hi, Nice build, I build a dc2dc and battery set up in a trailer, Anderson for the main power to the trailer from the vehicle and when wired the ignition signal on to the trailers tail lights circuit, so when towing just turn the parker/ lights on and the dc2dc is up and way. Cheers

[@MakeDoAndMend1]

Just started building one. But a low power 20Amp unit. ❤ George

[@motodino]

Please make one off the shelf. I'll buy it!! Great job mate 👍

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

G'day Mate, Thanks to comments like yours we're gonna make some! We're going to start making these to order and selling them from our stores. So, if you're interested you can shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I can run you through the process! As of today, all the bits you need from Kings are about $1675 total and I reckon about $1800 for all the extra bits included, so we can figure out a price ready to go for you! Cheers, Cahn

[@ianphendry]

I like this idea to keep things portable. When charging only from solar, how do people maintain the battery between trips. Some days my car sits for a week, unused so starter battery connection doesn’t seem practical, which is why I like this portable idea better. What are people doing with the battery in between times when not hooked up to solar panels.

[@jdone145]

I would love to a bigger version of this unit

[@jdone145]

Love to see a bigger version of this unit

[@wardrobelion]

Nice job! Looks like you thought 💭 of everything 👍😎

[@glennoliver2778]

unreal system , yes would like to see a bigger one

[@michaeldejesus7418]

Just purchased a fridge/freezer at that shop last weekend. Haha. Love your builds, would you be able to do an updated build fo3 me.? 😅 Ofcoarse I'll pay for the materials 😅

[@jfwatson10]

Can you verify if this battery box is somehow grounded when it's connected to the dcdc charger? All the wiring diagrams I see say the negative terminal needs to somehow be grounded. Any help understanding how this is accomplished with this build would be greatly appreciated.

[@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk]

I need to get my hands on one of those 240v inverters

[@danielp435]

This is great! Would come in handy for the Zombie apocalypse 😜🧟‍♀️🧟

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Exactly what I was thinking... I just didn't want to say it hahah Cheers, Cahn

[@andrewkaszubski8395]

Nice one i decided to build one myself. 100ah lithium ( produces Max 175 amps for 5 mins output) 2000 watt inverter. Victron smart shunt with screen, temp sensor, relay and Bluetooth. Finally ac/dc charger. Fans come on when it’s over 30 degrees. Large capacity relay turns inverter on without opening box. Externally mounted ac in for charger, ac out for inverter and 2 anderson plugs to my dcdc charger mounted in car and. External 12v control panel from adventure kings located at back off my tub for easy access. Good idea. Thanks.

[@jeffotoole4509]

I want that sooooo much. It looks freaking amazing. So cool.

[@davidoreilly9627]

1500w inverter would be for me. A wiring tutorial would be gold as a parts list too

[@gregfreemantle7131]

That’s awesome!! What a great idea!!! Seriously though you need to sell them I store!! Or maybe a pre order thing??? Or just cash on the side?! 😁🤣👍

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

G'day Greg, I thought about making a couple on the weekends... however I asked the boss whether we could sell them as a DIY KIT... good news is we're going to start making these to order and selling them from our stores. So, if you're interested you can shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I can run you through the process! As of today, all the bits you need from Kings are about $1675 total and I reckon about $1800 for all the extra bits included so we can figure out a price ready to go for you! Cheers, Cahn

[@baumie4618]

Mate good effort that! Reckon that would've required some calming beers and patience! 😉👍👌

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

The most frustrating part was having to go back to the local hardware three times as I didn’t buy enough nuts and bolts the first time hahaha Other than that it wasn’t too bad! Cheers, Cahn

[@jfwatson10]

Second thing: This is one of the best videos I've ever seen on a battery box build. Can you verify if your solar input and your dcdc input plugs on the box run to some sort of fuse inside the box before they run to your dcdc? Charger?

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Thanks Again John, Cheers for the kind words! In this version they are not fused, though it definitely wouldn't hurt... Both the solar and alternator input are inputs only (i.e. no power is outputted through them, so you cannot use this charger to trickle charge your first battery with solar for example) When connecting it to your starter battery, you should fuse the positive as close as possible to the starter battery positive terminal to protect the circuit - plus you could add a solar fuse for the same reason. Cheers, Cahn

[@rshinn8776]

Made one last year. Didnt think to add a dc to dc charger though. Guess i found my next project

[@jeffbarnett643]

Hi Cahn. I put my name down for a custom solar generator at the Kings Eastern Creek store grand opening and never heard back from anyone. I’m still interested in getting one of these..but upsized from the one in this video.. I’d be keen for one utilizing the new 300ah Lithium..with provisions for dual solar inputs. Are Kings still planning on making these commercially available! Cheers Jeff

[@sungod1968]

Another way for the 240 volts would be a caravan plug outlet but the storage box is a great idea

[@johndabbler3097]

Gday, What type of motion sensor did you use , if you have a link Could use motion sensor to charge , batteries rather than ignition on in car , would you recommend Great video , Thank you

[@damodoesall6240]

Kings need to sell this as a kit

[@eugene5438]

Awesome build. Great quality and well thought out.

[@s-c..]

Very neat. Am I right in assuming you can use the outputs while it’s charging (pretty vital, but not always the case)? Great that you’ll be selling them pre-made, hopefully with and without the battery included. And I truly hope you’ll be getting a commission from the sales, or at least a generous bonus!!

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

G'day mate, Absolutely you can use the outputs while you're charging - that's the nice thing of having a separate charger that's keeping the battery topped up. As you saw we're going to start making these to order so we could build one or supply without a battery! If you're interested you can shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I can run you through the process! Cheers, Cahn

[@seanl1054]

Loving this video. Just wish I could get these cargo boxes in the UK. Nothing I've seen over here comes close.

[@paulpalmer3420]

Hey Cahn if I wanted to do a budget version of this and use my existing deep cycle 130ah battery would that work and then later if I buy a lithium just replace it ?

[@craftymulligar]

Good build for most functions. But better technology is better than tilt or mercury switch. I build a motion detector from a spring small magnet. Operational amp with coil to set to a momentary on when there is movement. Not sure you could buy those however. But your version might work out with slight uncertainty.

[@ramjeansakeel8242]

So nice project would love to make one or sell these parts here in reunion island

[@markduncan6690]

A True Aussie!

[@michaelzeal416]

Wow! Amazing. Please I wanna learn more from you.

[@rfcdgaf]

Never understood the fascination with mounting large antennas right in the drivers view like that. Seems to be very popular australian thing to do

[@robtemoana3041]

Wow. I’d buy one if you were to make and sell. Awesome.

[@iamragewhale]

cool build, how would you go about changing the wiring to accept top up charging from a cigarette lighter (like 5A max) or a dc adapter instead of the dc-dc charger?

[@johnpowell7497]

Guys would love you make one out the 78L or even the 156L and make it the 3000w inverter and two dcdc charges. Build it as an generator alternative ;)

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

I’m getting more and more convinced as more people say they wanna see it! Watch this space in the next couple weeks haha Cheers, Cahn

[@johnpowell7497]

@@4wdsupacentreAu Cahn excited to see it !!

[@brentmcd12]

interesting diy design . good for portability but then having the space to store it for practicality . cool gizmos . makes it very fancy .

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Thanks for the feedback Brent! I really dig it hey, good size, only about 26.5kg and super handy. I still might make the bigger 78L version but stoked with this so far! Cheers, Cahn

[@dirtydogg06]

Yeah I’m gonna do this, thanks mate what a great idea👍🏾

[@andrewk3218]

Damn, every time i watch your videos cahn I feel the need to go spend money at my local 4wd super centre store... Good idea though

[@TomorrowIsNow]

I wish I could find Kings products in Denver Colorado USA. Your vids are amazing.

[@robertl.finney3688]

Yes a larger one to run a AC in a caravan would be good. This can then be used at home when we have power stoppages. Would also like a cost of the build, you could state at this date xx/xx/xxxx the cost was $xxxx.xx . Very interesting video thank yo7. Robert

[@mjpt57]

Nifty. Wish that they told us the total cost. I followed the links to the major components to work it out. Around $1,200 not including the Anderson plugs, cooling fans, wiring kits (bad URL in description), relays, circuit breakers, etc. Compares with the Bluetti AC180.

[@ronilovillarosa]

im expecting you also installed the battery isolator .. anyway thanks for this video i fully understand the wiring and your design thanks.

[@colinelliott8768]

I just subbed. Thank you. Awesome build!!! 👍👍 For equivellent cases in N America Pelicans are perfect for this. One Canadian company has a pre-built system in one that's awesome but huge $. Princess Auto has a Storm Case 21 1/2"X14"X9" $150CDN with a heavy duty weather resistant plug installed already. I own 2 Pel travel cases. $$ but they're indestructable and water tight! They also have knockoff cases that should work just as well and I want a bigger case anyway. N/s about the knockoffs but the Pels have a retractable extension handle and wheels and a pressure valve to eliminate condensation @ altitude flying. That pre-made is completely weather proof as a result. Should be a fun project. Harbor Freight knockoff should work for the Patriots down south. Aussies and Kiwis are our Brothers and Sisters. We even share the same balloon headed "leaders" in a freakish competition for incompetent and marxist. Think we have you ALL beat though! My kingdom for a Toyota Hilux. Don't sell em in N America. Thanks again!!!🇨🇦

[@user-mh7qu8tz8f]

Fantastic setup. Would love to build something like that

[@JamesyYZFR1]

Nice work! Great idea 💡

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Thanks James, appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! Cheers, Cahn

[@ianbertenshaw4350]

I’m currently building my version using the 200ah battery and 78lt box - heaps of room in there for a 3000w inverter but I will opt for the 1500w . With the Anderson plugs I have a red one for alternator in , green for Solar in and grey for out . I made a small converter cable up so my solar panels can plug straight into the green socket or by removing the converter cable the solar panel can still fit the grey type Anderson plugs - best of both worlds . I also use another 78lt box as a tool box and the battery box is strapped to the top of it and the whole lot then strapped in place, this brings the battery box up to a convenient height for access through the side window of my Ute canopy . To minimise power usage I connected a switch to the voltage and usb power sockets so they draw no power until needed , I also run the box fans from the inverter output (240v) so the fans run constantly when the inverter is in use but otherwise are off and using no power. The fans are 12v and run off the battery but there is a 240v coil relay that is activated by the inverter output and also a thermal relay in parallel with the 12v contacts of this 240v coil relay so if the inside of the box gets to 50c the thermal relay activates and turns the fans on as well . The whole lot is designed to use the minimum amount of power as possible .

[@anthonyfox9513]

How did the 78litre box go with the 200ah lithium battery?

[@ianbertenshaw4350]

@@anthonyfox9513 Worked great ,enough room for the 1500w inverter at one end , all the switches, sockets , c tek dc-dc charger and the like along one side . I went to Altronics in Sydney and got a couple of the green and red Anderson plugs so I can run Solar into the green , power from alternator into the red and power out is grey - they can’t be mixed up as the plugs / sockets are slightly different so green will only go into green ,red to red and grey to grey . I wired in some small fans so when the inverter is being used there is some airflow through the box . I bought the same box to use as a tool box so the battery box can stack on top of it and this brings the height up so I can rech in through the side window of my canopy and reach all the power sockets and switches . I got the remote for the inverter as well and it mounts up nicely next to the powere switch and sockets , I fitted a volt meter and usb socket that is switched so there is no power draw when not in use . The switch came from altronics as well ,it is a 3 position toggle switch with centre off , down is usb on and up is momentary on for the volt meter .

[@anthonyfox9513]

@@ianbertenshaw4350 have you done a video on it?

[@ianbertenshaw4350]

@@anthonyfox9513 No sorry

[@RohitRevo]

What a beauty. Tempted to get this for my Landcruiser. But if I buy all the parts from your store, I have no clue who will help me assemble this. Do you have some specialised partners who can fit this?

[@danielfutcher1764]

You guys should sell these as a kit

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Hey Daniel! Not a bad idea! Maybe I’ll try make a modular kit and give it a test… Cheers for the feedback! - Cahn

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Hey Daniel, Update for ya! We're going to start making these to order and selling them as a DIY KIT. So, if you're interested you can shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I can run you through the process! As of today, all the bits you need from Kings are about $1675 total and I reckon about $1800 for all the extra bits included so we can figure out a price ready to go for you! Cheers, Cahn

[@adrianskipper]

Very well done. Do you have a shopping list of all the items and the budget. Also a circuit diagram . Would really be useful to build it . Would be great if it came in kit form .

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

G'day Adrian, I have a circuit diagram that I am finalising We're going to start making these to order and selling them as DIY kits too. So, if you're interested you can shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I can run you through the process! As of today, all the bits you need from Kings are about $1675 total and I reckon about $1800 for all the extra bits included so we can figure out a price ready to go for you! Cheers, Cahn

[@tmcmahon021]

Super helpfuls and yeah, make the video for the bigger 12V box

[@eliasjoserodriguez5160]

4:14 Almost got a heartattack when he touched the battery terminals lol

[@mariobonanno2608]

This is a great idea but as I both don’t have the time to build one and am not confident enough to do it are you able to supply one made up ? Maybe come up with some prices for the 2 different sizes you talk about. You have really excelled here . Great work

[@stevecrowe176]

Arrange to meet him at the local Man Shed in different locations, run a class where everyone has the parts (if a full parts list is supplied), he walks around (or other clued up fellas) assisting here and there.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

My Dad is a member and loves his local Men's Shed! Maybe I can convince him to do a class - he's an electrical engineer too, so he's qualified! Cheers, Cahn

[@stevecrowe176]

@@4wdsupacentreAu I'm sure, actually I'm positive everyone would chip in and get him a few slabs or whatever his preferences are. Most people can do this, its just the odd question they'd be stuck with, cable thickness, wiring where to where etc. Ask him, you can only try. Cheers

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Hey Mario, Bit of an update! We're going to start making these to order and selling them from our stores. So, if you're interested you can shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I can run you through the process! As of today, all the bits you need from Kings are about $1675 total and I reckon about $1800 for all the extra bits included so we can figure out a price ready to go for you! Cheers, Cahn