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Locals's 2012SR Build - Canopy completed, legs attached

Postby LocalFart on Fri, 05 Feb 2016 1:07 +0000

Hello all,

I thought I would introduce myself.

Upgraded from a 2001 Forester GT to a 2012 Hilux about September 2015.

End goal for the Hilux is to be setup for touring with the odd 4x4 weekends.

Will hopefully be a good part time member of the forum and post my progress as it comes.

This is the progress so far.

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When it was still shiny

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First trip out to Wedge Point & Jurien Bay

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Modding time - Installing Ironman 4x4 Snorkel

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Found a good set of 265/75/R16's on Gumtree to swap over for weekends and trips away.

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Fits with stock suspension

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Up past Mundaring

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First blunder, wheel came off after not checking nuts after rattle gun. took out panel and dented door

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sourced 2nd hand guard and replaced.

Pre lift
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After 2: TJM HD Suspension lift
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Installed my RTT, couldnt fit in/out of the shed so I put it on a hinge (also good for driving)
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Random bug shot


Cheers,
Damien
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Re: Damo's 2012 Hilux Touring/Semi 4x4 Build

Postby LocalFart on Fri, 05 Feb 2016 2:03 +0000

Mods: could this please be moved to the 'Member Build Ups' Area?
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Re: Damo's 2012 Hilux Touring/Semi 4x4 Build

Postby LocalFart on Fri, 05 Feb 2016 2:29 +0000

Also thought I would share the ladder rack me and the old man whipped up with his exhaust bender.

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Re: Damo's 2012 Hilux Touring/Semi 4x4 Build

Postby LocalFart on Thu, 12 May 2016 9:07 +0000

Thought I would add this to my build thread also..

Completed the top end EGR clean.

Bit of a pic beforehand
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You can inspect the EGR valve after removing just the intercooler.
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Was a little clogged but not too bad.
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After a bit of carby cleaner and some dish washing liquid.
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While I was at it I thought I would give the intercooler a bit of the same treatment as it had a decent lining of oil on the inside, the black liquid was some of the degreaser after I gave it a can or two.
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Anyway I thought I would share my experience.

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Re: Damo's 2012 Hilux Touring/Semi 4x4 Build

Postby LocalFart on Thu, 22 Sep 2016 10:03 +0000

After buying a new house there hasn't been much to update on the lux recently.

But I have been accumulating some touring gear to make it ever so closer to being self sufficient.

Ctek250s
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600W Inverter
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Solar Panel
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And I picked up a CF-40 from anaconda for $699 last week too
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I will show some pics of the install once I receive everything.

Also this little guy was added the the family.
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Re: Damo's 2012 Hilux Touring/Semi 4x4 Build

Postby LocalFart on Thu, 29 Sep 2016 8:31 +0000

Some progress with the electrical install for the Hilux this week.

I'm trying to keep the tray free from canopies or boxes as I seem to be using the whole tray alot more that I thought.

I will most likely cover the wood with some carpet and have a power point, switches and relays on there too...

Here is the progress so far.

Planning stage.
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Test fit.
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Test with the seat in.
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Fits nice and snug
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Re: Damo's 2012 SR Touring Build

Postby LocalFart on Mon, 10 Oct 2016 3:47 +0000

Finished the Overhaul of the AUX Battery setup and got all the wiring sorted on the weekend, panel behind the seat works perfectly, and Ctek seems to be fully opperational.

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Re: Damo's 2012 Hilux Touring/Semi 4x4 Build

Postby LocalFart on Mon, 10 Oct 2016 3:50 +0000

I have a question though, I have a 40A relay running the 1200W peak/600W constant inverter, is this going to cope with the load going through to it? According to the load the Inverter should be pulling it should, but it just looks soo small.
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Re: Damo's 2012 Hilux Touring/Semi 4x4 Build

Postby creaky on Mon, 10 Oct 2016 3:58 +0000

1200W peak / 12 volts = 100 amps peak current
A 40 amp fuse would normally be a slow burn fuse so a better spec may be based on the constant wattage:
600W continuous / 12 volt = 50 amps

Thus, 40A fuse is under specced unless your wiring is unable to cope with more than 40A.
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Re: Damo's 2012 Hilux Touring/Semi 4x4 Build

Postby LocalFart on Tue, 11 Oct 2016 12:47 +0000

creaky wrote:1200W peak / 12 volts = 100 amps peak current
A 40 amp fuse would normally be a slow burn fuse so a better spec may be based on the constant wattage:
600W continuous / 12 volt = 50 amps

Thus, 40A fuse is under specced unless your wiring is unable to cope with more than 40A.


Yeah I thought something like that, I mean I will most likely never be using the full 600W but I guess I should upgrade the wiring and relay if I want to use it more.. I only have 50A wiring running to the inverter as well..

What have people done to switch their inverters to turn them off and on remotely?
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Re: Locals's 2012SR Touring Build - Canopy on its way

Postby LocalFart on Fri, 03 Nov 2017 1:40 +0000

Starting on the canopy for the tray,
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Keeping it only 600mm high so it can squeeze into the shed.
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All painted
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Had some old Ikea LED strips lying around, turns out they are 12v so theyre going in. I found the LED stips I has were too bright.
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Re: Locals's 2012SR Touring Build - Canopy on its way

Postby DeadlyBeast on Fri, 03 Nov 2017 4:18 +0000

The build is coming along nicely
Moved to member build up section 8-)
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Re: Locals's 2012SR Touring Build - Canopy on its way

Postby lerroy on Sat, 04 Nov 2017 10:36 +0000

Awesome I like the behind the seat install..
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Re: Damo's 2012 Hilux Touring/Semi 4x4 Build

Postby spiral07 on Sat, 04 Nov 2017 11:38 +0000

LocalFart wrote:
creaky wrote:What have people done to switch their inverters to turn them off and on remotely?


I've opened up the inverter and paralleled the internal switch with another switch on the dash, allowing either switch to turn it on.
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Re: Locals's 2012SR Touring Build - Canopy on its way

Postby LocalFart on Mon, 06 Nov 2017 3:40 +0000

lerroy wrote:Awesome I like the behind the seat install..


Cheers mate, a bit of work and a pain to bolt to the rear but worth it. You wouldn't even know it was there.
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Re: Locals's 2012SR Touring Build - Canopy on its way

Postby LocalFart on Thu, 30 Nov 2017 9:32 +0000

Canopy is mostly finished now. or at least it's good to use :)
All up it cost around $300-$400 for all the materials
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Re: Locals's 2012SR Touring Build - Canopy on its way

Postby Critter350 on Thu, 30 Nov 2017 8:28 +0000

I like the swing out door. A drop down shelf on there for the cooker and you’ve got a great kitchen area. Looks the goods.


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Re: Locals's 2012SR Touring Build - Canopy on its way

Postby LocalFart on Thu, 12 Apr 2018 10:58 +0000

Next update,

Put some legs on the canopy, missed having the tray when I need it. and also becoming immobile when camping.

Legs work pretty well, I butchered some jockey wheels to wind up and down. It's a little wobbly as the jockey wheels have a bit of play in them. but seems pretty strong considering I didn't brace the corners. I wouldnt want to sleep in the RTT with only the legs as it may get seasick :lol: but it wouldnt be hard to rest it back on the tray at night :D
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