A Simple Awning Mod
Jeep owners don’t want to hear new noises and a new noise was the case shortly after I installed the Smitybuilt awning a few weeks ago. I had been hearing a ‘jingly’ sound and it finally dawned on me that the zipper pulls were hitting together while driving. A pair…
Automotive Electrical Relay Maintenance
My fairly new ARB air compressor suddenly stopped working. I’ve had it work pretty hard a couple of times and realize this thing has a fairly heavy current draw but figured the supplied components should be adequate. Anyway, I was able to quickly trace the fault to the relay supplied…
Smitybuilt Awning
At a recent 4Wheel Parts Jeep and Truck Fest here in Edmonton, I managed to score a great deal on the Smitybuilt Overlander Awning. This 6.5′ x 6.5′ awning will provide a bit of shelter from the rain and heat of the sun during my overland excursions. Installation is quite…
How To: solder electrical connections
Looking to do some electrical work on your Jeep, or other overland vehicle? Be certain you’re making quality connections by soldering and properly heat shrinking your electrical joints! I’d be a liar if I said I never ‘cheated’ and used these Scotch Lock devices to create a splice. BUT, I…
Gobi Upper Isolators
Don’t get me wrong here – the Gobi Roof Rack is an amazing piece of kit. It is well designed, solid and looks great. But under heavy loads, it does vibrate a bit, and in my case, occasionally bumps the hard top. In the photo below, you can see some…
