P1000m5 Traveller II

[joeymt33]

Here's the pair installed.

 

[Admin]

 

[joeymt33]

I got time for a couple more before I go play in the rain.

Here is the interior lights.

 

[joeymt33]

Here is the mock up for the switches and stereo. I say mock up because I'll use textured plastic for the finished product.

 

[Marine660]

Slight change of topic, what did you use and how did you paint the gear label selectors white? Any scuffing required? Did you mask it off? What paint did you use, and how did you apply it? THANK YOU

Here is the mock up for the switches and stereo. I say mock up because I'll use textured plastic for the finished product.

 

[joeymt33]

Slight change of topic, what did you use and how did you paint the gear label selectors white? Any scuffing required? Did you mask it off? What paint did you use, and how did you apply it? THANK YOU

I just used "white out". No scuffing. No masking. Just went slow and brushed it on.

It seems to flake off easily if wiped hard. It's not a problem for me as I kept the bottle of white out in the glove box.

 

[MaleRN28US]

I just used "white out". No scuffing. No masking. Just went slow and brushed it on.

It seems to flake off easily if wiped hard. It's not a problem for me as I kept the bottle of white out in the glove box.

I would test it on a sample piece first but maybe if your wife had some clear fingernail polish.....

 

[joeymt33]

Maybe white finger nail polish...

 

[Marine660]

Walmart sells glow in the dark white paint. I am going to try this out! Maybe they will glow some at night so they are visible.

I would test it on a sample piece first but maybe if your wife had some clear fingernail polish.....

 

[MaleRN28US]

Walmart sells glow in the dark white paint. I am going to try this out! Maybe they will glow some at night so they are visible.

Walmart also sells those paint markers...

 

[bigsnowman]

Aww, those would have been better than my "white out". And many colors to choose from.

I really like the idea of painting those designations. Those paint markers are amazing. I use them to mark all my ladders and tools as they do not wipe off. Great idea!

 

[joeymt33]

I got this thing called a job which has been keeping me from wrenching on the new Pioneer. Oh well, I guess I should keep the job or no Pioneer at all! Recently, I had time to get a couple little things done.

Here a couple pics with the light cubes wired up.

For comparison, here is stock LED head lights.


Now here is the two light cubes on with the headlights.

 

[joeymt33]

Also got the reverse light cubes wired up. They are also flood pattern. Here's a view out the back.

 

[JACKAL]

Very Nice! @joeymt33

 

[joeymt33]

Next little thing is a magnetic pistol mount. I really like this.

The pistol can be mounted in a variety of positions.

 

[joeymt33]

The magnet is rated for 25 lbs. I ended up using two.

 

[MaleRN28US]

The magnet is rated for 25 lbs. I ended up using two.

I tend to like to take a pistol with me when i go out also. Good idea.

 

[joeymt33]

I got around to installing the extra battery and isolator. I want to thank those that have gone before and made this mod easy to pick parts and install.



Here you can see the battery hold down and the isolator mounted behind the battery.

 

[joeymt33]

While in the shop I also installed the MudBuster fender flares. Here's some pics of the finished product.

 

[JACKAL]

@joeymt33 Very nice, like how you have the isolator tucked away while integrating a battery strap and ground for the second battery. But what is the black box between the radiator tank and the intake pre filter cover? Is that your PDM or winch relay?

 

[joeymt33]

In my opinion, the MudBuster fender flares for the P1000 is lacking a little bit. They do offer much better protection but they could be almost perfect with a little modification. They also have clear instructions with pictures and provide plenty of hardware. I'll explain with some pictures.

In this picture you can see the front flares taper in toward the front. It looks good and I'm sure it keeps them from getting broken.



Here is a picture of the water spray that I believe could be prevented if the front fender coverage extends a little more.



Also, the rear fender flares had to be cut to fit. The following pictures shows the problem area.



You can see the rough edge where I cut to clear the frame gusset/bracket.