12v Lithium battery TORTURE TEST 2 year honest review iTECH120X / OFFGRID 12v SETUP DIY
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Today we run through our perfect 12V lithium battery system in our 16ft Urban caravans hybrid off-road van and 150 Toyota Landcruiser Prado. We run through the torture test we have done for the last two years on this lithium battery and how its handled Australia's extremely harsh environments. Why we went Lithium batteries over AGM or Lead acid. Also some Easy DIY tips you can make to improve your system in your car, Caravan or boat!
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Great episode guys🙌🏻 we have used itech batteries in our first caravan and did some roads and can’t fault them.
When we built the canopy on the 79 I didn’t hesitate to get them and run 2 120 for the power in the canopy 🙌🏻
Thanks guys 🙌🏻
Thanks legends!!
Same experience with them as us!! And you guys use them full time on hard, corrugated hot tracks too!!
Love hearing this sort of thing thanks guys ❤️🍻🤙🏽
My wife and I are full time going on 6 years now, and we TH-cam our adventure’s. It is tough putting yourself out there, let alone cop flack for it. Fortunately, we are yet to encounter any hate, or negativity .
I love your content, up front and honest…. well done
I replaced 3 100amp hour agms with I one itech 120x in my trailer. Saved me in excess of 60kg and has given me more usable power. A budget product that works. Good review.
That’s awesome to hear Jeff!! Huge weight saving mate!! Gotta be happy with that
Yeah, 100Ah agm is equal to 50Ah lithium so 120Ah lithium is more than double capacity of the 100Ah agm
Cheers for the shout out guys. Have been very impressed with these 120X batteries. Has lasted the test of time all while retaining impressive specs 🤙
All good mate, !! Love your in depth videos and how comprehensive they are! Spewing to hear about your dusting mate, we are running a patrol docta airbox and seems like a very good bit of kit. No dust so far 🤞🏽
@@SarahandKeelanTravels Cheers mate. Your channel has grown rapidly in recent times and I can see why. Great honest content 👍
Yeah, frustrating issues with the LC200's engine, but I have a plan coming in the next few weeks to solve this issue 🤞
Today was day 1 of our big lap trip, who knows, might be able to catch up on the way around.
Stay safe mate 👍
Thanks mate appreciate that!
Bloody oath!! For sure! Best of luck and safe travels until then 🤙🏽🤙🏽🍻
Guys, you did a vid on electrical that really helped us sort out what we wanted for our new van. You are so honest and down to earth. Don't you listen to those haters, they're sad people and you're not; you have great attitudes. Keep on enjoying your travels and keep blogging!😃
Appreciate that Amanda!! Your support means more than you know!! ❤️🍻🤙🏽 safe travels
There's videos of Tesla's driving through flooded streets with water up to the the lip of the bonnet. You're an amazing young fella. Respect for what you have achieved. You got balls. 👍
Watching your post I relived the trip we did in 2016, right down to taking pics from exactly the same place. Admittedly there's a 50 years age difference between us with the experience that comes with it, however I'm extremely proud of you've and what you've achieved. I can remember shutting my eyes each night thinking "so far so good, but what about tomorrow". Re the haters. They are a fact of life in every work of life and none of them have ever "done it" and they hate anyone who has. I'm reliving my life vicariously through you and your living my dream.👍🍺
Glad we could bring you some nostalgia!! Sounds bloody exciting though!! Thanks for the support mate that means a lot!! 🤙🏽🍻
@@SarahandKeelanTravels
It was a trip I'd wanted to do since I was old enough to read a map. Not only was it the adventure of my life but I did it with the love of my life. It was way out of her comfort zone and she relied on me every moment of every day for six months and the confidence it gave her in herself has changed our lives. We traveled solo and hunted and fished and lived off the land in places only God knew about, and only people like you two would understand. I envy your youth, your courage and strength of character and ability. You guys look so good on the HUGE screen in our outdoor theatre and we can almost smell the dust and feel the bumps. Stay safe P&V
Keelan and Sarah this is a great review 👏, most people that knock things haven't used them, you have probably done more testing on this battery in the real world than the manufacturer, and that is what it's all about, real world testing, not in a lab, super video guys 👍
Thanks rick! I reckon your not far from the truth there mate haha 😂 we love them and swear by them!
Hi Guys,
Love the VIDS.
To the haters- up yours you uniformed gits.
I've had a Shorai lithium battery in my sports bike for 5 years, located right behind the engine, under the seat and it gets hot, very hot. it gets rough ride on tar roads. It has never let me down, and wouldn't hesitate putting another one in. I have lithium in my boat and will change the BT50 to lithium start batteries when the originals fail.
It's people like Sarah and Keelan who actually use these and test them, show the pros and cons and review them that allow manufacturers to update their product info. A lot of manufacturers cant replicate what we Aussies do, so they go in soft. If it fails they say I told you so, if it passes with flying colours, then they are very happy.
Keep up the harsh testing guys and reviews- muchly appreciated.
Ian
Thanks Ian!! Sounds like you have a good idea about if it works or not too!!
Good on ya mate thanks for the kind comment
Keelan, I’ve been a subscriber for about a year and am fascinated watching your travels. I’m not long off retirement and you are providing interesting and really useful content.
I’m sorry to hear that there are people out there giving you negative feedback.
You and Sarah are living our dreams out there. Keep doing what you’re doing because at the end of the day if you’re enjoying your life that’s all that matters.
One day I’ll get a van and hit the open road.
Thank You for sharing your experiences with us and stay safe.
Thanks doogs!! Appreciate that support mate means more than you know!! Cheers legend! We are very lucky to do what we do!! It’s all thanks to people like you who support and make it happen for us! Cheers
Thanks Keelan & Sarah for your honest post. I bought 3 x 120ah Itechworld batteries, dcdc charger, 240v charger & MPPT charger (wanted a spare) because it was in my budget range then I started reading all the negative comments about these batteries and itechworld products and got worried that I had bought crap.
Watching your videos and seeing your reviews has given me confidence in that what I’ve done is all good. Once again, thank you both & safe travels
Nice mate!! Enjoy the goodies and the savings you got in at the right time snagging them at there cheapest you could get them! Awesome Wayne no worries enjoy
Hi you two lovelies..again! We’re 80 and 77 and love your channel, followed you since WA. You are doing such a great job of filming, editing and story telling etc and we talk about you all the time, atm we are off for a few months in our van and look forward to every episode.! We did the Gibb about 8 years ago with our Range Rover sport and 2002 van which my husband had installed air bags under. We had no trouble at all. Still have the same car but upgraded van so we can be off grid glamping in our senior years. Keep up the good work, you are both amazing young people ❤️❤️
Thanks for the support Kathryn!!
Long time supporters! How awesome is the Gibb river! I’m sure it was amazing! So good yo hear guys! Safe travels! ❤️❤️
Keenan/Sarah as a returned Iraq and Afghanistan military veteran(retired and old @ 62) let me congratulate you both on this presentation. We take of this time next year and always work around “Fit for Purpose”you certainly have shown us that this is the product for us Thank you both guys. Always remember in life that there will always be those who get off on hating and never expect every person to love you but in saying that I would be honoured 1 day to sit a chat with you both. I would also have you in my squad when I was in country. Cheers Art,Alison & Chappy
Thanks Chappy! Your support holds a lot of weight mate! Cheers for making the country what it is today!! We are both super proud aussies! Thanks again mate
@@SarahandKeelanTravels cheers would love a pup from that cap of yours hahaha I have 4 boys and a girl around you guys age all with chilled personalities so you are very relatable
Don't let the haters get you down. It's your energy, knowledge and personality that make your TH-cam worth watching. You are both so down to earth and we look forward to every new video you add. You are No.1 to us. Only a few more months we will be hitting the road and I hope one day we get to meet you guys. Keep doing what you are doing. Congratulations on your new set ups. 👏 You should be proud of yourselves.
Thanks legends!! Really appreciate it ❤️ support goes a long way!! Thanks for being awesome!!
I’m new to camping and like you money doesn’t grow on trees so converted my van 2nd hand van with itec world gear 6 months ago waiting for my winter getaway, 2x120ah lithiums and it’s runs all my 240v gear no problems. Haters are gonna hate no matter what you do. When I went to the camping show here in SA had the usual brand snob tell me how bad they were, stories of them exploding etc, you are living proof that they are as good as batteries twice the price. Keep up the good work and love your videos!
A very impressive report on the performance of the battery. It certainly decries the opinions of the haters & "experts" who criticised you for doing what you believe in. Thank you.
Thanks Keith!! I feel like a 2 year real life test is better than testing it on a bench. Appreciate it mate
Thanks to you guys l have just spent $3000 on a caravan package and now have peace of mind with buying itech. Don't worry about the hatters you guys are doing a great job.
Nice one Robert! Congrats mate! We are currently building our new van with the same all itech setup!! Cheers mate
Doesn't matter what we do in this world there will always be the negative people that feel the need to voice their opinion. Love your channel and all the best for the future. Cheers, Brad.
Thanks Brad! Cheers for commenting all the time and being a local on the channel!! Means more than you know 🤙🏽🍻🍻
I give it to you, your are giving it a go. Do not worry about people saying things. I knocked you for challenge others to reverse flip of a cliff into water. I do not want anyone getting hurt. And I do not want you getting hurt Keelan. You stay safe. And show Sarah that you will care for both. Russell
Thanks Russell appreciate the support mate! Means a lot 🤙🏽🍻🤙🏽
Hi Guys, never let the haters get you down. You guys are out there doing it AND have the fortitude to film & narrate it. The key "bored" cowboys get their facts from social media & probably never set foot out of a city. Keep up the good work.
Thanks mark!! Appreciate it mate!! That’s it bored and dumb haha 😂 cheers legend 🤙🏽🍻
This was a very confident presentation and the video editing was spot on. Throughly enjoy your weekly videos and can't wait to see where you take us next. Try not to let the negative comments get to you. They are simply not worth your time worrying about them.
Thanks Janice!! Appreciate the support legend!! 🤙🏽🍻🍻❤️
These batteries are good, and I’m running one in the caravan, but I’m running x2 (stock setup) calcium cranking batteries under the bonnet of our old 100 series (4.2L turbo diesel) and they are 8 years old now, and just starting to get a little bit slower to crank the old cruiser when it’s been sitting a few days.
And the haters are small people with puissant little lives. You’re out there doing what they envy what they want to be doing!!
Guys stand proud. We are about to purchase the same battery, I have people telling me to buy other brands because they are big brand names…. I have just ordered the iTech world DC/DC 40 charger and then the battery.
Awesome Simon! You won’t be disappointed mate hopefully you used our code and saved some more extra money too!! Cheers
Been following your posts for awhile now and somehow missed this one.
I’ve done the Gibb and Mitchell falls in our camper trailer and know what you are on about, no worries there. A four months trip and a half lap from Melbourne.
We have just bought our 13’ hybrid van and will give the agm’s the flick as we didn’t get a choice, long story short.
I’ve been doing research into lithiums and narrowed it down to 3 makes. ITech being one, but a couple of 120ah pro’s.
You both seem happy with them and have given them a no BS test and opinion, now I’m pulling my hair out as the choice is ever harder🤣
Love your posts and you both are living the dream of many, me included.
I couldn’t believe though at the start of this video you referred to people knocking and bagging you for what you did. Ignore these peanuts, these arm chair expert’s probably wouldn’t know a steering wheel from a spare wheel.
Sit back and grin, you proved them wrong. Good on ya.
Thanks though for the battery info, I’ve taken that on board👍👍👍
Thank you for the honesty
Thanks John!! Appreciate it mate!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Doing well guys I’m loving it, gives me useful tips when I go travelling on my bike.
Well indeed who ever said lithium don’t like heat nor water or corrugation.. you proved them wrong and shows what they know.. as an ex bike mechanic I run lithium in most my bikes although these days the bigger bikes are coming out standard with lithium batteries and 90% of the time under the seat and extreme outback conditions with engine heat rising ect doesn’t affect the battery nor does the corrugated roads and I’ve submerged my bike in some pretty deep water with no affect.. there always haters maté because you’ve done better then them
You guys rock.. keep it up
I had same cruiser maybe tad older mine was but looks similar in the end although you’ve got few more mods.. wish I kept it 👍👍
Thanks legend appreciate the comment and the support!! You should of kept the cruiser mate haha
Yuh indeed.. regret it now. Good car
Once again great advice. Must be so gratifying to prove these people wrong. Just remember it doesn't matter what others think. Just trust yourself and keep doing what you are doing. Enjoy the journey.
Feels good that’s for sure!! ThNks for the comment mate
Another great vid. My wife and I enjoy your 'give it ago' approach. The haters are the minority. The silent majority enjoy you vids, the information you provide; even if it means don't try this, is fantastic. Keep up the great work.
Thanks K
Thanks legend!! Appreciate that kind comment and support! Glad you find some good info in our videos haha 😂
Fantastic video! What an incredible review, with amazing footage to back it up too! Shows the safety and reliability of the products too. I love iTechworld so much!!! I quite often see trolls/misguided types post stuff like you mention online. I've also witnessed it in person when explaining I'll be using portable power stations to run what I need at my place. ("You can't do that!" Yeah I can and I'm quite fine thanks!) and OMG, so much red dust!!!!
Thanks legend! Think you hit the nail on the head with your comment!! Good on ya mate! Keep it simple keep it fun haha
I run the same setup. 1420pro and 120x. 120x is in the back because its just neater for wiring and the 1420pro in under bonnet and has been under water more times than I can remember and has taking some hard hits and still yet to skip a beat. I am going to remote mount the 1420pro next to the 120x soon just for the extra under bonnet space.
Keep doing what you do and don't believe everything the trolls tell you
Awesome Liam!! Sound sick mate what a setup 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Great Video Sarah and Keelan. Thanks heaps. Very informative.
Thanks legend!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Apart from movie quality editing and filming the haters are just disgruntled unhappy fuckas. Ignore them. You guys are honest, genuine and 99% of your viewers love your content. Keep rockin on you legends 👍
Thanks Sam! Haha couldn’t agree more mate!! Leave them in the rear view!! Cheers for the support mate love how you articulated this comment! 😂🍻🤙🏽
Keep your head up high Keelan, you are impressive genuine people, thank you for sharing your journey and lives, love ya efforts, thank you!
Thanks legend!! Means more than you know! Cheers for the support 🤙🏽❤️🍻
Brother you are solid , don’t listen too the keyboard warriors,most of them haven’t even gone walkabout my friend. I take my hat off to the pair of you - through the ups and the downs and then the sad drowning of Percy but as you have proved time after time again you bounced back with such vigour and positive. I am really looking forward too your future adventures.
Thanks legend!! When we first started it hurt us a bit but now we have built something here with 99.9% of people who watch are legends! The negative comments are common anymore and they don’t effect me!! Cheers for the support legend!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Awesome episode guys you and Sarah have grown in confidence so much since you started you don’t need anyone to tell you what is right or wrong cause you have the experience to go out and do what ever you dam well feel like 🤣👍
Thanks Len!! Really appreciate it mate!! Grown in confidence for sure! Cheers mate
U guys from day dot have been natural honest and a treat to watch . Haters suck and most of it as u probs know is envy eh . Keep up your AWESOME vids cause I hang for em every week and I’m so pleased u have made it on TH-cam and can upgrade your touring pack. You both have your heads screwed on and are epic to watch and learn from and enjoy your adventures . Good onya and all the very very best for your future and thanks for the ongoing entertainment. Luv ya’s guys
Thanks Darline!! This means more than you know! Thanks for being a local on the channel! Always love hearing from you! ❤️🍻🤙🏽❤️
Yeah great review i also have this battery under bonnet of my land cruiser and it also has been in my car for two years and still going strong
Thanks legend! Boom! They work and they affordable! Awesome to hear Ross!! Cheers legend
You tell the Haters 👏
Good on you guys for doing what you do with what you could afford. The 4wd industry has too long been a poisoned chalice with big brand BS.
Itech is awesome kit.
Thanks for the videos 🤙
Thanks mate appreciate that!
For sure we love there gear! Cheers
Haters are just jealous because you did something awesome that they can’t afford lithium are the future it has been in so many things well before the caravan scene I’m right into Rc cars and trust me they get hot/warm just from using them and beaten to hell and the most reliable so I’m really glad you stuck with them and flipped off the poor broke haters 👍🏼
Great video guys. I just bought a JS80 Jump Starter from iTechworld after watching your review and using your code thanks. It came just in time as my hilux alternator has chucked it in. I'm still waiting for the mechanic to get the parts so in the mean time it has been my battery to start the ute. And it works every bit as well as advertised. I'll definitely be recommending people watch your videos and buy iTechworld products. Keep up the good work. 💪
Awesome good to hear! JS80 has that much power! People jump some huge engines and tractors off them!!
Awesome mate we appreciate that! Tell them about the SKT discount code ! Cheers
This is such a underrated channel mate, really enjoy watching these stories of yours. Keep it up legend
thanks Ryan!! We are trying to be more discovered by new people! so hard when TH-cam controls who sees the video! feel free to share our vids on your FB so your friends and family can find us! we always appreciate the comments and the support mate! cheers legend!!!
Great video mate ! Have 2 x 120x itechs myself and they've been faultless .
Just about to get 2 × 120s myself, I live on the road and they are a must
Use our code SKT for extra discount mate save some money
Great video was looking at getting the itech world 100ah super slim lithium battery and putting it behind seat in our Prado but after watching your video I have found a better option the under bonnet will work thanks so much
I’m currently building a 200 at the moment too, but we tow a 5m boat and live in cape York.
I’ve been tempted to put a lithium under the bonnet this time. But my hilux has had 2 lead acids under the bonnet and the house battery in the back. Tried and tested and works.
If we lived down south I would try it, but with the constant hot weather I can’t see it being a good option without building a cooling system to manage the temperature of the battery at all times.
Hey mate! That’s awesome sounds exciting! How good is your neck of the woods! I reckon this battery could handle it! Give it a crack next time your lead acids cark it! Thanks legend!
Well ya showed those mufties! Haters & trolls making comments like that probably googled their comments from their arm chair. You both should be very proud of your journey & growth so far. Great review on a great product 👏👏👏💪
Thanks Jacob & Heidi!! Appreciate it legends!! Keep grinding
Off the back of your vids I’ve recently put one of these in my 200. Just come back from a week on Moreton island battery never missed a beat. So happy with it. Looking fwd to more of you travels in your new 200 🍻🍻
They are wicked mate we love ours and swear by them! Thanks legend 🤙🏽🤙🏽
I am so happy to have ran into your account. You both are a huge inspiring. Young Smart and powerful couple.
Thank you for sharing your knowledg. ❤
Sarah and Keelan two things, thanks so so much for these vids they are next level which leads me on to the second point I’m so envious of your adventures. One day will be my turn and I hope I run into you guys out there somewhere
Thanks ash!! Appreciate the support legend!! For sure 100%! Would love to meet ya! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🍻
From the South Island NZ. Have been enjoying watching your videos especially when you were here in NZ.
Your quality of filming and editing is brilliant.
Thanks heaps for your guys hard work, very much appreciated.
So glad you proved them wrong brother ! Not point in hating , better off encouraging and giving constructive properly educated advice :)
Motor on guys !!
Thanks it Robert!! Thanks mate really appreciate it
Love your electrical ed and seeing your travels. In the western USA we have lots of national forest and BLM land. It’s awesome. But seeing your environments makes me so want to see WA.
Don’t even worry about the haters. They are always going to be there. For every one of them there are hundreds of people who appreciate great content! Thanks for taking us along. Blessings!
Thanks for the battery review. I wasn’t sure about lithium under bonnet but based on your review ill jump into the itech for both my 4wd’s.
Cheers mate! It works, And we think we have tested it to the point any traveller would!
Another awesome video, thank you so much, so great to have you give good advice based on your real experience's,
Thanks Paul! Glad you enjoyed it mate!! Thanks for the comment
Awesome guys 💪🏻 keep doing what you’re doing, you guys convinced me to purchase my Itech 120x and it’s never missed a beat.
Thanks legend!! We stand firmly behind there products! Tough reliable and affordable!!
I've been using 120x's for years and they're a great value battery. great video guys 👍😊
Awesome JC good to hear stuff like this!! 🤙🏽🍻🤙🏽
Love the guys at Nolans pushing the Prado on the tail light lenses . 120X is a top bit of gear at a killer price .
Haha thanks mate!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Nice, thanks for the first hand recommendation.... feels good to let tried experience make a point 😎👍
Thanks Jay! That’s it mate! People can’t argue with a two year test!! 🍻🍻🤙🏽 cheers legend
I run 2 x ITECH 1420CA PRO Lithiums under bonnet for starting and winching duties and a ITECH 120X Lithium under the canopy to run inverters, fridge, lights, chargers etc in the canopy where i sleep. do not have any DC/DC chargers, just a solenoid. Have 2 170 watt solar panels and have done the full length of the East Coast, up the centres of outback NSW, just got back from Cape York and about to head to SA and WA .... no probs with any of the batteries after 11 months and a bit of winching, lots of rough dirt tracks, heaps of corrugations and if you know about 4.2 litre turbo diesels you know about heat ... NO PROBLEMS.
You got the whole catalogue mate that’s awesome!! Good to hear your enjoying them like us! They are well priced 12v company which is rare I guess! Haha I know about the 4.2 heat haha 😂
I found this episode informative. I don’t know much about that sort of stuff but I liked watching. Good on you two for a well edited vid.
Thanks Joanne! Glad you enjoyed it!! Cheers for the comment 🍻🤙🏽
Used your code on the weekend to upgrade the AGM to the 120X. Only heard great things and at seven fifty nine it's great value.
Thanks mate! Great product at a good price!! Super cheap! Glad you saved some money with our code! 🍻🤙🏽🍻
Thanks to seeing you guys on TH-cam and socials we have just put 2 lithium batteries under our lc200 from battery power centre in Bunbury they had 4 types to best suit our needs we got more power in the 2 batteries than we got in our 3 agms and saved 65kg in weight only went to them because I hate electrics😅😂 otherwise I would have put itechs in
Thanks so much for putting us down this avenue it’s made a big difference to our truck with keeping under gcm/gvm and wouldn’t have done it without your advice 🤙🏻
Awesome Ben! Glad to hear it mate! Glad your finding some value in our videos! That’s our aim ! Glad we can help mate 🤙🏽🍻
Great video guys. I have all iTech gear including the 120X. Had the negative comments mostly from people repeating stuff they heard. In other words, talking cr&p.
Thanks Richard! I’ve heard the same stuff, some guy read something on Facebook from his brothers mates, uncles sister hampster so it must be true haha 😂
Epic bro good work guys 🌅👌⚡️ Setting my setup started again after a few years away from touring. Keep it up & cya on the tracks
Awesome no bull@hit review, I’m really glad you never bailed on your dream, due to trolls.
Remember you’ve many more fans than knockers. Keep up the great videos, they are becoming my preferred go to channel on TH-cam!
Thanks Darryl! That’s it mate bit of tall poppys!! cheers for the support mate really appreciate it 🤙🏽🍻🤙🏽
Well said mate. Experience is the key!
Thanks Brett!!
Good job guy’s, nice recaps here an there, dont let the hecklers, trolls, idiots get u down ur doing a great job and I applaud you for doing this stress test for me, because I haven’t been too sure if I could use lifepo4 under bonnet or not due to heat, & I know ur new 200 series gets pretty hot under the bonnet and the fan throws it toward the driver side battery, so I would consider some heat shielding &/or venting there if u can.
I like to have a set of Maxwell Capacitors with jumper leads attached handy for quick jumps starts of anything up to a Steiger Tractor and they are also a handy buffer for ur batteries & inverter on heavier loads, I was entertaining putting them under my 200 series bonnet as a starter battery because when I tried them on it with no batteries hooked up, it started faster than any heavy duty battery has started it before, but have recently purchased a 25Amp hybrid lithium battery/capacitor all-in-one that takes up the space of about a 50-75Amp size lead acid battery footprint, but only weighs a few kgs, they are an Australian brand, FKR I think, check em out on YT if ur interested, they are sold as a heavy duty cranking battery, it limits ur cranking battery capacity to 25A (Lithium) though but can deliver up to almost 10,000 Amps spontaneaously for a nice quick start, and could possibly do so at 8-10v, I reckon one would be a nice toy to leave attached to ur battery/inverter setup to take up surges a bit, & as a spare Goto if u do need to have or give someone a quick start/boost. I know every inch is precious for u guy’s, but just something worth consideration, a nice light battery pack than can start a Dozer or use as a portable for outside fridge & lights on a panel it could keep a small camp going indefinately with a little solar charging daily. Cheers
Thanks mate appreciate the support!! It used to really effect us reading troll comments but not we barely get any and when we do it sort of dosnt effect us at all!!
Thanks for the info appreciate it 🤙🏽🤙🏽
I know this is a older video, congrats on a well presented and informative vid . A massive tip of the hat to you guys
Hard to deal with that sort of crap. Love watching your videos and how genuine you guys are. I'm not in the position to do what you do so I live it through you hahaha
Thanks legend!! Appreciate the support!! Means a lot 🍻🤙🏽🍻
Haters are gonna hate guys BUT remember there are a lot of us around that love and support you guys. Looking forward to more of your travels soon xx
That’s it Helen! We are so lucky to have legends like you!! Cheers for the kind comment ❤️
Mate I've had another brand 100ah lithium under bonnet of my 150 for over a year, running a fridge 24/7, off road, winter, summer, not a problem. Ignore the negative vibes, live your dream.
Hell yeah mate!! That’s sick! They can do it! Cheers for the support! Up the Prado 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Nicely done, used the code the other day works a treat
Look no one hates Sarah 😂😂.
Thanks Stewie!! Hope your well mate!! Haha Sarah gets some haters too believe it or not haha 😂 99.9% of people are awesome mate
That was a really good yarn to listen to Keelan. Well done. Do more of these, no worries.
Thanks Malcolm! Few stories in the shed mate! Cheers for the comment 🍻🍻🍻
@@SarahandKeelanTravels 🍻🍻
had mine for a year now still going strong .
Hey mate! Good bit of kit,
Cheers Johnny
Great vid mate👍
Interestingly enough, I purchased and installed itech world batteries/chargers/inverters for my new caravan prior to following you guys. Personally I’ve done a load of washing (30mins) while running the AC/Fridge and hot water system. So definitely agree and would recommend itech world gear.
Nice Matt!! Sounds like your really testing max continous discharge rates that’s awesome!! If you buy any more gear use our code SKT!
Love how you presented this! Great story telling and proven performance even under torture situations 🤣 great building in footage along your journey especially the drowning that didn't affect the battery! We have itech and they are great 👍
Thanks Sue!! Was a bit different and being vulnerable on camera was harder than I thought! Thanks for the support legend and getting that awesome shot of Percy ship going down! I was the captain with his sinking ship hahah ❤️🍻🤙🏽
Bloody good honest video, keep smiling, good work guys !!!
Thanks Jeff!! Appreciate it mate! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🍻🤙🏽
You stuck it right up them 😂.
Was looking at getting an itech battery to replace my AGM but itech said that I'd need a dcdc charger. Getting a 50a and dcdc charger and putting it in the back of the Pajero.
Will one day look at swapping cranking battery to a itech 1420.
Keep up the good work guy's.
Nice one mate!!
I’m sure your after some weight saving with the cranking battery! They are only 8kg even lighter than the 120x! Make sure you use our code SKT and put some of that hard earned cash back in your pocket! Cheers
Hey mate, loved the review. Because of you guys I’m looking into the itechworld baTteries for my new set up. Looking forward to using them! Cheers
Awesome Toby!! Thanks for the support mate! We 100% recommend, right now they will be as cheap as they get for a long time!!
We are about to put the whole itechworld catalogue in our new caravan! Discount code is SKT to save extra money
I have had the same battery in the back of my Hilux in a kickass battery box (with a lithium charging profile). For almost 3 years now. I've done some serious tracks and touring Australia. I have never had a problem that wasn't self created (left the fridge empty on full tilt in the middle of summer). Admittedly mine is not under bonnet but I like you copped a bunch of crap from some "experts" about simply buying that brand let alone lithium.
Awesome to hear legend! Love hearing others reviews glad your enjoying the itech gear!! Cheers
Gday, in my opinion and experience doing YT content is not an easy task, there’s so many people that just want to pick shit out of what your doing, on the other hand I’ve found the YT community to be bloody awesome, my channel is all machining and sharing your skills with others is absolutely fantastic, we can all learn from each one’s experiences, you doing honestly proven reviews is priceless in my mind, viewers can rest ashore by watching your experiences that the product is what it is, the world will always have negative people in it sadly but look the other way and charge on, excellent video mate and thanks for sharing, cheers
Thanks matt! You know the feeling about sticking your neck out on TH-cam! I actually watched some of your videos the other day mate!! Loved them! You have skills I do not haha 😂 cheers for the support mate!! Really appreciate it!!
@@SarahandKeelanTravels thanks for taking the time to watch, if you ever need something and you think I can help just yell out
Too easy mate appreciate that I will let you know!!
Keelan and Sarah, another really great episode and so well presented with such confidence 😊. It must have been tough to have that negativity when you were just starting out, and I really hope it doesn’t affect you so much now. 37.3k people want to watch you !!! Also I loved all the flashbacks we saw in this episode 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thanks Robyn!! For sure at the start you are nervous and anxious enough just uploading a video let alone copping flack, these days we have 99.9% legends that love our videos!! Negativity dosnt effect me anymore!! Thanks for all the support legend 🤙🏽🍻❤️
The Cruiser makes for a pretty epic background. Looks mint 👍
HahHa I agree! Bit distracting for the viewers if anything haha 😂
What a great Vid Mate, thoughLy enjoyed it. Your Honesty & laid back manner is what’s missing in people today, when put into some hairy situations. Keep up the Good work in your Endeavour’s & challenge’s. All the best to you & your Partner & as you said before Have a Crack at it. You never know what can be done it’s called from Experience👍🍺🇦🇺
Such an awesome comment mate thanks for that!! Means more than you know 🤙🏽🤙🏽
I just bought an Itechworld 120x after all of the good reviews. I'm very happy I went with them.
Hope you used our code and saved money!! I’m sure this video solidifies your purchase thanks mate
@@SarahandKeelanTravels You bet your ass I did and free delivery atm! Much appreciated! Cheers and happy and safe travels.
Great review guys. Well done!! Love it
Thanks Mathew! Appreciate it mate 🍻🤙🏽🍻
Glad you guys stick to your truth ignore the keyboard warriors - just jealous they aren’t out there doing it! Always keeping it real SKT 👍
That’s it Tracey!! Ignore the crap 🤙🏽🤙🏽 cheers legend
Sick video guys, i have a 120 prado with the same 1KD engine u used and am going to set it up for the LAP. Very much looking into lithium and itech
How exciting mate! That’s awesome!! Make sure you use our code SKT
Sounds good.
I will likely go with one under bonnet as my thing won't be doing anywhere near what yours does and the weight savings are always nice.
Gotta say that if some of these places are that hard to get to I really couldn't be bothered.
5 minutes on small corrugations and I've had a gutsful.
One think I would take away from something you said is to always have a manual backup or fallback in case things go wrong.
Manual access to water and perhaps some freeze dried meals etc for if you do get stuck or something dumps it's load for whatever reason.
Thanks mate! Make sure you use our code to save money! (Code: SKT) Now is the cheapest they get!
For sure we should carry more canned/ dried foods! Thanks for the suggestion mate
@@SarahandKeelanTravels No worries mate.
I have a zombie apocalypse bugout bag with all sorts of stuff in it.
Probably never use it but at least it's there if I do.
Its a shame there are so many knockers out there, most really need to pull their pants back up and actually go outside. Great feedback in this Keelan, I had already checked out their website after watching you guys. Onya for not letting the negative stop you.
Thanks legend!! I agree haha
That’s life I guess though! Dosnt phase us anymore 99.9% of people are legends like you mate! 🤙🏽🍻🤙🏽
Been running dual lithium (DCS) under bonnet for 4 years.. works a treat
That’s awesome Jay!! I’ve heard good things!!
Good commentary. Well done
Thanks legend
Based on logic, I decided to install an eBay lithium auxiliary, (purely on $), under bonnet of my 80 series over a year ago. It has not seen the abuse yours did, but I recently went from Tassie to Cape York, (only the PDR not the Tele), about a month before your trip, and I also have had no issues. I am now convinced that these are solid technologies. I will be upgrading to an iTechWorld before my next trip - just for added insurance. Thanks for your candid reviews.
That’s awesome news mate! Love hearing good stories like this!! They are very capable things!! Cheers legend!!
Not designed for under the bonnet
ITECH120X battery is
@@gregdogg10 True, but as it was an eBay special and i was not dependent on it, I was willing to take the risk., Turns out I have been justified as in Sarah n Keelan's experience, it hasn't missed a beat, which surprised me as parts of outback Qld and the PDR are harsh. One of the differences in my setup is I required a DC->DC - wish I had known about the iTechworld earlier!
@@michaelsullivan5641 there’s was in the caravan
The haters always gonna hate so give those keyboard trolls the bird 🖕😇
They’re just jealous that you are doing what they can’t get off their arses to do.
I’ve been running some iTeck gear for a year now and find it great bang for the bucks 👍
Keep living the dream!
That’s it mate!! Stuff them! But in different words I can’t use on TH-cam haha 😂
We love it because it works well, reliable and above else it’s actually affordable! Thanks legend
I run an Itech world in my camper trailer as well.
Nice mate good stuff
Your build is coming along very well. I don't think much of those antenna mounts, but hey, your car, your choice. Personally I like high clear from obstruction mounting areas. It is a nice car, look after it and you will have years of fun.
Cheers
Haters gonna hate! Just keep killing it mate! 🤙🏽
Thanks legend 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Love the new vid guys, Keep up the good work
Thanks legends!! Will do cheers for the support!! 🤙🏽🍻🤙🏽
Thnaks for sharing great info :)
Come here for a battery review and got a bonus "previously on Sarah and Keelan Travels"
Bloody loved it as always legends. I know what batteries I will be getting when we need them.
BTW how good are you guys infront of the camera these days. Bloody nailing it!!
Yew glad you enjoyed it mate!! Took a bit of thought and time (2 years) to be able to make it haha 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Thank you for making your videos easy for dummies. I am just getting set up to start my trip in about 8 months, BUT have found it really hard to get easy to explain ideas from people. I am a single (66yr female) and everyone has treated me like an idiot, saying I need this and I need that. Then I speak to someone else and they say Oh! you don't need this or that, to the point I have been so confused (still am a bit but getting there). Thank you again. Cheers C :)