- You are currently viewing DISCO4.COM as a guest - Register to take part or Log In
MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723
  
|
| Auxillary Power to the Rear Load Space |
|
ok, with reference to this thread I did
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic54208.h...xide%5C%22
I am now in the process of thinking of trailing the power to the rear loadspace, HOW & WHERE?
I am after one, maybe two plug in Aux power sockets, and the cable to the rear. Anybody enlighten me with the recommended gage of cable and whether I should be inline fusing?
I am more mechanical the sparky, so in lamen terms would be appreciated
|
 18th Aug 2010 7:51 pm |
|
|
Navigator
Member Since: 17 Mar 2010
Location: Stay at Home. One of the lives you save could be your own.
Posts: 5113
 
|
Somebody recently suggested along top of chassis an up behind rear light cluster to come through into where jack stowed. A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
|
| 18th Aug 2010 8:17 pm |
|
|
JF Lux
Member Since: 08 Sep 2007
Location: A little country in Europe
Posts: 3522
 
|
what Traxide kit did you get...?
The LR kit comes with all the right cables at the right length along with two 12v sockets. The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeks nearly 4 weeks over 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
|
| 18th Aug 2010 8:34 pm |
|
|
MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723
|
Just got the D3 specific set up with no extension to rear, fund limited when purchased. Have mailed Traxide for the kit to rear, but opening options John
|
| 18th Aug 2010 8:45 pm |
|
|
JF Lux
Member Since: 08 Sep 2007
Location: A little country in Europe
Posts: 3522
|
if you check the website I think they give indications of the wire gauge and possibly the lengths ?
If you let me have an e-mail address I can send you the install instructions - that way you can run whatever cables you get in the interior of the vehicle. Trust me - its not that difficult to do and much better then faffing around with exterior cables. The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeks nearly 4 weeks over 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
|
| 18th Aug 2010 8:49 pm |
|
|
disco_steve
Member Since: 25 Aug 2009
Location: Are you sure this is the M5 ?
Posts: 1498
 
|
I used 4mm copper x 2, which will give you approx 60A (but I have fused at 30A) Never get mad - get even !!
06 D3 now gone to family member and still going strong at 265k
previous vehicles:
04 D2 TD5 - (clocked 189k from new)
52 X-Trail 2.2 SVE
various euro boxes !
|
| 18th Aug 2010 10:13 pm |
|
|
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
 
|
Run it the way traxside suggest along the sill inside the vehicle. Very esy and lots of space. You may find some instructions on the website have look. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
|
| 18th Aug 2010 10:56 pm |
|
|
SGH
Member Since: 21 Dec 2009
Location: Hellingly. East Sussex.
Posts: 1178
 
|
I ran my power supply to the rear inside on driver side Jason easy job  Defender 300Tdi 110 HCP - Keswick Green
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montalcino Red/Black Pack - Gone
Connect L2 Double Cab - Moondust Silver
Connect L1 - Moondust Silver
VW California Ocean 150PS DSG - Reflex Silver
|
| 19th Aug 2010 7:09 am |
|
|
pauleline
Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 82
|
@ JF Lux:
Why not put up the installation instructions as PDF in your gallery? That way all forum members can benefit. I know I'm interested 
(Probably Traxide wouldn't mind since the hardware sale is their business...)
Thanks, Paul
|
| 19th Aug 2010 7:09 am |
|
|
discoBizz
Member Since: 20 Sep 2008
Location: Manchester
Posts: 1416
|
Tim (drivesafe on here) from Traxide has actually posted the full instructions for the D3 kit on the Ausie LR forum, have a look here.
Bought the full kit from them, cable a little bit of a pain to thread under the sill as suggested, ended up prising up the floor and actually fitting under there as the channel under the sill is too narrow for the supplied sheathed cable. (they actually suggest doing so in their D4 fitting instructions). That said, it's a fab piece of kit and Tim a very helpful chap
I also got some additional 175amp Anderson plugs as the supplied 50amp ones are fine for jumpstarting smaller cars (they will handle up to 180amp momentarily), but I think the D3 starter motor for example will draw slightly more for a longer period  ==> Guide - Inexpensive AV Modification
==> Guide - Extend the multimedia of your Discovery III (September 2011, v1.2 uploaded)
Last edited by discoBizz on 19th Aug 2010 7:51 am. Edited 1 time in total
|
| 19th Aug 2010 7:22 am |
|
|
JF Lux
Member Since: 08 Sep 2007
Location: A little country in Europe
Posts: 3522
|
Biz - the ones I have look to be a bit more detailed. I've e-mailed Tim as a courtesy to see if he has any objections to posting the full instructions. Once I hear from him I'll upload them. The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeks nearly 4 weeks over 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
|
| 19th Aug 2010 7:35 am |
|
|
|
|
JF Lux
Member Since: 08 Sep 2007
Location: A little country in Europe
Posts: 3522
|
Biz wrote:(you need to give the site a little time to fully load the post though..)
  must not be so hasty...
now that I've let the page load fully, its basically the same...there are some differences but nothing worth worrying about... The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeks nearly 4 weeks over 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
|
| 19th Aug 2010 7:55 am |
|
|
|
|
SpiderBaby
D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1412
|
Jason,
A bit OT but I have the Traxide kit and put two permanently live AUX sockets in the rear load space. As stated running the cables under the trim is the way to go and is easy.
I put the power cables into a marine fuseboard and then run the AUX sockets plus a rear light from that. The one I use has 6 fused outlets but you can get 8 or 12 I believe.
I also put a fused marine AUX socket under the bonnet. That way you can plug in an inspection light if you have to work on the engine or change a tyre in the dark or you can plug in your tyre compressor.
Cheers
SB I see no ships........
|
| 19th Aug 2010 8:37 am |
|
|
|
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
|
|
DISCO4.COM Copyright © 2004-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
|
|
