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I'm jealous already. Can you tell me a bit about the stuff and their prices. PM me if you prefer.
Ross
PS... The tap on the L/H underneath water tank.... is that an addition or came with the truck? Mine came with a plastic thing thats hard to turn off/on and leaks if not turned off properly.
PSS. Have you ripped out any of the Telstra wiring yet? If so, what?
The tap came with the truck, but needs replacing 'cos it drips too.
I did rip out a number of Telstra wires when running the cable for the camera. Behind the glove box was an antenna (small nextg type), & several similar cables that had been cut. These ran down the passenger side pillar behind the plastic trim, down to the floor & out through a large grommet to the canopy.
Does yours have these switches on the canopy doors (See pic below)? Any idea where the wires from them go to?
I note on the power distribution box in the canopy the andersen plug is rated at 35amps continuous. Have you looked at the wiring behind yours? If not I'd suggest you do before plugging too much into it. I reckon the main supply cable from the 2nd battery in the engine compartment, is way too light for the job. I intend to upgrade it.
regards
Cuppa
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. 425w roof mounted solar, 360Ah Aux batts, BCDC1240, Onboard hot & cold pressurised & filtered water, (25 litre hot water calorifier), ARB fridge, ARB freezer, Built in kitchen, heaps of easy access storage, 240v, 3” Genie exhaust + dynotune, 2” lift, 3900kg GVM upgrade, second glovebox, ROH Blaktrak steel wheels, Bridgestone D697's (now Toyo RT's), Redarc gauges/pillarpod, Hema HX-1, Icom 450 CB, dual rear view cameras, Onboard 30amp Victron mains charger, second glovebox, dual seat conversion, TPMS, Boss PX7 onboard air with 9 litre tank, 350w inverter, Steel bullbar, Harrop Eaton diff lock (front), Warn winch, Snorkel, Dual spares , 160 litre water tank, 180 litre fuel in two tanks (approx 1200km range) 2010 Tvan Tanami. (incl another 70 litre water tank) with matching wheels/tyres (& 3rd spare) A Nomadic Life (Blog)
On mine, the door alarm wires end up on the dash on the right hand side of the steering wheel, where there's a big yellow light and a loud buzzer. I can have the doors closed but not locked and the alarm goes off, or the doors can be open and the alarm goes off. Don't know where they start, but if you work backwards, it'll probably help.
Ross
Winner of 'Best 4 x 4 ' at the 2017 Albany Agricultural Society Inc - Town n Country Ute Muster.
Ex Telstra - 2005, 4.2 TDi ute -with pod and more fruit than a grocery shop.
Things have been slow on the camper build, & will likely remain so as we will be heading off to the UK soon, back mid August.
I managed to trace the wires for the canopy door alarms, & found the wire cut at the buzzer. I soldered on a short length of wire & re-connected. All working now - worthwhile I think as I have already driven off with the passenger side up!
I also fitted an 'Engine Saver' Low coolant alarm today - easy to fit - sensor replaces the bleed fitting on the thermostat housing. Expensive for what it is, but cheap for what it does - peace of mind.
I have also bought a secondhand Shippshape rooftop tent with full awning but haven't fitted it yet. I need some roof bars, The 1500mm heavy duty Rhino crossbars would be perfect, but I'm trying to find a cheaper alternative first. Once fitted I'll have to get the awning made a little longer, seems the canopy is higher than most.
Cuppa
Last edited by Cuppa; 4th June 2011 at 12:04 AM.
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. 425w roof mounted solar, 360Ah Aux batts, BCDC1240, Onboard hot & cold pressurised & filtered water, (25 litre hot water calorifier), ARB fridge, ARB freezer, Built in kitchen, heaps of easy access storage, 240v, 3” Genie exhaust + dynotune, 2” lift, 3900kg GVM upgrade, second glovebox, ROH Blaktrak steel wheels, Bridgestone D697's (now Toyo RT's), Redarc gauges/pillarpod, Hema HX-1, Icom 450 CB, dual rear view cameras, Onboard 30amp Victron mains charger, second glovebox, dual seat conversion, TPMS, Boss PX7 onboard air with 9 litre tank, 350w inverter, Steel bullbar, Harrop Eaton diff lock (front), Warn winch, Snorkel, Dual spares , 160 litre water tank, 180 litre fuel in two tanks (approx 1200km range) 2010 Tvan Tanami. (incl another 70 litre water tank) with matching wheels/tyres (& 3rd spare) A Nomadic Life (Blog)
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