Member Since: 21 Jun 2005
Location: Toowoomba Queensland
Posts: 47
Dual Battery /HF Radio installation
For those interested I have downloaded my rig as set up for a week of camping in the "outback". Modifications include a Rotronics battery management system to maintain the starter battery/auxillary battery/camper battery. I've fitted 17" alloys with Cooper Discoverer STT tyres[noisy but unbreakable]. Ive also installed a HF radio for long distance backup for my satphone. Photos in the gallery.TDV6 HSE Zambezi/Tundra
5th Aug 2005 8:07 am
BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 6463
Wish we could use the Coopers here, but they are not road legal or EU approved.
5th Aug 2005 8:30 am
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
Lex what is that towbar arrangement? Is it removeable and any chance of piccis of just the hitch? Cool setup all round BTW 8)DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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Rotronics Atomotive PLYLtd you can getthis off the net ,Ihave this in my 130 LR RDC series Main/aux.Battery charge/isolator unit code no RDC12M
It will recharge theMain Battery first. the voltage at the main battery is monitored by theRDC12M and when the main battery is on charge will connect the auxiliary battery for charging and isolate the main battery from the alternator and the vehicle electrical system.this ensures the maximum recharge current is supplied to the auxiliary battery, during the recharge cycle the main battery is also tested by the RDC12M for full charge. When isolated-[ during the auxiliary battery recharge cycle] and reconnected, for further recarging, as required, by the RDC12M, to maintain full charge of the main battery.Home of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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Can you tell me what wheels you put your Cooper STT's on? I'm in Hobart
11th Aug 2005 12:19 am
Lex
Member Since: 21 Jun 2005
Location: Toowoomba Queensland
Posts: 47
The wheels are a 'Performance' alloy wheel.There are few wheels available that have the correct load capacity/offset etc. My local tyre man measured the stud spacing and the wheels are then custom drilled for that stud pattern. I have been camping in the outback for a week and the wheels/tyres performed well.
The only problem that I encountered was a broken rear window from a renegade stone that somehow bounced forward from my trailer and crashed through the protective barrier I had stuck to the rear window.TDV6 HSE Zambezi/Tundra
14th Aug 2005 9:27 pm
rsp
Member Since: 11 Jan 2006
Location: Goulburn, NSW
Posts: 161
Impact on Approach Angle Using LR BB
Lex, have you been able to assess the impact of fitting the LR BB to the approach angle please?
Gmax now have a 17" rim (M168), that can be fitted without needing any modification. On advice from PCH, I went for a 38mm offset as you should be able to fit chains if necessary.Disco 3 TDV6 HSE, Auto, White, Rear Diff Lock. ARB BB, Traxide DBS, GME TX3540S, Safari Snorkel, IIDTool-BT, Doran TPMS, Rijidij Spare Wheel Carrier, Two side by side Drifta drawers, cargo barrier and drop down fridge slide, ARB 47l Fridge, Yokohama A/Ts and out of date 17" Cooper STTs.
If you are talking about the LR brush bar forget it. Discovery343 will tell you how useless they are and they fall off after the first contact with the ground.
This pic is from his Gallery.
Chris2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
Unless you want OE, go for the ARB bar. At $1,610 its cheaper
Have a nice day!
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19th Jan 2006 11:44 am
rsp
Member Since: 11 Jan 2006
Location: Goulburn, NSW
Posts: 161
Bull Bars
Has anyone had any experience with the LR A B Bar with without a winch?
The thing against the ARB BB is that the vehicle needs modification and as I am leasing the car, I will need to return it to its original condition for sale and that is likely to be expensive. I went through a similar exercise with a Jeep Grand Cherokee.Disco 3 TDV6 HSE, Auto, White, Rear Diff Lock. ARB BB, Traxide DBS, GME TX3540S, Safari Snorkel, IIDTool-BT, Doran TPMS, Rijidij Spare Wheel Carrier, Two side by side Drifta drawers, cargo barrier and drop down fridge slide, ARB 47l Fridge, Yokohama A/Ts and out of date 17" Cooper STTs.
19th Jan 2006 8:13 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
the LR bar, with or without a winch requires 'modification' i.e. holes, to the front bumper cover. overall, it's much more sturdy when paired with a winch (less movement on the bottom brackets) and benefits from the modification Slimer mentioned, although to carry this out adds about 1.5 hours to the fitting time unless fitting a winch, in which case its about an extra 20 minutes
19th Jan 2006 9:06 pm
rsp
Member Since: 11 Jan 2006
Location: Goulburn, NSW
Posts: 161
LR Bull Bar
Hi Lex
How are you getting on with the LR BBar? Another member's BBar fell off apparently when off road? Main requirement is to fit a UHF ariel.
I am still trying to decide whether to use the LR accessory or the ARB BB. The latter requires chopping into the wheel flares.Disco 3 TDV6 HSE, Auto, White, Rear Diff Lock. ARB BB, Traxide DBS, GME TX3540S, Safari Snorkel, IIDTool-BT, Doran TPMS, Rijidij Spare Wheel Carrier, Two side by side Drifta drawers, cargo barrier and drop down fridge slide, ARB 47l Fridge, Yokohama A/Ts and out of date 17" Cooper STTs.
4th Mar 2006 5:43 am
Lex
Member Since: 21 Jun 2005
Location: Toowoomba Queensland
Posts: 47
The factory bar has proven to be very reliable to this point. I really only needed a mounting point for my HF & UHF aerials. Having had ARB bars in the past I can vouch for their integrity. However once it is fitted I don't think it would be a reversible process.TDV6 HSE Zambezi/Tundra
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