What did you do with your Grenadier today?

TheDocAUS said:

Sorry I did not take photos, except a lousy image of the underside on the interior fuse box. The installer needed to check wiring before he installed the piggy back circuit.

DASHCAM AND BATTERY
The front and rear cameras were a Blackvue DR970X, powered by a CELLINK-NEO 8 Plus. The CELLINK-NEO 8 Plus was piggy backed onto an accessories circuit so the CELLINK is charged only when the car is running. The CELLINK-NEO 8 Plus is attached inside the battery box located behind the passenger seat in a RHD vehicle - on the side of the main battery. My car is a 2 seater Utility Wagon.

RUST PREVENTION (more like reduction)
The rust system is a little more high tech than yours. It is a CAT Electronic Rust Protection System. I have never used one before and thought it was time to try one out. I bought it on sale last year. I have a 6 pad system. Pads were paced on rear wheel arches, in the battery box and up under the dash close to the firewall- I wanted to avoid having to go through the firewall into the engine bay, to simplify the install. Detailed Product Information here.

I have the option to connect the CELLINK to the aux battery later, with a voltage controlled circuit, after I add the solar panel to the roof rack to keep the aux battery topped up.

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MrMike said:

The IG has a 12 year warranty for corrosion, this product (CAT EPS) has a 10 year warranty. They have been proven not to work. I hope yours does.

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ECrider said:

Anyone found a solution to keep those gnawing rodents out of the engine bay? Found a few mice footprints on the engine cover........

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ECrider said:

Anyone found a solution to keep those gnawing rodents out of the engine bay? Found a few mice footprints on the engine cover........

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bigleonski said:

Lift your bonnet and let the heat out.

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TheDocAUS said:

It has a 12 years anti perforation warranty for corrosion with conditions, including "This warranty requires that the vehicle is inspected, and repaired, if necessary, by an authorised INEOS Automotive Approved Workshop. Inspection and repair is required annually after the warranty start date.", look here.

Happy to look at your evidence that CAT does not work. CAT post evidence to state it does and they have clients like mining companies, Aust Army, Navy etc . I am not asking anyone to buy the product, I just decided to give it a try because rust was becoming an issue on the Patrol.

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ECrider said:

Anyone found a solution to keep those gnawing rodents out of the engine bay? Found a few mice footprints on the engine cover........

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ECrider said:

Anyone found a solution to keep those gnawing rodents out of the engine bay? Found a few mice footprints on the engine cover........

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ECrider said:

Anyone found a solution to keep those gnawing rodents out of the engine bay? Found a few mice footprints on the engine cover........

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Jean Mercier said:

Did drive my Grenadier in its own avenue:
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crashnburn said:

Look for something like this https://mouseblocker.com/

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ECrider said:

Anyone found a solution to keep those gnawing rodents out of the engine bay? Found a few mice footprints on the engine cover........

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1. Install Redarc Tow Pro;
2. Convert 13 pin Euro plug to 12 pin flat used in Australia, with new wiring loom for the 12 pin plug;
3. Install two Anderson plugs to rear towbar, one for the trailer the other for extra solar;
4. Install two Anderson plugs at the front and rear inside the car, for the fridge and other accessories;
5. Install CTEK 250SE;
6. Install Anderson plug from roof top solar panel down the B pillar to the CTEK 250SE's solar inputs;
7. Supply and install CLEVERSHADE 270-degree awning.

chrsbe said:

Visited uncle owen in his house on tatooine.
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chrsbe said:

Visited uncle owen in his house on tatooine.
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TheDocAUS said:

The next job has been booked and the deposit paid. The job includes:

1. Install Redarc Tow Pro;
2. Convert 13 pin Euro plug to 12 pin flat used in Australia, with new wiring loom for the 12 pin plug;
3. Install two Anderson plugs to rear towbar, one for the trailer the other for extra solar;
4. Install two Anderson plugs at the front and rear inside the car, for the fridge and other accessories;
5. Install CTEK 250SE;
6. Install Anderson plug from roof top solar panel down the B pillar to the CTEK 250SE's solar inputs;
7. Supply and install CLEVERSHADE 270-degree awning.

I have booked XHQ on the Gold Coast to do the work. I am now preparing to go to Ballina to visit family and visit XHQ during that trip. The first shake down trip in the car.

The Anderson plug to the rear jack location will be plugged into this panel. I will move the existing rear fridge socket into the panel when installing it (replacing the unwired socket you see in the image). That way I have two separate circuits supplying power to the panel. The panel will be installed into the drawers surrounds or the plastic Jack cover, depending on the height of the surrounds. The Anderson plug allows me to remove the jack if I need it:
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