The Ultimate Dual Battery System Education Video!

[@dsmash447]

Done with simplicity, passion and charisma; I was going to fast forward but the one hour ended before I could!

[@Tania-vl3lo]

At Last i finally get it , and understand how it all works Thank you , I have been doing my own head in for months now thinking about how to set mine and my daughters camper vans up with all this without buying rubbish and wasting money and time or causing auto electrical disasters lol, I totally get it now, much appreciated, will defiantly be purchasing all my products needed from you , I final feel like i trust myself to do it and also TRUST the quality of the Products Bloody Thank you and again much appreciated, great video great effort on your part too, bloody well done, if a Dyslexic ADHD can understand what you have just explained and shown in the video, i reckon anyone can . Very excited now to get both vans up and going Thanks

[@KickAssProducts]

Glad to hear you found it helpful Tania!

[@thomastammaro693]

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[@Icantbelieveyoureyes]

I’m about to watch the whole thing just because this man’s comment. ❤

[@christined9131]

Clayton great video. You answered every question I ever had about batteries, charging, discharging, solar connections and wiring your vehicles and vans. I recommend everyone watch this, even if you aren't going anywhere. I'm sharing this on Facebook for all my friends. Cheers mate.

[@TheJoanRuth]

Ahhh! That was EXACTLY what I was looking to learn!!!! YOU ARE MY OFFICIAL HERO. Who else would take the time to explain all those basic concepts and vital details? This is why the web is useful. We can all help each other, even when we are opposite sides of the planet. Three cheers for YOU!!!

[@tonyparker6650]

Thanks Clayton..... I was in the dark about getting a second battery and how to hook it up until I saw your video.... ordered one from you last night :)

[@corb5654]

Excellent video, knowledge and the fact that the team was introduced was heart-warming.

[@annetteslater3799]

Absolutely awesome video..... from two girls about to hit the caravan trail. Learnt so much. Thank you will look for your other videos.

[@DonCaprioni]

Sir . . you are an excellent instructor and educator. God bless.

[@ThePepperford]

Just bought my kit due to great format and content of this video

[@realsocrates5272]

I will be doing the same as soon as I get some cash (hopefully next week)

[@anthonydagostino6618]

As a complete novice to this whole 4wd, camping and dual battery stuff this video made it easy enough for even me to understand. Thank you, I'll be buying some products very soon.

[@KickAssProducts]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed

[@KashifRehman-kash01976]

EXCELLENT !! You guys nailed it.

[@jonahdowns3661]

Best video on KZbin regarding this topic. Extremely healthful, and also great products!

[@ibrahimkhawaja2054]

Thank you for this rich information it's really helpful. And also high quality material.

[@chiverenos]

You bloody legend! Before watching this video I didn't even know pre-wired battery boxes were a thing! I have been trying to educate myself on how to do all the wiring myself with no electrical experience. Hopefully all these products are still available once I get around to buying them. Again, thanks so much!!!

[@KickAssProducts]

So happy we could help!

[@DanielOrtegoUSA]

Very well presented. Exceptional speaking skills without the usual 'Uhh' every other few words. More on point; I plan to add an AUX battery to run multiple security cams in my Holden Commodore. aka as the Chevy SS.

[@jacquesgosselin744]

Yes, man! This is by far the best video I have seen on this subject. Your explanation is very clear and easy to understand. I was looking for information on this topic and found what I needed to know here. Do not stop your beautiful work and long life to all of you. I am Quebecker and if one day I go to your country, it will be a little because of you. Thank you very much.

[@mikemetz82]

Best video ever! thank you so much! ordering now.

[@georgejenkins8063]

I too will be ordering asap.... shipping?

[@GeeDunkin]

This is an awesome guide for people who aren't sure about setting up their 4x4 or caravan etc. I watched this a few years ago when I was setting up my rig as I had no idea what I was doing. I keep coming back to this video for reference for add-ons to my current setup. Some great info about solar near the end too. You have kings selling solar kits to people who probably don't know about regulators and controllers and the staff have no idea how to advise technical setup. Great video!!

[@grantsmyth2184]

Well done very clear on what to run and the options I have Thanks guys

[@garyschapiro893]

Thanks, absolutely the best instructional video I have seen......on anything. Says a lot about the product when you can explain the system that easily.

[@TheOldaz1]

Thanks for the update, I'm from the grandfather days and this has taught me a lot I needed to know for my modern vehicle.

[@gregchamberlain8519]

You Boys down under are just plain crazy!!!!. Keep it up, we love you up here in in the U.S.

[@joeld9418]

well done !!!!!!very well done.I just bought an old 89 GQ Patrol in very average condition with the old switch double battery set up that needs a full work over and not having a clue I struck gold. Thanks so much for the heads up on all things duel and more . I was totally in the dark n now I feel I have a basic understanding of how to proceed.Legend

[@akwrks6812]

this was the most helpful video on dual battery systems i could find. it answered all my questions and has allowed me to configure my system. cheers!

[@trentortlik6485]

Dude! This video was filled with information. Awesome work guys and thank you

[@ulrikcaspersen9145]

Very comprehensive video, thanks. I would like to make a small note though: In Europe, and possible elsewhere, there is one spare wire in the 7-pole cable between the car and the trailer/camper, and in a 13-pole cable two spare wires; designed specifically for powering auxiliary devices such as a battery-charger/DC-DC converter. These wires are most commonly 1,5 mm2 (16 AWG) in a 7-pole cable, and 2,5 mm2 (14 AWG) in a 13-pole cable; and is often used for powering a DC-DC converter or battery-charger on the trailer where the voltage sometimes will be as low as 9-10 volts. I have also seen such setups for other purposes, like say an electric winch on a boat-trailer, an electric pump for powering hydraulic devices, and other such applications.

[@KickAssProducts]

Cool, Thanks

[@wcsoblake85]

Great video. I normally dont watch videos that are this long but I am glad I watched this one. It has a lot of great information about dual batteries

[@DieselDave]

That was flamin well AWESOME!!!! I hope the next beer had a little kick in it. Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderfully technical, yet easy to understand video. Just gained yourselves a new customer. Cheers lads.

[@nvb21]

It's a bit long but definitely the best video I have ever watched about dual battery system. I've learned a lot. Thanks mates!

[@KickAssProducts]

Thanks. We have an updated version in the works!

[@mike-cc7eg]

I was only looking to hook up an auxiliary battery to my 1999 ford expedition. You opened my eyes. Excelent video, very well done and entertaining. Makes me want to move there. Thank you so much.

[@KickAssProducts]

Awesome! Thanks Mike.

[@dereke321]

Do you guys ship to the US?

[@dereke321]

Dannng.... Okay thanx! :)

[@haitchutube]

Fantastic tutorial a Grey area understanding 12v terms made easy once described & carried out in Lehman’s terms I will be using this video as ref when setting up the caravan battery to DC2DC👍👍

[@RockRamos_is_Keepin_it_Shiny]

this is THE BEST instructional video i have seen, it is simple and easily understandable, i wish you sold your goods in the USA we don't have any coll stuff like this that i have been able to find, we have DC to DC chargers ad the VSRs but no battery boxes.

[@monezabala]

This is the most detailed explanation of how to install a dual battery system, and with all of the available connectors you can create a battery bank...

[@KickAssProducts]

Awesome, glad you liked it

[@morenocrosara9995]

Great video guys, excellent content and even a dummy like me could follow it, probably the best hour I've spent on youtube learning about camper trailer set ups..cheers

[@KickAssProducts]

This is awesome feedback, thank you! Looking forward to seeing you around australiandirect.com.au ;)

[@bicanoo_magic3452]

Very very good vid. Even though I knew all of this I don't think I've ever seen anything quite so simple. All those andersons do make things pretty good.

[@palmunhalaajat6412]

Cheers mate! Best dual battery system tutorial video ever :D Very practical and gave us few more ideas for how to build our set. Subscribed for more of this.

[@mbulumasilumbwe6634]

Absolutely the best tutorial to learn about the matter. Very easy to follow and great explanations for DIY. We are about to kit out our new pick up. Do you supply your products in South Africa yet?

[@KickAssProducts]

Hi Mbuluma, thanks for your feedback on our video! Unfortunately, our products are only available in Australia for the time being.

[@edwardkneas2332]

Great installation hands on video will visit your product site

[@tracydryden6553]

Thank you! that was easy to understand and now I have the confidence to move forward

[@KickAssProducts]

You got this!

[@kosycat1]

niceee I have a 2005 Grand marquis. Just trying to put a 2500 pure sine wave inverter in to use on snowboarding trips. May add some solar panels one day but i think i might do a aux bat setup

[@carmelpendreigh787]

This is such a good video. Thanks very much for making the time to make it.

[@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832]

"All that work, and he shorts everything out at the end with a Beer!"

[@triptonmiller8532]

Thank you! I watched so many videos on this subject, many with conflicting info that I just figured I must be a dummy. I finally understand the jest of it all. Kickass is definitely on my too list.

[@KickAssProducts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulgabriel-metta8182]

Thanks so much well explained and clear understanding of the systems.

[@dougrogillio2223]

Excellent info. could not have come at a better time.

[@sillyboy32]

You folks should look for a distributor here in the states! I cant buy your goods so I purchased some connectors and all from a variety of folks, along with the Redarc dc-dc. Building my own battery box with solar..your video has by far been the most instructional. I do have a question about the fuse off the main battery and the size of the cable that runs to the back of the vehicle. I was going to go with 4gauge but looks like you have 8 gauge there? Also, should I fuse between my secondary battery and the DC-DC charger?

[@sillyboy32]

Also, do you need to ground the secondary battery to the vehicle?

[@inncogneato6341]

In this case the auxiliary battery is earthed via the black cable to the starter battery, but you can add as many earths as you like. To be on the safe side you can add fuses at all outputs of the auxiliary battery, to protect the auxiliary battery from short circuits at that end. Eight gauge is sufficient for up to about sixty amps, but Redarc recommends 4 gauge (up to about 100 amps) when utilising the override feature for jump starting the main battery if it should go flat.

[@johnRedfern]

This is Just what I've been looking for.

[@trevwalter5630]

Great Video Clayton! Thanks to you and your guys for all the work in making it and how very clearly and methodical you were in your advice etc. Cheers.

[@davidkumeroa2997]

Nice Dato Figure for your description of wiring into a car. Oh and all the other info is really good. Cheers. Sorted out our boat. Cheers!

[@KickAssProducts]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback

[@davidclarke2613]

Great video mate. Just solved all my problems in a perfect step by step easy explainable video 👌

[@KickAssProducts]

Great to hear!

[@michaelkloeppner5753]

excellent video. this guy is a great teacher

[@bravo20ghost27]

It has been the most helpful. I wish I was in Australia so I could have this system.

[@KickAssProducts]

Glad you found it helpful mate!

[@stevemuskett9553]

Outstanding! Great job on the video presentation! Thanks this video “Kicks Ass”

[@ghostwritersigns]

Thanks Mate, Your a legend, very informative great to watch and very easy to understand. Thanks for the video, I now know everything I needed to know about solar panels, batteries and duel battery systems.. I would definatley buy from you guys to support your generous sharing of information. Cheers

[@KickAssProducts]

Glad to help

[@edwardkneas2332]

Best Tech video ever.......................Grafter thee boom guy

[@subratabn]

Just one word for it-- Excellent!

[@bboothroyd]

CRACKING VIDEO ! Nice work gentleman!

[@bluejohnnyonly9770]

Anderson powerpole are now the most popular connector used in 4WD dual battery systems, Camping equipment and Amateur Radio operations, its worth paying little extra for genuine Anderson brand as there are so many (Anderson Style) clones and company branded types that regularly fail especially mating with the genuine connectors.

[@joespano5771]

Best instruction video ever a job well done 🥇

[@KickAssProducts]

Glad it helped

[@goldcoaststrivers9299]

Thanks for clearing up bits of information I am hearing cheers

[@Jason-cx1gi]

Awesome video mate. Well done to the team

[@steved2623]

Excellent instructional video. Thanks...😁

[@samrobinson8137]

This is an awesome video thanks so much will definitely be purchasing your product

[@castropaulor]

Very educational video, thanks for sharing the knowledge

[@KickAssProducts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@adamshields1982]

How do you go about wiring up the ignition switch wire if you had the DC-DC charger on a camper trailer

[@alteregos910]

Thanks for the video. Salute from malaysia.1🇲🇾

[@makeitcool]

Great info, if I wasn’t in Canada I’d buy a battery.

[@dscott1702]

lol! yes - it's very sexy.

[@MacMikeG]

Great stuff, now I understand! And everything shown with such a clear, visual examples which also alows skipping to interesting us parts of the video. Thank you, if I would be located down under, would definitely buy in your store :)

[@KickAssProducts]

Hey MacMike, We are currently in the process of opening our U.S. online shop. Not everything is available but we are getting more of our stuff available every week. kickassproducts.com/

[@stans6723]

I don’t see Replies from KickAss, but the vids are Excellent .... thank you. Disappointing that your products aren’t distributed in the US. Since KickAss doesn’t reply here, I’m hopeful that (some) INFORMED Viewers might weigh in. I’m going Dual Battery in a 90s Jeep. I’m in CA and deal with Smog Inspections, so placing “House” battery where Intake is located isn’t ideal (for Me). The XJ is Very SMALL, and virtually ALL ‘conventional’ space is Fully accounted for. I am looking for a Cranking Battery, a House Battery, an Inverter, and VSR (Isolator). I have concluded that the most (Reasonable) install is a High Capacity, oversized Deep Cycle AGM battery in the stock location, but wired for “House”. Getting a High CCA Starting AGM battery for a MOTORCYCLE, ATV, or Wheelchair, and mounting it at FRAMERAIL on its side, under floorboard as “Starting” battery. Since the OE Battery is essentially a Cranking battery, and the Alternator powers vehicle once running, it seems that as long as I supply 400+CCA, it should work, right ? An oversized (130A) Alternator should keep Both batteries charged, despite low aH of my “Cranking” battery Plan, I’m thinking .... Any viewers who have a Base of Knowledge, please consider weighing in on any Concerns or Affirmations about my Plan .... Thank You

[@easyaussietarget3355]

Excellent presentation mate!

[@ethicalbeing1380]

Brilliant. Thanks heaps for a great video. I went from zero knowledge to reasonably confident. That's a big deal for me. ha ha. Cheers and well done.

[@stevemohr2378]

So easy to understand thanks

[@KickAssProducts]

Glad to hear that

[@GEOsustainable]

Great video. Will it charge a bank of AGM batteries of say 1000+Ah? I will be charging using solar panels.

[@marilynwisbey9446]

Forgot .. got charged up! A big thank you! 😘

[@jerzywilk7788]

Very informative, looking forward to more

[@johnbontoft8548]

best vido i have seen you mack it so esy thank you

[@rossmalouf]

Thanks for your informative video

[@KickAssProducts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DEPHY4NT]

OMG you just saved me soo much money thanks you! what a great video.

[@KickAssProducts]

Yay! Glad we could help!

[@TxRiverElf]

I love this video... but am curious about the size of cables used on the battery... aren't they terribly small?

[@Rossco603]

Damn bro you got like 300 of those kickass batteries. lol hook it up dawg!

[@jimheymann1821]

Clayton great informational video. Of course the next question is will you step up and look at lithium batteries??

[@KickAssProducts]

;) we are always stepping up my friend

[@Kelvin555s]

Thanks for the great video.

[@KickAssProducts]

Glad you liked it!

[@datrafrances3692]

Do these AGM Deepcycle batteries offgas during discharge or charging? thx

[@tagg7534]

What about smart alternator requirements for connecting a camper trailer to the vehicle, do you need to connect an ignition feed to the DC-DC charger? when the charger is in the trailer.

[@brendangrumpyweir1905]

I know agm deep cycles dont like under bonnet what sort of battery would you recommend. I would run a battery in the back but still need the 3rd row in the back of my prado

[@KickAssProducts]

Hey Brendan, we would suggest either a wet-cell lead-acid or calcium batteries for under bonnet use. These will be able to deal with the heat and still offer deep-cycle performance.

[@pachamamatravels6853]

Great video , we have one of your battery box with the projecta dcdc charger for a couple of yrs now but since I’ve started running full time solar It has started to drain my main battery 😩 now I can’t plug it to main battery now and just run solar . Been a great power hub just not doing what it’s suppose to now …

[@KickAssProducts]

That sounds like the solar is not isolating so when there is no sun the panels will discharge the batteries. Please submit a ticket @ supportportal.australiandirect.com.au/submit-ticket-battery-box-power-station/ and one of CSA will get in contact with you ASAP

[@AskUncleLuc]

Great video! Almost got it!! Any chance of making a video dedicated to boats where batteries need to withstand salt corrosion envirnments, severe movements, where not all motors will be able to recharge the starting battery, might have a deep cycle battery for lights bilge pumps and other essential electronics and where there’s limited space for solar panels...any suggestions?

[@macdaddy1617]

OMG great video, wish i found this earlier. Do you ship to the USA?

[@KickAssProducts]

We currently only ship Australia Wide.

[@shannonsloan2934]

you should start shipping to the u.s ,I would like to be able to purchase your product I'm sure many others would too

[@keithholder4043]

I am 59. I just retired from Florida Power & Light. I would like to be an authorized dealer for you in the United States. Of course I will need you to coach me up on this DC stuff. I'm a quick learner and I am serious. What say you mate. Bob's your uncle f****** dead yeah no. So you see I do know your slang thanks to Ozzy man

[@jennykirchner9989]

Great vid guys. Thanks

[@Mr_Mumble_PSN]

Just waiting on my 12v lights then eventually a battery system for my camper trailer

[@KickAssProducts]

Awesome, please let us know how you get along.

[@Mr_Mumble_PSN]

@@KickAssProducts pretty happy with brightness and connections but plastic screw down are not great at all

[@riverwindfellowshipchurch6760]

Besides thick cable , when using a dc dc to bring it up to Proper voltage what would be the issue going from the 12 volt socket already in the cargo to Anderson adapter? But yes extremely well done video.

[@KickAssProducts]

12 volt cig sockets are only rated at 10amps. The KickAss DC-DC charger is 25 amps so the fuse in the cig socket will blow.

[@edwardgansky7854]

Hi Guys. I've noticed that the cable you're using to run from the start battery is very thin. The cable I've just purchased is 6b&s which is considerably thicker that the one you're using in your demo. If you're installing a second battery in the engine bay under the hood, then it's probably fine to use a thinner cable that you're using. However. if you're running the cable all the way to the rear of a car or indeed all the way to the caravan, then would you not need a thicker cable to carry the current all that way ?

[@MrJohnno1969]

question: Battery Chargers: if you charge your starter Battery, will it Charge the lithium battery in the back as well?

[@KickAssProducts]

kind of but not properly & the different battery size's & battery types could conflict & damage the battery's long term.best to charge induvidualy thanks for watching Cheers Craig

[@jordannein8565]

If you go with a system such as "starter battery > VSR > AUX battery" do you need to upgrade your alternator? And why, or why not. Thanks in advance.

[@parkypeteattarzalihoney6536]

Do you sell the DC battery box you shown in the video

[@tomfursdon6120]

Do you need to use the ignition wire with dcdc charger on cars with smart alternator or does the dcdc charger recognise by it self that the car is running ?

[@jacobfitzgerald1251]

My truck is made in 2009 its altnator puts out 14.8 volts so unless ive missed somthing i would say its best just to check if yours puts out 14.8 before you buy the fancy one unless you just really want the cool one lol

[@maccamac7986]

Awesome video

[@kensei21]

Genuine question about battery chargers. I thought you should only discharge a AGM to 50%? If that’s the case the charge times you suggested would be halved yeah?