Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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Latest mod coming along. New rear power panel. Just need to get it wired and fitted. Happy with it so far though.
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25th Apr 2021 6:08 pm
Ben4
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Looks great Andy!
I still haven't finished off installing mine either!formerly Disco3Ben
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25th Apr 2021 8:43 pm
Andy Foster
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Location: Liverpool
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Will swap the volt meter for a better battery monitor. Along the lines of a Victron style that shows a bit more info.D4 MY15 SE TECH
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26th Apr 2021 7:30 am
kirkyworld
Member Since: 01 Mar 2016
Location: Northampton
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A great thread Andy and some inspiration for mine. What battery tray are you using in the rear LH cubby? Also why do you come through the drivers side into the cab when the battery is passenger side? (mine is stop start too)
26th Apr 2021 8:10 am
Ceekay
Member Since: 17 May 2009
Location: Bury
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Looking good Andy, I can feel copy guilt coming on already D4 HSE Lux MY16 Club Waitomo
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26th Apr 2021 2:34 pm
Andy Foster
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Location: Liverpool
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Sorry for the delay in responding but got a lot going on at the minute. Some good some not so good.
Came in the drivers side as it’s just the way I know as I did it that way on my D3. Was easy enough getting through the dash though. Not got a battery tray yet but will probably end up with the Prospeed one, however it is a bit on the pricey side, £80 ish I think, so might try and fabricate something myself.
Feel free to copy away
Getting the curve at the bottom of the panel to follow the trim is a bit tricky though. I’ve used ply and cut through some of the layers on the back so it “bends”. Then made a bit of a jig to put it in. Slowly tightening it until the desired curve is formed. Then filled the grooves with glue and left it for 24 hours. It’s not perfect but it is close. Version 2 will be better though
When I get time to fit it all I’ll post some photos. As I said though a lot going on at the minute so fitting might be awhile off yet.
Thanks for the comments though
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1st May 2021 11:13 am
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
Bit of wiring done. Needs tidying up at the back then get it fitted.
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12th May 2021 8:11 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
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Looks like you've done a nice job there Andy
13th May 2021 2:42 am
Ceekay
Member Since: 17 May 2009
Location: Bury
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Nice work as usual Andy.
If I was to be piccy you should of got a green lit volt meter and the panel light needs a white light led
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13th May 2021 10:30 am
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
Know what you mean about the green voltmeter. Will be swapping that for a Victron type that’s green. Have one on one of my power boxes and it works great. Plus already got the LED replacement lamp waiting to be fitted
This is the battery monitor I’ll be fitting. It shows voltage, current draw, etc
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13th May 2021 5:21 pm
Andy Foster
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Location: Liverpool
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Lamp replaced today with LED
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16th May 2021 8:00 pm
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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Not been on here for awhile, life getting in the way unfortunately.
Anyway my Yellow Top in the back of the D4 looks like it’s kaput so replaced it with one of these.
Not fitted it yet but got a 2 week holiday coming up so will get it all fitted then.
It’s a 50ah Renogy Lithium battery and seems to be really good quality. The weight difference over the YT is amazing. Just try doing this with a YT
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10th Sep 2021 12:55 pm
Ceekay
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Location: Bury
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Hi Andy,
Life does that sometimes!
I think you may of been stitched up, there must be no cells in that battery D4 HSE Lux MY16 Club Waitomo
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10th Sep 2021 11:16 pm
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
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Haha
Can’t believe the weight difference. Think Lithium is definitely the way forward. But it’s not only the weight but the physical size, so it’s easier to fit in the tight spaces we’ve got to work with. These are basically the same AH rating.
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11th Sep 2021 6:42 am
James W
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I assume your fancy redarc DC DC charger is good for lithium Andy, and that a normal split charge wouldn't work?D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
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