Oh yeah that's similar to what I was thinking
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Oh yeah that's similar to what I was thinking
Took off the roof racks that were on the truck when I bought her. Previous owner or possibly the original owner had used standard steel bolts used for fastening sleepers together (the domed head ones) and so that along with them being so rusted I had to cut off (with a grinder) 3 bolts. Got them off and thankfully no rust were being hidden by the racks. I might put the racks back on at a later date, they do need a good clean up, new bolts and nuts and better rubber. If I get my roof cage before that I'll probably just throw them up on ebay.
I also got new side mirrors for the truck, much better than the stockies. Put them on today, loving them and can't wait to test them on the trip to Newcastle on Friday. :D
Wired in my reverse camera today and while I was at it wired in a mates one on his pajero. Should be good just need to find a spot for the screen tomorrow
This weekend i flushed the radiator installed new high flow thermostat and a new water temp sender which has fixed my factory temp. Guage
Had a 2" EFS lift fitted.....then I stood back and smiled for a minute, then started planning the next mod (exhaust)
The 200 Watt solar panel arrived. I clearly didn't appreciate the size of the thing when I ordered it, I'm glad I didn't order the roof tray I was thinking of putting up there with it ;)
The panel fits nicely on the roof bars and leaves room for my double swag, other than a high lift jack and shovel I've never actually carried anything up there so its not really an issue. I may swap out to a smaller panel sometime and put this one in the camper, but for now it will go nicely with the Ctek charger I put in a couple of weeks ago.
The 200 Watts is on the high side, but I want to be able to camp for a week+ with the fridge, lighting, and amateur radio going without worrying about power... I think it will do that providing I don't get carried away on the radio.
Now to mount it. I need to find some channel nuts to suite the Rhino Pro Bar's, those and some angle iron should do nicely.
Of course my plan to carry a jerry can or two on the roof will need to be revised...
Cheers
J.