Outfitting my Grenadier Trialmaster
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jscherb
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That's the factory dual battery controller. The inverter is behind the drivers side cargo area side trim panel.
jscherb
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What's in my sewing room... the ladder from my Grenadier. It came with my TrialMaster but I didn't need it so it's been off the vehicle in my garage since I got the Grenadier. But I brought it to the sewing room to implement an idea - a cargo bag that mounts on the ladder. The bag matches the style of the Overland Outfitters SpareHopper (a photo of that is attached too); it's weatherproof and highly UV resistant. It's got a rear leather strap with a buckle but for quikc access there's a quick-release parachute buckle behind the belt. I sewed this by modifying an OO SpareSide Bag, I've got two of them on my JKU spare and they're very handle (photo of that attached too). We often use the SpareHopper bag on the spare for trash and one of the SpareSide bags for recycling when we're out in the wild. And when we return, both bags go through the automatic car wash just fine. Since I've found this bad useful on my Wrangler, I decided to adapt one to the Grenadier's ladder. If there's interest I could turn over the design mods to OO to see if they want to put it in production. I'll reinstall the ladder and post photos of the bag on the Grenadier when I get back from the trip I'm on right now.
jscherb
Expedition Leader
I've been at the Overland Outfitters factory this week, helping them finish up some preproduction samples. I've now got a preproduction Cargo Side Bag and a preproduction First Aid Bag for the rear door panel. Photos of both are attached. I've also attached a photo of the prototype Cargo Side Bag I've been testing in my Grenadier for reference, the preproduction sample is essentially identical to my prototype so as soon as I get home and test it I expect I'll be able to let them know it's ready for production (ignore the wrinkles in the fabric, they relax out in a few days).
For reference:h
The First Aid Bag for the large rear door panel is almost identical to the cargo bag that zips into the same panel but it's got some special features for first aid supplies. It zips open to lie flat and inside are small and medium pockets for the supplies, behind those are larger pockets, and a center panel with elastic loops to hold even smaller medical supplies. Unlike most first aid bags, the organization inside this one is designed so one can find the needed supplies quickly in an emergency when time is of the essence.
For reference:
When I get home I'll install both of these in the Grenadier and I'll also load the first aid bag with supplies to show how the inside organization works. BTW it also zips onto the attachments on the seat backs and the cargo sides so if all one needs is a great first aid bag it can be hung in either of those places instead of on the rear door.
Monday they should have the sample panels for the small rear door ready for me.
For reference:h
The First Aid Bag for the large rear door panel is almost identical to the cargo bag that zips into the same panel but it's got some special features for first aid supplies. It zips open to lie flat and inside are small and medium pockets for the supplies, behind those are larger pockets, and a center panel with elastic loops to hold even smaller medical supplies. Unlike most first aid bags, the organization inside this one is designed so one can find the needed supplies quickly in an emergency when time is of the essence.
For reference:
When I get home I'll install both of these in the Grenadier and I'll also load the first aid bag with supplies to show how the inside organization works. BTW it also zips onto the attachments on the seat backs and the cargo sides so if all one needs is a great first aid bag it can be hung in either of those places instead of on the rear door.
Monday they should have the sample panels for the small rear door ready for me.
jscherb
Expedition Leader
"Trials" are mostly a UK/Europe thing. They're offroad events where you must drive your 4x4 along a prepared course, staying within the confines of the course (often marked with cones). You lose points for going outside the course outlines and other infractions. The emphasis is on driving skill, following the correct line, etc. and they're generally slow-speed.
From Google AI:
A few references:
What are Offroad Trials? >> 4x4 Off Roads
Rube2K6
Observer
Thanks for that!"Trials" are mostly a UK/Europe thing. They're offroad events where you must drive your 4x4 along a prepared course, staying within the confines of the course (often marked with cones). You lose points for going outside the course outlines and other infractions. The emphasis is on driving skill, following the correct line, etc. and they're generally slow-speed.
From Google AI:
The TrialMaster is so-named because it's supposed to be a master at winning these trials.
A few references:
What are Offroad Trials? >> 4x4 Off Roads
www.4x4offroads.com