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  • Return Claim MadeYes (37) · No (322)
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Springer

SpringerSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews

Have made a couple of purchases

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Have only bought a couple of small items so far. I have had no issue with delivery and the products have been good. I will be buying more stuff off them for sure in the future



Return Claim MadeNo
1 comment
Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct

Thanks for the review mate!

Andrew

AndrewSouth East Queensland, QLD

Love the product but not the price change halfway through the order process

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I recently purchased a 300kw slimline solar panel. At the beginning of transaction was $800 but at final check out had gone up to $871! Not happy and the customer service guy I spoke too said well “you know that happens on Amazon & eBay as well”. How can you advertise something at $800 and increase the price half way through the order??? I am a loyal customer and love the products but I’m not happy with this outcome. Order number was N100171064

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Return Claim MadeNo

Power cord to short and stove fastener not strong onl 1 screw hole

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Mate the power lead could be another half a metre longer and the fastener needs 2 holes otherwise very happy with stove power cord will not reach powers ource bugger

Return Claim MadeNo
1 comment
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Klaeton S.Australian Direct

Hi Grahame, thanks for the feedback mate! We'll certainly take this into consideration for future improvements to our ovens.

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Graeme

GraemeSouth East Queensland, QLD

Ripped off with fridge

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Bought a kickass console fridge worked perfectly for six months then I was taking a really long time to cool down and used to cooldown in an hour driving
Had it in the back of my car drive to work for an hour and drive around town a little bit and then drive home then all of a sudden it wasn’t cooling down properly so I sent it back they tested it and said there was nothing wrong with it but they had it on power all the time where I was only using it intimate
They send it back and said there was nothing wrong with it still doesn’t work won’t keep cold waste of $500 do not buy

Product Quality
Return Claim MadeYes
2 comments
Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct
Graeme
Graeme

The reviewer stated that an incentive was offered for this review

Mic c

Mic cMurray Region, NSW

  • 4 reviews

Kickass fridge

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Bought a kickass 75 litre dual zone fridge back in 2018 rang them because I need a new fridge cover l was told there new fridges are different dimensions now so we don't have covers for your fridge anymore and was told to call everkool who manufactured the fridge not great customer service didn't care will not buy from them again.

Product Quality
Return Claim MadeNo
3 comments
Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct
Mic c
Mic c

I would of thought buying the fridge through Australian direct I would have been looked after but it seems your happy to take the money and then palm us off .

Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct
Steve L.

Steve L.South East Queensland, QLD

Never disappointed buying from this company!

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Always get the best products on the market at really good prices, and always someone really helpful on the end of the phone with proper product knowledge and helpful advice!

Product Quality
Shipping
Return Claim MadeNo
2 comments
Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct

Hey Steve, thanks so much for your review! We're happy to help anytime :)

Steve L.
Steve L.

Just keep doing what you do.....it's nice to be able to support 'local' business!

Super easy shower tent

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The shower awning is absolutely superb and so easy to set up and pack away, my slide on camper was lacking a shower and having this makes weekend camping so much nicer.
5lt of water with the 12v shower is enough for a full wash.

Product Quality
Shipping
Return Claim MadeNo
1 comment
Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct

Thanks for the review mate, we're glad to hear you're enjoying your products!

Pindimar pete

Pindimar pete

  • 2 reviews

RIPPED OFF

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Was in the market for a 40ltr fridge and a 30ltr drawer fridge rang Australian direct and asked if they would move at all on price as we have spent a few thousand with the company previously. Also asked if any sales were in the pipeline. Was told NO. Was disappointed to find that the 100ltr fridge we paid $1200 for was now $950 a few months later. So purchased both items and a couple of weeks later $600 40ltr fridge is now reduced to $429. Rang to see why I wasn’t informed of pending sale when I asked. Response “sorry there is nothing we can do”
Sorry Australian direct that was my last purchase
When asked I regularly told people how they were a good company to deal with.
That was my last positive recommendation.

Return Claim MadeNo
6 comments
Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct
Pindimar pete
Pindimar pete

I thought I was subscribed

Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct

If you would like to send through your email address, I can have a look at your account for you and double check.

bruce nye

bruce nyePerth, WA

vsr unit

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good product with prompt service, delivery . received vsr in good order, now to fit it to my boat and go fishing. will be interesting to see it in operation. thanks

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Return Claim MadeNo
1 comment
Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct

Hey Bruce, thanks for the awesome review mate! Let us know how you get on :)

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Caine Linhart

Caine LinhartSydney Surrounds, NSW

Great customer service

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Excellent customer service, very polite to talk to, quick with there actions and corresponding emails, without even asking for a replacement or refund, was sent a new one in 2 days of replying to the claim centre

Product Quality
Return Claim MadeNo
1 comment
Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct

Thanks Caine!

Paul Hales

Paul Hales

  • 2 reviews

Camper chargers with Bluetooth

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Fitted the Bluetooth module with the 20amp AC charger and MPPT solar charger to my MDC camper trailer. Really happy with setup. Bluetooth app is great and easy to see usage and charging. I only got about 3m range but other than that great products and round.

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Return Claim MadeNo
Matt

MattVictoria

No need to look anywhere else. Kickass has it all.

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Absolutely awesome gear. Kickass has it all. Great price point, awesome build quality and fantastic pre sales AND after sales service. Klaeton is a fantastic bloke who is a genuine Aussie business owner. 5 stars all day.

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Shipping
Return Claim MadeNo
1 comment
Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct

Hey Matt, thanks for your awesome review. Really appreciate the kind words and glad you have enjoyed the support from my staff. Take care and hopefully we see you again soon! Cheers mate

Jim Masterton

Jim MastertonHunter Region, NSW

20 Amp MPPT controller

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Works brilliantly, YouTube video very informative, great management system and detailed instructions, good quality product that recharges the batteries very quickly, it's like I've added another solar panel! Happy customer

Product Quality
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Return Claim MadeNo
1 comment
Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct

Hey Jim, thanks so much for the awesome review mate. Glad you are liking our YouTube videos, hopefully we will have some more coming out soon! We look forward to seeing you again. Take care!

Nick

Nick

  • 4 reviews

Dual battery kit

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I Bought the kit and it is exactly as they said good quality and extreamly fast shipping cannot fault this item or speed of delivery thanks australian direct all good

Product Quality
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Return Claim MadeNo
1 comment
Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct

Hey Nick, thanks so much for your awesome review. We really appreciate the time you have taken to write this. Look forward to seeing you again!

Ricky C.

Ricky C.Hunter Region, NSW

"Kickass" 75L Dual Zone Fridge/ Freezer

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I have had the fridge for a month now, and have tested it on 47 degree ambient days with no issues.
Quality product and does everything it was advertised to do.

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Return Claim MadeNo
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Jason O.

Jason O.Metropolitan Adelaide, SA

Absolutely awsome quality products communication and service top notch just love my kickass duel fridge freezer

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Well it all started when I was in the market for a shower cubicle I wanted a quick set up and the kickass shower curtain is a quality product with out doubt.. So when your happy with quality and service it's a no brainer you go back and buy something else from kickass so i am the vey proud owner of my kickass duel fridge freezer with the fridge slide and protective cage just awsome super quiet gets to your Temps super quick best product out there.
Cheers Kickass

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1 comment
Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct

Hey Jason! What an awesome review mate. Thanks for taking the time to write this and we're so happy you are stoked with your gear.

Bob

BobSydney, NSW

Would not recommend, stay the hell away

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Brought a Dcdc 25amp with Anderson’s chargers on bulk on solar and alt but when it hits absorption mode it stays there all day or until the solar stops charging which is at night. Now with alt does the same thing stays there until u unplug the unit to reset It Bak to bulk mode. Just another cheap china made product where an Australian is happy to take your money and not help out. Sent vid of problem was never helped out. Cause of this problem which could of been fixed I’m now putter pocket $400 and unit is now in the bin one way to fix the problem. Was gonna buy one of there battery chargers also but after this problem I have decided to go else where.

Buy Australian made bugger this cheap made

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Return Claim MadeNo
1 comment
Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct

bad service and very bad product

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bought a 20a solar controller, it just let batts get drained flat and stayed in float mode, returned it only for them to say it was fine, finally got it back 4 weeks later only have it smoke up on first connection, sent back again saying i want refund, they refused but sent a new controller, its doing the same thing ..................what a piece junk, whats the point of a controller that needs sun to go down so it can reset itself ??? batts wouldnt go flat if it started charging, instead it lets them go flat and stay that way all nite .......CRAP PRODUCT ....

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Shipping
Return Claim MadeYes
4 comments
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Klaeton S.Australian Direct
burt
burt

look the case up yourself, im done with you selling bad products only to finally be told i need to spent another $75 to make the damn thing work, im currantly in talks with onmubsman

Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct

Hi Burt, unfortunately without knowing your full name, email address or order number I am unable to look the case up. If you could please provide that information I'm sure we can help further. Thank you.

Very dissatisfied customer

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Recommended a certain charger. Took 5 weeks to arrive. Wasnt suitable. Returned to find a 15 percent charge on item returned which wasnt our fault.
Will never do business with them again.

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Shipping
Return Claim MadeYes
1 comment
Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct

Service

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Ordered a 100 litre dual zone fridge/freezer late Tuesday night and it's arrived early Friday morning. Was continually kept up to date via phone prior to order leaving and tracking after dispatching, loved the service will be purchasing more products.

Return Claim MadeNo
1 comment
Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct

Awesome! Thanks Shane.

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Questions & Answers

Wayne

Wayneasked

Australian Direct

Ok, I have contacted 'Home Of 12v", I have explained my situation and the issues I am having, they have told me that it sounds like a FAULTY SOLAR REGULATOR, and the lid needs to be sent back to you for replacement under warranty. I have tried calling again, but as usual, there is no answer. There is still no reply to my emails, even after supplying you with the video you requested. I have posted this here, as I feel it gets a better chance of being seen. If I don't hear from you shortly, I will be taking it further. Regards Wayne.

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Sthnguy
Sthnguy

Welcome to the club of disgruntled consumers of the Kickass branded dc-dc charger Wayne....
Be prepared for a sticker for postage and a full refund...

Wayne
Wayne

Yep they sent the print out today, going to post tomorrow. Is this a common thing? Very DISSAPOINTED, hope I get a working replacement

Wayne H

Wayne Hasked

Australian Direct

Using solar panel charging Is there a way of wiring to the crank battery so it can also be charged by solar after the auxiliary battery is fully charged through the dc to dc charger?

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Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct

Hi Wayne, unfortunately the only way to do this is to swap the input and output Anderson plugs over so that the DCDC charger will output the solar charge to your main battery. There is no way to get the DCDC to automatically charge the start battery once the secondary battery, you will need to change it over manually. Remember you will also need to change the battery mode on the charger to the appropriate mode to suit your start battery.

Wayne H
Wayne H

Thanks for a quick response. What I was thinking of putting in a double anderson plug at the solar input of my Kickass DC to DC charger which is in the back of my Pajero and running a wire from the double anderson plug to the crank battery and installing a solar charge controller close to the crank battery. I 'm sick of both batteries loosing charge very quickly due to all the computer stuff running in the background 24/7. Why I want to do this is because I cut a hole in my caravan carport roof above it's solar panel and replaced it with clear Poly Carbon. Never had to worry about the caravan battery again while in storage.I would like to do likewise with the Pajero carport roof. Maybe its something that Australian Direct can look into? HAPPY TO LISTEN TO ANY IDEAS.

Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct

Unfortunately splitting the output from your solar and running to both the DCDC charger and a separate solar regulator won't work, as the two charger units will confuse each other. If you're only going to be charging from solar, what you could do is have a 2-way change over switch on the output of your DCDC charger, and run one of the outputs from the changeover to your aux battery and the other to your start battery. That way you can switch the output over easily to charge whichever battery you need, whilst changing the battery mode on the charger of course. For this to work you will also need to put an isolator switch on the alternator input cable from your start battery, otherwise the heightened voltage from the solar charge will flow back through the alternator input and trigger alternator charging. You would be best off speaking to an auto-electrician to come up with the best way to do this.

Alan A.

Alan A.asked

Australian Direct

I have just set up my kickass 12v-12v charger with batt box and have sola panel hooked up to it the charger led flashes for about 14 times then goes out for awhile then flashes again is this normal

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Australian Direct
Klaeton S.Australian Direct

Hi Alan, in order to fix this, you will need to reset the unit. To do so, remove all inputs and outputs from the charger so that it is completely disconnected, wait about 30 seconds and reconnect the unit to your system. This will reset the charger and should fix the issue. If you continue to have dramas, please give us a call on 07 3123 4715 and we can assist further.

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