Build Thread MallCrl 3.0

[anand]

Brilliant - have you the time to show us the wiring and the individual modules in situ?

Sure, wiring is a bit of a pain to photograph as to not remove my drawer system I'm only working through the small access panel on the rear right.

Either way, let's try to walk through it.

The modules are SoundOff Signal mPower 3" lights, there are a few different versions, but these are the "quick mount" version which just means that it comes with 3M VHB applied to the back of the light for mounting (instead of being bolted into place). They are available in a array of colors and types. I went with the dual color, but single color and tri-color are also available.

Wiring the lights is straight forward. They come with a 5 wire pigtail: Red, Red/White, White, Green, and Black.

• Red = Color 1
• Red/White = Color 2
• White = Color 3 (or a modifier for dual color use)
• Green = Flash pattern/synchronization
• Black = negative/earth/ground

For my use I wanted each color to be "steady burn" (not flashing), which is done by grounding the green wire with the black wire; subsequently mine are wired with 3 wire connectors (Red, Red/White, and Black+Green).

• Red/White is for the white illumination, and goes to the output from my Switch Pros controller for "rear scene"
• Black+Green is grounded at a point near the factory towing control module in the rear cargo area
• Red connects to Output 1 on the added flasher and is where it gets ever so slightly more complicated

I have a Feniex 4X flasher (also called the H2220) installed in the cubby next to the TRM (factory towing module). This flasher uses 12v positive, negative/ground/earth, up to 3 separate "mode" triggers, and up to 4 light outputs. It is wired as follows:

• 12v positive = 10A fuse in my BlueSea fuse block (powered from my aux battery)
• 12v negative = ground point adjacent to the unit
• Mode 1 = Blue/Orange wire from TRM (as referenced here)
• Mode 2 = to a blunt cut/capped wire left under the back seat for future use
• Output 1 = Red wire going to lights

The 4X Flasher is configured for "Brake Pop" in Mode 1; and to a slow flash for Mode 2 (this will only be implemented if I want to add another switch for traffic warning or chase use)

 

[Trialmaster]

Thanks - a brilliant write up. Checking out the website for the relevant hardware now. If they ship to the UK will have a go at doing that myself.

 

[anand]

Thanks - a brilliant write up. Checking out the website for the relevant hardware now. If they ship to the UK will have a go at doing that myself.

There are countless suppliers that sell them in the US, however, apparently their UK retailer is EVP Europe

 

[BenTN]

Something that has been on my list since I got the truck.... a giant wind brake! Errr... I mean an awning!

I've been eyeing up the Kammok awnings for months now, and seeing one up close at Overland Expo sealed the deal on ordering one... Originally was going to order from my usual source, but Kammok had an open box on their website for a ridiculous deal, so I clicked "check out". The only thing I've found is a knick in the top of the housing, luckily that's over 7ft in the air .
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Hey @anand I'm wondering how you feel about the Kammok awning in the rear mount position after living with it for a month or so...

 

[anand]

Hey @anand I'm wondering how you feel about the Kammok awning in the rear mount position after living with it for a month or so...

I've used it more frequently than any other awning I've had (mix of ARB conventional awnings and a Rhino Rack Batwing 270) and am definitely a fan.

I think a lot of that use has to do with the simplicity of use. No bag to unzip, nothing to unroll/unfold, no poles, etc. The Batwing was faster to set up than the ARB I think; but even that took a bit to do all the steps. The Kammok is in or out in literally a single digit number of seconds.

I'm not a huge fan of how high it sits though, purely for aesthetics. I got a set of 23Zero awning brackets from Jill @ Apex Overland after seeing her Kammok awning on her Sequoia, as it lowers the awning down to below the height of the cross bars, but have not installed them yet

 

[Rok_Dr]

Late to the party as usual, and have just read your thread from start to finish over my morning coffee. Very impressive and it’s given me a couple of ideas. I particularly liked your installation of the victron chargers. They are quality kit.

Thank you
Cheers
Steve