Pan American Highway progress updates

[TheDocAUS]

Purnell played an immediate and crucial role. I cannot commend them highly enough, just great.

I have always found them to be very good.

I was surprised to read someone had a service problem with them on the forum recently.

My little drama today was a huge nail in a tyre. Lucky for me the nail went in on an angle into the rubber chunk on the tyre's side and not into the tyre and puncture it. Small miracle.

 

[CRH]

In terms of the repairs etc, I’m conscious that imagery can be weaponised around this sort of topic, so I’ll just share a photo of the repaired ‘bay.

Good thinking, that would end up on some stupid sites full of reasons not to buy and plenty of bull explanations.

 

[parb]

Well done with the fire extinguisher. Where do you keep it ? I keep mine behind the front seat attached to the cargo barrier (2 seat utility ). I may have to relocate as have to open rear passenger door to get to it.

I put mine on one of those grenX brackets in front of the passenger seat.
I may need to add a second one by the drivers seat if it was this close.
I had a fire once many years ago and I've come to really appreciate the speed which one needs to get to the extinguisher when in a hurry.

 

[TheDocAUS]

I put mine on one of those grenX brackets in front of the passenger seat.
I may need to add a second one by the drivers seat if it was this close.
I had a fire once many years ago and I've come to really appreciate the speed which one needs to get to the extinguisher when in a hurry.

There are a couple of choices including a DIY

FIRE EXTINGUISHER MOUNTING BRACKETS

1. Quick fist brackets attached to the cargo barrier here;
2. DIY bracket for the passenger seat here;
3. GrenX bracket for the passenger seat here (Driver or passenger side RHD); and
4. EURO FLO Expedition bracket which can mount Firestrykers or standard extinguishers here (Driver's side bracket RHD).

 

[globalgregors]

Well done with the fire extinguisher. Where do you keep it ? I keep mine behind the front seat attached to the cargo barrier (2 seat utility ). I may have to relocate as have to open rear passenger door to get to it.

We have it mounted on the rear cargo barrier accessible from the rear loadspace.

Major concern was that I didn’t want to be sharing the passenger compartment with it if (god forbid) we came off one of these elevated tracks.

You’ll see the replacement extinguisher here is in a very sketchy plastic tension mount.

 

[Logsplitter]

We have it mounted on the rear cargo barrier accessible from the rear loadspace.

Major concern was that I didn’t want to be sharing the passenger compartment with it if (god forbid) we came off one of these elevated tracks.

You’ll see the replacement extinguisher seen here is in a very sketchy plastic tension mount.

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Thankyou that was my thinking to with the fire extinguisher placement hence I have to open the passenger door to access it. I have mine foxed into place with 2 x gorilla fist rubber straps. How is that ARB hydraulic jack and base plate holding up ? You pack very lightly compared to us. Love your scabbard for the panga
Edit I meant quick fist clamp

 

[globalgregors]

There are a couple of choices including a DIY

FIRE EXTINGUISHER MOUNTING BRACKETS

1. Quick fist brackets attached to the cargo barrier here;
2. DIY bracket for the passenger seat here;
3. GrenX bracket for the passenger seat here (Driver or passenger side RHD); and
4. EURO FLO Expedition bracket which can mount Firestrykers or standard extinguishers here (Driver's side bracket RHD).

Oh, this is helpful - thank you. I need to knock up one of @Rok_Dr’s solution as we also have a small backup extinguisher beneath the passenger seat.

My other learning has been that extinguisher colours are not standardised internationally, so that yellow one you now see installed in our vehicle is still a dry chemical (PQS here).

 

[TheDocAUS]

Thankyou that was my thinking to with the fire extinguisher placement hence I have to open the passenger door to access it. I have mine foxed into place with 2 x gorilla fist rubber straps. How is that ARB hydraulic jack and base plate holding up ? You pack very lightly compared to us. Love your scabbard for the panga

QuickFist Rubber Clamps​

 

[Logsplitter]

QuickFist Rubber Clamps​

That’s what I meant I blame the pain killers for my sloppy responses

 

[globalgregors]

Thankyou that was my thinking to with the fire extinguisher placement hence I have to open the passenger door to access it. I have mine foxed into place with 2 x gorilla fist rubber straps. How is that ARB hydraulic jack and base plate holding up ? You pack very lightly compared to us. Love your scabbard for the panga
Edit I meant quick fist clamp

I’ve only really had the jack out periodically to test it - we didn’t use it in the various recoveries mentioned above so at this rate I reckon it will outlast me.

Unfortunately the machete quality doesn’t match the sheath, although the vines don’t care. I’ll be looking out for an old facón down in Argentina.

Not sure about the packing. Good thing is that there is really nothing visible in the passenger compartment which I’m sure is good for security.

 

[ECrider]

I’ve only really had the jack out periodically to test it - we didn’t use it in the various recoveries mentioned above so at this rate I reckon it will outlast me.

Unfortunately the machete quality doesn’t match the sheath, although the vines don’t care. I’ll be looking out for an old facón down in Argentina.

Not sure about the packing. Good thing is that there is really nothing visible in the passenger compartment which I’m sure is good for security.
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very neat set up. I think I pack more for a few days in Yorkshire than that!

 

[Logsplitter]

I’ve only really had the jack out periodically to test it - we didn’t use it in the various recoveries mentioned above so at this rate I reckon it will outlast me.

Unfortunately the machete quality doesn’t match the sheath, although the vines don’t care. I’ll be looking out for an old facón down in Argentina.

Not sure about the packing. Good thing is that there is really nothing visible in the passenger compartment which I’m sure is good for security.
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Yes very nice. I need to invest in some molle panels for the rear doors. That’s a good use of space.

 

[ECrider]

I’ve only really had the jack out periodically to test it - we didn’t use it in the various recoveries mentioned above so at this rate I reckon it will outlast me.

Unfortunately the machete quality doesn’t match the sheath, although the vines don’t care. I’ll be looking out for an old facón down in Argentina.

Not sure about the packing. Good thing is that there is really nothing visible in the passenger compartment which I’m sure is good for security.
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what is the red line going into the small boot door?

 

[Logsplitter]

That’s to open the door when the relay failed once for that door, as I remember.

 

[globalgregors]

That’s to open the door when the relay failed once for that door, as I remember.

Yes, correct. We installed a fresh set of door locks/latches (along with all other outstanding campaigns) in the recent works, so it’s probably no longer necessary. Peace of mind though.

 

[Jean Mercier]

I’ve only really had the jack out periodically to test it - we didn’t use it in the various recoveries mentioned above so at this rate I reckon it will outlast me.

Unfortunately the machete quality doesn’t match the sheath, although the vines don’t care. I’ll be looking out for an old facón down in Argentina.

Not sure about the packing. Good thing is that there is really nothing visible in the passenger compartment which I’m sure is good for security.
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So, you are in Quito now!

 

[globalgregors]

So, you are in Quito now!

Very close (Pululahua), JM. Into Quito proper tomorrow.

 

[pmatusov]

We have it mounted on the rear cargo barrier accessible from the rear loadspace.

Major concern was that I didn’t want to be sharing the passenger compartment with it if (god forbid) we came off one of these elevated tracks.

You’ll see the replacement extinguisher here is in a very sketchy plastic tension mount.

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By the way, is that the ARB hydraulic jack? If so, they really don't want you to keep it on its side. Whenever you need it, you'll likely need to pump the handle for a while to get all the air from the lines.

 

[255/85]

Not sure about the packing. Good thing is that there is really nothing visible in the passenger compartment which I’m sure is good for security.
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That's more than was in the cargo area when you passed through Oregon. I was actually a little, ummm, uncertain how far you would make it with as little as you had then.

 

[globalgregors]

By the way, is that the ARB hydraulic jack? If so, they really don't want you to keep it on its side. Whenever you need it, you'll likely need to pump the handle for a while to get all the air from the lines.

I understand that to be a longstanding misconception (primarily in the US, it emerged on Jeep forums). I had the same question following initial research and had a chat to ARB when I purchased it, who indicated this is incorrect and that they store stock on its side in both the warehouse and retail outlet. It is however not to be operated in a horizontal position.

Here are the storage instructions from ARB:

STORAGE​

Store Jack with the shaft fully retracted (Jack lowered), the handle retained in the rubber bumper and the hook in the upright position.​

Ensure the Pressure Relief Button is not depressed while in storage. Storage with Pressure Relief Button depressed may cause oil leakage.​

When not in use, the Jack should be stored within the supplied carry bag.​

If the Jack is transported within a vehicle, ensure the Jack is adequately restrained so as to not become a projectile in the event of a collision.​

That said, if the oil seals are compromised OR the Pressure Relief Button is depressed it will lose oil when in a horizontal position (but not in the vertical - note the storage instructions are presuming it’s on its side), hence it’s important to periodically remove and inspect/test it as mentioned earlier. The other method is to store it in it’s original plastic sleeve, in which case any oil leakage is immediately visible (and contained).

In Australia they are most often kept in the bag and carried in (tossed into) the loadspace or tub, no problem. Thank you for the heads up though, I very much appreciate the good intentions!