Expedition Vehicle Birthday
Now that we have a large garage, it’s time to give our expedition vehicle a birthday! This includes fixing little issues and performing periodic maintenance.
The Must-Do Completed
- Clean out gas compartment
- Check wheel nuts
- Bleed brakes
- Replace Maxtrax on roof rack
- Clean front cabin
- Replace antenna rubber mount
- Install USB port on kitchen table
- Mount fire extinguisher
- Secure clothes cupboard door
- Attach front and back panels under fridge
- Install inverter remote box
- Fill hole in floor from air pipe
- Replace joiner plug on 3-plug charger in front cabin
- Reroute DC/DC charger control wire
- Secure and check four camera system plugs
- Add voltage regulators to camera display
- Clean, disinfect, and exchange air conditioner filter
- Clean cabin filter
- Replace headlight LEDs
- Repair passenger side grill clip damaged by Connie Sue
- Rejuvenate grill clips
- Repair and reinforce damaged points on 4WD control cables, free frozen cable at rust point, and add grease to possible water ingress point
- Modify front crossmember to remove pressure from 4WD control cables
- Refit left and right bullbar indicator LEDs
- Relocate 3G/4G antenna to roof rack using custom-made bracket
- Replace water separator on fuel line
- Repair A/C condenser shroud
- Remove and replace Hella horns
- Add permanent battery charger to starter batteries
- Repair both safes
- Secure major wiring loom behind fridge
- Install new fuse box in fridge area
- Rejuvenate fridge mounts
- Replace fridge seal
- Move fridge warning light to console
- Add lip to fridge freezer to prevent movement
- Rewire pantry light
- Relocate inverter control switch to back bed
- Relocate Cel-fi Go
- Spring clean pantry
- Add circuit breakers to 2 solar strings
- Remove old solar panels
- Replace hatch at front
- Clean roof
- Waterproof old solar bracket drill points
- Locate and repair possible water leak near hatch
- Add 2 solar strings of 450 watts each
- Remove Maxtrax
- Repair rust on rear passenger side, reseal, and repaint
- Top up rust proofing in rear taillights
- Fix pop rivets on driver’s side diesel heater box
- Replace two twelve plugs in diesel heater box
- Service Stratos seats
- Install USB port above table
- Replace missing clip on Steve’s step
- Replace kitchen table
- Trim edge pop rivet under table
- Secure Anderson plug
- Glue 2 cable entrance points
- Organize console
- Secure cables above battery
- Seal floor under kitchen bench
- Service loose camper door handle
This is a comprehensive list of maintenance and repairs that we have completed on our expedition vehicle. It is important to note that the specific tasks that need to be done will vary depending on the make, model, and age of your vehicle. However, this list can be a good starting point for anyone looking to give their expedition vehicle a birthday.