The best budget 2nd Battery for your 4WD: Kick Ass 120AH with DCDC & MPPT charger (A SIMPLE REVIEW)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ก.ค. 2024
- Today, I'll show you my really simple, reliable and cost effective Australian Direct's Kickass dual battery setup in my Nissan Navara NP300. It is perfect for the weekend warrior who wants to run a 2nd battery for the fridge, lights and charge your phone and batteries in your 4WD / 4X4. I'll show you the battery box with the 120AH battery, the Australian Direct Kickass DCDC/MPPT controller and the wiring that comes with the kit. I'll give a very simple explanation of the installation and my honest simple review of the package. I've owned it for about a year now and it's running like a dream.
the most truthful and authentic review of a 2nd battery system I have watched. Very good explanation. Thank you.
Thank you, I appreciate the comment and support.
Yeah man this is the solution I was looking for
Bought my dual battery system for my camper trailer from KIckAss 5 yrs ago. Very happy....
Mate, love your candid, honest humour. There's a lot of info crammed into this 11:37 vid. It was exactly what I needed and was so happy we share the same vehicle. Your down to basics approach has really helped me out of the confusion of other set ups... so thanks heaps.
Sorry for the late reply mate, thank you for the comment, glad you like my humour and content. Glad it helped you out. Cheers mate
The set up that we all need. THANKS, LEGEND!!
Fantastic.. honest and you are a legend. Someone who admits they don’t know .. refreshing.
Cheers mate, I'm the first to admit that, although I'm always trying to learn along the way 👍
Thanks for this video. Great to see some attention on realistic set ups for weekend warriors. No criticism of those full blown 4wd custom set ups, but many of us need temporary set ups that we can swap out when the car needs to be used as a daily driver again on monday.
Also great point about the box being moveable. Big positive in my book.
Cheers Chris, yeah it's a realistic and simple setup for the weekend warrior, like myself. Thanks for the comment mate.
Agreed on this.. portable is far more better. Perfect for the weekend / seasonal camper who has only one daily driver.
Most budget friendly solution I've found on the tube. Thanks mate and good job
cheers mate, I hope it helped :)
Love your work champ, just the kind of video I was looking for! Keep it up mate!
The man..you seriously just sold me on this set up ... keep up the videos 🤙🤙
This is exactly the setup I want, wasn’t sure how to do it with my smart alternator, but seems very simple! Thanks mate! Perfect advise
Great to hear Josh, thanks for the feedback 👍
Great video! That is basically the setup I am looking for: simple and swappable. Only confusing part for me was your comment about it mounted on the passenger side. 😅 Otherwise, totally clear and concise info, just what I was looking for. New subscriber. Cheers!
I ran into the smart alternator issue earlier this year. I was charged $750 to install the wiring and then later found out it wasn't earthed correctly and ended up paying twice. Similar story with my tow plug, the auto electrician used 6 gauge wire which was too small and installed in a way that didn't accommodate for the smart alternator and I had to pay twice for this too. If I ever need to do this again I will get it done at a 12v shop that specialise in this stuff. Bright Spark in Cairns fixed all my issues, big kudos to those guys.
Love these versions they are amazing
Definitely a keeper
So nice to see a realistic setup that doesn't cost thousands and is doable for most. So many videos about are about expensive premium setups so its great to see the basics and how to start as a newbie. Thank you :-)
I agree Lee, so many videos with really expensive setups. I thought I'd share my simple and cost effective setup. Cheers for the feedback mate. 👍
Our story is very similar, only ever owned Holden's ended up giving up our VEs and moved to the off road world. Best choice ever.. only difference is were quite auto elec savvy. Great video mate for anyone needing that support for the second battery setup 🤙
Once you go 4WD, you never go back, right? Cheers for the comment, all the best mate. I subbed as well 👍
About the most helpful, 12v vid ive watched, simple to understand, perfect for me. Will be fitting same system, cheers mate👍
Cheers mate, it's a great battery system.
I have been looking for a solid power source for a fridge and diesel heater for MONTHS, and thought I would just have to drop a couple grand and get a professional grade install. Your video showed me another option that I will be using. Cheers mate!
Thank you for the feedback, it's definitely a great set up for what your looking to do. Plus you can always add another battery to it for more amp hours. Cheers 👍
Brilliant explanation and very natural.
Just found your channel and this was a really honest and truthful break down of your current set up. Very good 👌 subscribed
Welcome aboard! Thanks for the support mate, I appreciate it. More NP300 vids coming soon plus a walk around of all my mods on the vehicle. Cheers, Grant.
Good on you mate. Gave me a bit more confidence to install one myself also.
Nice mate, this is a realistic clip for realistic campers. Nice set up
Great video mate, clarified everything for me before i install myself.. Also sounds like Bells ice cream in the background
Hey bro love your work man. Based in NZ just purchased a 2nd hand trailer with rooftop tent only have a 2wd so not so much off roading but camping and knew our little fams would benefit getting a 12v dual battery setup but the cost just really out of my budget. Cominh across your video has given me hope man. I have an np300 and really considering giving it a Crack. Appreciate your work. You definitely should be more confident bro you nailed it. Blessings from the long white cloud. Hope to see more videos
I love NZ, it's amazing there, I'm truly jealous!! Once this covid19 still is finished, I'm coming to NZ!
You don't need the most expensive set ups, just a set up that works. Cheers mate, Grant.
Wow..wonderful video. I'm mechanically inclined and electrically chicken/dumb! I truly appreciate your video and I had no idea such a setup was available. I'm out in Colorado and keep seeing these elaborate things and offerings and each was something I didn't want to get to understand. Your product review is what I want! I get it. Thanks again and happy trails out there!
You are so welcome! I know how you feel mate. Cheers.
After I watched your video straight up I went to super center and got me a battery housing with pre wired setups and a agm batterry; now my car is already wired up with dc isolator so when I saw your video I’m like fuar out I’ll follow that steps. Now everything only cost me 500 bucks ish knowing it’s super center and I’m on a tight budget too. Thank you for sharing your simple setup
That's great to hear mate. Very happy to have helped out in your 2nd battery set up. Enjoy the outdoors and see you on the trails 👍
excellent, honest vid. Yep I too loved my Holdens and have moved on :) Happy Camping!
Thanks, you too! 😀
Now I am fully convinced! I watched Kickass guy video as well. I think he did modified box design slightly! I will be buying one soon. Very neat job you have done ! Thanks for the video!
They really are a awesome, simple and excellent seyup for us weekend warriors. Cheers mate, Grant.
This was an honest, informative review of some good (unknown to me) kit. Cheers
Well done old son, have just put one in my New Mux, great review.
Fantastic overview boss! Keeping it real, cheers from NZ
Cheers mate, I appreciate the comment. Hope you guys are going well in NZ! 👍
Solid advice mate. I agree, you don't need to spend a fortune to get out there
Mate well done, I have been gifted a Lithium 100amp battery and was looking for a way to mount it in my ute, came across your post and you have been a great help, like you I have limited electrical knowledge and a limited budget but big plans, great work, keep up the good work Thanks so much Norman
That's great mate, lithium is the way to go these days... so it's great you were gifted one. Thank you for the kind words Norman, I appreciate it 👍
No you haven't been gifted a 100 amp battery, you might have been gifted a 100 ampere-hour battery.
Does it matter? Yes it does. When you drive your car at speed, do you drive at 50 miles per hour or do you drive at a speed of 50 miles? The units matter. In the example I gave, the first was units of miles per hour and the second was units of miles, yet the units of speed should be miles per hour.
And so it it with amps and ampere-hours.
The first is a measure of current, the second is a measure of capacity. They are not the same. They really aren't.
Excellent thanks, I will being settting this up in my Troopy
Cheers mate I just bought this I haven't set up yet but your video helps me alot cheers
Great to hear mate, glad it has helped , thank you for the comment 👍
Great easy straight forward setup. Sweet. 👌
Thanks mate. great info and well done with the honest review
Just followed the same thing you have done to your navara. Thanks. The only thing that I haven’t done is the black wire to the ignition. Will test when the battery arrives in a few days.
Good nice and SIMPLE!
WELL DONE
I wish I found this video sooner before purchasing and installing my setup. You basically achieve the same result for a fraction of the price and best part of yours is it's portabl like you said. Nonetheless thank you for the review and great info. Happy travels
Cheers mate 👍
ive been wanting a 2nd battery, great video, I'll check out kickass, cheers mate!!
no worries, they have a website you can check out and they have sales on occasionally too.
Thanks man - that was an awesome video 👍 well explained and simple to follow - get out there
Great review mate, congrats and well done.
Good point. People try to do fancy things. Nice setup mate.
Keep it simple. Cheers mate.
G'day. This is perfect for what I need! I need something that can be relocated to a camp site or other vehicle. I have plenty of mates with permanent kitchens, fridges, drawers, batteries etc which is cool and all but they have no room for anything else. I do need an empty canopy from time to time. I have a bit of experience wiring 12v and was planning to rig up something custom, but this is such an easy solution! I'll definitely look into this system. Thanks!
Great review! This really is a simple solution 😄
wow, very simple and neat setup mate !!! and looks easy enough to take out if you need it !!
Thanks 👍
Gold!! Bloody awesome vid mate. Totally spoke my language and I appreciate the honesty. I'm exactly like you, I'm winging it so thanks for insight. I got a lot of Kickass gear they are good.
Sorry about the delay in reply. Good to hear mate, keep it simple I believe! Cheers for the comment mate
Thanks mate - good, informative video, clear and well presented. 👍
Cheers mate
Awesome video bro, this is what I was looking for🍻
cheers and beers 🍻
Gr8 video mate, this is exactly what i need..
make some more videos you did great on that one i'm more into getting one now because of your video thanks for making the video for us.
Such a refreshing, Honest, down to earth post about a subject which many will find a confusing and daunting topic!
Much obliged Mate!
Thanks for a good honest review .
My pleasure Jo. Thank you for the comment 👍
Good overview mate
Great review mate
great setup you helped me with my setup appreciate it!!!
No problem 👍
Great video and tips! Thanks for sharing!
You are so welcome!
Upvoted 30 seconds in. Cute dog!
Thank you!!! He is amazing.
Quality Vid mate, well done.
Legend!
Great video mate, exactly what I was looking for! Keep it up
Great review, thank you. I'm looking to do this to my Falcon ute for weekends away with a Ute Swag.
This would be perfect for the falcon mate. Let me know how you go 👍
Good video mate well done
Great video mate
Cheers mate
Great review. Thanks.
Great vid mate .
Cheers Jimmy 🍻
Thanks mate ..... good description
Cheers Dan, thanks for the feedback 👍
I have just installed a similar system in my Triton. I have my dcdc charger attached to the side of my tub. 2nd battery connected with Anderson plugs, so easy to disconnect and remove from vehicle to tent when camping, then charge from solar.
Is a great set up, very versatile 👏
very helpful video mate,, cheers
Thanks for watching 👍
Top job mate
Cheers mate
Nice work mate 👌🏼
cheers Jay, I appreciate the support.
Great video mate thanks
Great video mate I’m sold 👍
Good to hear
Great video mate! The other socket is a merit socket, sometimes referred to as an Engel socket.
If you don’t need it, change it outfit another USB or ciggy charger.
Solid review mate! Good cuuunt
Glad you enjoyed it
Good video mate keep it up!
Cheers mate, I appreciate the support.
Excellent video, thanks!
Cheers mate
Thank you Very informative..
nice mate cheers for sharing,been a mission trying to figure out what to buy
Glad it helped mate. I just got back from 6 nights in outback Queensland and 9 nights on Fraser Island and it was great, no dramas at all. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Grant.
Good job mate !
Liked the vid cos of the Labrador!
Great video,Thank you
Great video
Good no B.S. review of a good piece of normal person kit. Subscribed!
Cheers mate, yep I'm just joe average who enjoys camping on his days off 👍
Great video mate. Cheers
Glad you enjoyed it
Legend. Thank you
No worries mate 👍
Good one mate, doing the same setup in a Holden wagon, just to run a fridge when going wave hunting on weekends up and down the coast, I just need the dcdc charger now, I’ll check kickass out - cheers🤙
Awesome mate, also check out the Victron dcdc, it's very good 👍
Got a new subscriber cheers man.
Thanks for subbing :)
Great video.
Cheers mate, I'm happy you liked it
Awesome mate
Great video mate, dont worry about sexy, the battery box is a better idea, I've had fixed units and i found i got more use from a portable unit like yours, just need to up grade to Lithium 120ah and your all sweet mate. Happy Camping :)
Definitely agree with going to lithium 👍. Cheers for the comment mate
Ripper video mate 🍻
Thanks 👍 I appreciate the feedback Mate.
When I first read the title, I thought Kick Ass was your opinion of the tech, didn't know it was a brand name. haha (I'm in the States)
Mate, just get yourself a Kick Ass battery tray. It'll stop that battery from moving around. Great video, thanks for posting.
Navara load rails - winning
They come in handy!!
Good stuff 👍
Cheers mate, I appreciate the feedback 👍
G'DAY old mate, haha. Mate I been looking at doing some sorta set up like this ... just funny I came across your mug talking about this one. Hope ya been well mate. Cheers Framps.🍻
Hey Framps, long time no hear mate. Yeah been keeping well, keeping busy. It's a small world hey! Hope you're doing well too mate. 🍻🍻
nice video. youre a very likeable bloke
Cheers mate, I appreciate the comment.
Good man!
Cheers mate
Very informative video. I have a question on how to run an ignition wire for cars with smart alternator? Thank you.
Hi Grant, thanks for the video, was really informative for someone like me with limited knowledge in this area and goes well with Clayton's hour long video from Kickass. I'm looking to do something really similar and in the process of buying some Kickass stuff. Looking to do a trip to Cape York next year amongst other things. I noticed you had a fridge slider installed in a hard plastic tub liner which is similar to our Colorado's setup. We're looking at doing this too and also screwing a battery box holder in as well. Did you screw straight into the tub and is the fridge slider removal for when you're not camping?