AUSTRALIA: Third party suppliers for the Grenadier

[TheDocAUS]

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CARGO BASE PLATE (REAR)
XSpec rear cargo base plate for the Grenadier Wagon here. It does not include the fridge and toolbox slide seen in the photo.

 

[TheDocAUS]

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HIGH LIFT JACK BRACKET FOR REAR LADDER
XSpec Hi-lift Jack bracket, bracket only or the bracket and a Hi-lift Jack here.

 

[TheDocAUS]

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HIGH LIFT JACK BRACKET FOR REAR LADDER
XSpec Hi-lift Jack bracket, bracket only or the bracket and a Hi-lift Jack here; and

HIGH LIFT JACK BRACKET FOR ROOF RAILS
Hi-Lift suspension for roof rails from Black Sheep Innovations here;

 

[TheDocAUS]

L TRACK FOR GRENADIER
If you did not order L Tracks on your IG there are now aftermarket options:

1. Black Sheep Innovations Australia here; and
2. Offroad-Tec Airline Mounting Rail here. NOTE: this option is NOT the same as the OEM L Track. So, study it closely before buying. It is installing a new L Track under the roof gutter, not just the usual place lower down.

I never thought the accessories list would get this long.

 

[TheDocAUS]

King Remote Res and steering stabilizer for your Grenadier! (Plus steering dampener). 3 customs value settings for the shocks.​

View: https://youtu.be/nwsE9X_UAxs

 

[Rok_Dr]

Initial reaction was that spoiler was mall crawler material but I reckon it would make a great rain shield, given there is no rain gutter over the rear doors.

 

[TheDocAUS]

My first thought was rain gutter on the back.

 

[DenisM]

Initial reaction was that spoiler was mall crawler material but I reckon it would make a great rain shield, given there is no rain gutter over the rear doors.

I wondered whether it was just for "show". However it could prove useful if it directed airflow into the low pressure void at the rear which causes such a build-up of dust and mud over the rear doors. (Kamm tail effect).

 

[TheDocAUS]

I wondered whether it was just for "show". However it could prove useful if it directed airflow into the low pressure void at the rear which causes such a build-up of dust and mud over the rear doors. (Kamm tail effect).

Install one and let us know.

 

[TheDocAUS]

KAON's INEOS gear must be close, as INEOS is now a vehicle choice on their website - but no items come up when you search.

It was added this week, as earlier this week it was not there, when I looked.

It has been a long wait. So the prototypes must have passed the field tests.

 

[TheDocAUS]

New heading, thanks to @MileHigh for the OWL product.

AIR COMPRESSOR BRACKETS (TWIN ARB)

1. OWL under seat twin ARB Air Compressor mounting kit. The Kit comes in LHD and RHD versions, brackets only or brackets with a supplied the ARB twin air compressor;
2. Black Sheep Innovations rear twin ARB Air Compressor mounting bracket here; and
3. Custom bracket from ORS with ORS Drawers, look here.

View: https://youtu.be/sF_Fb0NIuzA

 

[TheDocAUS]

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DRAWERS, FRIDGE SLIDES, FITOUTS, ETC.

1. Offroad System or ORS (Sydney, NSW). ORS did my storgae fitout;
2. DRIFTA (branches throughout NSW and Perth WA, plus Europe);
3. Expedition HQ (Gold Coast) (lots of INEOS products);
4. BOAB Offroad Drawers;
5. Full Boar Fourbie drawers (Victoria);
6. Fourby Fitouts (Victoria);
7. Best Offroad Drawers (Victoria);
8. Big Country 4X4 Australia (Perth);
9. ORD Fridge slides and accessories;
10. ARB Drawer systems;
11. Outback Touring Solutions (Queensland); and
12. RV Storage Solutions (Victoria).

 

[TheDocAUS]

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BATTERY BOXES
Some Battery Boxes reviewed here. The Hardkorr BB was the winner and the one I use.

1. KickAss Battery Boxes;
2. Hardkorr Battery Boxes;
3. Thunder battery box customised by Accelerate Off-Grid Touring, or just the based model Thunder Battery Box here. It is also marketed under the name DRIVETECH Heavy Duty Battery Box;
4. Thumper Battery Boxes here;
5. Ardent Battery Boxes here (with 1200W inverter);
6. Mueller Energy Lithium Battery Box here (no DC to DC charger just BMS);
7. BMPRO Power Station (with built in inverter and 12 power outlets);
8. REDARC GOBLOCK (Premium pricing) here;
9. EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max (you also need an EcoFlow alternator charger to charge this in your car at full rate, the cig socket is limited to 8 amps);
10. The whizzbang POWER BOX Premium range here (3 models, 6 colours);
11. National Luna Battery boxes here (2 colours);
12. Battery Box for the DYIer here (by MSA4X4); and
13. The Power Easy Expedition Battery Box here, with Expedition Weatherproof Lockable Case, DC to DC Charger, AC Charger and Inverter.

 

[TheDocAUS]

@douggie is offering some rear roof shelves over here. Only a limited number available, they are based on the @ninetubes design (which I have installed on my IG).

 

[TheDocAUS]

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BIKE RACK/CARRIER

1. Single Trail Bike Rack/Carrier, see it fitted to a Grenadier here;
2. Gripsport bike carriers here.

 

[TheDocAUS]

KICKASS BATTERY BOX (KickAss BB)
I have first-hand experience with the Thunder BB Box, the Hardkorr BB and today the KickAss BB with a DC to DC charger. For the novice user, the KickAss is impressive. Really well designed and all the graphics on the lid tell you all need to know.

I have used the Thunder and Hardkorr BB's for years.

The KickAss is for my nephew and I was really impressed. I was setting it up and everything about it was so easy to follow and do. Better than the Hardkorr, but the Thunder is still a superior build quality. Only downside is the charger is on the top of the box, rather than inside.

I was working on the KickAss model, with the DC to DC charger, but you can buy it without the DC to DC charger for about half the price.

Very clever design.

OBSERVATIONS:

1. Well made (ABS plastic);
2. Easy to follow guide printed on the BB lid;
3. The BB has a On/Off switch, so the BB can be turned off when not in use (reducing parasitic drains). The On/off switch is also called the Master Isolation Switch;
4. Neat and tidy wiring. All wires are shrink wrapped, the battery temperate wire even has a sealant in the end so the copper wire is not exposed to the air (nice);
5. The handles do not dig into your hands or fingers when carrying the BB;
6. The BB has alternator and solar inputs;
7. Charger has a solar priority mode;
8. MPPT solar controller;
9. Charger is lithium compatible;
10. Three stage charger;
11. Dual USB/QC3, 3 cig and 4 Anderson outputs;
12. Voltmeter can be turned on or off, user choice;
13. Aluminum cover on the charger, not plastic;
14. Battery is kept in place with a Velcro belt, the silicone battery pads under the battery stop the battery moving around inside the BB;
15. It uses auto reset circuit breakers, not fuses;
16. Maximum battery size 340mmx185mmx235mm;
17. The BB uses the round USB/Cig sockets with flat sides, and cannot use round USB/Cig sockets unless you round out the BB hole;
18. Quick release car battery tray (optional extra);
19. Car wring kit (optional extra);
20. Battery capacity range of the 20 amp charger is 80-500Ah (other chemistries) and 50-500Ah for LifePO4;
21. The BB has a 20 amp charger. The KickAss Lithium BB model has a 40 amp charger (make sure your battery is rated for a charge rate up to 40 amps, before choosing this model). The KickAss Lithium BB model also has an enhanced "voltmeter" screen which interfaces with the Lithium battery's BMS, and a high power output using a 175 amp Anderson plug.

View: https://youtu.be/u8paDnShHKc

 

[minidok]

KICKASS BATTERY BOX (KickAss BB)
I have first-hand experience with the Thunder BB Box, the Hardkorr BB and today the KickAss BB with DC to DC charger. For the novice user, the KickAss is impressive. Really well designed and all the graphics on the lid tell you all need to know.

I have used the Thunder and Hardkorr BB's for years.

The KickAss is for my nephew and I was really impressed. I was setting it up and everything about it was so easy to follow and do. Better than the Hardkorr, but the Thunder is still a superior build quality. Only downside is the charger is on the top of the box, rather than inside.

I was working on the KickAss model, with the DC to DC charger, but you can buy it without the DC to DC charger for about half the price.

Very clever design.

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What is the current price indication at AUS ?

 

[TheDocAUS]

What is the current price indication at AUS ?

Click on the links in my post and you can see the price for each model. DCtoDC or no DC charger.

 

[TheDocAUS]

I took the KickAss BB over to my nephew's tonight, before I decided to keep it!

I test charged the battery on solar and then the alternator, plus I tested all the USB and cig sockets.

Wow it is really nice.

 

[weeman]

Another option for a pre-built battery box is the ATG Bonza which are often 10% off and include free shipping:

ATG 105AH Bonza Portable Lithium Box V3 (In Stock Now)

In Stock NowIntroducing the ATG 105AH Slimline Bonza Battery Box - your ultimate companion for adventure! Designed specifically for 4WD enthusiasts, campers, boaters, and extreme sports enthusiasts, this innovative battery box is your ticket to power on the go. New Features 100A Jiabaida bms -...

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I've got one of these I'm currently using to power a fridge while I'm waiting on parts to replace the secondary AGM with a lithium battery.

The ATG Bonza is using quality cells and BMS and I have personally tested it to deliver just over 100Ah of usage capacity. It doesn't include a DCDC, but does have a MPPT solar controller built-in and I can also recommend the ATG portable 225w solar panel which is currently outputting 215w into the Bonza as I'm camping.