Thread: 2016 SDV6 SE Add ons

I thought the D4s had a 12v socket in the cargo area.

Originally Posted by rar110

I thought the D4s had a 12v socket in the cargo area.

Mine does

D3's do too!

Smocky for me LLAMS is a first off mod, doesn't need to be serious 4wding to have the need for it. An example is outback dirt road travel LLAMS enables you to choose either a +30 or +50mm height increase regardless of vehicle speed.
Without LLAMS (or Rods) you will get a warning at 40kph and the vehicle will drop at 50kph as many roads have whoop de doo's and standard height suspension will bottom out.

High ridged sand tracks is another example.

Welcome and nice car.

I agree with Rich that Llams would be my #2 mod after AT tyres. Those two things will do more than anything else in terms of real improvement in off road ability. 18" wheels is probably the third in that category.

There is a 12v outlet in the back but it is starting battery, the Traxide kid with Anderson plug will also come with 2 12v sockets to put in the back which are to 2nd battery which is much better for camping and if you will have a fridge in there.

I think you are on the right track. I have the front bar and winch and have yet to use either in anger but still nice to know they are there and the winch is handy for all sorts of non recovery things as well. I also have a safari Snorkel and so far there is only 1 time I really needed it when I dropped into an unexpected hole in a river crossing and I have no doubt it saved my motor but to be honest that was a bit of carelessness on my part I'm sure if I hadn't had the snorkel I would have been more paranoid and checked the crossing more carefully.

I fine the long range tank very useful but again as long as you plan carefully and if you have capacity in the camper to carry extra fuel it is not necessary.

I can honestly say that the tank and bar definitely change the handling and feel of the car and not for the better, it handles it fine and it isn't a problem but I do ocassionally mourn the wonderfully nimble car like feel of the Disco pre mod.

Definitely LLams, rods or IID tool, I'd go the IID tool if you are only adjusting the height for off road use and want a diagnostic tool as well.

Why are wanting to upgrade the main battery? The standard batteries are large and decent quality, with the Traxide kit and a decent second battery I don't think this will be needed.

I didn't bother converting my trailer plug on the D4, I did it on the D3 and it is pretty tight in there. I just made my own conversion cable and leave it attached to the camper.

I got the Traxide kit with 2 rear merit sockets.

If you aren't towing the trailer in serious off road territory the D4 hitch is adequate. I have a Mitch Hitch from my D3 and haven't installed it yet.

Side steps that aren't a proper slider will get damaged quickly and can damage the sills.

Originally Posted by rar110

I thought the D4s had a 12v socket in the cargo area.

Is it permanently powered or only under accessories?

Originally Posted by Smocky

Is it permanently powered or only under accessories?

Factory one is accessory power only.
Traxide one is permanent feed and with the D4-5S Traxide kit the factory one is upgraded to permanent feed.
EDIT: this may also be true with other Traxide kits but this is the one I got.

Scott

Originally Posted by LRD414

Factory one is accessory power only.
Traxide one is permanent feed and with the D4-5S Traxide kit the factory one is upgraded to permanent feed.
EDIT: this may also be true with other Traxide kits but this is the one I got.

Scott

Thanks Scott, that's what I suspected. The Traxide is a high priority as are electric brake controller, due to the electric brakes and battery system on the CT. I have a Traxide unit in my Pajero, so familiar with Tim and his work.