5 Year Trip in a Grenadier Across the World towing a Patriot X3 Which We Live In.

[globalgregors]

Still in Colombia? I would have thought you would already be in Ecuador (country where I lived and two of my three kids were born) or Peru. Enjoy South America and good travels.

Update to come! I reckon we’re about 3-4 weeks away from Ecuador. Thanks!!

 

[Tom D]

Good observations Matt, I have done similar milage myself, 47,000 miles. A couple of things.. I rewired the trigger for the NATO socket to INT1 which means you can charge your trailer all the time. I’m currently in Croatia with my trailer, charging has been working great. I posted a thread on how to do it somewhere..

My air on works well, we have had heat in the high 30’s in the last few days it has coped well, even on fan speed 1…
It’s also great in extreme cold, blows hot well too, it’s getting it to blow warm air thats the issue.

I hot glued the transfer lever pin in over a year ago, it hasn’t moved since…

Great write up…

 

[Tazzieman]

I'll be keeping the rear door latch clean. With a cargo barrier it would be a hassle trying to open from the cargo area!

 

[globalgregors]

I'll be keeping the rear door latch clean. With a cargo barrier it would be a hassle trying to open from the cargo area!

Indeed. Confidence not yet fully restored in our case, after a worst-possible-time failure (on the port, tires deflated, full loadspace).

 

[Tazzieman]

@globalgregors another thing to add to the list , actually not much of a list as I stay on top of tasks!

 

[Matt P]

Amazing and inspirational

Cheers Dave and thanks once again for your thread in the early days.

 

[Matt P]

Brilliant write up, Matt - thank you for taking the time and sharing on socials. Needless to say, loving the videos.

Plus one here for the sticking rear door look and mystery once-off refusal to start.

We’ve had the ‘RoW’ Eibach lift installed with no issues, the bit of extra clearance combined with 185/75s has more than paid for itself, particularly in jungle use. Highly recommended.

Where did you have the LRA tank installed? Any headaches getting it in (to the country, and to the vehicle)?

Love the photos of the expedition with your Dad, happy days. Safe travels!

We got the tank installed at INEOS dealership. There was a kink in one of the pipes initially but after testing and checking everything properly (which I insisted on) it was all good! It’s an absolute game changer for us. We’ve kept two jerries just in case. Gives us lots of options. No issues shipping.

Glad you’ve had no issues with the lift, we’re relying on our underbody protection at the moment but it’s not the greatest long term solution, even though it’s very good at what it’s designed to do. I’d rather not be scraping our way around the world!

 

[Matt P]

Nice writeup! You've put the truck through real world testing and I really enjoy your summary. It resembles my experiences.

I found that the latest software update made my petroleum gauge more dependable. It could be coincidental but I don't think so. It used to hang around half empty and then rapidly get into red and empty. Not so much anymore.

It seems we’ve all had quite similar experiences which is good in some ways as it shows if the issues were fixed, we’d be onto a winner! Fuel gauge - let’s hope that’s the case our end.

 

[Matt P]

Hi Matt the Grenadier should remember the brightness level set for night time .Il have to look up procedure .

That would be great if you can provide some more info. Not a big issue obviously but something that could be easily fixed.

 

[Matt P]

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Indeed. Confidence not yet fully restored in our case, after a worst-possible-time failure (on the port, tires deflated, full loadspace).

 

[Matt P]

Good observations Matt, I have done similar milage myself, 47,000 miles. A couple of things.. I rewired the trigger for the NATO socket to INT1 which means you can charge your trailer all the time. I’m currently in Croatia with my trailer, charging has been working great. I posted a thread on how to do it somewhere..

My air on works well, we have had heat in the high 30’s in the last few days it has coped well, even on fan speed 1…
It’s also great in extreme cold, blows hot well too, it’s getting it to blow warm air thats the issue.

I hot glued the transfer lever pin in over a year ago, it hasn’t moved since…

Great write up…

Got some pics would be great to see! Glad your aircon is working well! Good plan with the trailer wiring.

 

[Matt P]

Update to come! I reckon we’re about 3-4 weeks away from Ecuador. Thanks!!

Do you guys have a full route plan with timescales? We’re heading to South America next.. perhaps we can meet up!

 

[globalgregors]

Do you guys have a full route plan with timescales? We’re heading to South America next.. perhaps we can meet up!

Yes, we do - we’ll DM our pencil itinerary. Would be great to catch up in person.

 

[Matt P]

Yes, we do - we’ll DM our pencil itinerary. Would be great to catch up in person.

Look forward to it!

 

[parb]

I can send you the owl washers for the rubber stops on the rear door.
Let me know where to send it to|

Rear Door Washers for INEOS Grenadier

Sometimes the simplest fix is the most satisfying. The rubber bumpers on the rear doors of the INEOS Grenadier are designed to protect the paint in case the doors close out of sequence or a gust of wind catches them. Unfortunately, the small round washers that come stock don’t hold the bumpers...

owlvans.com

 

[CRH]

I can send you the owl washers for the rubber stops on the rear door.
Let me know where to send it to|

Rear Door Washers for INEOS Grenadier

Sometimes the simplest fix is the most satisfying. The rubber bumpers on the rear doors of the INEOS Grenadier are designed to protect the paint in case the doors close out of sequence or a gust of wind catches them. Unfortunately, the small round washers that come stock don’t hold the bumpers...

owlvans.com

I just used normal large washers in mine and they have stayed put since.

 

[Tom D]

Here you go Matt

Thread 'Re-wiring NATO Socket to INT2'

Jul 4, 2025

So I did this today.
I had asked Lynn Calder about altering the software but if that happens it will be a while off and I need the NATO to charge my trailer battery on our upcoming trip to Montenegro. So I have wired it to INT2 instead.

Here's how.
The NATO/Winch switch goes to the BCM and then to a relay under the back seat, from that relay the signal goes to the two big relays under the bonnet and in the RHS front wheel arch.
I had hoped to grab the signal from INT2 at the fuse which is also under the back seat but unfortunately the fuse is before the switch and so is permanently live...

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