Dan.Batto's Build

[irwazza]

Not sure they will have any, jaycar would be your best bet, I could be wrong though

[dan.batto]

No worries, I'll have a search around!

[srb]

Yes Ive done this mod with a diode, works a treat. No need for the relay the switch isn't switching much of a load. The diode is there so you don't power up your reverse lights.

[dan.batto]

Awesome! Thanks mate! I never knew what a diode was before this
Have you got a pic of the type of diode you used?

[srb]

No pics but it was a DO-41 rated at 1amp from jaycar cat- ZR-1020

[irwazza]

Glad we could direct you in the right direction before you started on that maze of wiring, haha

[dan.batto]

Haha, yeah!!!

About that fix for the cold weather: I think it's sorted! I have had it running for 3 days now an no issues I can see so far. I'll give it a few more days just to confirm, then I suggest email Matt at Digoptions with a photo of your model number.

[irwazza]

Ahh sweet, its definently the weather, had a warm morning the other day and it fired up perfectly. Next morning cold and didn't fire up

[dan.batto]

Give Matt an email he will hopefully supply you with the same update! All should be good

[dan.batto]

Ok so I bought the diode but obviously I got no idea about them, below is a pic, which way round does it get installed? I'm assuming the end with the line is the end that allows power 1 way? And should be fitted as the power "exit end". Such noob at these thing

[ratstriton]

http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/diode.htm
Try this link mate.

[irwazza]

The end with the band is direction you want the current to flow. Does that make sense?

[Mattstruck]

How'd you go with the diode Dan?
You could do it just with the switch you know!
SPDT or DPDT switch will do it!

Only thing is you would need to run two wires instead of one

[irwazza]

This is very true, didn't think about that. Only issue I could see is your a bit limited to switch designs otherwise its definently an alternative. The diode way will ensure the camera comes on when its in reverse regardless of the switch position (on/off)

[dan.batto]

Thanks guys! I get it now . Haven't installed it yet, am waiting on the rocker switch to arrive! But just want to my head around the install now not as I'm doing it Will stick with what irwazza said in the last post there, but thanks mattyboy I didn't know I could just do it with a switch!!!

[dan.batto]

Ok sorry bob but I didn't get to finishing the drawing of my setup! It's a little detailed an well I got called to help mum with the computer anyway latest additions to the build/camping setup....
Ark battery box! This is awesome for my camp lighting!! I need to work out what a voltage regulator is and how to add it into the line so I can charge the battery while I am driving, might just get a solar panel instead and have it happening when I setup.

Purchased an ultragauge! Still haven't set this up properly! I will get to it one day!!!

Dual battery link wasn't connected properly! So when I had a flat battery I was all excited cause I has the link switch and FAIL! Well I was told how to install it wrong! Fixed!

Draws are now nearly complete with the installation of some ply to keep things in place in the rear end, and also a power box/panel section which will house a power inverter, 2 accessory sockets, fridge socket. This is all connected via a fuse box. And Anderson plugs to make removal of the draws easy!




Bel and I made a bit of an investment! We finally purchased a decent tent! Well I have to say she bought a decent tent! The oztent rv5 with fly, ground mat, delux front panel, delux side panels. It's the works. And well seeing as she was buying that I got the guys to give me a deal on the foxwing awning with the tent connector!



I also got a high lift jack and shovel holder for the other side of the racks for my bday!

I made up a switch panel to go under the ash tray. It just wedges in.

I since added the switch for the reverse camera too! So now I have the option where the camera comes on in reverse or I can flick a switch while driving an there it is!

Which led me to wanting to change the way my switches were powered and also my accessories.
While I slowly kept adding more and more accessories to the lighter socket, I figured I might be overloading it by now. So I ran a wire from the battery to a relay which powers up a small 6 blade fuse box when I turn the lights on. This box is for switches lighting. I then tapped into a wire I had run into the cab for a previous mod and installed a second fuse box to run the accessories, this is also power via a relay that doesn't flick on until the lighter socket gets power.
Also tapped into the ground of the wire that I ran into the cab earlier and have sent all the grounds back to the battery now, instead of the dodgy job they were before.

Now I just need to tidy up the birds best behind the dash! I can see some custom looms being made!

And that's about all the recent mods for now! I'll try grab some pics this weekend while out camping!

Mods still to come:
Battery monitors
Fridge temp gauge
Water tank or the like.
Get the darn tub paint fixed from that stupid hard lid which includes paying to remove and re install canopy
Replace the reverse lights with the prestige Offroad ones
Some work lights off the back of the roofracks
Internal canopy frame
And maybe the 2 other best mods you can do lock up the front end and make it go fast hoping for the go fast option before the end of year .... still deciding which way to go!
And I wouldn't mind some bigger driving lights at some stage...

[dan.batto]

Also while im here:
Heading to murrinidindi this weekend for a camping trip. If anyone is keen to tag along, feel free.
I'll put a warning here there may be no 4wd'ing as tracks may be closed but we will go for a scout on Saturday!!
Anyone is welcome. There is nothing set in stone as to location but we will head up frid after work. Be there before 7 I hope! All good I have tonnes of lighting

[big_bob_thefirst]

Cheers for that dan.

I've got the second battery hooked up and the accessories list is growing, so just wanted to make sure I understood it all.

It's the additional fuse boxes everywhere I've got to think of. Got one in the back, but may pull a big cable to the engine block and fuse box it there as well, similar to fish's set up...

It's just all the small wiring for relays which look annoying to figure out...

[dan.batto]

Went up to murrundindi this weekend! Very very impressed with the whole new car/camping setup we have! It was awesome! Feel like we are now set up for almost anything!

[ratstriton]

You would be loving that canopy mate over the hard lid.

[dan.batto]

Yup sure am!!!!

[ratstriton]

Mate the set up looks great, how long did it take you to set up everything.

[dan.batto]

This time about 2 hours because it was our first time setting it all up. And we were taking our time to do it properly. Also in the dark. Pack up was only hour an half so next time my guess an hour! Hopefully

[mattz]

There is something wrong here
I dont think I've ever seen you with that much space left.
Had you finished packing?



Go hawks!!!!!

[timbo]

Great setup mate. Yeah it takes a bit to set it all up iv got it down to about an hour bit less but I don't have that awesome awning, Mattz I think the roof would have been loaded with crap