Thread: What happened to your D3/D4 today?

Prepared and packed for a week's camping in Kakadu.

Bet you can’t guess what arrived in the post today

Originally Posted by John_D4

Bet you can’t guess what arrived in the post today

ENJOY. You won't be sorry -always had excellent service from them, and never any problems with the products. I also have their Caravan/Reversing camera setup and a second TMPS unit.
I have traditionally left the plug connected all the time, which they now tell me don't do and let the screen (lithium) battery deplete and recharge.
My 12V charger finally gave up after about 8? years at the right angled connection into the screen, but they have fairly priced replacements in stock, and they threw in a set of spare wheel batteries unasked when delivered. Can't complain about that.
Just remember, when you have to replace the wheel batteries in a couple of years to get the "good" batteries - the others only last a couple of months.

I put the screen on the passengers side of centre on the dash so my bride can also watch - and learn a bit about tyre temps and pressures - especially when the van is attached. This in turn leads to other questions about transport and travel. It is amazing what perceptions some who have had limited experience then bring forth!!

Originally Posted by John_D4

Bet you can’t guess what arrived in the post today

I bought the same one years ago and it's been great. My only quibble was the sensors rubbed and gouged a small groove on the rim because of corrugations so I put some rubber around them to prevent this. They looked bloody ugly though. The sensors you have are a little different in design so you may not need the rubber. The alternative is to use metal valve stems.

Originally Posted by rocket rod

I bought the same one years ago and it's been great. My only quibble was the sensors rubbed and gouged a small groove on the rim because of corrugations so I put some rubber around them to prevent this. They looked bloody ugly though. The sensors you have are a little different in design so you may not need the rubber. The alternative is to use metal valve stems.

I actually started off using 19/25mm poly pipe (whichever fitted/can't remember) as a cover for both D2 and tandem van, but found them unnecessary for me as the valve stems didn't foul the rims, and the tyres/sidewalls gave pretty reasonable protection off road. Will revisit for the D4, but can't recall any issues to date.

You will like the Safe-T-Tyre. That's also what I have. Nice big clear screen. In mine the USB-C connector is now a bit loose as I accidentally bent it a bit and it can fall out on dirt roads. Otherwise its great. Have not had any probs with the scuffing of my tires.

Mike

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

I have traditionally left the plug connected all the time, which they now tell me don't do and let the screen (lithium) battery deplete and recharge.

I asked the salesman the same question and he quite ‘strongly’ advised against leaving it permanently on charge. Still 40 hours of drive time seems like heaps

Originally Posted by speleomike

You will like the Safe-T-Tyre. That's also what I have. Nice big clear screen. In mine the USB-C connector is now a bit loose as I accidentally bent it a bit and it can fall out on dirt roads. Otherwise its great. Have not had any probs with the scuffing of my tires.

Mike

I don’t think I’ve ever ready any posts, on any forum that I’ve looked at, where anyone has ever said a bad word. I had the monitor in my kitchen some 20-25m away from the car and had no problems picking up the car transmitters