What happened to your D3/D4 today?

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Originally Posted by Dagilmo

Looks great. I like the coping (or whatever it's called) around the panels.

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These panels come with the rubber edge. Normally it would be a disadvantage, but it is quite handy for this application.
eArc 50W - Semi Flexible Solar Panel - EPDM Rubber Edge
Apparently they were quite expensive two years ago when they were imported, but are being sold off quite cheaply now. The main advantage for me was the light weight and their size matching the ProSpeed panels.

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Originally Posted by John_D4

So eventually thanks to AULRO I found a spare fuse in the box being the glovebox. Off to the electrical shop to buy a micro blade fuse double mount. I come home elated thinking over outsmarted JLR... damn thing doesn’t fit.

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You raise a good point John. I have noticed sellers mixing up the names of fuses. You can get Micro, Low Profile Mini, Mini, Regular, and even Maxi blade type fuses.

The D3/D4 uses Mini type fuses behind the glove box. Micro and Low Profile Mini fuse taps won’t fit.

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Originally Posted by shanegtr

New tyres and a diameter change so whipped out the IID and GPS speed monitoring to recalibrate the speedo so it reads correctly

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Hi shanegtr, would like to know what tyres and what settings. Are you only using the "confirmed" list for the GAP tool or the full (unconfirmed) list.
Peter

Took it away for a few days so it could get to know our latest recruit. Have to say, they got on very well !

EPB has started having a whinge after some bog holes in the Watagans last week. I've given the rear tyres a good blast with the gurney but I think it is time to pull out Bodsy's again for a service...

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Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Nope just be quick removing your arm as it takes about 3 seconds to react to the change. The slow bit is finding the sucker in the first place.

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You could leave one of the doors open while under there, which should stop it adjusting.

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Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

You could leave one of the doors open while under there, which should stop it adjusting.

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No No No - we have been over this in many times.

Leaving a door open does not stop the suspension self levelling/adjusting - urban myth.

Leaving the door open stops you moving the vehicle from say onroad to off road height etc - but not the self levelling function.

The car will still self level with a door open.

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Finally got the MOAB 18" Alloys fitted with BF Goodridge 265/60 R18 AT KO2s ... but unfortunately as the photo shows, this is about as far 'off road' as they will be going during Melbourne's COVID lockdown [bigsad] also have recently added the Rhino Rack - Pioneer Platform (having moved the Monkey Palace off to the POD trailer). Now I need to get a rear ladder to mount so I can get up onto the roof. Looking at the Front Runner or Prospeed... not sure about the OEM model... any suggestions, experience welcome.

Cheers
Naps

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Originally Posted by Naps

... this is about as far 'off road' as they will be going during Melbourne's COVID lockdown [bigsad] Looking at the Front Runner or Prospeed... not sure about the OEM model... any suggestions, experience welcome.

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I reckon that gutter qualifies as a river crossing with a steep bank for us these days. And that grass looks low range territory to me!
Probably worth importing the ProSpeed ladder as they are light (but the box is bulky which adds to the cost). The lowest step (it sort of loops down to match the contour of the tailgate) makes accessing the roof really easy and is also a handy handle for lowering the upper tailgate. Bear in mind you'll need to upgrade your upper tailgate struts as your current ones will give up after a year or so.
Specs here Ladder Tailgate Struts - I feel a group buy coming on to get them made up or I still have one set left.

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Originally Posted by DieselLSE

I reckon that gutter qualifies as a river crossing with a steep bank for us these days. And that grass looks low range territory to me!
Probably worth importing the ProSpeed ladder as they are light (but the box is bulky which adds to the cost). The lowest step (it sort of loops down to match the contour of the tailgate) makes accessing the roof really easy and is also a handy handle for lowering the upper tailgate. Bear in mind you'll need to upgrade your upper tailgate struts as your current ones will give up after a year or so.
Specs here Ladder Tailgate Struts - I feel a group buy coming on to get them made up or I still have one set left.

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I could be a candidate for the struts as I will getting be a rear ladder and most likely the prospeed as the lower loop is a winner.

regards
Geoff