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Roof racks and load bar advice

Posted on January 14, 2021January 15, 2021

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 about racks and load bars for your gen 4 Jimny. Please only contribute feedback and advice from direct personal experience. No speculation or marketing promises…

Jimny Roof Load Weight

Jimny Roof Load Weight 😱

Posted on January 1, 2021February 11, 2021

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 aware of roof weight. In this article I’ll share my experiences and personal opinions to date. I changed my view I’ve recently changed my views…

Rigid Reverse Lights

Super Bright Reverse Lights

Posted on December 24, 2020December 24, 2020

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 of the car are needed. Even under dim street lights it can be difficult to see where you’re going. The reverse camera helps, especially when…

PowerOak AC50S

PowerOak AC50S 500wh

Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

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 and have been super impressed with it. However, in many ways for what I need it’s actually overpowered. If I get the chance to do…

Lanoguard your Jimny

Lanoguard Underbody Protection Spray Kit On (JB74) SZ5 Jimny

Posted on December 5, 2020December 5, 2020

We live less than a mile from the North East Coast in the UK. It’s often pissing down, cold and wet. I made the mistake of not taking extra precautions to protect the Jimny from rust when I first bought it. This was actually a direct recommendation from the dealership I bought the car. Additionally…

APIO Iron Grille

APIO Iron Grille

Posted on November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

Have you ever heard the saying “Buy once, cry once”? I try and follow that line of thinking but didn’t when it came to replacing the damaged front grille. Initially the mod to the classic grille looked great but it wasn’t long before it started to look shabby. The final nail in the coffin for…

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  1. Geordie Jimny on Jimny Roof Load Weight 😱March 23, 2023

    Roof tent. Static load is ample for a roof tent and 2 adults

  2. Cristian on Jimny Roof Load Weight 😱March 23, 2023

    Hey there. Regarding sleeping on the roof, you mean on a roof rack? Or inside a roof tent? Or directly…

  3. Geordie Jimny on 90ΒΊ tailgate door openingMarch 21, 2023

    I’ve just bought adjustable force struts for the roof tent project. You basically get them with very high force then…

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