What did you do with your Grenadier today?

[MrMike]

So today I drove from home, Toogoom, up to Mackay for work.
Stopped at a public toilet on the way and when I got back to my Grenadier there was a guy standing looking at it.
He was excited to see it.
Used to drive a Defender 6wd Perenti Defender and a Unimog.
Now has a Landcruiser, which he finds boring.
Loves the Grenadier.

Further down the highway I had a Police Highway Patrol unit in front of me then they pulled over and came up behind me for 20 minutes.
We made it to the town of Sarina and they pulled up at traffic lights and dropped the window.
They wanted to know what it was as they had never heard of it and had to google it.
I pulled over and they spent the next 20 minutes looking over it, taking pictures and asking questions.
They absolutely loved it, shook my hand and warned me about some speed traps up ahead

Had a conversation with a tradie this afternoon in the hardware supplies carpark, was looking at it and was really interested and had heard and read lots about it, I said jump in and let's go for a spin, he loved it, said it would blow the doors off his Prado

 

[Wile E Coyote]

I hard wired my fridge in today to the aux battery, time will tell how the battery holds out. The solar should help a lot.
The drawer and fridge slide with slide out table were installed last week.

 

[ORSO]

finally some km off-road!

 

[NoAge Hunter]

Installed the radio today….so the more difficult part will be to get the wire from the antenna thrue the „holes“ from the power outlet in the roof and finding a proper way to the radio. This is for the weekend

 

[Alprider]

1st service at the dealers today, €580…
Engine oil and both diffs..

 

[TheDocAUS]

I hard wired my fridge in today to the aux battery, time will tell how the battery holds out. The solar should help a lot.
The drawer and fridge slide with slide out table were installed last week.
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No issues with my fridge on the Outback trip. I have a dual battery setup and solar panel on the roof-rack. Never went below 87%. But your fridge is bigger than mine.

Welcome to the ORS fitout club!

 

[TheDocAUS]

OUTBACK SHAKE DOWN CHANGES – ROUND 1
New canvas bags on front doors
Added some canvas door pockets on both sides under the speaker to store my driving gloves and handwipes - these items kept falling out of the main door pocket. The pocket does not touch my leg when driving.

Dry bag driver’s side pocket
I bought a 2 litre dry bag and put my diesel funnel and gloves I used to fuel the car into it - to stop the diesel smell when they were not in use. Works a treat, and the dry bag stops the other items falling out of or rattling in the driver’s side OEM door pocket.

Access whole in cargo barrier
I cut an access hole in the cargo barrier and lined it. I can crawl into the back between the front seats onto the bed (like I did in the Patrol). I can also access items through the opening. A net can cover the space if needed.

Seat organisers on cargo barrier
DRIFTA seat organisers have been installed on the cargo barrier behind the both front seats. It is great place to store bits and pieces like torches, batteries, tie downs and even a tea flask and cup. I bought the dual pack and the organisers are different in their pocket configuration. The organisers are really useful and allow storage in an unused area. I had to remove one fire extinguisher from the barrier behind the passenger seat, but the extinguisher fits nicely into the organiser – win/win. I may have posted this mod before.

Canvas bag for cutlery under picnic table
I needed a small cutlery set when I stop and have a quick wrap on the INEOS picnic table. Instead of getting out the full cutlery set, I bought a Get Good Gear MOLLE Pouch – Utility Bag and mounted it under the picnic table. It just makes life quicker and easier if I am driving long distances. The bag is easy to remove when not traveling. The complete cutlery kit is there when needed. The bag is thin enough so it does not touch the ORS Drawer handles.

DRIFTA recovery shovel and dunny shovel
My old shovel is an odd shape and on the heavy side. It was taking up too much inside the car and causing wasted storage area. I bought a new Recovery shovel and a Dunny shovel, from DRIFTA. They are lighter and more compact, plus they fit into an unused space I have been trying to use between the bed extension foot and the cargo barrier. Freeing up space under the bed extension to be used more effectively. The Dunny shovel can be stored with the Recovery shovel, if needed.

Dunny shovel below

View: https://youtu.be/6eXshR8y5G0

 

[pedrogb]

Here I am in Townsville and crossing the road tonight there was a Donny Gray Grenadier on the corner.
Had to check to make sure it wasn’t mine.

Did it have a big awning on the side? Probably me. Not many in town. I saw another just around the corner from my place two days ago. I don't know who was more shocked. Silver blue colour.

 

[74CampySuperRecord]

I was about to start on the Agile ARB air compressor installation.

I will wait to begin to job on Saturday in the event that I run into issues. Can I just disconnect and remove the aux battery for the install? Thanks.

Working in the garage is unbearably hot. 112-114F easily.

 

[TheDocAUS]

I was about to start on the Agile ARB air compressor installation.

I will wait to begin to job on Saturday in the event that I run into issues. Can I just disconnect and remove the aux battery for the install? Thanks.

Working in the garage is unbearably hot. 112-114F easily.

There is a procedure to follow to disconnect the batteries. Look at the Rok Dr guide.

 

[74CampySuperRecord]

There is procedure to follow to disconnect the batteries. Look at the Rok Dr guide.

Thank you.

 

[TheDocAUS]

Thank you.

Procedure described in Para 13.2 starting on page 24 of the Guide.

 

[jesmor3]

Organized the straps/recovery gear into the spare tire storage carrier and finally got out into the mountains to hit the 300 mile mark lol.
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I mounted a 360 cam here for some rock obstacle footage but I think a side view will be better for next time.

 

[74CampySuperRecord]

Procedure described in Para 13.2 starting on page 24 of the Guide.

This is awesome. Better than the D90 binder manual.

Cheers.

 

[Asnes]

I was about to start on the Agile ARB air compressor installation.

I will wait to begin to job on Saturday in the event that I run into issues. Can I just disconnect and remove the aux battery for the install? Thanks.

Working in the garage is unbearably hot. 112-114F easily.

I did the install about 3 weeks ago. I just removed the second battery. I didn’t disconnect the main. All was fine.

I went out off road last weekend about 40 miles in sand and loose gravel…. Aired down and then back up using the compressor. I was surprised how fast it aired up. I am running stock 32” (ish) 17” tires. I’m very happy with the install and performance.

 

[MTNDOG]

Unpacked a couple of boxes!

 

[74CampySuperRecord]

I did the install about 3 weeks ago. I just removed the second battery. I didn’t disconnect the main. All was fine.

I went out off road last weekend about 40 miles in sand and loose gravel…. Aired down and then back up using the compressor. I was surprised how fast it aired up. I am running stock 32” (ish) 17” tires. I’m very happy with the install and performance.

Can the pump fill a dual pump line? Like a MorrFlate?

Honestly, I got pissed and ordered the Agile compressor. I thought it would look nice in the car.

I have a pull out that is more than capable.

The Agile mount just looks perfect.

 

[ScottnAZ]

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I mounted a 360 cam here for some rock obstacle footage but I think a side view will be better for next time.

Super cool! We need more details…

 

[DaveB]

Did it have a big awning on the side? Probably me. Not many in town. I saw another just around the corner from my place two days ago. I don't know who was more shocked. Silver blue colour.

I can’t recall the awning.
Looked like it had larger tyres fitted

 

[pedrogb]

Not me then