How to fit Custom White Tyre Lettering onto Toyo open Country A/T tyres

I wasn’t planning on adding white lettering to the tyres. However, since changing to the Dean Cross Country wheels in black and having such a stealthy look to style of...

June 27, 2021ByPaul SlaterInDIY Projects

Adding Paint Protection Rubber to the Front Runner Load Bars

UPDATE Since posting this blog and chatting on Instagram Front Runner SA commented why I’m making a mistake adding the rubber trim. View this post on Instagram A post shared...

June 11, 2021ByPaul SlaterInDIY Projects

Modifying the Rotopax Water Carrier to install a Tap (Easy Mod)

Here’s a five minute mod for anyone wanting to add a tap to a Rotopax Water Carrier. I searched high and low for a good quality water tap but there’s...

May 31, 2021ByPaul SlaterInDIY Projects

Adding a DARCHE 180º Rear Awning to the Suzuki Jimny

I hummed and hawed over whether to buy a 2m side awning or the 180º rear awning. Here’s my reasoning if it’s of interest, if not skip to my initial...

April 28, 2021ByPaul SlaterInGear, Reviews

How to replace the Jimny stock gas strut to allow 90º tailgate door opening

There are a few situations where replacing the stock tailgate gas strut with a longer one will be of benefit to you. The main reason is accessibility and the perhaps...

January 29, 2021ByPaul SlaterInJimny Mods, My Build

Roof racks and load bar advice for the new Suzuki Jimny

I’d like to open this blog out to other Jimny owners to contribute in the comments below. Let’s try to compile as detailed and informative a guide as we can...

January 14, 2021ByPaul SlaterInGuides

A Jimny owners experience of the Roof Load and Weight Capabilities

The Jimny has a reported 30kg roof load limit, some quote official figures of 40kg. I’m not certain what the official stance is but regardless you need to be abundantly...

January 1, 2021ByPaul SlaterInGuides

Installing Super Bright Reverse Lights into the Bumper of the New Jimny

On the JB74 model variants the rear windows are tinted. Tinted windows and dark surroundings equals poor visibility. I particularly notice it when camping when any adjustments to the position...

December 24, 2020ByPaul SlaterInJimny Mods, My Build

Using the PowerOak AC50S Power Station in the Jimny

My power needs when camping aren’t huge as trips are typically overnighters with the occasional 2 to 3 night stays. I was previously using the 1500wh power station from PowerOak...

December 17, 2020ByPaul SlaterInGear, Reviews

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