What did you do with your Grenadier today?

[bigleonski]

Yeah thanks for the ideas.
I’ve got a 600km round trip tomorrow so I’ve just pressed the button and been done with it.
Just seems such a waste.

Maybe I can swap out the KO3 for a KO2 later, but I’ll probably just upgrade to KO3’s down the track - maybe - I was thinking of giving the BFG HD’s a go. Ah well.

If I had somewhere to store it I’d probably plug it and keep it as a second spare for my next desert trip.

 

[rovie]

Daughter mixed a little too much GID epoxy for a school project, so I thought i’d fill in the hollowed out back of the Grenadier USA rear handle

I have no idea if any of it will even show when the handle is mounted but it was the closest thing that came to mind when she said I have less than 5min before it starts to harden

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Maybe the daughter will have some TNT left over from next project. Then you can get the epoxy out again.

 

[Clark Kent]

Yeah thanks for the ideas.
I’ve got a 600km round trip tomorrow so I’ve just pressed the button and been done with it.
Just seems such a waste.

Maybe I can swap out the KO3 for a KO2 later, but I’ll probably just upgrade to KO3’s down the track - maybe - I was thinking of giving the BFG HD’s a go. Ah well.

If I had somewhere to store it I’d probably plug it and keep it as a second spare for my next desert trip.

That's quite disappointing @bigleonski.

I was looking forward to taking two K02s off you for 50 bucks a piece to get them out of your shed .

 

[Tazzieman]

Had to deal with this:

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And Donald’s taking about unbalanced trade and pricing - you can probably get the same tyre in the US for a hundred bucks.

Bad luck old mate. So many stories of nails and screws on the roads in the big cities. Never had such a puncture down this way.
BF Goodrich make tyres in France. Perhaps that's where ours came from? Authentic French rubber trees . Hand carved by Pierre and his small family.

 

[Lollo050968]

That’s a dream…, my BF are produced in Alabama, USA
The first Code at the DOT tell you:
USA:
• BE – Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• BF – Opelika, Alabama
• AN – Ardmore, Oklahoma
• B6 – Woodburn, Indiana

Kanada:
• EK – BFGoodrich-Werk in Waterville, Nova Scotia
Mexiko:
• DOT B9 – Werk in Querétaro, Mexiko

So I will not pay 25 or more % additional, if need switch to European brand.

 

[landmannnn]

Had to deal with this:

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Only 16,000km on it. 3 screws close together and can’t be repaired apparently. Agggh. You’d have to think some prick has been scattering them on the road ffs.

And there’s no KO2’s in a 265/70-17 around at the moment, so it’s a KO3 on the back as a spare.

$465 down the drain.


And Donald’s taking about unbalanced trade and pricing - you can probably get the same tyre in the US for a hundred bucks.

A tyre fitter once told me that 4x4's are more likely to pick up punctures... reason being...

Road debris including screws and nails tend to collect in potholes and around the edges of drain covers etc. A 4x4 driver is more likely to just drive through these versus a hatchback driver who will drive around them.

There may be some truth in that, maybe not.

 

[Itsdchz]

Added a few items over last few days. Rotopax holders by DVA Mechanics, along with their Hi Lift ladder holder. Nearly finished subwoofer and redarc trailer brake controller. Just finishing up cleanup of wires and bare wood.

 

[Dopplemax]

Added the Agile Off-road drivers side handle.

 

[Regalz]

Wired up some lighting today, Baja Designs amber on the bull bar, scene on the sides and KC in the rear. After multiple various attempts at connections to the EXT1 wires I ended up using some leftover DTP barrel connectors because the crimper ratchets and can be attached to the bare wires with one hand. Let there be light!

 

[McPharmer II]

Joining a car exhibition as Support of CrazyworX

 

[vtgrenadier]

Got my Grenadier hitched. Literally.

Hats off to Colonial Airstream in Millstone, NJ... hands down, the best purchasing experience of my life. Every single detail attended to, including a 2-hour complete walk through (not just showing how to turn on switches... I was taught how to winterize, maximize efficiencies, and the like).

Went with a Prodigy wireless brake controller, which lives in the trailer. I have a pickup with integrated controller for heavier towing duties. Overall, I was pleased with how it towed, especially considering the obnoxious NYC/NJ crowd that "shared the road" with me...

 

[DSully]

If you could snap a pic it would be nice to see it but don't go to too much trouble. Is the general feel like that of a reading lamp or is it a more significant/powerful/deeper amber color?

Sorry for the late reply, just got back from a trip - I would say it's a bit more of a strong amber color. Here's a pic I snapped at one of the campsites:

 

[IMPRMNS]

Sorry for the late reply, just got back from a trip - I would say it's a bit more of a strong amber color. Here's a pic I snapped at one of the campsites:

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Thanks so much. I find that to be a far more pleasant environment than the 6500K white lights.

 

[DaveB]

This was last Friday 4th April 2025
Clocked over to 40,000 kms = 24,854 miles since taking delivery in October 2023.

 

[ECrider]

This was last Friday 4th April 2025
Clocked over to 40,000 kms = 24,854 miles since taking delivery in October 2023.
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That's a fair few miles. Mines a month older than yours and approaching 10,000 miles.

Putting a few on this fortnight up in Scotland.

 

[pmatusov]

Looked at the leaky front pinion seal, and decided to lift the front wheels off the ground to check the play in the pinion bearing. So far couldn't detect any. Added about 1/4 of a quart, since I don't know how long it's been leaking.

 

[ECrider]

Went hunting for Nessie at Loch Ness, allegedly she'd gone to the Med for finer weather, wrong decision.

 

[DaveB]

That's a fair few miles. Mines a month older than yours and approaching 10,000 miles.

Putting a few on this fortnight up in Scotland.

I guess I have a little bit more room to roam when you compare the size of the entire UK to just the local area where I live and drive regularly.
I am doing a work trip in May (Cyclones permitting) from my home (lower yellow dot) to Cairns (upper yellow dot) 1,441 kms 895 miles. Each way

• It will take me 16 hours drive over Saturday & Sunday to get there.
• 2 days in Cairns
• 3 days in Townsville
• 15 Hours over Saturday & Sunday to drive home.

Green map is the true size comparison of the entire UK overlaid.
Purple is US in true size.

 

[Tazzieman]

I guess I have a little bit more room to roam when you compare the size of the entire UK to just the local area where I live and drive regularly.
I am doing a work trip in May (Cyclones permitting) from my home (lower yellow dot) to Cairns (upper yellow dot) 1,441 kms 895 miles. Each way

• It will take me 16 hours drive over Saturday & Sunday to get there.
• 2 days in Cairns
• 3 days in Townsville
• 15 Hours over Saturday & Sunday to drive home.

Green map is the true size comparison of the entire UK overlaid.
Purple is US in true size.
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And not to forget

 

[DaveB]

And not to forget
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I always used to laugh when I lived in Devonport and people drove off the boat with a plan to do a lap of Tasmania on the weekend.