ROTW--rgsiii

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Very nice looking rig. I really like the bat system install who did it? Very clean.

:cheers:
Sam
 
That is a sweet rig!! very inspiring. Now all I need is $$$$.

BTW, I bought my truck in Harrisonburg, VA in August. There seems to be a lot of them over there.
 
Cruiserhead05 said:
RGSIII,

Just curious, why the dual yellow tops as opposed to the typical yellow/red top system?
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That was my original plan. I bought a yellow for the auxillary battery and was using a regular battery as primary. I fully intended to get a red, then somebody just gave me a deal on the second yellow. So far no problems.
 
Çok Guzel...Richard...

What a beautifully done, well-thought out, and functional 80 series.

These are the types of rigs I hope mine will someday emulate.

Thanks for sharing the story of the build-up.

Make sure you show your son the Turkish way of driving...:doh: :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

Cheers.
-onur
Akron, OH
 
beno said:
Çok Guzel...Richard..

Make sure you show your son the Turkish way of driving...:doh: :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

Cheers.
-onur
Akron, OH
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Te?ekkür ederim.

I added the armor to help him with the driving. I have never been more scared, than when driving with my son in the US or driving with anybody in Turkey. :D

With a little luck I'll have good weather in January.

Richard
 
This is definitely one of my favorite ROTWs so far. Very well planned out and killer install of some sweet gear.

I'd love to see how you installed the Sirius system. I just got the Sirius box to connect to the Alpine head unit and I'm not sure where I want to put the receiver box or where to mount the antenna and run the wire.

Also, where did you put the iPod box? I mounted mine up inside the console behind the lower console box. It's just above the rear heater vent and I'm wondering if it gets a little too hot in there for it. Not much room under the seats.

Sweet rig. You've got what I'm building. Very well put together.

Steve

PS ~ I showed my wife the Mac install and she commented that you spend way too much time in your truck. I dig it.
 
Excellent write up and beautiful truck.:cheers:

Even the right color.:D

Only one question, I didn't read anywhere nor do I see a mention in your sig line about lift or suspension mods. Are you running all that weight on original shocks and springs or did I miss something? Sure is sitting ok if it is and thats shocking.:eek:

Still beautiful rig.:cool:
 
reffug said:
Even the right color.:D

Only one question, I didn't read anywhere nor do I see a mention in your sig line about lift or suspension mods. Are you running all that weight on original shocks and springs or did I miss something? Sure is sitting ok if it is and thats shocking.:eek:

Still beautiful rig.:cool:
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Thanks for the compliments. The springs have been replaced with 2.5" OME heavy types--I forgot to mention that.
 
C6H12O6 said:
I'd love to see how you installed the Sirius system. I just got the Sirius box to connect to the Alpine head unit and I'm not sure where I want to put the receiver box or where to mount the antenna and run the wire.

Also, where did you put the iPod box? I mounted mine up inside the console behind the lower console box. It's just above the rear heater vent and I'm wondering if it gets a little too hot in there for it. Not much room under the seats.
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I have to plead ignorance. Essentially, I told a shop (Soundwaves in Memphis)what my aims were and they figured out how to do it. They integrated the Alpine with the Ipod, Mac, Sirius, screen and the ipod. They seem to know their work well.

If you look on the frontal view of the rig, above the windshield, there is a tiny bump which is the antenna. Likely, I will be going to Memphis wednesday and can get some answers.

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Nice rig! I like all the mods and especially those wheels.:cheers:
 
great set up... can we get more pictures of the rear bumper?
 
lt403 said:
great set up... can we get more pictures of the rear bumper?
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The bumper is the first 4X4 Labs modular bumer. The setup can be for either side to have the tire. I had this made to have the tire on the driver's side. The basket is on the large size. I have hopes of going to Mexico and thought the ability to have three Jerry cans might be useful. Asthetically, it is a bit long on the side profile. For looks a 1 or 2 Jerry can holder might be better. Being that it is modular, the current basket can be removed and a different one installed.

I have had no problems.
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Dual swing with pistons........................schweeeeeeet.:cool:

Thanks for answering the lift question.:D

For a little bit there I thought you had the worlds strongest OEM suspension.:whoops:
 
Nice rig... how do you like that TJM Bat management system? does it do away with the need for a marine switch, meaning can you control which bat is charging and jump yourself if one dies, etc....?

How much was it and would you say it was worth the cash?

Thanks for sharing

Sam
 
Hi,

So far I have been happy with it for my useage--keeping the batteries isolated.

I do not believe there is a method to choose which battery is charged, there is a method to link the batteries. I thought the system was pretty straight forward and did not require an electrical engineering degree to install. I also like lots of lights.:D

I have had the unit installed for about 6-7 months and it has worked flawlessly. Apparently in Australia when installed by their technicians, there is a 5 year warranty--they must think it to be fairly reliable. Since we dob't have their technicians, our warranty is less.

Do I like it? I like anything that is simple to install and has lights. For me, it has been fine.

The system has been described by Harry Lewellyn better than I could in his newsletter:
http://eco4wd.com/newsletters/N0501Web.pdf

Here is a link to the IBS with a site with a pdf that which describes the installation:
http://www.ibs-tech.ch/pdf_files/BM3_e_5_6g.pdf

Link to TJM site:
http://www.tjm.com.au/master_frameset.asp?target=http://www.tjmproducts.com.au/dual_batteries.html

FHere is a link to the 4x4Connection site were the item is sold:

http://www.4by4connection.com/tjmibsdubasy.html

Hope this helps.
 
rgsiii said:
Hi,

So far I have been happy with it for my useage--keeping the batteries isolated.

I do not believe there is a method to choose which battery is charged, there is a method to link the batteries. I thought the system was pretty straight forward and did not require an electrical engineering degree to install. I also like lots of lights.:D

I have had the unit installed for about 6-7 months and it has worked flawlessly. Apparently in Australia when installed by their technicians, there is a 5 year warranty--they must think it to be fairly reliable. Since we dob't have their technicians, our warranty is less.

Do I like it? I like anything that is simple to install and has lights. For me, it has been fine.

The system has been described by Harry Lewellyn better than I could in his newsletter:
http://eco4wd.com/newsletters/N0501Web.pdf

Here is a link to the IBS with a site with a pdf that which describes the installation:
http://www.ibs-tech.ch/pdf_files/BM3_e_5_6g.pdf

Link to TJM site:
http://www.tjm.com.au/master_frameset.asp?target=http://www.tjmproducts.com.au/dual_batteries.html

FHere is a link to the 4x4Connection site were the item is sold:

http://www.4by4connection.com/tjmibsdubasy.html

Hope this helps.
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I Couldn't have Asked for anything more, awesome
 
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