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Andy Foster
 


Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Tech Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

Latest mod coming along. New rear power panel. Just need to get it wired and fitted. Happy with it so far though.


 D4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten. 
 
Post #222673125th Apr 2021 6:08 pm
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Ben4
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Landmark LE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

Looks great Andy!
I still haven't finished off installing mine either!
 formerly Disco3Ben

2016 D4, Santorini Black
2007 D3, Black - sold 
 
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Andy Foster
 


Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Tech Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

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
D3 gone but never forgotten. 
 
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kirkyworld
 


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England 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Graphite LE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

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)
  
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Ceekay
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Waitomo GreyDiscovery 4

Looking good Andy, I can feel copy guilt coming on already Whistle
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D3 HSE MY06 missing her still… 
 
Post #222688126th Apr 2021 2:34 pm
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Andy Foster
 


Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Tech Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

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 Thumbs Up

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 Thumbs Up

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 Thumbs Up

Andy
 D4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten. 
 
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Andy Foster
 


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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Tech Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

Bit of wiring done. Needs tidying up at the back then get it fitted.






 D4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten. 
 
Post #222980212th May 2021 8:11 pm
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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

Looks like you've done a nice job there Andy Thumbs Up
   
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Ceekay
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Waitomo GreyDiscovery 4

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 Whistle

It my CDO Laughing Thumbs Up
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D3 HSE MY06 missing her still… 
 
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Andy Foster
 


Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Tech Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

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 Thumbs Up

This is the battery monitor I’ll be fitting. It shows voltage, current draw, etc


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Post #222997413th May 2021 5:21 pm
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Andy Foster
 


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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Tech Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

Lamp replaced today with LED Thumbs Up


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D3 gone but never forgotten. 
 
Post #223052916th May 2021 8:00 pm
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Andy Foster
 


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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Tech Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

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 Rolling with laughter




Updates when fitted Thumbs Up
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Post #225053210th Sep 2021 12:55 pm
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Ceekay
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Waitomo GreyDiscovery 4

Hi Andy,

Life does that sometimes!

I think you may of been stitched up, there must be no cells in that battery Laughing Thumbs Up
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D3 HSE MY06 missing her still… 
 
Post #225064310th Sep 2021 11:16 pm
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Andy Foster
 


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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Tech Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

Haha Rolling with laughter

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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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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