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  1. danrhiggins

    Current Mercedes Owner Contemplating purchasing an LR4

    You should drive one, Max. And spend some time inside it. Work with it. Try things out. For example, reconfiguring the seats seems clunky at first. It is not push-button and automatic. But after a few tries I do it without even thinking. That said, working with it a bit will help prevent...
  2. danrhiggins

    2015 side step -- really a side impact safety feature?

    Since this topic has popped up again as new MY15 owners are joining the ranks I thought I would offer a couple thoughts. First, my dealer service rep (pretty reliable and well connected LR guy) said that the safety issue is not only protecting the people in the vehicle but (and maybe more...
  3. danrhiggins

    Showoff Your LR4

    May look narrower because of the effect of the camera lens looking head on. Look how wide the front of the vehicle looks compared to the back.
  4. danrhiggins

    Overland Expo, Tim Scully and Multipoint Winch "Cradle"s

    So here are some pics of the multipoint winch thing with a tow hitch receiver that Tim fabricated for an RRS.
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    Overland Expo, Tim Scully and Multipoint Winch "Cradle"s

    A couple more just came to mind, Dave, though I expect you know this stuff. When it comes to tire placement I am really bad. (You know when you pull into a car wash where it wants your left tire to go in between two pipes as guides. I'm about 50-50 on this obstacle! So Tim pointed out that...
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    Overland Expo, Tim Scully and Multipoint Winch "Cradle"s

    Trace and Route in Offroad Nav Mode So I played with this a bit this afternoon to make sure I understand how it works. All of the comments below assume you are in the Offroad Nav screen which you get to by being in the main Nav screen then hitting the Nav hard button again which gives use...
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    Overland Expo, Tim Scully and Multipoint Winch "Cradle"s

    BTW, there were plenty of Jeeps and Toyotas and various trucks at the Expo. Then there were a few of these and even larger! Also, I had a chat with Bob Burns (one of the LRNA folks in the 2010 video they did on their LR experience trip in Telluride and Ouray). I tried to coax some info on...
  8. danrhiggins

    Overland Expo, Tim Scully and Multipoint Winch "Cradle"s

    Yes. I forgot to mention. He suggested going no lower than 20. Airing down is good, he said. Just keep it between 20-25 with these vehicles. Or course that can vary somewhat by tire.
  9. danrhiggins

    Overland Expo, Tim Scully and Multipoint Winch "Cradle"s

    OK. Here goes. Most people already know all these - but they were new to me: First, a reminder that the center portion of our LR4s is 2 inches higher than the rated ground clearance. which is they they suggest taking rocks "down the middle". Tim encouraged me to freely use the Terrain...
  10. danrhiggins

    Overland Expo, Tim Scully and Multipoint Winch "Cradle"s

    I've asked Tim if he could provide some pictures. He assured me that it won't impact the approach angle but I want to see it. You do need to remove the front bumper to install it. I'll tell Tim I'm getting questions which may motivate him even more to send pics.
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    Overland Expo, Tim Scully and Multipoint Winch "Cradle"s

    The funny thing was (OK, not necessarily funny) that the usual weather problem at the Expo is apparently blowing dust due to the typically very dry weather in Arizona that time of year. The rain (and overnight snow) caught everyone off guard.
  12. danrhiggins

    Overland Expo, Tim Scully and Multipoint Winch "Cradle"s

    OK, David's question first. ;-) My route was as follows: Left Denver Tuesday PM and drove to the Dewey Bridge campsite along Highway 128 and the Colorado River NE of Moab. Wednesday morning I drove the Onion Creek Canyon trail and connected to the Thompson Canyon trail. I highly recommend...
  13. danrhiggins

    2014 LR4: Metal in brake pad causes squeal

    I do get something similar from time to time when I'm wheeling - especially going through deep mud puddles where water will carry a tiny stone into the rotors. It happened this past weekend when driving a very muddy, wet trail with lots of large mud puddles. Tim Scully, a LR trainer, was with...
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    Overland Expo, Tim Scully and Multipoint Winch "Cradle"s

    Just arrive home from Overland Expo. What a mess! Seriously, it was a good event but the weather definitely put the damper (or simply the "damp") on it. Thursday and Friday rain turned the open air event into a muddy, slippery bog with many people (not me fortunately) camping. I had gone...
  15. danrhiggins

    Roof top cargo and aftermarket racks

    Thanks! Nice packing job! Fortunately, I would only have one or two people. It does make things simpler. For this trip I used a waterproof kayaking bag for my sleeping bag and pad and it worked great. I also use one for my hiking gear already loaded in a small duffel. I could use that...
  16. danrhiggins

    Initial Impressions - 2015 LR4 HSE LUX

    Ha! I hadn't paid any attention to the dealer frame. But now that you pointed it out it will be coming off when I get home.
  17. danrhiggins

    Roof top cargo and aftermarket racks

    I like the Pelican brand boxes. But I would prefer that they not be as tall as what you have, mbw. And as you point out, the other larger Pelican boxes don't seem to have the right shape. I'll keep looking. I am thinking something about the size of an airline carryon would work for me. I...
  18. danrhiggins

    Roof top cargo and aftermarket racks

    Not too late as it is easy enough to pull apart later. It has been getting its first workout as I loaded it up for my drive to Overland Expo this week. It has been great though I did adjust the spacing of the crossbars to better position them under the middle of the two end sections. I had...
  19. danrhiggins

    Roof top cargo and aftermarket racks

    That looks very sharp, mow. And functional, too. Were I to go with a permanent rack some day a setup like this looks perfect. How do you like your Voyager sliders? I'm heading to Overland Expo this week and one of the things I want to check out are sliders.
  20. danrhiggins

    Roof top cargo and aftermarket racks

    There you go! That's the same lift I have, David. Except I don' use the "platform" that came with it. I just attache carabiners to my rack. But that has some complications I had to work through.
  21. danrhiggins

    Roof top cargo and aftermarket racks

    I am going the Yakima crossbars with the Yakima Load Warrior basket with the 18" extension route. I'll be trying waterproof bags used for canoeing and kayaking. But the stuff I put up their wouldn't all the I,packed by some moisture. I place a layer of clear plastic sheet up and over the front...
  22. danrhiggins

    Visible wires in windshield

    A transponder might work. They went to a little tag sort of like an RFID tag here. That's what hasn't been working. I think I may have the option to go back to a transponder.
  23. danrhiggins

    Visible wires in windshield

    I was one of those complainers Umberto referred to. I was investigating ways to replace it. Fortunately folks on this forum convinced me to give it some time. It took about a week to completely forget about it even at those low light times when the wires would be more noticeable. The heated...
  24. danrhiggins

    Anyone have 3 car seats in 2nd row?

    Yes. Sorry. I should have been more clear. The sliding seats should appear in the totally new/different "Discovery" which will essentially be a larger version of the Discovery Sport (which you can view online) with, of course, some additional capabilities. My dealer said "2016" but that may...
  25. danrhiggins

    Custom ordering an LR4 for San Gabriel, CA delivery

    So I am 5'8" and it works for me to lay out my pad and sleeping bag along one side of the cargo space floor. I can stretch out full length. But there is not much additional space on that floor. There still about a foot a distance to the back of the front seats if they are moved up. But that...

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