Installing a Dual Battery System (Hardkorr DCDC Charger + Kings Lithium Battery)

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  • @TheBeatenTrak
    @TheBeatenTrak  ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you think of Kings gear? Do you rate it?

  • @BondiTreasureHunter
    @BondiTreasureHunter ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wish I had your skills 😃🙌 awesome job!

    • @TheBeatenTrak
      @TheBeatenTrak  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wish I had your skills 😆🤙🏻

  • @Allwasahome
    @Allwasahome ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Could I suggest you tie down your battery,the dirt roads out that way will vibrant the hell out of it and possibly jump it out of its cradle, like the videos watching the build very interesting. Happy Travels 🤗👍

    • @TheBeatenTrak
      @TheBeatenTrak  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah thanks mate I reckon you’re probably right! It’s in a pretty tight space and with the timber board/cover over the top it would be hard to pop out of there but I guess better safe than sorry 😅👌🏻

    • @petcuyvers
      @petcuyvers 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@TheBeatenTrak
      Problem is not
      "Popping out of there" rather the constant 2mm-10mm bouncing and vibration over potholes and corrugation will shudder the cells in the battery putting them at risk of Failure.

    • @CharlesBrown-q8q
      @CharlesBrown-q8q 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was at thinking it would be better turning around to keep the terminals further away from the metal frame too. Maybe its not an issue.

  • @TheKrondizl
    @TheKrondizl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've read in a lot of places it's not good to use the canopy and cab roof rails to mount the same piece of equipment to as the tub/canopy can flex if you go offroad which could cause damage to whatever is mounted to it

    • @TheBeatenTrak
      @TheBeatenTrak  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So far so good but I guess we’ll see 😅

  • @goldyandrobbo6540
    @goldyandrobbo6540 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good clip mate, I got some good ideas. We have subscribed!!

  • @JarradDRS
    @JarradDRS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video mate. Are you still happy with the Hardkorr dc-dc charger?

    • @TheBeatenTrak
      @TheBeatenTrak  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah mate it hasn’t missed a beat! I’ve had my fridge running non stop since the install and the battery is always fully charged. 👌🏻

    • @JarradDRS
      @JarradDRS ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheBeatenTrak good to hear mate. Might look into one of these

    • @JarradDRS
      @JarradDRS ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the reply, ol mate. I'm tempted by it that's for sure. I noticed the Redarc Core is similarly priced, so I'm gonna look into it too. @@TheBeatenTrak

  • @LukeHartwich
    @LukeHartwich ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did you go about getting the wires into the tub?

    • @TheBeatenTrak
      @TheBeatenTrak  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There was an existing hole at the front of the tub I used to run the wires in. I sealed it up with silicone after.

  • @michaelbarrett4236
    @michaelbarrett4236 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you had any issues with the DCDC charger, I have recently done a kings battery and hardkorr charger and the charging figures are wrong in the app compared to the actual figures when testing with multimeter, plus the other day I had an over charger warning come up on the app

    • @TheBeatenTrak
      @TheBeatenTrak  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No mate it’s all been fine. I’ve had no issues with it at all. Are you using a kings lithium battery?

    • @michaelbarrett4236
      @michaelbarrett4236 ปีที่แล้ว

      @TheBeatenTrak Yeah I'm using a kings lithium battery

  • @guilhermearruda6037
    @guilhermearruda6037 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have the same set up on your caravan? Thanks

    • @TheBeatenTrak
      @TheBeatenTrak  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No the set up in my caravan is a fair bit different. Dual 120amp hour AGM as opposed to Lithium. It's due for an upgrade though.

  • @OffGridAussiePrepper
    @OffGridAussiePrepper ปีที่แล้ว +3

    oi oi oi, that aluminum bar should be isolated near the battery terminals and rubber boots shud be used..... and a thick rubber strap is needed as extra security to hold the bat down.

    • @TheBeatenTrak
      @TheBeatenTrak  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the advice mate appreciated! I’ll definitely fix that up 👍🏻

  • @pauls3451
    @pauls3451 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi mate, how is the Hardkorr charger going, any issues? I am looking at installing one of them.

    • @TheBeatenTrak
      @TheBeatenTrak  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mate so far it’s been awesome. Since installing it I’ve tested it out by keeping my 60ltr fridge running non stop for a few weeks. Between the Hardkorr DC and my solar the battery has been kept fully charged. It’s unreal 👌🏻

    • @pauls3451
      @pauls3451 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheBeatenTrak Thanks mate.

    • @pauls3451
      @pauls3451 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheBeatenTrak Is that the Kings 160watt panel?

    • @pauls3451
      @pauls3451 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sorry mate, you actually mention that it is a Kings panel in the video.

  • @hughbulotano8495
    @hughbulotano8495 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I ask what sort of ampage wire you used?
    I purchased and waiting on it. Just wondering if the cables are long enough for the ones supplied with the charger.
    Thanks neat setup 👌

    • @TheBeatenTrak
      @TheBeatenTrak  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey mate sorry for the slow reply! I actually bought and used the Hardkorr wiring kit as well which was perfect 👌🏻 Is that what you’ve ordered?

    • @hughbulotano8495
      @hughbulotano8495 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@TheBeatenTrak I've ordered the 25amp version but we are still confused with what gauge to use aswell
      Edit - Allgood got the wiring all done just wondering if the dcdc charger is supposed to turn off when the car goes off or does it stay on for awhile?

  • @cdonuts7335
    @cdonuts7335 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The most useful item in this build is the milk crate at the start! 😂
    Everyone makes the same mistake under rating the solar needs and using a crappy quality solar panel. If you get that correct you don't need all that dc-dc bs! And you won't be stuck out bush with a dead truck battery!

    • @TheBeatenTrak
      @TheBeatenTrak  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Appreciate your insightful comment there mate. However I can tell you that this system has been running my fridge nonstop for over 8 months now and it’s always fully charged 👊🏻