StevoSA's NW VRX Pajero

[StevoSA]

Nice work, it looks great. Interesting point on the low roof rack, what problem does not being able to get under it cause?

It makes it extremely difficult to secure the roof top tent to the rack when you can't get your hand under there to access the fasteners. I have modified the RTT by adding alloy angle brackets so I can use u-bolts from underneath and fasten the nuts from the top.

Also, you cannot access the roof to clean it so the grime is building up. It is a mammoth job in itself to even remove the rack from the brackets because there is no room underneath to access most of the fasteners.

[StevoSA]

I transferred the drawers out of the Prado into the Pajero last weekend. They fit great but I have to trim the wings to fit yet. Can still access the seat well by sliding out the fridge and the drawer under it. I will modify the other drawer to be completely removable to increase access to the area.
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[rgrubby]

It makes it extremely difficult to secure the roof top tent to the rack when you can't get your hand under there to access the fasteners. I have modified the RTT by adding alloy angle brackets so I can use u-bolts from underneath and fasten the nuts from the top.

Also, you cannot access the roof to clean it so the grime is building up. It is a mammoth job in itself to even remove the rack from the brackets because there is no room underneath to access most of the fasteners.

Good to know, I'll remember those points when I get that to that point. Thanks

[StevoSA]

It's been a while since I updated this thread so thought I'd mention a couple of things I've done over the last few months.

I replaced the front EHD springs with HD springs as they were topping out due to not having enough weight in the front.

I have changed the dual battery setup to move the starter battery next to the firewall and modify the OEM battery carrier to fit a N70Z size marine type battery.
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Fitted a removable solar panel to the roof rack which performs double duties - also acts as a wind deflector for the roof top tent.
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Scored a set of 17" Triton wheels and fitted a used set of 265/70 BFG KO2s to try out.
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And have been doing a bit of camping
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[StevoSA]

Installed factory DRLs. Figured I’ve never used the fog lights so may as well replace them with something useful. Instructions suggested a 1 hour task but took me 4 hours.
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Also bought a camper trailer
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