Hey Doug, did the holes on the awning bracakets line up with the bolts on that back of your ARB awning? And is the track on the back of the awning standard width?
Just out of curiosity if I may, what rim/tyre combination are you using and what year/variant MUX? BTW, I like the roof rack setup, will consider myself.
Hi Doug. Did you get excessive roof vibrations at the sunglasses holder area at high speed before you install your custom wind faring? Is the wind deflector came with the Yakima platform tray causing the vibration?
The vibration was ridiculous at any speed above 70. The plastic fairing that extended from the front made it better but still rattled. After we had the custom one made, we never heard it again. From what I understand most of our turbulence came from the bull bar. I haven't heard anyone with a similar vibration that have the stock bumper.
@@AussieDoug I don't really have much issue with wind noise itself , but can't stand the vibration it causes to the roof at the sunglasses consoles. I moved the rack 1" back towards the tailgate and it seem to have made a tiny bit better but vibration still there after exceed 80km/h. I stuck a piece paper up there to stop the rattle noise but I will want do something to make the vibration go away. Did your custom faring required drilling?
@@AussieDoug I intend on installing a recessed light bar in the near future so no point installing a fairing like your now only to take it off later. Might try wrap.some bunji cords over it to see if it will make it better.
I think I might go with Yakima like your seeing the slates are East-West. Perhaps this way is easier to mount other compatible brackets or accessories in order to carry other things.. you think?@@AussieDoug
so beautiful
Pls up all accesories for camping... tks u so much
Vietnam dont have engine 3.0... you are luckier than me
Tks again your clip
Glad I could share
Thanks for your efforts putting together this informative video.
Your welcome. I try put everything that's worth knowing into them. But I do like to talk.
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Hi what is the finished height from the roof of the car to the top of platform looks like it sits nice and low
I think it was around 100-120mm.
We have sold the car so I can't measure it sorry.
Total height with lift & bigger tyres was 2050mm so fit into most car parks
Hey Doug, did the holes on the awning bracakets line up with the bolts on that back of your ARB awning? And is the track on the back of the awning standard width?
The awning mounts are on a slide, so they can be positioned anywhere.
The track is a standard width.
Just out of curiosity if I may, what rim/tyre combination are you using and what year/variant MUX? BTW, I like the roof rack setup, will consider myself.
We are running a 17 x 8.5 +30 with Micky Thompson Baha Boss 265x17x70
Where did u get the hardware/t-slot plates? I’m trying to install a roam awning but can’t find hardware for the locknload
They come with the awning brackets
www.yakima.com.au/awning-brackets
Hi Doug. Did you get excessive roof vibrations at the sunglasses holder area at high speed before you install your custom wind faring? Is the wind deflector came with the Yakima platform tray causing the vibration?
The vibration was ridiculous at any speed above 70. The plastic fairing that extended from the front made it better but still rattled.
After we had the custom one made, we never heard it again.
From what I understand most of our turbulence came from the bull bar.
I haven't heard anyone with a similar vibration that have the stock bumper.
@@AussieDoug I don't really have much issue with wind noise itself , but can't stand the vibration it causes to the roof at the sunglasses consoles. I moved the rack 1" back towards the tailgate and it seem to have made a tiny bit better but vibration still there after exceed 80km/h. I stuck a piece paper up there to stop the rattle noise but I will want do something to make the vibration go away. Did your custom faring required drilling?
I bolted it to the Yakima platform only. There is a 20mm spacing to the roof
@@AussieDoug I intend on installing a recessed light bar in the near future so no point installing a fairing like your now only to take it off later. Might try wrap.some bunji cords over it to see if it will make it better.
The light bar should do a similar job.
Great video. I really want to look at a CampBoss 270 awning but the boot lifts so high!!
There is a brand that makes a 270 awning without a brace over the boot.
Hey Doug. After you remove the roof rail covers and expose the ditch, is there a ditch fill rubber in there? Did you had to remove that?
No rubber, just the metal roof with the bolt holes. It comes off quite easy.
What rack are you looking at putting on?
@@AussieDoug Not sure yet. Yakima like yours or Rola Titan Tray maybe.
The Titans look good to.
I think I might go with Yakima like your seeing the slates are East-West. Perhaps this way is easier to mount other compatible brackets or accessories in order to carry other things.. you think?@@AussieDoug
The East West platform was the reason I chose it.
Most others have less slats / cross beams & they don't look as strong
Speaking of noises, do you get any induction sounds from the factory snorkel?
With the window down you can only just hear it.
@@AussieDoug thanks mate!!
Why did you opt for Yakima over Frontrunner?
I like the look of the backbone system. That's pretty much it.
@@AussieDoug Cool thanks mate
Hey Doug great idea re wind deflector, what thickness you use for the aluminium sheet and where did you get it
Our local sheet metal fabrication shop. It is out of 3mm aluminium. I didn't want that sucker to flex & touch the roof.
Hey Doug, I really like your wind deflector. Will your manufacturer do one for me?
What is the length of that arb awning?
It's the 2.5m x 2.5m.
The canvas quality for ours is so much better than others I've been under.
@@AussieDoug thank you for the info 😊
What lift kit that you use?
I have the Iron Man kit and upper control arms. Absolutely love it. So much better to drive and my wheel alignments have near been perfect ever since.
@@AussieDoug nice one,