KickAss 12V Control Hub / Panel with Smart 40A DCDC Charger + Integrated Bluetooth
Simplify your setup with the new KickAss Control Hub, now integrated with our newest smart 40A DCDC charger with Bluetooth for easy monitoring on your phone. It lets you power up to 15 devices at once while charging your auxiliary battery from alternator or solar directly from the unit, no need to install multiple devices. Perfect for any 4WD canopy or DIY build.
Pickup available at Acacia Ridge Store
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2 Year Warranty
This product is covered by a 2 Year Limited Warranty.
Description
Take the hassle out of building your dual battery system with the updated KickAss Control Hub, now featuring our new Smart 40A DCDC Charger with integrated Bluetooth. This all-in-one panel brings your key 12V essentials together in one tidy, easy-to-mount unit.
The upgraded Smart 40A DCDC Charger simplifies your setup by eliminating the need for separate charging devices. It delivers reliable charging from both your vehicle’s alternator and solar input, ensuring your auxiliary battery stays topped up whether you’re on the move or off-grid. With Bluetooth capability built in, you can now configure and monitor your charger directly from your mobile device. View real-time voltage, current, charge status and system health, and receive instant alerts or warnings if anything needs attention.
This control hub is built to power up to 15 devices at once, giving you a central point to manage lights, fridges, pumps, inverters and more. The clean front panel layout and simple mounting options make installation straightforward, even in tight canopy builds. Whether you're running a full touring setup or building your first 12V system, this panel keeps everything organised, protected and easy to use.
Specifications
| Cig Socket Outputs | 2 x 10A |
| USB Outputs | 2 x USB-A | 1 x USB-C | 1 x QC3.0 |
| Anderson Input / Outputs | 4 (50A Shared) |
| Anderson Inputs | 3 Pin Alternator | Unregulated Solar |
| Rocker Switches | 5 (Fused) |
| DCDC-MPPT | |
| Alternator Input Voltage Range | 9-32V DC |
| Solar Input Voltage Range | 9-32V DC |
| Maximum Input Current | 56A |
| Maximum Continuous Charging Current | 40A |
| Maximum Output Power | 500W |
| Recommended Output Fuse Size | 50A |
| No Load Current Draw | <10 mA |
| Efficiency | Approx. 93% when full load |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | 20 °C to +80 °C |
| Recommended Battery Capacity | |
| Lead Acid (WET, GEL, AGM, CAL) | 160 – 500Ah |
| LiFePO4 | 50 – 500Ah |
| Charge Profile | |
| Compatible Battery Type | GEL | WET | AGM | CAL | LiFePO4 |
| Absorption Voltage | 14.1V | 14.4V | 14.7V | 15.3V | 14.5V |
| Float Voltage | 13.5V | 13.4V | 13.6V | NA |
| Minimum Auxiliary Battery Voltage | 9V | 0V |
| Alternator Input Conditions | |
| Input Voltage (Ignition OFF) | CUT IN 13.2V | CUT OUT 12.6V | CUT IN 26.4V | CUT OUT 25.2V |
| Input Voltage (Ignition ON) | CUT IN 12.2V | CUT OUT 10.5V | CUT IN 24.4V | CUT OUT 21.0V |
User Manual and Support
KickAss has warehouses located on both the East and West Coast of Australia. Express orders are dispatched same business day if ordered before 12pm AEST. Standard orders are dispatched within 2-3 business days. Deliveries are made during business hours, Monday to Friday.
At KickAss, we take full control of our product journey - from concept to creation - by designing, engineering, and manufacturing our own batteries and 12V accessories in our wholly owned facilities located in Australia, China, and the USA. This end-to-end approach allows us to maintain strict quality standards, drive innovation, and deliver unbeatable value. By owning our production facilities, we ensure every product that carries the KickAss name is built tough, tested rigorously, and ready for off-grid adventure.
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The integrated 40A DCDC charger streamlines and simplifies your dual battery setup. No need to purchase or install a separate charger, this hub delivers everything you need for your dual battery system in a single unit.
A simple, reliable way to run your entire 12V setup, this hub brings everything together in one place. It includes:
- 5 x hardwired rocker switches
- 4 x Anderson outputs
- 2 x cigarette sockets
- 2 x QC3.0 USB ports
- 2 x USB-C PD ports
- Hardwired options for high-draw gear like inverters
The new Smart 40A DCDC Charger can be configured and monitored straight from your compatible smartphone. Check input and output voltage, current, charge status, and receive real-time system updates, alerts and warnings wherever you are.
Charge your auxiliary battery from your vehicle’s alternator. Suitable for 12V and 24V vehicle setups, compatible with standard and smart alternators.
Connect up to 500W of solar power, so you’ll always have enough energy to power your adventures without compromising on performance.
The internal circuit protection ensures your system's safety and longevity. With a fuse block for rocker switches and internal auto-resettable circuit breakers protecting the Anderson outputs, you can enjoy safe, reliable power management.
Use pop rivets, bolts or screws to mount the unit via the six pre-drilled holes. The three different cable entry points give you the freedom to choose the direction of all cables.
Compatible with both 12V and 24V alternators, making it suitable for a wide range of vehicle setups. It automatically adjusts to the correct input, ensuring reliable charging across different touring and work vehicles.
By allowing you to limit alternator input current, this DCDC charger is suitable for hybrids and vehicles with lower-output alternators.
If your lithium battery goes flat and enters sleep or low-voltage protection mode, the integrated DCDC automatically restores it once a charge input is connected – no manual intervention needed.
Charges your device 70% faster than normal 5W USB ports. Compatible with laptops, phones, torches and more.
Easily control all your accessories with five backlit rocker switches. Each switch has a replaceable fuse for added battery protection.
Protect your battery from draining below 11V with the built-in audible low voltage alarm. Featuring a dedicated on/off switch to mute the alarm and resume normal functions.
The integrated LED light is perfect for lighting up your canopy – no other add-ons needed!
- 1 x Control Hub
- 1 x 1.5M Battery Cables
- 3MM Hex Key
- 4 x Spare Blade Fuses
- 3 x Blue Blade Terminals
- 6 x Yellow Blade Terminals
- 2 x Mounting Screws
- 1 x Sticker Pack
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