Builds 2018 Premium 460 build

[brewsky]

Not forgotten. I wanted it on the same circuit as the factory plate light.

Currently the 7 pin is removed from under the rear bumper as their no safe place for it to exit below the bumper line. This is another deferred mod that needs to be accomplished. Finding and cutting a good location in the LFD rear bumper to mount the connector, would have been a nice manufacturing detail.

Someone on here mentioned they had smashed theirs, I looked up the cost its around $400 IIRC.

I can definitely see that happen, thing hangs pretty low.

 

[Thed351W]

Not forgotten. I wanted it on the same circuit as the factory plate light.

Currently the 7 pin is removed from under the rear bumper as their no safe place for it to exit below the bumper line. This is another deferred mod that needs to be accomplished. Finding and cutting a good location in the LFD rear bumper to mount the connector, would have been a nice manufacturing detail.

Someone on here mentioned they had smashed theirs, I looked up the cost its around $400 IIRC.

Aren't they the same Pollaks that all of the other OEM's use?

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200671393_200671393?cm_mmc=Google-LIA&utm_source=Google_LIA&utm_medium=Trailers%20%2B%20Towing%20%3E%20Trailer%20Wiring%20%3E%20Trailer%20Connectors&utm_campaign=Hopkins%20Towing%20Solutions&utm_content=53162&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8eOLBhC1ARIsAOzx5cEDLFmFPubauGvnUt2QUTCMEP7eM2AFDEbcETFA16dv4npGbvI3wyIaAnkVEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Washingtontaco]

Aren't they the same Pollaks that all of the other OEM's use?

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200671393_200671393?cm_mmc=Google-LIA&utm_source=Google_LIA&utm_medium=Trailers%20%2B%20Towing%20%3E%20Trailer%20Wiring%20%3E%20Trailer%20Connectors&utm_campaign=Hopkins%20Towing%20Solutions&utm_content=53162&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8eOLBhC1ARIsAOzx5cEDLFmFPubauGvnUt2QUTCMEP7eM2AFDEbcETFA16dv4npGbvI3wyIaAnkVEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

If I remember correctly its pinned directly to the harness.

 

[Washingtontaco]

A small project this weekend since I failed to get material for my air system upgrade.

My start battery terminals were not up to the rest of my electrical system and expectations. SDHQ is the manufacture of these and the covers, quality product.

What I had...

SDHQ terminals.

 

[r2m]

Any problems covering everything? I don't think that would work for me since I have dual batteries and 1/0 gauge cable going between them.
I do really like the idea of the terminals being covered. Maybe I might design and 3d print one?

 

[Washingtontaco]

Any problems covering everything? I don't think that would work for me since I have dual batteries and 1/0 gauge cable going between them.
I do really like the idea of the terminals being covered. Maybe I might design and 3d print one?

Nope, the back of the boots have provisions for wires. 1/0 gauge is overkill between the batteries. I have 2 gauge coming out the back to the BCDC for my second battery. No problems.

 

[r2m]

I used 1/0 AWG because I have a 3,000 W pure sine inverter in the back and to power that I needed some very heavy gauge wire to run from the very front of my rig to the very back and not fry anything, thus the 1/0 AWG. And since I had it, I just used it to connect the batteries. Generally, larger wire is better, to a point.

 

[Washingtontaco]

I used 1/0 AWG because I have a 3,000 W pure sine inverter in the back and to power that I needed some very heavy gauge wire to run from the very front of my rig to the very back and not fry anything, thus the 1/0 AWG. And since I had it, I just used it to connect the batteries. Generally, larger wire is better, to a point.

I was thinking overkill between the batteries.

Just checked SDHQ website, the pictures they have for the boots don't show the access for wires out the back/bottom. I'll try to get some.

 

[Thed351W]

If I remember correctly its pinned directly to the harness.

I've since taken delivery of my GX and while I was installing the hitch, I went ahead and removed the plug for shiggles.

It's just a Pollak plug. You can take connector that's directly on the back of the plug off, the tape is just covering up the tab you press to remove the connector.

 

[Washingtontaco]

Finally obtained some Scepter fuel cans!

 

[Bang Bang]

Finally obtained some Scepter fuel cans!

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Where did you get them?

 

[Washingtontaco]

Where did you get them?

I made a run for the border! I live just south of Canada, A.

 

[Littlehouse]

Finally obtained some Scepter fuel cans!

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What's special about these?

 

[Washingtontaco]

What's special about these?

Plastic, no corrosion issues over long term storage/use. Impact resistance, I was always concerned if rear ended with metal cans they would rupture. MIL spec. Less issues reported with expansion/leaking.

5 Gallon / 20 Litre Military Fuel Container DoD Markings - Scepter

Standard issue to the US & Canadian Armed Forces - Easy to Transport - Lighter - Safer - Customizable to User Specifications - Superior Impact resistance

www.scepter.com

 

[Littlehouse]

Plastic, no corrosion issues over long term storage/use. Impact resistance, I was always concerned if rear ended with metal cans they would rupture. MIL spec. Less issues reported with expansion/leaking.

5 Gallon / 20 Litre Military Fuel Container DoD Markings - Scepter

Standard issue to the US & Canadian Armed Forces - Easy to Transport - Lighter - Safer - Customizable to User Specifications - Superior Impact resistance

www.scepter.com

Very cool. Thanks!

 

[r2m]

What's special about these?

As mentioned, they're plastic and have a really good reputation and following.
The other option: RotoPax.
Personally I really do not like RotoPax for the following reasons:

1. TOO expensive.
2. The common sizes don't carry enough liquid. (I expect 5 gallons to be a minimum for fuel, water or whatever for overlanding) I mean, who would carry a 1, 2 or 3 gallon fuel jug unless you're a mow-n-blow for your gas powered mowers! Their largest container is only 4 gallons! REALLY??? And that costs $110.00!! You can get a Scepter 5.3 Gallon can for $37.80 on Amazon: Amazon product ASIN B07ZWF4W8Z
3. And did I mention they're expensive??

Yeah, they look high tech and all, and they are slim if you want them on the side of your rig.
I have 2 Scepter 5 gal cans, a red (for fuel) and an OD green that is always on the back of my rig which is used solely for potable water.
Although to tell the truth, off roading today in the twenty first century, one would be very had pressed to not be in range of a gas station unless you're an idiot and start a multi day overland on half a tank!
Even when our 4x4 club did the Mojave trail over 3 days of wilderness, they suggested that you should bring along an extra 5 gallons of fuel, so not having done that trail before, I did.
Never needed it. Finished the trail with, if I remember correctly 1/8 to 1/4 of a tank left. When I got home I had to empty the 5 gallons into my gas tank since I never used it...

Truth be told, in all the years of off roading and overlanding (25+ years) I have yet to ever, even be close to running out of fuel. Think about it, going slow on a trail for several days you'll get probably about 10 MPG. At 10 MPG using only 22 gallons of fuel (not emptying the tank) you'll go 220 miles! That alone would get you across most of the states in the U.S.! And how many gas stations are in a state?? You would be hard pressed to find any place in the U.S. that would be farther than a tank of gas away from a fueling station. Maybe Alaska?? Deep north Canada??

 

[Washingtontaco]

As mentioned, they're plastic and have a really good reputation and following.
The other option: RotoPax.
Personally I really do not like RotoPax for the following reasons:

1. TOO expensive.
2. The common sizes don't carry enough liquid. (I expect 5 gallons to be a minimum for fuel, water or whatever for overlanding) I mean, who would carry a 1, 2 or 3 gallon fuel jug unless you're a mow-n-blow for your gas powered mowers! Their largest container is only 4 gallons! REALLY??? And that costs $110.00!! You can get a Scepter 5.3 Gallon can for $37.80 on Amazon: Amazon product ASIN B07ZWF4W8Z
3. And did I mention they're expensive??

Yeah, they look high tech and all, and they are slim if you want them on the side of your rig.
I have 2 Scepter 5 gal cans, a red (for fuel) and an OD green that is always on the back of my rig which is used solely for potable water.
Although to tell the truth, off roading today in the twenty first century, one would be very had pressed to not be in range of a gas station unless you're an idiot and start a multi day overland on half a tank!
Even when our 4x4 club did the Mojave trail over 3 days of wilderness, they suggested that you should bring along an extra 5 gallons of fuel, so not having done that trail before, I did.
Never needed it. Finished the trail with, if I remember correctly 1/8 to 1/4 of a tank left. When I got home I had to empty the 5 gallons into my gas tank since I never used it...

Truth be told, in all the years of off roading and overlanding (25+ years) I have yet to ever, even be close to running out of fuel. Think about it, going slow on a trail for several days you'll get probably about 10 MPG. At 10 MPG using only 22 gallons of fuel (not emptying the tank) you'll go 220 miles! That alone would get you across most of the states in the U.S.! And how many gas stations are in a state?? You would be hard pressed to find any place in the U.S. that would be farther than a tank of gas away from a fueling station. Maybe Alaska?? Deep north Canada??

You are correct. 5 gallons is all you really need to carry and that has been my experience.

When I go to Canada I always take 10 gallons and top off just before I cross the border. Canadian gas is heavily taxed and if I can go the whole trip without fueling up then that’s win!!

 

[r2m]

You are correct. 5 gallons is all you really need to carry and that has been my experience.

When I go to Canada I always take 10 gallons and top off just before I cross the border. Canadian gas is heavily taxed and if I can go the whole trip without fueling up then that’s win!!

Ha-ha!!
It's the other way around for me! When we're up in Lake Tahoe, the gas in Gardnerville, NV is so cheap (couple of years ago, filled up for $1.89/gal!) that I fill up there for going home! Down here in So. Cal gas is stupid expensive.

 

[re_guderian]

As mentioned, they're plastic and have a really good reputation and following.
The other option: RotoPax.
Personally I really do not like RotoPax for the following reasons:

1. TOO expensive.
2. The common sizes don't carry enough liquid. (I expect 5 gallons to be a minimum for fuel, water or whatever for overlanding) I mean, who would carry a 1, 2 or 3 gallon fuel jug unless you're a mow-n-blow for your gas powered mowers! Their largest container is only 4 gallons! REALLY??? And that costs $110.00!! You can get a Scepter 5.3 Gallon can for $37.80 on Amazon: Amazon product ASIN B07ZWF4W8Z
3. And did I mention they're expensive??

Yeah, they look high tech and all, and they are slim if you want them on the side of your rig.
I have 2 Scepter 5 gal cans, a red (for fuel) and an OD green that is always on the back of my rig which is used solely for potable water.
Although to tell the truth, off roading today in the twenty first century, one would be very had pressed to not be in range of a gas station unless you're an idiot and start a multi day overland on half a tank!
Even when our 4x4 club did the Mojave trail over 3 days of wilderness, they suggested that you should bring along an extra 5 gallons of fuel, so not having done that trail before, I did.
Never needed it. Finished the trail with, if I remember correctly 1/8 to 1/4 of a tank left. When I got home I had to empty the 5 gallons into my gas tank since I never used it...

Truth be told, in all the years of off roading and overlanding (25+ years) I have yet to ever, even be close to running out of fuel. Think about it, going slow on a trail for several days you'll get probably about 10 MPG. At 10 MPG using only 22 gallons of fuel (not emptying the tank) you'll go 220 miles! That alone would get you across most of the states in the U.S.! And how many gas stations are in a state?? You would be hard pressed to find any place in the U.S. that would be farther than a tank of gas away from a fueling station. Maybe Alaska?? Deep north Canada??

Funny story on Rotopax (would apply to any can, I guess). I was headed for a solo trip in the 100 series to explore and circumnavigate the Deep Creek mountains on the UT/NV border. I'm familiar with the territory, and it's one of the more remote areas in the lower 48. BTW, it's the only place I've been where I needed extra gas, and that's because I had a Nissan 4x4 pickup with a really small tank. Anyway, I filled up the Cruiser in Milford on my way out there, and then filled the rotopax to put them on the roof. Filled them up, left them sitting by the tire, and went into the convenience store for snacks. Came back out to a puddle around one of the rotopax. Fuuuu. Now what? Pinhole leak in a seam. Full tank in the cruiser. Quick math, 90-100 mph = ~8MPG or less, need to drive for 16 miles to burn 2 gallons of gas to make room in the tank for the leaking rotopax, that's about 10 min outide of town. Hit the wide-open, deserted highway heading west, and floored it for 10 minutes, then stopped to empty the rotopax. Lesson learned - always fill up the spares before filling the gas tank on the rig.

But you're right, there's very, very, very few places that you "need" extra gas with correct planning. On 2 trips to the West Desert/Deep Creeks, I've taken 2-4 gallons, and never come close to needing it in the Cruiser. I haven't calculated in the GX, but in the 100 series it was < 8 MPG in 4-lo.

 

[r2m]

Funny story on Rotopax (would apply to any can, I guess). I was headed for a solo trip in the 100 series to explore and circumnavigate the Deep Creek mountains on the UT/NV border. I'm familiar with the territory, and it's one of the more remote areas in the lower 48. BTW, it's the only place I've been where I needed extra gas, and that's because I had a Nissan 4x4 pickup with a really small tank. Anyway, I filled up the Cruiser in Milford on my way out there, and then filled the rotopax to put them on the roof. Filled them up, left them sitting by the tire, and went into the convenience store for snacks. Came back out to a puddle around one of the rotopax. Fuuuu. Now what? Pinhole leak in a seam. Full tank in the cruiser. Quick math, 90-100 mph = ~8MPG or less, need to drive for 16 miles to burn 2 gallons of gas to make room in the tank for the leaking rotopax, that's about 10 min outide of town. Hit the wide-open, deserted highway heading west, and floored it for 10 minutes, then stopped to empty the rotopax. Lesson learned - always fill up the spares before filling the gas tank on the rig.

But you're right, there's very, very, very few places that you "need" extra gas with correct planning. On 2 trips to the West Desert/Deep Creeks, I've taken 2-4 gallons, and never come close to needing it in the Cruiser. I haven't calculated in the GX, but in the 100 series it was < 8 MPG in 4-lo.

Overlanding trails in my GX, the MPG on the dash usually reads a wee bit less than 10 MPG, but that's not calculating in the over sized tires which brings up the MPG in the low teens, just a bit. I just tossed out the 10 MPG as a round number and I know it's in the ball park for most people off roading.