DX grunt... in the flesh

[SCADA]

I nearly forgot...http://www.4x4equip.com.au/ has LED strips if your looking for lighting options. Yes they are a bit pricey but I have found they work well and give you the option of having the yellow light which doesn't attract the bugs. Try 'em out and if you don't like them, ping 'em on Ebay!

[DX grunt]

Nice build...bit like what I plan for sometime in the future.

Just for your information, solar panels will generate about 30 - 40% more energy over a daily cycle if the sun is kept perpendicular to the panel. Of course you wont be able to track the sun perfectly but the more you can angle them facing the sun, the more effective they will be. Wikipedia has a great page on solar cells here ---> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photo_voltaic

I'll will be interested to see how yours perform in a "real world" situation.

If you want any advice on inverters, I may be able to help.

Cheers

Thanks mate.

I go on hols on Sunday - 5 more sleeps - for 3 weeks. I'm reluctantly taking my 750w generator, because I'm a bit short of funds to explore my options at the moment.

Thanks for the links. Will look them up asap.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[DX grunt]

Another mod paid for. Just waiting impatiently for the mailman to deliver.

The layby system is still around. You just gotta know where to find it! lol

I'm the proud owner of a pre-loved NGT HF Codan radio.

Note to self: Leave enough room on bull bar to ride it with G banger....just in case I lose ANOTHER bet. lol

Pics to follow. Hurry up mailman!!!! lololol

[AB]

Another mod paid for. Just waiting impatiently for the mailman to deliver.

The layby system is still around. You just gotta know where to find it! lol

I'm the proud owner of a pre-loved NGT HF Codan radio.

Note to self: Leave enough room on bull bar to ride it with G banger....just in case I lose ANOTHER bet. lol

Pics to follow. Hurry up mailman!!!! lololol

Good to see you got your priorities sorted mate...LMAO

[DX grunt]

Good to see you got your priorities sorted mate...LMAO

I've only been paying it off for 6 months!!!

Not cheap, but I now have peace of mind when I go bush. lol

Ohhhhh, I get it, now. Leaving room on the bullbar. hahahahahaha. Doh Rossco!!!

[Mazodude]

hey mate, is the antenna auto or manual?

[DX grunt]

hey mate, is the antenna auto or manual?

auto... From memory, it's a 9323 auto.

I've changed computers and all the info's on the other one.

[Steve cooper]

DX grunt, well done with your setup mate top job!!

My oldies are doing the grey nomad thing at the moment and I'll be showing them your build up when I see them next, a few great ideas in there for sure!!

[Cuppa]

I nearly forgot...http://www.4x4equip.com.au/ has LED strips if your looking for lighting options. Yes they are a bit pricey but I have found they work well.....

LED's are definitely the way to go, good light & use less of your valuable battery power.

I know several folks who have bought these particular ones & are very happy with them, Can't get'em any cheaper than this. I've use the same type (but purchased from Deal Extreme) in both our bus & in an enclosed motorcycle trailer. Will be getting some for my 'pod'.
Either just stick them onto the 'pod' ceiling or walls, or cut into strips & use inside the Telstra supplied Fluoro lights (3 strips attached to the fluoro tube work well).

regards
Cuppa

[DX grunt]

LED's are definitely the way to go, good light & use less of your valuable battery power.

I know several folks who have bought these particular ones & are very happy with them, Can't get'em any cheaper than this. I've use the same type (but purchased from Deal Extreme) in both our bus & in an enclosed motorcycle trailer. Will be getting some for my 'pod'.
Either just stick them onto the 'pod' ceiling or walls, or cut into strips & use inside the Telstra supplied Fluoro lights (3 strips attached to the fluoro tube work well).

regards
Cuppa

Thanks. Will make that a priority. Great price too.

Down on the south coast of WA, I sometimes have a major issue with condensation on the roof of the pod. Woken up a couple of times with water dripping on the doona. Might have to stick the lights elsewhere.

Have you done anything to your pod's roof or is it still bare metal? I was considering putting installation up there, but not sure now, due to the condensation.

Rossco