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| cyberhusky Member Since: 09 Feb 2021 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 274  
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I know that the double sided slide solution exists but the Dometic slide only works one way plus the slide rails are completely protected because they are in a closed frame. OTOH the Dometic slide isn‘t cheap.
A double way slide would not work in the new Def as the rear seats aren‘t completely flat. So the fridge would have to be mounted too high. I could have fixed the slide directly on rails but this way the fridge would not be protected and I would loose place. 22MY Defender 110 (actual) | 10MY Freelander 2 (history) | 15MY Discovery Sport HSE (history) |
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2nd Oct 2022 6:40pm |
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| cyberhusky Member Since: 09 Feb 2021 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 274
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Finally I installed my lightbar and windshield cubes on my Defender.
The lamps were long enough on my workbench. I installed the OSRAM Lightbar VX1000-CB SM on the original LR roofrack using Powerful Uk clamps. https://www.powerfuluk.com/vehicles/land-r...-l663.html The clamps for the windshield lamps OSRAM Cube VX70-WD were ordered from Sailtek Motorsport in the USA. https://saltekmotorsports.com/product/ditch-light-brackets/ Fitting instructions are on their page. All these lamps are connected to an AUXBEAM 8 Gang Switch Panel controller from eBay from a Chinese seller. https://www.ebay.de/itm/394243754778?hash=...R5in4pm7Yg The controller is fixed to a self-made aluminium plate which is fixed in the motor bay. Just one cable goes from the controller inside the cockpit to the remote control panel. I still have to fix that one. I'm experimenting with a PLA 3D printed fixation. All cables are connected via AMP connector (fiddling experience  )
Unfortunately I could not get both cables of the windshield lamps to rest connected together so I had to connect each individually. Now I use 2 buttons. The DIY 3 mm aluminium plate fixed with 2 6mm screws.  Click image to enlarge The switch panel controller fixed to the plate with the emergency fuse and switch. Theoretically the included battery was to short so the switch isn't fixed at the moment. but works. I drove more than 1000 km with no issues. I will change this setup. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge The remote controller cable routed inside the cockpit via the walled grommet. Click image to enlarge Lightbar mounted… Click image to enlarge cubes mounted ... Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge let there be light … Click image to enlarge All lights on…… it wasn't completely dark yet... Click image to enlarge Defender Headlights + cubes… Click image to enlarge Only Windshield cubes… Click image to enlarge and the illuminated remote controller Click image to enlarge Lamps can be set to ON / OFF or WHEN PRESSED ON / WHEN RELESED OFF or STROBE MODE. All controllable via smartphone app too. Plus it is possible to regroup lamps. Instead of the windshield clamps I wanted the LAZER clamps which integrate into the A pillars but LAZER told me this is not possible with a snorkel mounted.  Would have been a better design. 22MY Defender 110 (actual) | 10MY Freelander 2 (history) | 15MY Discovery Sport HSE (history) |
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9th Aug 2023 9:55am |
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| Hairy Dan Member Since: 25 Apr 2013 Location: NW Durham Posts: 1411  
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Great job
 I have the lightbar and brackets from Powerful also and I have a similar switch but mine is a no-name one from Aliexpress (it was cheap though) I have had them lying around for a good while so must make an effort to get them fitted before winter. I like the way you have mounted the control panel and fuse to the aluminium panel, that's a great idea, do you have the rough dimensions of the plate you used please, I'll get a suitable 3mm aluminium plate ordered. I also need to figure how to mount the actual switch unit as I had intended to go through the big roundish grommet and mount it in a similar place to yours. 
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Cheers Ian -------------------- 22MY Defender 110 D200 SE, Fuji White. Kielder 4x4 Safari Instagram @defender_v8 |
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9th Aug 2023 1:56pm |
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| cyberhusky Member Since: 09 Feb 2021 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 274
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Hi Ian
I think your switch is the same as mine. The problem with the position I mounted it, I have to demount it every time I want to connect another cable. It's a job of 5 minutes. One doesn't have enough access. The lower part of the plate is bent 90° backwards for stability (not needed) but this way eventually water can flow down without sacrifying the switch (though it should be waterproof.) For the holes red marks, I drilled t 6.5mm holes but had to redrill as there was missing some millimeters. here's a pseudo CAD (made in Pages on my Mac) Click image to enlarge Punching the grommet isn't so difficult if you go according to these instructions. But You don't need to remove wipers and wiper shields. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2178/426...1630502139 The remote controller will be fixed to a 3D printed form. Something like this still fiddling around where to put the holes.
Click image to enlarge A ready made plate is available here https://saltekmotorsports.com/product/righ...0-bracket/ Please check this page for helpful ideas Especially which fuse to take very important as the switch should only work when the motor is running. https://landroverforums.com/forum/2020-def...934/page2/ I hope you do find the time to do it. It took me several days of work (not used to do things like that on an expensive new car  )
Cheers Manou 22MY Defender 110 (actual) | 10MY Freelander 2 (history) | 15MY Discovery Sport HSE (history) |
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9th Aug 2023 5:10pm |
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| cyberhusky Member Since: 09 Feb 2021 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 274
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I forgot 1 link
https://landroverforums.com/forum/2020-def...ed-115929/ 22MY Defender 110 (actual) | 10MY Freelander 2 (history) | 15MY Discovery Sport HSE (history) |
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9th Aug 2023 8:46pm |
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| Hairy Dan Member Since: 25 Apr 2013 Location: NW Durham Posts: 1411
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Thanks Manou that's really helpful
I had seen the Saltek brackets before but I thought he was only doing LHD ones, although the postage to the UK is rather steep so I was going to try and make my own and your drawings are helpful. Cheers Ian
-------------------- 22MY Defender 110 D200 SE, Fuji White. Kielder 4x4 Safari Instagram @defender_v8 |
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9th Aug 2023 10:29pm |
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| cyberhusky Member Since: 09 Feb 2021 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 274
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I payed 59 US$ postage plus 30€ taxes for delivery to Luxembourg for the windshield clamps which did cost 110 US$ If my 3D printed plate works I will post it here. 22MY Defender 110 (actual) | 10MY Freelander 2 (history) | 15MY Discovery Sport HSE (history) |
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9th Aug 2023 10:41pm |
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| Hairy Dan Member Since: 25 Apr 2013 Location: NW Durham Posts: 1411
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Cheers Ian
-------------------- 22MY Defender 110 D200 SE, Fuji White. Kielder 4x4 Safari Instagram @defender_v8 |
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9th Aug 2023 10:55pm |
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| Moo Member Since: 01 Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1337 
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Great thread. Thanks.
Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy. |
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10th Aug 2023 8:20am |
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| cyberhusky Member Since: 09 Feb 2021 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 274
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Hi everybody interested…
I have finished my Auxbeam Controller holder for the new Defender 110 (probably it works with the other models too) I choose a 1.5mm thick aluminium plate, I wanted 2 mm but didn't find it. The 1.5 mm is enough an it is easier to bend. I'm still working on my 3D printed version. The plate is fixed with 1 screw only and 2 sided adhesive (3M). I wanted to use the 2 screws but apparently when cutting my card board it looked ok a the aluminium model was missing some mm. But the construction is sturdy enough. Here are the pics and plans LHD and RHD (for UK) versions. Please print the plans in 100% size so they should be right to use. But don't drill the holes (red circles) only later when everything is double checked. For me at least measuring according to plans never works. So I install the plate and mark the places where to drill. Those who have access to laser cutter can do it more accurately. I used a cutting disc, handsaw and Dremel. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Use the included holder to find where to drill the holes for the screws and cable. Click image to enlarge Painted in black after double check everything… Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Controller fixed with 4 included screws… Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Reinstalled the rubber mat (had to cut away some part) So here's the order number for the LHD version. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Covers reinstalled… finished Click image to enlarge All lights work Even group lights work now. Instead of pressing 2 buttons I just need to press either of the windshield cubes buttons. (Is set up via smartphone app) Here are the plans for LHD and RHD cars. Please remember to print them 100% scaled. And the red holes aren't on the right places. LHD version Click image to enlarge RHD version Click image to enlarge One last word: This weekend I was at a medieval festival in Bouillon (Belgium) after sunset we drove to the highest hill in the region through dark off road forests. The lights do illuminate everything: really very bright. But the OSRAM VX1000 needs to be fixed with not just the 2 clamps from Powerful UK. There is some wiggling but not very much. 2 more clamps would be better. Cheers Manou 22MY Defender 110 (actual) | 10MY Freelander 2 (history) | 15MY Discovery Sport HSE (history) Last edited by cyberhusky on 15th Aug 2023 10:09pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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15th Aug 2023 4:14pm |
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| Moo Member Since: 01 Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1337
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Great job.
Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy. |
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15th Aug 2023 9:49pm |
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| Hairy Dan Member Since: 25 Apr 2013 Location: NW Durham Posts: 1411
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Thanks Manou
That controller holder looks ideal, I'm just about to order some aluminium plate Cheers Ian
-------------------- 22MY Defender 110 D200 SE, Fuji White. Kielder 4x4 Safari Instagram @defender_v8 |
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15th Aug 2023 10:14pm |
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| cyberhusky Member Since: 09 Feb 2021 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 274
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At the same occasion I installed a Bluetooth voltmeter too. So I can see how well all my gadgets, lamps, fridge, Bluetti Battery, iPhones (wife and kids) eat up my energy.
It seems ok it's always around 14.26V to 14.5V while driving! There's an app to check this via Bluetooth. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 22MY Defender 110 (actual) | 10MY Freelander 2 (history) | 15MY Discovery Sport HSE (history) |
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16th Aug 2023 11:02am |
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| Hairy Dan Member Since: 25 Apr 2013 Location: NW Durham Posts: 1411
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Manou, I promise I'm not copying you, I like to think of it as great minds think alike
 
I've had one of these on my old V8 as it doesn't do much mileage and I've just got one for the new Defender. Click image to enlarge Cheers Ian -------------------- 22MY Defender 110 D200 SE, Fuji White. Kielder 4x4 Safari Instagram @defender_v8 |
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16th Aug 2023 11:59am |
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