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[Asnes]

Received and Installed some kit from XHQ this weekend. Top notch products! I was really after their pantry system for camping, as it was becoming cumbersome to dig through storage bags to get after food and cooking gear. I ordered 2 XFrames, large pantry and a vaast water canister with gravity faucet.

I couldn't be happier now. Top notch gear and exceptional customer service and communications.

The pantry came equipped with gas struts attached to the door. I felt they were overkill really, and so I replaced those with some basic adjustable nylon straps so I can level the door / use as a table when open. Shipping to the United States via DHL was hassle free and the step-by-step notifications from DHL were great. I paid $100 in duty to import.

Here are some photos. Thanks again XHQ...

Independently of the above, I also installed an iPad mount in the cabin for off-road maps / navigation (I used X-Offroad here in the US - much, much better on an iPad vs. iphone). I am still trying to decide if I like the location. It was a toss up between suction mount by drivers A-pillar and the Agile grab-handle mount. I am trying the suction approach first, as I didn't want the iPad to intrude on the passenger side... for now....

 

[IGL]

Happy wife - happy life.

 

[CRH]

Happy wife - happy life.

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If only it were true

 

[IGL]

If only it were true

I know, only half the truth:
Happy wife – happy life – for the wife.

 

[Ovrland Bill]

Happy wife - happy life.

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And even nicer that the add-on mirror holder also covers a lot of the glare producing gap around the visor retaining clip.

 

[Eric]

Happy wife - happy life.

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I fitted the wife's side vanity mirror on day 2 of ownership. Couldn't do it on day 1 aa it was late when we got home. I have learnt to delay on some things can be detrimental to my wellbeing

 

[ECrider]

Was it this post someone said "you can be right - or you can be married..."? Amen

 

[84-4runner]

Figured I would post an update now that I've finished this little project. Nothing fancy, but works for what I will use it for (until I inevitably fall into the trap of buying a rooftop tent... ) and was much cheaper than the aftermarket solutions out there.

The drawer sticks a little, but if I pull hard enough I don't notice it. Might add some sort of material on the back of the top panel at some point, instead of leaving the plywood exposed. Maybe some sort of rubber material so you could set things on top and have less sliding around.

Any chance you have the specs for the lumber you used? were they 2x6 or 2 by 8s. I like your solution.

 

[DSully]

Any chance you have the specs for the lumber you used? were they 2x6 or 2 by 8s. I like your solution.

They are 2x8s

The base plate and top plate are thicker plywood, I think I used 23/32. The drawer is 1/2 inch I believe.

 

[84-4runner]

thanks for the information. This is probably one of the best mods that I have seen so far.

 

[Lollo050968]

Add second roof platform, aluminium 6mm plate, raptor primer, 2 layer raptor black, edge strip, airline rails glued with teroson ms polymer, now additional space beside RTT for Box 70x40 cm and 2 pcs 10l Jerry can.

 

[NoAge Hunter]

Add second roof platform, aluminium 6mm plate, raptor primer, 2 layer raptor black, edge strip, airline rails glued with teroson ms polymer, now additional space beside RTT for Box 70x40 cm and 2 pcs 10l Jerry can.View attachment 7893657

Nice!!

 

[Asnes]

I am in the process of installing Stedi work flights on my Leither rack. They are made in Australia. I've been looking at many different options and these did everything I wanted: Strong light for setting up camp, dimmable with a very soft / low light feature keeping bugs away, white and/or amber color, stealth install, high quality/long lasting, reputable brand.

I chose the Micro touch v2 7.8" model. They have a set of white and orange LEDs embedded. You can turn them both on, just one or just the other. The colors are individually dimmable, and they remember their last setting. Stedi USA does not carry these versions in the US for some reason so I ordered from stedi UK website. No problems and arrived in the US in a few days via DHL. Paired them with steed steel roof rack brackets.

The lights are very well made, they feel solid, casing is metal, and the brackets are super solid steel. I had a hard time cutting through them with a metal bit on the drummer as I needed to modify the depth for the side of the Leitner rack.

I used Leitner bolts to mount to the underside of the rack. That is absolutely the way to go, and much easier to manage than the tabs that come with the lights themselves. Super easy to install and super secure. The lights from pre-wired with deutsch plugs, and I zip tied that to the underside of the bracket behind the light so you cannot see it. The wires then route up into the track in the rack, inside a 1/2" plastic sheathing that pops in and stays stuck. Very neat and tidy finish.

I mounted the side lights today after some head scratching and planning. Tomorrow, when my second set of brackets come, I will mount the third / rear light and tie them all together and terminate at one of the rear deutsch plugs in the roof of the grenadier (I order some connectors from Agile off-road as we'll as a crimping tool). the lights will be operated from inside. I will follow up when complete. I am very happy with the quality, value and install process so far. the lights are are about $70 each and the brackets are 2-for-$55 or so.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNN7bfDz438

Stedi Micro Touch Dual Colour 7.8" Work Light

DESCRIPTION DUAL PERFORMANCE, DUAL FUNCTION. We’ve taken our popular Micro LED Lights to the next level, adding a dual colour blend between a pure white (5700K) and an inviting warm amber (1500K) at the simple touch of your fintertips. Meaning you can choose between either colour or blend the...

stediuk.com

 

[LabRat]

I am in the process of installing Stedi work flights on my Leither rack. They are made in Australia. I've been looking at many different options and these did everything I wanted: Strong light for setting up camp, dimmable with a very soft / low light feature keeping bugs away, white and/or amber color, stealth install, high quality/long lasting, reputable brand.

I chose the Micro touch v2 7.8" model. They have a set of white and orange LEDs embedded. You can turn them both on, just one or just the other. The colors are individually dimmable, and they remember their last setting. Stedi USA does not carry these versions in the US for some reason so I ordered from stedi UK website. No problems and arrived in the US in a few days via DHL. Paired them with steed steel roof rack brackets.

The lights are very well made, they feel solid, casing is metal, and the brackets are super solid steel. I had a hard time cutting through them with a metal bit on the drummer as I needed to modify the depth for the side of the Leitner rack.

I used Leitner bolts to mount to the underside of the rack. That is absolutely the way to go, and much easier to manage than the tabs that come with the lights themselves. Super easy to install and super secure. The lights from pre-wired with deutsch plugs, and I zip tied that to the underside of the bracket behind the light so you cannot see it. The wires then route up into the track in the rack, inside a 1/2" plastic sheathing that pops in and stays stuck. Very neat and tidy finish.

I mounted the side lights today after some head scratching and planning. Tomorrow, when my second set of brackets come, I will mount the third / rear light and tie them all together and terminate at one of the rear deutsch plugs in the roof of the grenadier (I order some connectors from Agile off-road as we'll as a crimping tool). the lights will be operated from inside. I will follow up when complete. I am very happy with the quality, value and install process so far. the lights are are about $70 each and the brackets are 2-for-$55 or so.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNN7bfDz438

Stedi Micro Touch Dual Colour 7.8" Work Light

DESCRIPTION DUAL PERFORMANCE, DUAL FUNCTION. We’ve taken our popular Micro LED Lights to the next level, adding a dual colour blend between a pure white (5700K) and an inviting warm amber (1500K) at the simple touch of your fintertips. Meaning you can choose between either colour or blend the...

stediuk.com

Did you order from the UK? I had to change countries on my VPN to see the dual color because I kept getting redirected to the US site. Don't know why they are not offered in the US. Wanted to go with those, but went with the C4 LED cubes with the amber lenses on.

Never mind - I see now you did order from the UK site.

 

[Asnes]

Did you order from the UK? I had to change countries on my VPN to see the dual color because I kept getting redirected to the US site. Don't know why they are not offered in the US. Wanted to go with those, but went with the C4 LED cubes with the amber lenses on.

Never mind - I see now you did order from the UK site.

Yes - if you try to go to stedi Australia website they re-direct to the US website. I found the work around to be the UK web store, which allows you to order and ship to the US