Ptarmigan mods - 1995 FZJ80

[Jacket]

What's the wing span of the awning (how far out the back, and how far off the side)? Just wondering how big your parking spot/camp site needs to be to fully extend.

 

[Rezarf]

How do you like that trash bag thing on the spare? Does it have provision to put a trash bag inside of it? I would like one, but don't like the idea of it retaining trash smell trip after trip... is that an issue?

 

[Jacket]

How do you like that trash bag thing on the spare? Does it have provision to put a trash bag inside of it? I would like one, but don't like the idea of it retaining trash smell trip after trip... is that an issue?

It actually doubles as a child-carrying device as well.

 

[Rezarf]

It actually doubles as a child-carrying device as well.

HA! that made me laugh.

 

[simps80]

It actually doubles as a child-carrying device as well.

not sure about a child-carrying device

but they are versatile

http://www.facebook.com/trasharoo

 

[Caribou Sandstorm]

This is the best thread eva...I just read a gazillion pages...Mike your rig is soo cool...

 

[pskhaat]

Yeah, what's the "no print gas cap?"

 

[treerootCO]

Finally found a blue clock

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/532408-factory-clock-replaced-change-color.html#post7094928

 

[simps80]

that's gotta be the last of the green....

 

[treerootCO]

You can't leave empty tabs just lying around...



These are the Rigid Dually Diffused

Made in the U.S.A

 

[simps80]

You can't leave empty tabs just lying around...



These are the Rigid Dually Diffused

nice

 

[treerootCO]

Here is something a little more functional to go along with the lights. 45quart Engel with the Platinum drop slide.

Japanese design, made in Thailand.

So much nicer to be able to see inside the fridge and not have to reach for a

 

[Corbet]

Mike I'm gearing up to do a rear bumper build soon. How are those Dually diffused lights? Thoughts on using one as a backup light and another as a work light? I plan to build my own version of the Kaymar work light as simply buying it is stupid expensive for what it is.

That's a fine looking cargo barrier by the way

 

[treerootCO]

What's the wing span of the awning (how far out the back, and how far off the side)? Just wondering how big your parking spot/camp site needs to be to fully extend.

It is 94.5" from the pivot.

How do you like that trash bag thing on the spare? Does it have provision to put a trash bag inside of it? I would like one, but don't like the idea of it retaining trash smell trip after trip... is that an issue?

The only complaint is that the straps are not holding up to UV if left out in the elements for extended periods of time. I don't see that as a design flaw because I shouldn't leave it out but, I am going to sleeve the straps with something to make it last longer if I choose to leave it outside.

Yeah, what's the "no print gas cap?"

When I went to Boulder Toyota, they had one that didn't get silk screened. It doesn't mean anything, just added it to the 'mods' to be silly.

Mike I'm gearing up to do a rear bumper build soon. How are those Dually diffused lights? Thoughts on using one as a backup light and another as a work light? I plan to build my own version of the Kaymar work light as simply buying it is stupid expensive for what it is.

That's a fine looking cargo barrier by the way

John and I went out last night and played with the lights. These are not the Dually 2s diffused, just the Duallys diffused. The light is really good task lighting as it is very even like sunlight is. My thought is that they would be way too bright if used in a place you were looking directly at them but if, reflected off a surface, the light would be great.

This is a pic of the Dually's and headlights at about 200 yards.

This is with the 50" turned on.

I realize this doesn't really answer your question, just that the light is effective at 200 yards. Take the same light and shine it a cutting board, you might have a little more than you wanted.

 

[treerootCO]

Also picked up one of the Larson task LEDs for use around the truck. This works great stuck on the side of the truck when airing up tires and stuff.

LED Flood Light w/ Magnetic Base - Compact Design - 0.5 Amp Draw - 32 LEDs - 500 Lumen - 9-32VDC - MagnaLight

Made in the U.S.A.

 

[Corbet]

Also picked up one of the Larson task LEDs for use around the truck. This works great stuck on the side of the truck when airing up tires and stuff.

LED Flood Light w/ Magnetic Base - Compact Design - 0.5 Amp Draw - 32 LEDs - 500 Lumen - 9-32VDC - MagnaLight

Made in the U.S.A.

Thanks, that's a great find.

 

[treerootCO]

I guess since we are on the topic of LEDs, I should mention I added an additional 300 LEDs to the mix

I am going to router in the same lights under the drawers and am thinking this might be the best lighting for the rear hatch as well.

LED Type: SMD 5050 LED

Color: pure white

LED Quantity: 60 LEDs/Meter

Size: L500cm x W1.0cm x T0.25cm

Luminous Flux: 960 Lumens/Meter

View Angle:120 degrees

Working Input Voltage: 12V

Working Current/meter: 0.32A

Working Tempreture: -30 to 50 Celsius

Water Proof: IP65 dripping epoxy glue

Drive Mode: contant voltage

These are extruded aluminum housings wired with pulse width modulation dimmers.

 

[Snowrun]

The picture at 200 yards away didn't do it justice. With all of the lights on it looked like the sun was rising on the horizon. I also liked that the Dually diffused lights really do a good job of spreading light everywhere. I think it make setting up camp really easy after dark.
I'll gonna have to ping Christo to see if he can have a custom light bar built for the ARB.

 

[rover67]

Holy cow those lights are nuts.

 

[L43dean]

IP65 dripping epoxy glue, yeah baby!

Those remind me of the ice cream shop lights when I was a kid, and my dad drove us there in a split window microbus.