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Hi If I've read the above correctly the FRP will be bonded to the studs and the extrusions connect the FRP between the studs. if this is the case I would use the VHB in small sections to both hold the FRP in place till the sikoflex dries and provide a sufficient clearance for the sikoflex. I...

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20mm HDPE between the chassis and body frame. 2 solid rear mounts and 5 spring mounts each side.

So just fitted the aircon. Its a fugitsu 2.5kW inverter split system which runs off the battery via the victron mutiplus inverter. the outside unit is rubber mounted on a slide out so its tucked out of the way when driving and is pulled out approx 5" when we want to run it. On start up it...

Hi Mick absolutely love it. Pluses are they are very capable off road and, as your not sitting over the front axle, more comfortable then a cab over. The other big advantage for us is the low access to the cab and the initial buy price. Downside is the noise which I'm slowly reducing and...

Hi Alloy Bowel on filter is polycarbonate and now has a shield. Bob

Hi Mick the tyres are 255 85R16 which have helped a bit but the sweet spot is 90kph. options to improve are: 1. changing 3x diff centres ($$$) but it would make 1st gear in high range too high 2. fitting a MSA manual gearbox but the guy that was doing these (sheldon on AURLO) no longer...

this is what Ive come up with for my perentie motor home: about 20 minutes from stopping to 45psi (from 16psi) using a a Boss PX7 compressor. I used an air receiver and unloading valve from a cheap Antila air compressor 21L 240v compressor I had. Hope this helps regards Bob

can also try Atlas tanks in Brisbane, manufactured my 280l water tank and 50l grey tank in poly. Good service and price. Bob

I've used HDPE cut strips out of a 20mm sheet for my spring mounted composite body. Bob

Hi Bluest Its fitted with a LT95A four speed gear box with integrated transfer case. Runs constant 4x4 (front and intermediate axle) and has a vacuum switch on dash to activate the centre diff lock and third axle PTO to provide six wheel drive. Its also fitted with a PTO winch driven off...

Still need to fit a nose cone to the front of the body. Ive now got the truck back home and planning to start on the ensuite which will be fitted with natures head toilet. Ill continue to update this as more work happens and if you have any questions/suggestions fire away Regard Bob

The bonnet also came in for some massaging to fit the intercooler: The standard 6x6 perentie has two 65 litre sill tanks mounted under the seats so Ive added an additional 120 litre tank under the tray with a 12v gear pump, 500Fg filter and solenoid valve so I can transfer to either sill...

Hi all Been lurking on here acquiring knowledge for a couple of years now and time to share my build. This has been ongoing for 2 years now and will probably have another 2 to go till it’s completed so don’t expect daily updates. Aim is to have a vehicle that is self-sufficient for 10 days, can...

Hi Have used the ORS fridge slide for years in the back of the disco with engel 40 L. Locks both in and out and has worked great. http://www.offroadsystems.com.au/fridge_slide.html Bob

Thanks Rando & Luthj The plan is to spend most of our time free camping (boon docking). Monitoring will be with Victron 712 and using the customisation of the various Victron units to set charge voltage to stay out of the knees. I have a small genset for those days where we are not travelling...

Hi all have start the build of my 6x6 land rover perentie, have the truck where I want it and now working on the body which will be a composite full height design. Looking at the electrics, I'm going with 400ah lithium with winston cells and no lpg inside the body (will have a bbq on lpg...

This is my effort: perentie 6x6 running toyo 255/85/16 MT eight ply regard Bob