Roof Top Tent & AGM Dual battery Install - Project Drinking Straw EP4
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Today on The Skid Factory Woody's Pajero receives some Camping Upgrades in the form of a Drifta Stockton Roof Top Tent, a bunch of goodies from Ridge Ryder and XTM including a 270deg awning, storage drawers and a dual battery system that's then wired up and controlled by a Red Arc BCDC charger.
There's a bit of work involved and you might have to get creative with mounting but a well setup 4WD makes camping in style a Breeze.
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Theres still a few more things left to so on the Pajero but once it's finished where do you want to see Woody take it? Land Cruiser park? Glasshouse mountains? let us know in the comments!
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Swag, Roof Top Tent or Camper Trailer? What do you prefer?
Nothing wrong with the old swag if it's one night with the lads but yeah haha the Mrs likes the idea of a camper trailer, we use a quickset awning tent and it works out great
Kicked the Kings swag for an Oztent, seems like a good thing so far.
Loving the fourby content as well boys, need a DI trip for the Paj and Patrol. Probably midweek though....
I'm a swag man, just purchased an ARB Double Swag so the wife and I can enjoy the new Hilux together!
A hotel!
Honestly I would like some more bike content. That would be cool.
I actually appreciate how the skid factory logo comes up before and after ads like its a TV show haha
I believe UA-cam detects scene transitions/title cards and inserts ads appropriately in between. With a paid UA-cam account, it's just an occasional animated Skid Factory logo insert with no advert.
put a battery cut off on the negative (earth) side of the battery pack. Being able to disconnect a battery, quick (since it's utterly buried under the boxes) is a major safety bonus....for when you run a screw into a positive cable and need to quickly disconnect (yeah, great story, now my carpet has a stripe - but thankfully I could shut it down before it burned to the ground).
Don't forget a bilge pump to drain out the water in the back when get stuck Woody, I would hate to see all that good work drowned, I love this show keep up the good work boys.
My thoughts exactly... How are you going to keep water out of all those holes you just drilled back there? Can I send you some sealing washers?
@@lukewarren9593 The ole tube of roofer's silicone goes good
dont forget the orifice spray wax!
Really enjoying the 4wd and camping side - hoping for some 4x4 and camping side adventure videos!
The radio talk had me in tears 🤣
Once is funny. Every 5 minutes for 8 hours straight is Brisbane.
With Australian Property prices being what they are this will be the future generations home lol
Literally mate. Im looking to buy a 3 bedroom home and the cheapest one that has a backyard near me is 700k
Its the same here in the Netherlands.
Its hopeless lol
This guy spittin straight facts
Oneal cylinders are the future
Where laughing but the number of home-in-van conversions going on right now is crazy.
Nice job on the 12V setup. Started making notes for my CamperVan build, gonna do a old Chevy/Ford Utility van so I can tow to the race track and then stay in the van when I'm there.
Go for lithium batteries instead of agm.
Leave the paint. Gen 3s look good in one colour too
No point painting it if you plan to do 4WDing that will require winches and bar work.
It's a gen4 though :P
That 4wd selector "knob" is absolute gold!
Is it true that they call it XXXX because someone couldn`t spell P155 ?
Asking for a friend....
Woody, you need a "patrol recovery vehicle" decal.
1 4WD episode from a cooking segment & excessive hands rubbing 👏🏻🤣😂🤣
The wiring looks tidy under there Woody! I do it for a living and yes it's tedious and takes a lot longer than people think 😅
I love how al has to be a father figure for woody to keep him working and sane lol
It's just called having real mates.
@@theskidfactory i know mate and i love it, its what makes you guys so good to watch
@@theskidfactory didn't mean it in a mocking way. I wish i had a friend like you guys
@@theskidfactory you guys have a very awesome, and special friendship. It's great to have watched you both become more comfortable in front of the camera, and share all of your brilliant knowledge with your fans!
Top respect to you both - bloody talented mechanics, and top blokes
@Danna Julianna why comment my other comment?
Love the 12v and accessories, done an awesome job. It always makes me cringe when people put drills through panels, particularly the roof. But you guys know what you’re doing and do it properly👌🏻
I love how much stuff you managed to fit in that little hatch space without taking up any storage space in the cab. It will be a great rig.
The DC-DC charger is better to be at the 2ndary battery. It is trying to compensate for voltage drop, It can't see the voltage drop at the back battery if it is before all the voltage drop...
Also the DC-DC charger doesn't like engine heat.
So Woody did this correct.
I have a dual battery system in my WRX, With the addition of a separate, large current relay, I don't have to worry about jump-starting my car.
The redarc dc dc is 100% happy under the bonnet pal
@@jasper287 With the 2ndary battery in the back? Voltage Drop.
The Redarc in the boot of my car, no problems. The Redarc in a friends, 2nd battery under bonnet, often faults showed up. ( system would fire back up when everything cooled down and was reset ( pull fuse, wait a few, replace fuse. the cooldown was important )
So no it wasn't 100% happy under the bonnet pal. Maybe the Australian summer was too much for it.
Like seeing the 4WD builds would be good to see this continue
Nice set up Woody! Looks like all the bells and whistles you need for a good weekend with the bikes and mates!
Woody, I not the 12 volt guy you are looking for, but I am a plumber; water, given the tiniest crack or hole will get into that rear boot full of batteries and electric equipment- take it all out, clean the metal, inside and out and put a coat of bed liner on both sides- when you blot every thing back in, "lube " the bolts with silicon sealer. Or don't take the Paj into the water. FR
Brought it for a daily driver, new engine, intercooler, tuned, 12v system, roof top tent and awning... now lockers, lift and bar work.
Love how the daily drivers turn into project cars.
Daily driver in Australia is not the same as a daily driver anywhere else.
Wiring is actually fun for alot of us that do wiring it's why we do it (and to safety spec, unless you don't pay enough or annoy us)
You guys are killing it, that Merch plug was perfect
If you’re finally happy with the position of those switches on the back of the light panel, put a drop of superglue on each terminal to stop them rattling lose and shorting out on the body behind the trim
I've been meaning to do that fog lamp to reversing light mod for a while. The built-in ones are a little pathetic.
Not sure I'm a fan of carrying around all of the weight of the tent, batteries and pumps for daily use but I'm also unlikely to take myself off camping on the way home from work one Friday night. My wife wouldn't be pleased, especially given that I work from home.
This and Al's build were so great to see!
I grew up around cars, and racing, but 4wding/camping is where I am at in my life right now. I'm enjoying the different content these past videos gents.
Full black looks better!
Definitely need to make some sick 4x4, camping and dirtsquirt vids boys! Love your work 🍻
That 3rd row seat compartment storage solution is bloody brilliant.
That you can just pop down to your local auto parts store for this stuff is so cool. In the states this stuff is all subject to the “overland tax” and can only be sold by skinny mustachioed guys in flannels.
I put a tent on my truck this spring. Still sorting out my kit, but it's so nice to pull up to a camp site flop out the tent and your all set.
Thank you for beeing the only chanel on youtube that actually used there 4wd then decided what they needed and where they wanted it 🤘. Like ive always said, if you ask 1000 people there ideal camping setup you will get 1000 different answers, keep it up legends 🤘
You've become a top tradie Woody, doing things - mechanical and electrical - properly and that and how ya goin'. Mainly because of your mentor, who won't take no shit. Good to see a young'n doing things right and understanding what he's doing. Cheers, have yerself a lemon squash
Love that Parks Auto koosie from SC
Just a few tips & ideas if interested: Some you may already know but good suggestions for others..
You can use a bicycle "floor" pump to pump up your tires.. Off-Road is 12+psi. Compressor not the most necessary, but it could be useful in its own way for adding "on-demand" boost.. o.O Use turbo for compressed air if even possible.. Instead of Nitro, Turbo & Superchargers, how about just hooking up compressed air as a form of "forced induction"? Use it only when needed on N/A engine, like Nitro.. Twin Charging probably best for 4x4 since you aren't reaching mach speeds... or even just a supercharger 😋 Ryobi has a small battery powered compressor..
If minimizing enough you could just put a mattress in the back and keep out the folding seats then carry a kayak/canoe on top. One side you could put the drawer and the fridge and sleep on the other side.. Drawer not the most necessary either but a fridge can definitely be useful over extended periods.
Table on back door a great idea for using extra space, even a small rubber collapsing bucket for a sink(nice your speakers high), you can put a water tank instead of a compressor.. maybe a shared episode with mcm? 4wd/247 you might like to collab with.. being local too..
Metal Rails around body for protection..
Automatic transmission best for 4x4, it has a "dampening" effect preventing breakage of CV joints & axles which is most common to replace, bring spares.. even driveshafts..
Might be useful to learn how to weld using 2 batteries, I am sure AL knows what I am talking about...
4x4 quads have something called a "Tigers Tail" for pulling other quads out of the mud. It is a retracting tow rope on the back of your rig, they may make ones that fit 4x4 trucks...
Lghts up high allow you to see better over crests as you can see in Rally Races at night..
Getting locking differentials can make all the difference too
Bigger Tires, Brakes & Suspension.. If using Bigger Wheels then Bigger Brakes are essential, especially if adding extra weight.. smaller lifts better than large ones..
The bicycle floor pump will overheat and start melting parts before you pumped enough air to inflate a truck tire. Even if it didn’t that’s a whole lot of work to maybe air up 1 tire.
You can use compressed air as forced induction, but it requires a large tank and some way to regulate the flow into the engine. Just a little compressor doesn’t flow enough to make any extra power for an engine.
Great episode guys, good wiring job Woody, thanks 👍🇦🇺🍺
I love those wrap around awnings good move on your part.
Great episode guys! Just brought my hat and allied performance hoody! Can't wait to get it
I love the plastic roof rack hitting the ground on beat!!
Those Redarc BCDC units like some airflow, consider putting a small 12v PC fan on the lid for that enclosure to pull air out.
Very impressive install over all, love the battery pack.
Mate they're designed to be in hot engine bays, it will be fine
Yep I thought the fan thing aswell.
They are good. Don't need a fan.
Mounted a few in engine bays and our own dualcab has it mounted behind the back seat with a yellow top orbital. No issues for 5 years.
I put a PC fan in my fridge about 5 years ago. Circulates the cold air really well. Cost me less than $10, too :-)
Luv ya work, straight to the pool room with the double fire extinguishers
good job Woody! loved this vid!
Super sweet now it's all kitted out, good work Woody
Love the upgrades by the way, long live the Paj...
I painted my Gen 4 two-tone (silver and blue) and it is awesome. Looks super cool and unique.
Your content is worth not skipping long ads.
Thank you.
Radio skit was just the laugh I needed today! Over.
Nice to see you guys building some offroad vehicles. I live in the desert southwest of the US, so offroading is something we do regularly.
The radio check had me dying. Over.
Looking good. Im glad you got your priorities right. Dont worry about the leaking steering rack. She'll be right
Do a tan Rhino Liner on the lower body line. I think it would look nice a help protect it a good bit from off road damage.
Mate you did a mean job, so good to watch someone who’s actually decent doing some upgrades, you would hate to see how i do stuff on my 4by 👍👍👍
The skid factory and mighty car mods should do a offroad camping trip.
Oh yeah, I forgot people still watch MCM
This is almost identical to my car at the moment. The XTM drawer and pull out kitchen work great.
CB exchange was hilarious! Over.
Yes to two tone paint!!
Satin finish ofc
So many sweet ideas here. Loving the just do it attitude. Epic series.
Looks like Kenilworth homestead Woody... good spot for kids and can ride the bikes down the road 👌👌 pretty sure I saw you driving on morayfield Rd the other day as well 😜
Always good fun setting up the 4wd for camping etc. I run lithium batteries in my 4wd for the fridge/freezer/camp lights and no agm or lead acid battery will compare, they're awesome! Mind you I don't use the roof rack for permanent storage or roof top tent other than a 250 watt 36volt solar panel which feed the mppt solar controler to the lithium pack. Keep those lemon sqaush icy!!
Heck yes Woody! HECK YESSS!!!
A ton o work in setting up a 4x. Nice job!
True motorheads are into all aspects of motoring culture; enjoy it.
All those bright white LEDs are going to be fun in our Queensland climate with the bugs, should run an amber along with them as well, you won't regret it. Good to see someone showing a bit of Mitsi love 👍🏼
Yep, was going to suggest that. I've got yellow lighting on both sides and around the back window above the fold down table.
If I recall correctly ( probably get corrected by someone) , car batteries are designed to give a higher current quickly and a leisure battery is designed to give a lower current over a longer period plus discharged and recharged many times . Keep up the cool vids guys
Hey lads, love the content, just ordered some merch! The last month I crashed my crf450 and snapped my leg, so I’ve watched literally every single video of the skid factory and I’m addicted! Cheers for getting me through!
I decide to put the awning on passenger side (driver side at US). This way , when reaching stuff in the trunk you don’t have to go around your back door. When heavy rain, this was key…
Going to be awesome. Your 12v wiring is great. I think the DCDC chargers work by drawing power off of your main battery to charge your second one. Then the voltage drops on the main battery so the ECU sees this and turns the alternator back on to charge the main battery. Enjoy your new toys. 🍻
Just remember 50% discharge only on those AGM batteries if you want them to last any more than a few discharge cycles. Lithium’s can safely go to 90% without shortening their lives. The equivalent lithium for that pack is a 100A/Hr battery at probably a third of the weight.
When you upgrade, because you will, the Redarc should do lithium batteries OK.
Seen quite a few reviews doing the actual capacity tests on these lead acid "Camping" batteries, none of them meet spec - especially if you're in cold weather, some are less than half rated capacity. It's a giant ripoff.
The control box tells you when it's out of steam.
All well and good saying a lithium is better but they are 3 times the price.
@@theskidfactory 5 of these batteries at $99 is $500. You can get a Lithium for that, you don't have to pay 3 times the price. And you only need 75-80AH to equal your 130AH AGMs.
@@einfelder8262 there sponsored by them so probs free haha
@@theskidfactory Yes it does however watch the state of charge. Don’t let it discharge beyond 50% - that is the recommended maximum discharge for AGM if you want it to last beyond 100 cycles. Do not under any circumstances let it go completely flat as you may not get it back from that. Yes the lithium’s are more expensive however a good lithium will last a 1000 cycles. Lead Acid batteries, assuming 50% discharge, will be lucky to make 300. I have some experience in this. Your AGMs will work perfectly and have a decent life if you watch the discharge limit.
How we can see more project drinking straw. Really enjoying these 4x4/camping equipment videos. Also definitely go two tone paint!
Good job woody. Im an elec guy 45 yrs exp. The redarc dcdc unit good choice. Love the air comp tank. Consider a perm connect hose and blower at rear to blow the dust off before you open doors. Prob not an issue in your area but just sayin
Come to WA and we can hit the tracks and go camping!
yes the 12v setup looks perfect
Good shit boys, have just finished building a camping truck. Yep, it takes bloody ages
That CB install is awesome!
The shed is looking better every video
Good job Alan
Have to agree with everyone in regards to AGM being useless, $500 LiFePo4 12.8 will get you 200ah easy at less than 1/3 the weight. Setting up off grid is not to be rushed into takes knowledge and planning something I thought you guys did until now! No reception through the vehicle though with that antenna position.
😁 Walky talky talking bollox, love it.
Waiting for my bad ass blue cap 👍
Pants down, the best UA-cam channel!
“Palm tree, corrugated iron I did say over, over”
Love the set up too woody, this is going to be a sweet off-road rig.
Cheers boys
It was good to see woody take to a project and do most of the work
He always does most of the work on his cars, always has. I just help him.
Great episode guys, really enjoying it.. Had to have a chuckle at "Talk smack on the radio!" hahaha. exellent stuff.
Should have put those circuit breakers in the rear door cover next to those speakers.
Move that compressor air tank under the vehicle and mount a water tank and pump in that space.
Nice job on the wiring. Put a rubber boot over that V+ post in the boot. Bzzzzzzt. 🙂
All nice gear nicely setup.
Although if possible I would have mounted the batteries somewhere under the middle of the vehicle . Don’t forget to cover the terminals to prevent accidents.
One thing a lot of people do is kit out their 4x4 to the max and totally forget that all that gear adds weight.
You really want to minimise any weight you add by striping off anything that’s not absolutely required and trying to get it positioned as low as possible and as close to the centre of gravity as possible. Every bit of weight you add to the vehicle also reduces its towing capacity.
Loving the overlanding content recently!
If Al is going to be building a camper trailer, that would be a fun project to watch!
I already have a Lifestyle Campers Off Road boss. Awesome thing.
Love the 4x4 content!
Great work Woody, I’ve built a few 4WD rigs and it looks as though you thought/planned and fitted it all quite well. Might just be I haven’t worked on Pajeros but needing to drop the headlining to remove the factory racks is a bit of a pain but all cars have their quirks
19:35 Surround sound! with a great build. Good stuff
Looks like the Ridgerider gear might have been a contra deal, but a lithium (LifePO4) will give far more useable power and 1/2 the weight... The Redarc BCDC will have a lithium profile too. A N70 size 100ah lithium battery weighs 12kg, allows at least an 80% depth of discharge (vs 50% for AGM) and many times the cycle life.
Academic for now but when those batteries die you have an easy upgrade path.
Totally run two-tone!
Make sure any holes you put in the back are sealed. Just bolts tend to leak so some sealant may help. Apply the same idea as keeping water in an engine to keep it away from your electrics in the back.
Looking good Woody!
Love the basic 12v set up nothing super fancy
Hey Woody, I reckon for the two tone idea go with Raptor or Bully Liner, would provide solid scratch resistance when you're out in the bush
I said the same in my comment.
Wow very cool. Would love a set up like that
Cheers for the shout out hahahahaha
Love the 10/4 rubber ducky!!!
Yes Woody. You did a good job!👍🏼👌🏼
After all the hard work and great episode's it's nice to see you guys working on your own Riggs.
Nice setup !
Radio chatter funny AF haha 😂🤣
Pajero looks great keep up the fun videos