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    Setting up D4 with the lot!

    Howdy all

    I’m setting up my 2010 D4 so we can tow our new Patriot Camper X1 on some big trips this year. I’ve obviously been trawling here for awhile and now have a solid list of what I’m planning on doing over the next month. Wondering if anyone has any comments, suggestions, criticisms or bits for sale! I find this forum invaluable and so wanted to put it out to you all for feed back.

    Current set up
    Rhino large platform with backbone
    Traxide dual battery system with a couple of Bluetooth BM2’s for monitoring.

    On order I have the following which I’ll fit off when they arrive:
    Redarc Tow Pro Elite v3
    Front Runner ladder
    Recovery Tow bar (Mitch Hitch unavailable till mid feb)

    The rest of my list is:
    Tuff Ant 18” wheels
    K02 265/65/18 or Coopers?
    Safari Snorkel
    APT under gear protection - looking at the full kit. Rocksliders/Compressor Guard/Front Guard/Engine Sump/Transmission/Lower Front Control Arms.
    Rigidig swing away spare tyre arm
    LLAMS
    Maxtrax x 4
    Garmen inReach satellite communicator
    UHF GME XRS Connect
    Air compressor ARB or TGM pro (mounted onboard)
    Lightbar, spots and side lights?
    Awning?
    Explorer Canvas seat covers (mycustomcar made to order)
    ARB Bullbar (or discrete winch?)
    Winch?

    That’s about as far as I have got so far.

    Hoping this might become an up to date thread for others looking to get their D4’s out into the wild and I’ll likely update a long the way as I fit things off.

    All ideas and thoughts welcome and thank you!

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    How many people travelling in the D4?
    2013 D4 expedition equipped
    1966 Army workshop trailer
    (previously SII 2.25 swb, SIII 2.25 swb & lwb, P38 Vogue, 1993 LSE 3.9V8 then HS2.8)

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    Cross Coopers off the list.Not many good reports on them.
    Everyone has different ideas about tyres,just make sure they have a reasonably high load rating,are in good condition,and AT should be fine.
    I have BFG,no problems,except they will drone around the 70 Km/hr mark.

    No long range fuel tank,so do you really need the swing arm?Second spare if you need one may fit on roof,or elsewhere.I used to strap ours to the cargo barrier,that’s if you have one.
    I find the swing arm a nuisance,but that is probably just me.
    Paul

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    Quote Originally Posted by DieselLSE View Post
    How many people travelling in the D4?
    2 Adults and 3 kids.

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    Quote Originally Posted by scarry View Post
    Cross Coopers off the list.Not many good reports on them.
    Everyone has different ideas about tyres,just make sure they have a reasonably high load rating,are in good condition,and AT should be fine.
    I have BFG,no problems,except they will drone around the 70 Km/hr mark.

    No long range fuel tank,so do you really need the swing arm?Second spare if you need one may fit on roof,or elsewhere.I used to strap ours to the cargo barrier,that’s if you have one.
    I find the swing arm a nuisance,but that is probably just me.
    Coopers now crossed off!

    Have thought a long range tank would be good. Currently the mechanism for the spare wheel isn’t working as a repairer over wound it with a drill. Also swing away gives the option for 2 spares.

    And yeah I can imagine the annoyance of always needing to swing it away to get the back open, that’s a concern.

    Thanks !

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    IMHO I prefer Falkens. Good wear, relatively quiet, and I like how they feel off-road. I’m running 285 60 18 on my D4 with no suspension mods
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    Remember to check weights before you buy anything. That’s a fair bit of weight to add with 5 people on board.

    Less is more when it comes to remote travel 😊
    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by John_D4 View Post
    IMHO I prefer Falkens. Good wear, relatively quiet, and I like how they feel off-road. I’m running 285 60 18 on my D4 with no suspension mods
    Falkens are on the list and have now moved up a notch. It’s between K02’s and Falkens now.

    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by simonmelb View Post
    Remember to check weights before you buy anything. That’s a fair bit of weight to add with 5 people on board.

    Less is more when it comes to remote travel 😊
    Maybe I’ll cut down on some of the undercarriage protection? We are a thin family so we have that going for us!

    Was thinking about a large waterproof cargo bag on the roof with the surfboards next to it for the beach trips. Less weight than a box and better aerodynamics, good to throw wetsuits and water gear into.

    Thanks

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    Sidesteps/sliders ?

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