KICKASS DCDC charger installation

I have upgraded the 12v system in my in-laws canopy.
The previous setup was 100% solar powered using a KTcables 20amp solar controller and 150watts solar panel on the roof charging a 120a/h AGM battery running an Engle fridge.
It worked fine until there was not a lot of sunshine, so I have chosen to use the KICKASS DCDC charger as a solution that was kick and easy to install.
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[@aussiedrifter007]

Thanks for the video, I have the same unit that I got in a kit that I am going to install into a new canopy tomorrow. It should be good.

[@rogerhewison8914]

Watched your video with great interest, well put together and informative. Good explanation for people on smart alternator connections. I have a much better solution for you instead of using condute to protect your cable going to the back of the vehicle, simple use the best quality garden hose. 👌 it protects the cable so much better and is totally waterproof. Keep making videos and good luck.

[@matthewburley880]

Good idea with the garden hose. Will use some when I do mine this week for under the ute.

[@alexmichaelides2784]

Hi mate I'm pretty sure i heard right but just double checking that the temp cable goes to the negative of the battery?

[@auscamperfam115]

That’s correct.

[@Portyhouse]

Awesome video, just 2 questions if you don't mind. What size fuse did you use from the DCDC to the second battery, looked like an in-line fuse between DCDC and anderson. Assuming it was 30-40ah? and can I ask why you ran the negative cable to the chassis under the bonnet and not the negative terminal on the primary battery itself?

[@auscamperfam115]

That’s you for your comment. I can’t remember the size fuse, just what ever came in the kit. Pretty sure it’s a 30amp. From memory I connected the negative to that chassis earth strap to keep all the wires tidy, also I feel you get the best connection.

[@georgetorres4158]

Just found your video great step by step explanation of your installation. My first question is what does your alternator (amps) put out? And which kick ass dcdc charger did you install. Thanks Again

[@auscamperfam115]

Thanks for watching. Not sure on the amps out put of the alternator, and the DCDC charger is their NEW lithium profile one with the Anderson style clips

[@YTB_by_bigz99]

Good vid mate, this was definitely helpful 🤙🍻

[@brodiemorrish1966]

hey mate quick question and just double checking there wasn’t any wire you have to connect to the alternator itself was there ?

[@auscamperfam115]

Thank you for your question. No direct connection to the alternator, just the positive and negative of the starter battery through a suitable fuse

[@JasonMananquil]

heay mate, how many fuses did you put on the piggy back fuse that you used? thanks

[@auscamperfam115]

Only what the holder could accommodate. 1 for the OEM that we are taping into 1 for the IGN trigger to the DCDC charger

[@stevec9597]

Great vid old mate. 1 question thou as I have 1 as well but yet to find time to install it in my Paj. How, can you see the progress of the charge going into the batt if you are driving? as I have a Renogy MPPT controller with bluetooth app which allows me to see just how much solar is going into the batt whilst driving. Is the dc-dc charger just realy for the alt use?

[@auscamperfam115]

Thanks for the comment Steve, you cannot see the progress while your driving without adding another meter or light. I’m pretty sure from memory there is a wire there that can activate a LED. I have thought of a Bluetooth battery monitor and then you could check on your phone.

[@davisverboon8119]

Hey mate, what piggyback fuse holder did you use for the 'on' wire? I have a 40 amp DCDC charger so just wondering what size fuses I would have to use in the piggy back fuse. I see a lot have a 20 amp capacity.

[@auscamperfam115]

Hey mate, you can get the piggy back fuse from Supercheap / repco etc. there is not a requirement for a large amp fuse as the only current it should supply is a trigger from and ignition source to tell the charger to turn on.

[@robertwilson1827]

What did you use to insulate the roof, how did you install it, and it's it worth it?

[@auscamperfam115]

It was some leftover stuff I found at work, I’m pretty sure it’s called Thermabrad 8, we used liquid nails, but probably should of used a glue that has some flex in it, and I do think it’s worth it.

[@robertwilson1827]

@@auscamperfam115 thankyou for your reply!😊

[@lukeverrall4427]

Hey mate great video, just installed the same dcdc charger only problem is it won't pick up my solar panel any ideas tia

[@auscamperfam115]

Hey mate, cheers. Does your solar panel have a regulator on it? If so I’d bypass it and go to the DCDC charger. If not, I don’t know. Have you check all the connections to the panel etc?

[@DJSteenkamp-xx4hk]

Why did you put the Anderson plugs the wrong way around

[@auscamperfam115]

Hi, thanks for watching our video. Which Anderson plug are you referring to?

[@caseymurphycreatingchangep9635]

Hey, Whats size fuse did you use for the ignition wire? Cheers

[@auscamperfam115]

Pretty sure it is either a 3 or 5amp fuse

[@caseymurphycreatingchangep9635]

@@auscamperfam115 No probs. Thanks man. Appreciate you gettignbck to me.

[@andrewfitzgerald5301]

@@auscamperfam115 Hey mate, love the video. Just one question though, I've got a 2016 BT-50 GT and the seats are a 20amp fuse, my ignition wire is only 7.5. How did you get around this? Unsure if it's going to be the same amperage for both as your in-laws BT-50 might be different to mine. Cheers

[@auscamperfam115]

@@andrewfitzgerald5301 hi mate, when you use the piggy back fuse the seats will remain on the 20amp fuse and then put a 7.5 in the other fuse holder.

[@andrewfitzgerald5301]

@@auscamperfam115 ah righteo - so you put in a 20amp fuse, and just piggy backed it onto that? Thanks heaps! And thanks for your prompt reply mate!

[@joshwaalkens]

Dc to dc charger destroyed my 2500$ battery (brand new 300ah lithium) and are unwilling to rectify the situation. They say it's not covered by there warranty. Buyer beware, stick to the well known brands that give a rats about there customers

[@auscamperfam115]

Was the DCDC charger the new one with the lithium profile?