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Seek & Explore 4x4
Приєднався 21 тра 2013
DIY Setups and How to videos. Genuine reviews on items I use. Will have future videos on 4x4 trips.
DIY HPD Catch Can Install on a 79series
Today I Install a HPD Catch can to hopefully extend the life of the engine in my 79 series. They prevent Carbon build up in your engines intake system.
They take 10 minutes to install, come with instructions and are very easy todo DIY and cost under $400
Where you can buy your own:
perthdiesel.store
They take 10 minutes to install, come with instructions and are very easy todo DIY and cost under $400
Where you can buy your own:
perthdiesel.store
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Dunn and watson tilting fridge slide assembly and installation DIY
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Assembling and installing a dunn and Watson fridge slide into my canopy to suit my domestic cfx95. End of the video didn't cut so you will see he stop recording... any other reviews or ideas for videos people may have let me know in the comments. If you want to get your own here is the link for the 95L and over Dunn and Watson Tilt fridge slide: dunnandwatson.com.au/shop/fridge-slides/95l-over-...
Itechworld 300w solar blanket 2 week Review PROS AND CONS
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My pros and cons list of the Itechworld 300w solar blanket after a 2 week trip up north. Explorebound review with 16ah output - ua-cam.com/video/vVvZDoPtWHM/v-deo.html
ItechWorld 300w solar blanket first impressions. Canopy update
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Today I picked up my new 300w Itechworld solar blanket and thought id share my first thoughts on it. (Setup & Packup times, build quality, overcast amp input etc.) I also went through the updates to my canopy aswell. Sorry about voice and sound quality have had the flu lately.
79 Series Canopy Build DIY 12v System
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Full video of the 12v system I have put into my canopy. It was all video'd on a GoPro this is why I have missed a couple steps due to the camera overheating etc. inspiration for my setup and the layout I got from Explorebound if you want a better and more in-depth video compared to mine I would highly recommend checking out his channel and giving his videos a watch.
Tidy setup mate nothing overboard just a clean simple foundation. Did you have any issues with the Narva 100a twin core wiring not performing? Seems like capable stuff and I'm hoping to use with a Manager 30 kit so less then your 40a charger. Redarc manual says I should use 6B&S but it's a pain trying to fit two 6B&S cables through a cable gland. Cheers.
Hey mate na had no issues whatsoever with the Narva cable mate works well
Thanks for the tips!
They are the biggest con! And people doing videos that really have no idea trying to justify why they spend $800. They have done some tricky series/ parallel cell connecting in these panels to get 16amp but the trade off is the voltage which is lucky to get to 15v. So they're never going to make good power for long! I feel sorry for those who don't do the research and waste a lot of money!
So what would you recommend for camping?
When did you buy yours? Sounds like I’ve been ripped off, I’ve just bought one and it only came with a PWM controller.
Got mine about 9 months ago
@@SeekAndExplore4x4 And it definitely came with an MPPT controller back then?
@@SeekAndExplore4x4sorry, just saw the correction to the solar regulator in your clip. I’ve found my blanket works brilliantly with the PWM controller anyway and I’m about to put a Redarc DC to DC charger in my van which has the MPPT controller built in
Need to make sure your battery isn’t full to test properly.
Kinda wish I never bought a blanket now, the output and cost per watt just isn’t there comparable to a portable folding panel. Thanks for the review.
I’m pretty happy with this blanket due to the fact it folds up to nothing and fits under my fridge slide and keeps my battery topped up easily when I want to chase the sun…. Just need more battery storage now 😂
@@SeekAndExplore4x4 I ended up buying a eco flow 220w panel which I’ll use on the longer trips.
@dimech007 I haven’t seen them before. Are they anygood?
@@SeekAndExplore4x4 do a bit of homework on them mate, they are easily the best option out there IMO.
great video mate you make it look so simple
It is pretty simple mate it’s just very finicky
Hey mate just a heads up, as soon as MDF gets wet it will expand, warp and grow mould. Not the best wood to use, id have recommended marine ply. Speaking from experience had my canopy walls get wet and was a strip out and redo job.
Cheers mate. I think I’ll eventually end up re doing it with just the one side with a stainless or ali sheet. I do like it as an option to see how I like having the headboard setup and that it is a cheap option to then be able to replace in the future when I know exactly how I want it 👍🏻
Ryobi, to DeWalt, to Makita. Fruit salad 😅 Cheers for the video mate. 🤙🏼
Ahahah caught out, dewalt is all old gear with the tower battery setup so just got an adaptor to run off new batterys to kill them. Ryobi is all gardening gear or tools I'll use once in a blue moon and the makita gear is all the regular use stuff I want to last 🤣 @@lukerobins6850
Not good (even on a overcast day ) you are getting less than 100w on a 300w array. Other reviews have struggled to get more than 160w in full sun with this panel.
hey mate in the new video I have addressed this, also have attached another video with a review from explore bound and how they are getting 16ah in full sun. thanks for the comment though.
Quite interested to see how the solar blanket went during your travels up north. A quick update, when you return, would be appreciated as am debating grabbing one of these bad boys in the very near future.
Hey mate there will be one out in the next few days. Just have a couple days of cleaning and unpacking and it will be sorted 👌🏻
Thanks for the review Damon. Love your work 😎
Anytime. Solar is working pretty well up at Karijini at the moment even in the overcast. When the suns out gets the battery back to 100% petty quickly.
@@SeekAndExplore4x4 That's awesome to hear!
After watching all the itechworld solar blanket I have not seen one that is outputting over 200w out of a 300w panel. Sorry to say but I would be disappointed if I was you at the result.
Hey mate that was in overcast not full sun I’m expecting a full 16amps in the sun this trip so will see how it goes then
@@SeekAndExplore4x4 oh cool.. will keep an eye out for your next video if u are making and update.
Hey mate. I’m also right behind you in my 12V setup and am planning to also follow the same design as yourself and Daniel. I noticed there were a few comments on Daniel’s video recommending thicker gauge cable for the starter to canopy run and also replace the inline fuses with higher amperage midi/ANL fuses. It may be worth looking at your setup to ensure you’re not putting anything at risk of a fire.
Hi mate, thanks for the feedback. I am pretty confident in this setup atm as this cable is what was recommended to me by a couple autosparkies. Although I have run a thicker cable and midi fuses for my inverter set up which I haven’t published in this video 👍🏻
Nice work 👍 I'm a few steps behind you and your video is a good inspiration/motivation for me, cheers. BTW, how much of a pain is the floor plastic to rip off, a great workout getting it off, lol!
No worries mate they are pretty time consuming and finicky there are a few things I do need to fix on mine. Only ripped the plastic off in the area before the video and did the rest of the canopy a couple days and geez it is a pain.