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Andy Foster
 


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Bit more work today.

Just need to mount the charger and secure the fuse box and -ve terminal. Will vent it as well when I decide how I want to do that, probably a vent in the side is favourite.

Anyway a few more photos Thumbs Up






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A well made bit of kit Andy Thumbs Up
   
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Not any more it's not Thumbs Up
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You will need to secure the batteries and make sure the wooden divider that separates them from the wiring is robust enough to survive an impact.

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Will look into that Thumbs Up
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I knew I'd find a use for these lights. Bought them for something else but they didn't work out.




They are a perfect fit in the side holes.




Will fit 2 in the front and 1 each side. This is just a test fit.




Just not sure to have a switch fitted or have them remotely switched. I've got a couple of remote units so might go down that route Thumbs Up

I'm not going to be able to pick it up at this rate Rolling with laughter

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Typical 1 light is a dud Banging Head

Will just have to make do with 3 for now. Fitted and wired them up tonight via a remote switch. Went for this method so we can turn the lights on when we get back to the tent in the dark.

Not the best photos but you get the idea Thumbs Up

Lights not on.




Lights on.




Just need to tidy the inside and sort a vent and it done.

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Cracking job there Andy, I like the idea of a portable battery box Thumbs Up
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Cheers Iggy

When I say portable it is a bit an the heavy side. I may make another one yet as I've got another pair of batteries and more ideas Thumbs Up

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If it's heavy Andy, why not stick two castors on it and an extending handle! You could move it around like a carry-on suitcase! Thumbs Up
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Yeah thought about that maybe on V2 Thumbs Up
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Probably yeah. But I already had the batteries so I was just using what I had Thumbs Up
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Thumbs Up Did a tiny bit of research and yes on cost too. But nothing is cheaper than no cost!!! Rolling with laughter
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All done (ish)





If anyone is going to Donnington at the weekend or Yarwell next month it will be in the boot so you can have a closer look Thumbs Up

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