KickAss 170w Fixed Solar Panel Install and Review 

Thanks mate! I've installed a few now, they're a good size in terms of dimensions and power output. I don't think you'd have any issue running the fridge continuously

Thanks mate. What other details would you have liked to see?

Great video I agree with the last comment it would be great for us beginners to show what items used to fix panel to roof of Ute even the type of wire stripper used crimping tool, things of that detail you do such a tidy job it’s a pleasure to watch and I guess if I have the tools and the bits and pieces to try copy what you show us great work keep it going

@@scottmanson-dp8un thanks for the feedback mate, I might do a rundown of all the tools and accessories that I've found helpful. Cheers

Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback. It's maintained it's output almost a year on, very happy with the panel

Been looking into it a bit but still some reading up to do but yea panels on trailer doors (that lift up so they can charge the batteries while driving as well and while on the camp site so no need for 240v charger it’s always charged

The charge time will depend on a few things, like weather conditions, time of day, as well as the state of the battery and discharging rate. He's using a 100ah AGM at the moment, but will upgrade to a 120ah lithium shortly. Running an upright fridge, charging devices and 12v oven, the battery has never been below 80%

Those installation brackets should suit any fixed solar panel, they're easy to install to suit your mounting surface. 500w would be more than sufficient to charge your batteries. If you're using the 40amp MPPT from Kickass then it's max input is 520w (for a 12v system). You shouldn't need to add any additional solar input to your current system. Hope this helps.

They pinch seal on the canopy and then obviously filled with a bolt. Though we used Sikaflex on the outside of the rivnut before inserting it just to be 100%

On the day I installed it I was getting mid 9s, around 3pm in February

None mate, the rivnuts were sealed with Sikaflex

Hi mate, sorry I forgot to show it, but we sikaflexed the base of the rivnuts. No water ingress in the last few months