Hey guys Matt here. The DC/DC charger and battery combo has kept my engel fridge running non stop for 4 weeks now. I am really impressed with how well this setup is working. Still need to mount a fixed solar panel for long stationery periods but I seem to get more than enough with the driving I do. Will update later if things change but for now it looks like a winner!

Looking at getting one of them I will just wait and see for the update. Thanks for the video

@LockyourHubs4WDing

4 жыл бұрын

It's still working fine, 24/7 keeping the drink cold in the back of the ute!

Look forward to the updates as time goes.

@LockyourHubs4WDing

4 жыл бұрын

It's been running for a couple of weeks now recharging the power hub and running a 40L 12V fridge, so far, all good.

Love your work! It looks the goods if it stays reliable. I personally have the intervolt dcdc charger which yet to install in my car for the dual battery up front. But something like this would be ideal for juicing up the batteries in a camper trailer/caravan setup. Relatively inexpensive too. btw I love my Crocs too!

@LockyourHubs4WDing

4 жыл бұрын

The jury is still out on long term durability, but it could be a good thing! And Crocs are great!

Can you tel me why my status is blinking red I’ve wired it up and can’t find what’s wrong all other lights are green??

Hey mate Great video! I was just wondering if you could help with a problem I’m having. I’ve just hooked up my one into my ute but the “CAR” light on the side of the DCDC charger isn’t lighting up. What would be some things to check to get it to light up?Thank you in advance

@LockyourHubs4WDing

2 жыл бұрын

Check the earth connections first, make sure there is continuity to the earth on the battery terminal.

Awesome stuff mate i have the projecta hub as well with 100ah calcium battery just bought a 25ah projecta 12v and solar charger simular to that one 👌🏽👌🏽

@LockyourHubs4WDing

3 жыл бұрын

I even run an electric blanket in the swag, off of the Power Hub, because I'm old! lol

@flacky93

3 жыл бұрын

Thats the go mate 👌🏽 heck i would to 🤣 hahaha that anderson plug on toppa the canopy is an awesome idea 👌🏽👌🏽 may consider doing that to my arb ascent canopy 😃😃 on me np300 navara

@LockyourHubs4WDing

3 жыл бұрын

Seems to be working great, there is a 160watt panel up on the roof racks now. Keeps the fridge (40L engel) running permanently.

The temperature sensing wire is supposed to connect directly to the negative post of the battery itself, as it is a thermocouple which reads the internal battery temperature via the heat conducted through the battery post

@LockyourHubs4WDing

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, as I said in the vid, it's not going to help much there! But it certainly won't hurt either.

@michaelsanders1870

Жыл бұрын

Do you know if this wire can be bypassed or replaced? (Temperature sensor wire) as I had a repairer cut it and disposed of the ring terminal end.Just would like to save buying a whole new unit if possible. TIA

@LockyourHubs4WDing

Жыл бұрын

It's possibly just a type k thermocouple. You'll need to verify it, but that's by far the most common.

@RideYamaha314

10 ай бұрын

Can you leave the temp wire off as mine wont reach the battery?

Hi matt, great vids! I just bought this unit and I've been asking around how to fit an Anderson to the green solar lead I'm told connect the green to the positive of the Anderson (with fuse) and negative of Anderson to negative of battery... Would you agree?

@LockyourHubs4WDing

3 жыл бұрын

That should do the trick, just don't crimp the connections with a Hi-Lift....

@durrtydan

3 жыл бұрын

@@LockyourHubs4WDing 🤣 rogee! Cheers mate

Great video mate, just wondering if the DC charger has to be connected to a starter battery for the MMPT to work? would like the option to take out of the truck when camping and leaving it connected via solar. Cheers Rob

@LockyourHubs4WDing

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately we didn't test the charger without the starter battery connected.

Can this placed in the bonnet?

like your video but can you show how to wire it up as kings shows nothing i wish i got it from kickass

@LockyourHubs4WDing

4 жыл бұрын

It pretty straight forward, the only thing is to make sure there's a fuse close to the battery (as per the video) and select the correct coloured wire for the battery chemistry your using (AGM for example).

Hi enquiring on the DC to DC charger how do you go wiring up the Anderson plugs thank you

@LockyourHubs4WDing

Жыл бұрын

We weren't overly happy with the job done, though it didn't give any trouble. So later the Anderson was flood soldered on.

I’m currently looking for a fuse holder for 50amp fuse, where do I find them

@LockyourHubs4WDing

4 жыл бұрын

Ours came from Jaycar Electronics, though you could use a circuit breaker as well.

@johnbontoft8548

4 жыл бұрын

also on ebay

Hello guys i bought 40a one for my camper van can i add 2 batteries on back not van battery i mean from main batteries to another 2 batteries can i?

@LockyourHubs4WDing

11 ай бұрын

In parallel?

@ABadventure2023

11 ай бұрын

Yeah

@LockyourHubs4WDing

11 ай бұрын

Should be fine.

i have a ford terrtee 2008 dos it have a smart alt or not thanks

@LockyourHubs4WDing

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think the 6 cylinder petrol in the Territory had a smart alternator.

@johnbontoft8548

4 жыл бұрын

thank you

Manual says nothing. I have alternator and solar slow flashing with solar plugged in and engine off. I have the blue wire connected to ignition. So shouldn’t it STOP sucking off my start battery the moment it’s off?

@LockyourHubs4WDing

Жыл бұрын

Yes it should, the easiest way to test this is to have a clamp meter around the positive wire on the battery feed, when you turn the engine off, the current should stop flowing.

@ibsn87

Жыл бұрын

@@LockyourHubs4WDing even with the blue wire connected to ignition. I turn off the engine (and ignition 12v supply drops) and it continues to drain the battery at 22ish amps until 12.8 or so volts on the start battery - this can take 5 minutes of sucking 22 amps off it. Not really impressed. A dc dc charger that operates off start battery voltage alone is DUMB. I would have thought the moment the 12v supply drops off the blue wire it should cut charging immediately. Now if I trickle charge my 12v start battery, the dc dc charger kicks in and pulls it down. Regrettting my purchase immensely

@LockyourHubs4WDing

Жыл бұрын

@@ibsn87 oh ok, so it looks like it's a voltage dependant relay. That's not that unusual to allow a system to draw from the start battery until a certain voltage is reached before cutting it off. The redarc voltage dependant relay used for a second battery installs does exactly the same thing. Next time I see the ute the DCDC is installed in, I'll put a current clamp on the supply positive after turning off the ignition and update this thread.

@kylendaboss

11 ай бұрын

Hi mate , so are you saying the alternator light flashes all the time even when the car is on or off ?

Greetings for u from Iraq❤❤❤❤❤

@LockyourHubs4WDing

4 ай бұрын

G'day from Australia!

Hi, how is the product performing a year on?

@LockyourHubs4WDing

2 жыл бұрын

Been running flawlessly in the back of the ute running the 40l Engel fridge using a 160watt solar since the install. It's not had a single issue so far.

Hey mate,great video just about to order one, how did it hold up?

@LockyourHubs4WDing

11 ай бұрын

Still fine!

would rather the kickass DCDC as its essentially the same price on promo but it has a lithium charge profile

@LockyourHubs4WDing

3 жыл бұрын

That's a very valid point, especially as lithium batteries come down in price.

What was the verdict guys?? Looking at buying a charger to get ready for a trip away but funds are a little tight 😅😅 How did it go?

@LockyourHubs4WDing

2 жыл бұрын

Still running great, it's been powering a 40L Engel from solar since installation.

@terryeastwell4389

2 жыл бұрын

@@LockyourHubs4WDing awesome Thanks mate !!

Does the dcdc run hot ?

@LockyourHubs4WDing

2 жыл бұрын

Not really.

There is a 50 amp version now

@LockyourHubs4WDing

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I'll have to check it out. Cheers!

I thought it was install and demo my be I missed the install bit

@LockyourHubs4WDing

4 жыл бұрын

I though detailing the installation wiring would bore people to tears!

@johnbontoft8548

4 жыл бұрын

no id like to see that to make sure i get it right . Lock your Hubs 4WDing i love watching as i have learned a lot

kings are good stuff but i solder all my lugs and joins and dont use them old fues holders

@LockyourHubs4WDing

4 ай бұрын

Some of their stuff is great, and unfortunately some is also rubbish.

You do nice reviews. I checked it out at the online store - it doesn't support Lithium charging. - bugger. In general, I have no problem with Chinese cheapies, but they have to be cheap, buying a "quality" brand does not guarantee you don't end up buying a rebadged Chinese cheapie at an inflated price or just an inferior designed, expensive product. Brand is not always a panacea. This unit in particular I think is far too expensive for a cheap unit, it should be at least half the price offered, if not one third given what is in it and the zero investment they have made in its R&D. As much as I like the choices 4WDSupacentre offers, some products are actually excellent, but with this one they need to pull their collective finger out!

@LockyourHubs4WDing

4 жыл бұрын

You're right, no lithium charging profile. Though I wasn't that surprised as they tend to shoot toward the bottom of the market.

@warrenmarkboxshall8036

2 жыл бұрын

@@arielrahmane4600 nah mate they are right....this is the first version of Kings DCDC charger which was made in china...the new MK11 version is the aussie built product

How is it holding up after 8 months?

@LockyourHubs4WDing

3 жыл бұрын

Still going great! It runs a 40L Engel Fridge full time in the back of the ute and is also fed with a 160W solar panel since the install that's permanently mounted to the roof racks.

@Aussiefish86

3 жыл бұрын

@@LockyourHubs4WDing cheers mate!

@joshuaclark647

4 ай бұрын

Great job mate

Good video like always, but I’m just not a fan of Kings & fortunately for me I have the coin to get out of the budget products.

@LockyourHubs4WDing

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, that's my concern as well. Through that are starting to sell reputable products as well as the usual fair, like ctek for example.

Wait.. install video... 5:04 “let’s look at the install” one second later, “so that’s the install” No guide on running cables to where to they ought to go. No video on install, only what it looks like and after it’s installed

@LockyourHubs4WDing

4 жыл бұрын

We've shown the terminations at either end, each vehicles wire route is going to be a little different, the main thing is to secure it regularly and keep it from being the lowest point on the underside.

@richardkd3048

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty ugly install 🤢

solder and crimp those tangs especially eath lead

@LockyourHubs4WDing

3 жыл бұрын

Solder, crimp or solder and crimp?

@ozlakota1

3 жыл бұрын

@@LockyourHubs4WDing if u have correct crimpers, not the jolly jak like this fella it won't matter just harder after u solder

I would not use Kings dc-dc charger , better to spend the money on projecta or redarc

@LockyourHubs4WDing

4 жыл бұрын

Usually, I would agree! I've have bad experiences with everything from their winches to their spotlights. Though I try not to tar everthing with the same brush and judge each product on their merits. We've been running the DCtoDC now for a couple of months with 160W of solar, running a 40L Engel 24/7. And so far, it hasn't missed a beat.

@adamjones2025

4 жыл бұрын

@@LockyourHubs4WDing Yeah look i am a bit over another 4wd channel (won't say names) keep on flogging off kings, but i have a mates that just had issues after issues with kings products. Mind you for a budget setup it's ok. But if your looking at a long term setup that's where i would look at redarc or projecta gear. And look at better quality lights

Well it's Kings, so it will fail in the near future - cheap Chinesium made to a price point.

@LockyourHubs4WDing

4 жыл бұрын

Their track record isn't great, but I like to judge each product on it's merits. We'll update the description if it dies!

@tinnoc

4 жыл бұрын

This charger was Design in Australia by Intelliquip for kings.

Didn't show any installation. BOOOOO

@LockyourHubs4WDing

8 ай бұрын

Hmmmm, you're right!