WOW! When you start looking at battery management it's like a rabbit hole. And prices start from R10k upwards minimum, for basic solenoid setups. I really enjoyed this. As a weekend camper, it's is perfect for a fridge setup. Really appreciate this. Thank you.
Nice one bro. I'm doing a very similar setup next week on my prado. I would be cautious of adding the wrnd in the box. Shorting on the terminals inside with heat generation could be an issue. I'm adding a 1000w inverter and a 100w mono PV panel as well. I bought a Dual USB/voltmeter with on/off switch all in one unit and will be building everthing into a hardy toolbox. All in all, it still co.es in under R6k and is scalable. See you on the tracks... with a cold one off course.😀🍺
Kenji's Garage so reading up on it, if it’s connected to 12v, it extends the discharge of the battery to 11.8v instead of 12.8. If not then it keeps it normal. No idea if that means smart alternator or not. Not sure I understand what that all means at all 🤣
Hi, I'm attempting to do a similar set up. I bought a battery box with a separate controller which has all the plugs including the brad harris plugs. My question is, do I connect the wrnd charger to the control box, which is the connected to the battery? In your video, you had separate plugs for the input solar and vehicle.
WRND you connect direct to battery and then 2 inputs, either for solar and/or from the car. The control box with all the connectors must be connected to the battery directly, so it could draw power. Does not go into the WRND.
@@KenjiLo1 Thank you for the reply. My thinking was from the input Brad Harris of my control box into the wrnd, then onto the battery. The output plug on the control box goes directly to the battery. Does this make sense?
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WOW! When you start looking at battery management it's like a rabbit hole. And prices start from R10k upwards minimum, for basic solenoid setups. I really enjoyed this. As a weekend camper, it's is perfect for a fridge setup. Really appreciate this. Thank you.
Sorry getting back to replies now only! Thanks for the kind words.. I just bought a Hilux, gonna start doing that up!
Thanks for the vid. Busy putting together much the same setup for my bakkie so was nice to see a worked local example.
Thanks. Great instructions and tips.
Love the content man, keep it up!
Nice one bro. I'm doing a very similar setup next week on my prado.
I would be cautious of adding the wrnd in the box. Shorting on the terminals inside with heat generation could be an issue.
I'm adding a 1000w inverter and a 100w mono PV panel as well. I bought a Dual USB/voltmeter with on/off switch all in one unit and will be building everthing into a hardy toolbox.
All in all, it still co.es in under R6k and is scalable.
See you on the tracks... with a cold one off course.😀🍺
For now, WRND still okay. But next I’ll upgrade to a better DC to DC charger and a Lithium battery with an inverter
@@KenjiLo1 I am in 2 minds between the wrnd and the victron 12/12 30a. If possible why do you want to upgrade to a better dc to dc charger?
awesome video dude
Thanks bro
One more thing- I think that curly pig-tail looking cable is for cars with a smart alternator. Lowers the voltage or something like that.
But my car does have a smart alternator. But I think you right, I think it’s a programmable thing, maybe for going 2 batteries or something
Kenji's Garage so reading up on it, if it’s connected to 12v, it extends the discharge of the battery to 11.8v instead of 12.8. If not then it keeps it normal. No idea if that means smart alternator or not. Not sure I understand what that all means at all 🤣
I don’t either. As long as it works.. lol..
Hi, I'm attempting to do a similar set up. I bought a battery box with a separate controller which has all the plugs including the brad harris plugs. My question is, do I connect the wrnd charger to the control box, which is the connected to the battery? In your video, you had separate plugs for the input solar and vehicle.
WRND you connect direct to battery and then 2 inputs, either for solar and/or from the car. The control box with all the connectors must be connected to the battery directly, so it could draw power. Does not go into the WRND.
@@KenjiLo1 Thank you for the reply. My thinking was from the input Brad Harris of my control box into the wrnd, then onto the battery. The output plug on the control box goes directly to the battery. Does this make sense?
Gonna be honest. I can’t advise cause I don’t know how the control box looks.. might have to go to a local electric shop
hi i want to buy bluetooth battery monitor where can i get one like ur one i live in cape town thxs
On takealot
Just what I’m planning to do. Did the battery box come with the securing strap?
Yes, it came with the strap that goes over the box
The strap around the box, that I had to go buy. But very cheap. Also depends on your strap points in your bakkie
Kenji's Garage that’s the one I meant. Thanks. Have a ratchet to tie it down already. Cheers man
Hi there I'm busy setting my ford ranger up with a second battery how have you found the wrnd so far
Hi Nicholas, so far the WRND has not failed me. Been on a few off roading trips, and taken the battery box with. It hasn’t shorten out or broke down.
Is WRND available in Australia
Hey Andrew, not sure really. Maybe the online store can post it to you?
Do you have an isolator wiring kit? Is it needed with a smart alternator? Want to know if I should buy that wiring kit from the 4x4 store?
With WRND, you just need a 100amp fuse in between the main battery and to your WRND
Does your company take cardboard or just scrap metals?
We take only scrap metal.
Hi long time no see, hope you are well
Hi bud, well and yourself?
Kenji's Garage not too bad thanks, do you maybe have any contacts selling a 2018 up M140i maybe ? My friend is looking for one in the 500k ballmark