What did you do with your Grenadier today?

[MrMike]

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.

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.

 

[TheDocAUS]

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.

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.

 

[ECrider]

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

 

[bigleonski]

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

Lift your bonnet and let the heat out.

 

[Tazzieman]

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

Cat on a short leash? Eventually it will get hungry.

 

[ECrider]

Lift your bonnet and let the heat out.

I think the buggers are equally attracted by the soy compounds in the harnesses.

 

[MrMike]

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.

If you're happy then that's fine. But I'm sceptical about these types of products.
If it was as good as they say it is it would be on every beach going vehicle in Australia and vehicle manufacturers would be lording their effectiveness.
I know it's developed from the marine industry for ships, but the reason it works well in that application is that the hull is immersed in salt water. There is also evidence that states it needs to be earthed (properly) on a vehicle which is not possible.
The warranty on these systems also states it needs yearly inspection at an authorised dealer. No product is without caveats.
As I said before, if your happy that's all that matters

 

[Voader - Oudersopzwier]

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

Simulate a DPF burn, it will scare the shit out of them.

 

[Eric]

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

I put rat poison in my vehicles at night because of that very problem. In the Grenadier I've discovered I don't need to remove it in the morning. I have a washing machine liquid dispenser half full of poison that wedges nicely between the radiator head and the body work.
I have in my wife's car a soft cuddly toy placed on the dashboard to remind me to remove the rat poison before we use that car.
They go for the foam wiring protection, apparently soya is used in its production and mice love it. The insulation is stripped for there nests.
Years of living in the country, the thought of a canbus wiring being chewed doesn't bear thinking about

 

[Jean Mercier]

Did drive my Grenadier in its own avenue:

 

[crashnburn]

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

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

Mouse Blocker Classic – Mouse Blocker

mouseblocker.com

 

[Eric]

Did drive my Grenadier in its own avenue:
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Wow, never seen that before, you have half a tank of fuel ️

 

[Eric]

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

Mouse Blocker Classic – Mouse Blocker

mouseblocker.com

I've looked at something similar but we have cats and it falls within their hearing range. If they spent their time mousing I wouldn't have a rodent problem. Their idea of mousing is bring them into the house to play with, then watch the humans try to catch them.

 

[chrsbe]

Visited uncle owen in his house on tatooine.

 

[Max]

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

A mate has found that they are climbing up the tyres to gain entry...he puts baits around tyres on the floor and is having success...good luck

 

[TheDocAUS]

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:

 

[AngusMacG]

Visited uncle owen in his house on tatooine.
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If he isn’t home then he’s dead

 

[Bruce]

Visited uncle owen in his house on tatooine.
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Cool photo. Gets my vote for photo of the month.

 

[DenisM]

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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Enjoy the trip!

 

[UncleBuck]

I installed a phone mount in my truck. I ordered the mount system from 67 Designs.

This is what came in the box:

And on the inside:

There are holes for three screws to attach the mount base along with double sided tape. I pre-drilled two of the holes, but my drill would not allow clearance to the wind screen for drilling the third hole. So, I only used two of the screws. Seems very solid.

Front (driver) view:

Side View:

Works great. The second mount allows for the installation of a dashcam.