Crossroads - 2017 Toyota Hilux build

thezentree

pretend redneck
I wish there was something like that for a 3rd gen 4Runner. I can make it a whole 225mi before I need gas.
 

paranoid56

Adventurer
A quick tank update.
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I'm getting roughly 1150km (approx 700miles) to a tank. For now, that'll do

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damn, i wish i had a diesel lol. my aus 120l tank in my taco barly gets me 300 miles (482k) a tank lol
 

nuclear_jk

Member
damn, i wish i had a diesel lol. my aus 120l tank in my taco barly gets me 300 miles (482k) a tank lol

Ouch! I'm actually quite unhappy with the economy I'm currently getting. Its averaging 11.5-12.5L/100km when it says it should be getting 8's... I should be getting closer to 1500km a tank!

Toyota acknowledged that this discrepancy is a common occurrence, but wouldn't do anything about it. I'm hoping that a re-tune and the better DPF burn map will help this.

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nuclear_jk

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Well a million and one things have occurred since my last update. Largely I've been tieing off loose ends, but some of it is real progress.

Firstly, I wasn't planning on putting on sliders. That was until my better half backed into the factory steps. It looks better now but it's a pain in the a## too get in and out, not to mention how vulnerable my sills are. Sliders on their way

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We relocated from Melbourne back to Sydney recently and accordingly I had to re-register in New South Wales. I was concerned that my plates would be too bogan (redneck) but they've really grown on me.

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I got the gross vehicle mass upgraded to 3465kg. Lucky as I popped 990kg (2000+lb) in the tray to build a wall at home. Handled the weight super well.

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I've been working on the electrics for the camper and got the anderson and aircraft plugs installed. In reality chuffed with how they turned out. I've used really heavy guage wire - shouldn't have any issues pulling 30+ amps in the charger. I flush mounted the connectors into the headboard of the tray.

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Next post I'll update the air compressor wiring and a few other tidy ups.



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nuclear_jk

Member
Almost a year after buying the compressor the install is finished! #betterlatethannever

I started by dissecting the loom on my work bench.
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I worked out that the loom was going to be approx 5m too short as the compressor is mounted in the rear tool box. I used 5 core trailer wire to extend the main loom and 8b&s for the power wires. Super thick wiring means I shouldn't have any issues with voltage drop or heated wiring.
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I used a mini gas torch to heat the join and filled it with solder. Worked ok but because it was a small torch it took ages to heat and some strands got displaced. It's a solid join and will not be a point of resistance, but it's ugly.
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Next up was thrashing it through the box. I used a stepper sheet metal bit to make the hole, lined it wirng a grommet and pulled the wiring through.
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The wiring is all wrapped up in corrugated conduit and cable tied along the chassis to the engine bay then into the cabin. I've used a factory style plug and popped it down by the drivers knee.
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I've wired it up so the car has to be running for the compressor to turn on. A little protection against draining the battery.

I've also picked up some surplus Korean War jerry cans. They're in great nick and could probably hold fuel still but I have plans on turning them into bins for the back of the camper. Is it a waist?
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All of this work was finished off with some tasty local brews, like this goat
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