Here goes, there is a first time for everything...
The first pic is of my SR when I just got it a while ago back in '14. I Got it with the ARB canopy with the roof racks on the canopy(Support bars inside) and one on top of the cab, and the factory tow bar.
The first thing I added was on the communication side of things and installed the GME UHF with all the buttons on the speaker. I wanted to keep the look as stock as possible and did not want to remove the ashtray like most do. After a look around I installed it under the drives side panel. It is out of the way and with the speaker facing downward the sound is heard clearly. I attached a pic to show easier what I mean.
Still with the interior I removed the stock head unit as it was pretty useless. After a lot of reading and shopping around I went with a clarion head unit with reverse camera witch makes parking a breeze now. To finish of what I have done so far with the interior I added 2 volt gauges(eBay) to monitor my batteries(x2, will get to that in a moment), installed a merit plug for when I had the fridge inside on the back seat off my second battery. What i found with the volt gauges is that they were very bright at night and irritating when driving on the highway. I added 2 basic on/off switches(supercheap) to turn them on or off when needed as per the next picture.
Next thing I got stuck into and probably felt the dodgiest of all was fitting the Safari snorkel. I was very nervous and probably measured more then ever before in my life but went for it and it came out pretty neat I think.
In the engine bay I installed the dual battery system, went with the ARB one as I got the battery tray, all wiring and redarc isolator with a battery included. Installed it myself one afternoon and was pretty easy. Also added a fuse box(ebay) for my canopy light and awning light(getting there) but thinking of removing it as the fuses need to be "wiggled" sometimes and then it works. Will get to that when time allows but here is a pic of the battery and fuse box.
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When I got the dual battery I also ordered the ARB commercial bull bar....I know it is not the prettiest thing but financially it meant I could get more more stuff done. I went with the winch compatible bar. Does not look pretty but is functional. Sometimes I wish I held on a bit longer or maybe went with the ironman one but it does the job so no point in crying over spilt milk. I installed it myself in the shed and came out ok for a one man job.
The next item was suspension. Went with the Tough Dog 2' kit. works pretty good and very happy with it. Also installed it myself and happy so far. Here is a pic of the bull bar and lift kit fitted.
For some shade I went with the Kings 2.5x2.5m awning. Easy to install on the roof racks and handy thing to have. For camping purposes I got a led strip(eBay) which has a sticky back so I just cut it to size and stuck it to the awning. To get power to the awning I ran my canopy light from my second battery and just tapped into the wiring at he back of the canopy light. When I want light I just open the back canopy window and plug the plug in and there is light. Very easy but effective. Here is pics of the awning light and where it is in use.
After getting irritated with the fridge on the back seat I wanted to mount it in the back. I got the fridge slide for my ironman fridge, and thought about drawers and got a couple of quotes but decided against it for the following reasons: they are very expensive, as I use the ute for its intended purpose at times it is also difficult to remove the drawer system myself and then there is a storage issue if it is not in the tub.
I just got 8 nutserts and drilled a couple of holes and installed them in the tub. If I want to remove the fridge slide it is a case of removing 8 6mm bolts and it takes literally 1 minute.
For power I ran an 8AWG dual core wire with in line fuse form my second battery all the way on the chassis rail and up behind the taillight. Had to trill a hole in the tub on the left hand side top part for the wire to come through. I had a spare merit plug laying around so I went to Bunnings and bought a plastic box for $4 I think, drilled a hole on either side one for the merit plug and one for the power wire to go into. Just screwed that into the side of the tub and it works a treat. Some pics of my fridge install:
Next thing to do is install my winch when time allows, bit the bullet and went for the Dominator 12000lbs from supacentre as I got it with a double swag delivered for $600 witch for the few times I need it I think is money well spent. The only thing I want to get done still is getting rid of the cheese cutters on the ute as I have 225/75r16 on at the moment. Apparently it is legally the biggest I can go on the standard wheels. I know there is a mammoth amount of information on here and I spent many many hours reading on this site but still cannot make up my mind. Just do not want to get flares as getting the rubber is already a big expenditure and want to either get the best rubber possible for my money's worth. For some extra light when daylight runs out I got a cheap 22' light bar(eBay-Muddog I think was the name with wiring loom and swith) for $50. It performs ok and for the amount of times I get to use it I think it does the job.
I also attached a pic for you after my latest adventure to just before we head home.
Hope you enjoyed my post and hope some people can get some ideas for their rigs just as I got inspiration from reading every one else's builds.
Regards
TM6