RAFA's new purchase and Build.

[rafa]

Ok here is the start.

I have just bought an 02 4.2 ex Telatra. Full service history.
Passed my mechanic check with a few things to do.

1. New Batteries
2. Winch not working - advised repairable.
3. Tear in Seat. - thinking black duck a quick fix.
4. New seals on Pod
5. Drivers side latch needs tightening.

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Will upload more as I go.

Getting excited now!

[Cuppa]

Good price! ........ Delete that .......Very good price!
Registered? Private sale?
Roof rack & Carsales logo suggest an owner between Telstra & yourself?

Edit: I really like my Black Ducks.

Cuppa

[GU CAMPER]

Nice purchase

Great price


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[threedogs]

Sounds like a great price for a 4.2, non turbo I take it
Look forward to your ideas

[rafa]

Picked her up. Is turbo too.

A few things to do. Runs nice

Will post some pics later!

[rafa]

Purchased private from an electrical contractor. Just updated to a new vehicle. Registered he purchased from orix I thinks.

Gear box seems a bit sloppy on selection in the middle. Ie moving 2nd to third? Any ideas?

[Cuppa]

I don't recall my gearbox feeling sloppy, but was aware that selection was not as 'precise' as I had been used to when I first got it. It's not the fastest gearchange i've ever had, generally slower deliberate changes work best. I find it 'normal' now. It may be a comparative thing , depending upon the gearbox you have recently been accustomed to?

Cuppa

[BigRAWesty]

Nice buy mate. Looks very clean.
As for the gears, do they select nicely? If so it's possibly just the pivots showing wear on the gear stick. Cheap part from eBay, not sure about install though..

Looking forward to the build..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[Stropp]

yeh mate buy some gear stick bushes that should fix that sloppy feel if the change itself is ok, fairly comon i think as mine is a bit sloppy in the gear change too.

[Stropp]

thats a great price for a turbo 4.2, good on ya mate the winch should just need a service, i used to work for telstra up there and the winches hardly ever got used and had plenty of exposure to the elements so it should just need a good cleanout, good luck with it mate.

[rafa]

Ok stripped out the back. Was gunna ditch the split rims (too many bad memories farming) in favour of something sweeter. But then discovered 6 new tyres. So my mind won over the heart. Lick of paint tonight and we have started.

Also got all shelving out (not required ) and added some padded tiles to take vibration out of what I carry. 3 packs from bunnings and have the floor covered.

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[rafa]

Nothing done today. Doing my test n tag certificate today & tomorrow.

[rafa]

Chassis blasted and painted.

Rims blasted and painted.

Panel on pod repaired and re sprayed drivers side.

Now for some graphics.

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[BigRAWesty]

Chassis blasted and painted.

Rims blasted and painted.

Panel on pod repaired and re sprayed drivers side.

Now for some graphics.

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Geeze not wasting anytime.. Guessing this is a work bus? Keep it up.

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[rafa]

Yeah mate is for work!

Basic stickers on. But vehicle wrap coming in near future

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[rafa]

Today I fit a solar panel to the roof. 145W :)

[threedogs]

I like it what more can I say, utes are the bees knees IMO

[rafa]

Fridge secured
PV Charge controller installed
ARK battery box located.

Next is mounting solar panel.

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[rafa]

Panel on and working. Not secured yet though!

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[FNQGU]

Rafa, re that single turnbuckle - I would use the type with the locknuts if you have one. I nearly lost a bloody boat to a turnbuckle without locknuts and the vibrations slowly working their magic on them. Mind you, your matting might help, but I have been burnt and wouldn't trust them. I'd also use two on each end for that matter...one each side.

BenK

[rafa]

Thanks BenK

The fridge is inside the pod so at worst it will fall over. I will keep an eye on them.

Cheers.

Marty

[rafa]

145W panel on and working like a ripper

Connected to ARK Battery Box


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[First Patrol]

Anymore progress mate I'm watching this one I got a similar build in my hands

Nice work btw

[rafa]

Anymore progress mate I'm watching this one I got a similar build in my hands

Nice work btw

Just the air compressor shower on roof

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HID's and light bar

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Monday getting ironman winch 1200 and freezer fridge combo in

Then front end bushes in the arvo, and off out bush again Tiesday down through Victoria River Downs country for a week :) had the first rain so might be interesting

[Mickus]

That's a great buy for a 4.2 mate, doesn't seem like there is too much to do. My mate also used to work for Telstra an he said the same, doesn't recall using the winch at all.

[Mickus]

That shower on the roof is a great idea, is it just black poly pipe?

[rafa]

That shower on the roof is a great idea, is it just black poly pipe?

No mate. 100mm from bunnings painted. I got a thread on it somewhere. It's getting better mate.

Just not enough water.

But the compressor works like a charm.

[rafa]

Few things done.

200 all tank in back

New lights. Hid spotties 100w

Redark dual battery thing.

Coleman shower (gave up on the roof idea) roads to rough up here

[rafa]

Ok time for an update. It sick of classroom swags after a long days work so have put a fair bit of work in setting up a roof top tent for bedroom to sleep in during work week out bush.

Pics to follow.

[rafa]

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Fitting aircommand sparrow reverse cycle air con to a James Baroud Grand Evo XXL

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Had to get alloy brackets and reinforcing made v

[rafa]

The ladder that came with the tent was a little light for this big fella.

So while at Alloy Fab shop I thought I'd get a Man Ladder made.

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Step bolted above tow hitch

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[rafa]

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Then I thought I'd get a shelf made inside for light stuff.

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[rafa]

Fitting the inside part of the of the aircon

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[rafa]

Works like a charm.

Bloody freezing inside after only 10 mins!

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All done!

[Clunk]

Ahhhhh much better, good to be able to follow progress in one area...... Cheers mate and again, looks great

[rafa]

Ahhhhh much better, good to be able to follow progress in one area...... Cheers mate and again, looks great

Yeah thanks mate. Must admit I'm pretty happy with it.

[Clunk]

So what did you end up doing with your solar panels?

[rafa]

So what did you end up doing with your solar panels?

Good Question!

I also installed a redarc charger, and removed the solar panel for the tent. Considering mounting it on roof rack above cab. But undecided at the min.

I'll ponder some more and let you know what happens

[Clunk]

Good Question!

I also installed a redarc charger, and removed the solar panel for the tent. Considering mounting it on roof rack above cab. But undecided at the min.

I'll ponder some more and let you know what happens

Have you seen Stropps setup? Got them setup in a frame on his roof rack with struts so can be angled up when parked. I believe Westy made some up for someone he knows too

[rafa]

Have you seen Stropps setup? Got them setup in a frame on his roof rack with struts so can be angled up when parked. I believe Westy made some up for someone he knows too

Haven't seen them but I'll have a look. Cheers.

[MudRunnerTD]

That's looking great Rafa!! Nice work mate.

[PMC]

Good onya rafa,

Nice build mate!

Regards,

RLI

[rafa]

First night out in new tent. In Katherine for the week. $30 a night for a powered site instead of $180 for a crummy motel

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Power in

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To a power board. Then one up for air con and another for a 4 plug socket inside tent.

[rafa]

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Dinners in the oven!

[BigRAWesty]

Bloody nice setup mate.
Turned out very well..

Um yea the panel setup I made was for a mate's roof rack.
Folds flat and up with gas struts..

[BigRAWesty]

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[rafa]

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Might need one of them on my roof!!

[Winnie]

Mate that rooftop tent with aircon is seriously awesome. Absolute necessity where you'll be working!

[Timmo]

nice looking rig ya got there rafa, been trying to spot ya on the road but either im blind or ya out of town..... be keen to see the truck in person

[BigRAWesty]

Might need one of them on my roof!!

Was not hard at all mate.. Come visit and I'll whip ya one up.. :cool:

[rafa]

nice looking rig ya got there rafa, been trying to spot ya on the road but either im blind or ya out of town..... be keen to see the truck in person

Only really around on weekends, then the troll is parked mate. Most weeks it's out earning money getting muddy or dusty :)

Happy to catchup some time

[rafa]

Was not hard at all mate.. Come visit and I'll whip ya one up.. :cool:

Or you could pack your welder and come here and make one! I'll spot you a stubbie fir ya trouble. ;)

[MudRunnerTD]

That's looking awesome mate. Very sweat setup. What's in the pod now?

[liftlid]

A/C in a roof top tent!! Careful you don't wake up as an icy pole

[threedogs]

great stuff Rafa and an absolute requirement with the wet on.
Did the GenSet work out ok

[rafa]

great stuff Rafa and an absolute requirement with the wet on.
Did the GenSet work out ok

Not yet mate. Don't want to cook my new EU20i so being a bit cautious with that one.

Marty.

[rafa]

That's looking awesome mate. Very sweat setup. What's in the pod now?

3rd Battery in arcpak
Travel Buddy Stove
New alloy shelves inside area
Ironman ice cube fridge & freezer (separate temp control in each - works awesome)
10 amp trickle charger (240v)
200L diesel tank and transfer pump with digi flow guage)
Coleman hot water shower plus 30L container

Tools n crap

Think that about covers it

Marty

[rafa]

A/C in a roof top tent!! Careful you don't wake up as an icy pole

Stunningly chilly :)

[threedogs]

you'll definitely know if your fridge is ok up in the tropics .
good to see its working and buy the sound of it very well too

[rafa]

you'll definitely know if your fridge is ok up in the tropics .
good to see its working and buy the sound of it very well too

Gotta say I'm seriously impressed with it. God knows what temp it gets to in my unvented dust proof pod, but hasn't missed a beat and holds -18 easy. Cycles off too which is good. Do have the insulated cover for it too.

Pretty rough roads/tracks too.

Highly recommend one.

Marty

[rafa]

Night 3, no dramas so far, so easy to set up.

Highly recommend this tent system. Not cheap but worth every cent.

www.jamesbaroud.com.au

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[JR1]

Concur - nice buy. Really interested to see your modifications - always looking for new ideas. Enjoy

[rafa]

Adding a Tag to bull bar for HF Aerial.

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[boke]

I believe that is illegal - protrudes in front of bullbar , has to go behind

[rafa]

I believe that is illegal - protrudes in front of bullbar , has to go behind

Hmm. Bit late now. Still behind the spotties, light bar and winch.

Behind the bull bar and you can't open the bonnet.

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[Clunk]

hi Rafa, send DX Grunt a pm and see if he can take a close up pic of his setup mate, I could only find this one of his but he must be able to open the bonnet with it.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af279/DXgrunt/020800x600_zpsb3997e3d.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/DXgrunt/media/020800x600_zpsb3997e3d.jpg.html)

[rafa]

Thanks Clunk. But honestly not fussed. It's on now. :)