What did you do with your Grenadier today?

Bluesurf · Nov 23, 2024

Here is really good video. Great info. The Wagon is sporting the same fog lights as sold by Owl (Triple R) Very nice look, the Wagon Cover is really a great item to have. This fellow puts out really informative videos.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfQBMIsaQgs

ADVAW8S · Nov 24, 2024

Bluesurf said:
Here is really good video. Great info. The Wagon is sporting the same fog lights as sold by Owl (Triple R) Very nice look, the Wagon Cover is really a great item to have. This fellow puts out really informative videos.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfQBMIsaQgs

Thanks for sharing. I order the canvas cover for my QM and this is the first time I have seen it up close. I think it looks great.

vtgrenadier · Nov 24, 2024

The Quartermaster hood stick set is all there! It's quite robust and probably should be, considering the size of the canvas.

I've had all manner of Land Rover canvases (Series and Defender 3/4 canvas; Tickford and belt rail NAS) and the common thread between them all is shrinkage. It took me a few times to learn that a brand new canvas needs a solid 30-days to stay snapped-in/tied-down in place or I risked losing a lot of distance between the tailgate/side tabs and canvas. Long-term exposure to rain and sun gives a new canvas time to "cure." It's certainly tempting to skip this step, but I highly recommend sticking out the wait to be sure it can secured without tearing out your thumbs.

Here in the US, the 1994 Defender 90 was introduced with a true canvas top with snaps, but no one told owners to leave it in place... the rear panel was typically left rolled up, so by the Fall of that year, there was as much as a 2" gap that couldn't be fixed. There were warranty repairs to replace that panel, but eventually LRNA (Land Rover North America) went with Besttop for a vinyl-style with belt rails. It just wasn't the same aesthetic as canvas, but the convenience couldn't be argued with.

I will be curious how the sides mount - if they are also snapped into place like the rear or if they have a belt rail design. My guess is that the sides can't be rolled up, as the one in the video only shows plastic clips on the rear - ostensibly to roll up the back panel. Regardless, I am somewhat surprised that even the rear panel lacks a clear window. If that's the only version from the factory, I predict we'll see most in the rolled-up position. Visibility will be quite limited, but damn doesn't it look cool!

Barney · Nov 24, 2024

Today I attached an airline track (L track) to the trunk. I saw it by chance on Y Tube. I only wanted it on the left side. My canister hangs on the right side. It cost me 20 euros. I still had the screws, as well as a couple of rubber spacers (2.5 cm). The Dremel and Makita did the rest. Thanks for the cool idea, in case the guy is also here in the forum and reads this. Here are a few pictures.

pmatusov · Nov 25, 2024

Back in Black said:
So what brand are your fog lights? And how are they switched? And the most important question is are you happy with them? They look very sharp!

A no-name from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6TPB5D3?tag=globalgrena0b-20
I immensely like the fact that they are amber, not sickly yellow like my earlier picks have been.
We inch into the foggy season, and low-aimed fog lights are awesome to see the extents of the roadbed and traffic lane markers.
The lights are switched by EXT1 switch overhead - I can have them on even without regular headlights. It may be against the rules in some places, but I can use them to set up the camp in the dark if I need to.

AaronS · Nov 26, 2024

Installed a set of DVA Mechanics Mounting Clamps. I rarely use the HiLift so that's on the roof. Instead I mounted an also rarely used PullPal winch anchor using a Fastrack Mount.

Heet33 · Nov 27, 2024

Bison Gear rear shelve is a must have!!

I have a question and searched forum with no results. I saw Dirtbox Overland had Rotopax on the rear doors but haven’t found anything open the mount. I’ve seen a molle panel for the doors but his set up looked more basic (and probably cheaper lol)

View: https://youtu.be/UIibx_jVSAc?feature=shared

CRH · Nov 27, 2024

Preparation for starting my customer Christmas run next week

Shroomy · Nov 27, 2024

CRH said:
Preparation for starting my customer Christmas run next week

Where have I seen this before

.........

"oh yeah this is where"

CRH · Nov 27, 2024

Shroomy said:
Where have I seen this before .........

"oh yeah this is where"
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I will be honest and say it was the wife's idea, I was 'allowed' the Grenadier, so I let her have the wheel cover for Christmas. I should get her this jumper in relation

DaveB · Nov 27, 2024

6am this morning, with only 3 days to go in spring, it is warming up and already 28.8 degrees. ( 83.8 F)
On my way down to my office (the shed) to start work and greeted by thge sight of my Grenadier.
This year she is undercover in the shade compared to last year when she was out in the open all year
Going to be much better when the hot weather starts.

CrazyOldMan · Nov 27, 2024

Temps finally down to the teens and 20’s (F) so winter wheels and snow tires went on. Since Recaro and Black Rhino are both in bankruptcy, I thought maybe I should get dodo bird seat covers??? Maybe a white rhino horn transfer/lock grip?

I will say after going from K02’s to the Blizzak LT’s, I was surprised the ride was so much quieter and smoother. “So THIS is what it’s like in a Fieldmaster . . . “. Will go back to my steelies and K02’s in the spring, though.

ADVAW8S · Nov 27, 2024

DaveB said:
6am this morning, with only 3 days to go in spring, it is warming up and already 28.8 degrees. ( 83.8 F)
On my way down to my office (the shed) to start work and greeted by thge sight of my Grenadier.
This year she is undercover in the shade compared to last year when she was out in the open all year
Going to be much better when the hot weather starts.
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I feel Lynn is biting off your style Dave
Mini and Grenadier. I bet you keep the GTS4 hidden.

DaveB · Nov 27, 2024

ADVAW8S said:
I feel Lynn is biting off your style Dave
Mini and Grenadier. I bet you keep the GTS4 hidden.

My preferred Porsche is the 928 S4
Neighbour 3 houses up has just built a shed to house his 3 porsches, including the 928.
His shed is only 80 SQM but it is 6 metres high with 2 lifts.

Jeremy996 · Nov 27, 2024

DaveB said:
My preferred Porsche is the 928 S4
Neighbour 3 houses up has just built a shed to house his 3 porsches, including the 928.
His shed is only 80 SQM but it is 6 metres high with 2 lifts.

I am green with envy - the shed, not the cars, (I started my world of work at a Porsche dealer, so I have a deep-seated aversion)

DaveB · Nov 27, 2024

Jeremy996 said:
I am green with envy - the shed, not the cars, (I started my world of work at a Porsche dealer, so I have a deep-seated aversion)

Yes the Porsche 996 had some mechanical issues

Write-and-drive · Friday at 4:06 PM

On Wednesday, I drove from Mariental, Namibia, to Cape Town in South Africa. In a convoy of seven Grenadiers. Left at 5am. Arrived at 7.30pm. 1,200km. 13.5 hours.

Logsplitter · Friday at 4:37 PM

Wow that’s a lot of driving and some beautiful places you passed enroute. I did a similar journey earlier in the year but spread over a few days.

HereinDaRockies · Saturday at 5:14 AM

pmatusov said:
A no-name from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6TPB5D3?tag=globalgrena0b-20
I immensely like the fact that they are amber, not sickly yellow like my earlier picks have been.
We inch into the foggy season, and low-aimed fog lights are awesome to see the extents of the roadbed and traffic lane markers.
The lights are switched by EXT1 switch overhead - I can have them on even without regular headlights. It may be against the rules in some places, but I can use them to set up the camp in the dark if I need to.

Did you drill the bumper?

silvester3 · Saturday at 5:47 PM

Phred said:
Custom Molle Panels

SITE HERE

You first mount the plate, then the molle panel. Come with two different height spacers.
Mounts in factory holes, 100% removable back to stock.

Hi - really like that dash Molle Panel behind the steering wheel.
Qu: was the original rubber panel easy to remove / can it be refitted later if needed ?
... do you have any photos of installation process ? Thanks !

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