Becoming that Camper that everyone HATES...

[@fatmanoverlanding]

I'm finally convinced, with Dan having wisdom beyond his years, and now learning he loves old school rock, that he's an old soul in a yound man's body. Love his attention to detail as always.👍👌

[@masongarnett8424]

How old is Dan

[@regularaussiemedia1426]

Freaking love you Dan. You’re sensible, your intelligent and you’re just an all around good bloke. Love the content 👍

[@terryvaughn677]

I need a friend like him

[@regularaussiemedia1426]

@@terryvaughn677 You and me both man!

[@theblade4x464]

Get a room. 👀

[@kymlawrence6077]

Finally weekly videos again. Those 4 weeks with no Sunday video sucked. Glad you guys are back

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks Kym! Great to be back!

[@bloorie87]

Been installing car audio professionally for almost 10 years. That tea towel trick is mint!

[@mmorgz6622]

i usually use the bottom of my tshirt 😅. works just the same

[@TheJanope13]

As a car stereo head before 4wder, i can touch base on a few things here. Throw max power out the window, completely irrelevant and only ever worry about its RMS. AWG american wire gauge is interchangeable with the B&S unit we see more often here in australia. A general rule of thumb for the standard amp installs is 8awg for a 300wrms , 4awg good for around 1000wrms. You are right to say these systems draw in peaks or surges, the full RMS wattage will only be drawn when playing a purely sinusoidal signal. For cable sizing, this is applicable to even dual battery wiring. Ampere ratings in cables are more so to describe what current you can safely pass through the wire before the insulation on it is in danger of losing its integrity from the heat. But It never accounts for the acceptable voltage drop. Speakers need back pressure and in proper installments, are installed in a sealed enclosure, or ported but it must be tuned properly. Sound deadening the outer door skin helps with rattles as it changes the resonance of the door panels But where you will get a massive improvement in both mid bass and response is by sealing all the holes behind the door card to essentially use the entire door cavity as a speaker on closure, rather than letting those sound waved escape. You can use the butyl sound deadener to replace that plastic vapour barrier. For the same reason your speakers sound better with a HPF, your mid bass could also improve by using component speakers to let the discrete tweeters reproduce the high frequencies. It also has the added benefit of raising the 'sound stage' so it sound like your music is coming from up near the dash rather than down at your feet. How long can you play this system for? I've got the math here. looks to be a Cadence FXA-5100, 4x100WRMS @4ohm, 300WRMS @4 ohm. Class AB amp 50-65% efficiency. If tuned for 2x30WRMS fronts, 2x100WRMS rears, 300WRMS sub= 560WRMS /0.65(class AB efficiency) = 861W / 12V= 72AMP for a sine wave half it for general music and you'll avg at 36 amp draw at full volume. You do the math on the size of your optima battery, im not quiet sure. Tuning the sound system is also half the install too, It would have been nice to cover your tuning process in the video. Your mate is absolutely right that you tune the gains on the amp when the head unit is near maxed out. running too much gain will cause clipping on the signal which essentially a dc current being passed through the coils of the speaker, overheating it then burning it out. I absolutely love my music and will sacrifice many things before i sacrifice having the sound quality a large sub provides. I've given it the full sound deadening treatment with a layer for the inner and outer door skins, 4 kenwood component speakers powered by a 4x80WRMS rockford fosgate amplifier, 12" 600WRms Alpine type S sub and matching amplifier. The sound system is hands down my favourite mod to my 4wd as i use it no matter if im stuck in traffic dailying it or cruising down open roads and 4wd tracks. I was fortunate enough to have all this stuff laying around from old installs i've upgraded for people or i've just been given.

[@Epic501]

Solid info there. Although I think the caution his mate was setting the gain structure for wasn't to avoid clipping the amp and melting coils, but having the amps wide open and allowing room on the head unit volume pot that could blow the speakers if cranked, which would technically be the "right" way to set the gains as far as headroom, but totally unnecessary with this set up and I wouldn't trust my mates with that power either if the amp had no limiters haha.

[@justinfoy7514]

OK, I have to give props for the song you used to show off. Dire Straits are amazing!! One of my favorites all time for sure. Great episode man. Enjoy.

[@user-ev1sz6kg1t]

"Nobody will know, but I'll know"... the pain is real Dan, I feel you

[@Johnsmith66999]

Man I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - Dan seems like such a bloody legend. Such a genuine, all round good bloke.

[@The_ElunduExpeditionProject]

Anyone who is a fan of Dire Straits is a friend of mine! Great install Dan, I bet it sounds like a million bucks in person. 😁 There is nothing wrong with having a system that puts out fantastic quality sound but is also capable of lifting the roof under the right circumstances. 😈 That towel trick is genius!

[@Jagermonsta]

there's nothing wrong with having a good stereo, it's how loud one is around other campers that matters

[@MicahBell_1860]

My 9 year old daughter is in the truck with me for the school holidays. We have spent the weekend in Townsville & Cairns. We are North Queensland Cowboys supporters & we have 5 cow bells for all my kids & myself, which we take to the games. Dan, you made her day when you played the Stones. She was excited that your a Cowboys supporter too

[@fearlessfreak1869]

from how well the camera microphone pics up the music, just shows how well you got it tuned Dan.

[@chrisreynolds4595]

Dan = Genius.

[@skullian12]

Cracking video dan, love your mechanical knowledge and little tips and tricks. Testing with Money For Nothing was the ultimate test

[@TURBOTRISTO]

It was great meeting Pat yesterday looking forward to collabs

[@AussieArvos]

Thanks Tristan It was great!

[@fabiensalles6920]

One of the most mature young blokes installing a sound system in his 4by - purely for Og Rock and Country music, hell yeah. respect dude!

[@thdjnr]

Poor man pays twice! Best motto in all of life’s applications!

[@ben7020]

Found the same with my GQ years ago, can't get any bass from the door tin can design so your path to good sound is spot on ! Awesome guys !

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

Awesome bro the kids and i are pimping our project GQ Patrol these school holidays with a new stereo and the same speakers haha Dirty thumbs up from WA 👍

[@billroach2393]

That's a great mod. I'm an old bloke (67) and I've always been pissed-off (probably just jealous) when I hear doof-doof cars go by.....because the "music" (???) they play is always CRAP!!! When you cranked up Money For Nothing...I thought my heart would melt!! Finally, somebody has a GREAT stereo system AND they're playing GREAT music from it. Keep it up.....very envious and may have to look at doing something like that in my 2012 Duramax/Silverado....but then it may drown-out the 5" straight thru zorst ....hahaha

[@jonnewton5929]

Yes yes. Cheers lads. And as always, great little vid. Great advice and visual support. All you Lads are killing it. 👏👊

[@emkav6364]

Always get goosebumps when i hear a good song with good speakers!!!!

[@raymondricciardi]

Dan is the Benjamin Button of Aussie Arvo's. Love it.

[@bigoz1734]

Good audio system is by no means a bad or dumb mod. All depends on how you use it. On a long highway drive having shit audio really drones in your head and ears. Just like bad seats, loose bolts rattling and a weak AC. Plus the number of Bluetooth snorkels, RGB bullbar whips, fake beadlocks and 5" lifted 4bys out there, makes your mods look very sensible and smart dan. Keep up the great work

[@peterfinlayson1348]

I just hate it when someone plays their stereo out in the bush so others have to tolerate their garbage music choices, but Money for Nothin’? Hell yeah!

[@nickgrech9634]

Genius tip for the window winder removal

[@davidlovell4390]

Great to see you back Gentlemen. Looking forward to the behind the scenes video/ goof reel.

[@djnmv]

Love the choice of Dire Straits as the audio test 👍🏼 nice work on the install!

[@ericjohnson6802]

One thing to look put for...make sure the speaker magnet/frame does not touch or come close to the lowered window glass otherwise it can shatter eg on a rocky road with the window down.

[@gqwarrior6694]

I run a single drawer as well. Built a custom box across the full width that follows the angle of the rear seat & sits flush to the rear drawer. Passengers side houses a 12" kicker comp & my secondary fuse box. Drivers side has a compartment for all my fluids but also houses1000w 4ch amp with a pc fan I set up to come on automatically to cool the amp. Also built a folding panel that clips to the drivers side to form a full length, 110cm wide bed that fits in over the rear seats. Takes less than 60 seconds to go from 5 seat family tourer to a solo camper set up & vice versa.

[@scruiser80]

Great video guys, nice install Dan. Can't beat good quality sound in any vehicle.

[@terryvaughn677]

Your vehicle is now a rocking party machine.....I just purchased a Hummer H3 and it has a premium stereo with amp and subwoofer...sounds awesome....need a video of all the buddies in the outback drinking and partying with the doors and windows open...and of course it cranked way up!!!!

[@martinravina6934]

Awesome drop lads, just a shame the video probably doesn't make justice but I hope Dan gets a grin everytime he listens to his music in style and quality. We need more Dans in this world!

[@4WheelingInNSW]

Good clip buddy, thoroughly enjoyed. Must be the time of year to do it as I have just put a new set of Clarion 6 1/2 inch splits in the front of my Nav’ and once I sort out my behind the rear seat sub box and old school USA made Rockford Fosgate amp, I’ll be cranking out some good music to LOL. One awesome track to test the new system out too is Phill Collins “In The Air Tonight”. One tip for anyone contemplating running cabling for an amp, always run your earth, power and speaker cables down one side of the vehicle and run your RCA‘s, even if they are shielded, down the opposite side of the vehicle and this will help minimise any sound interference and noises coming through the sound system from the engine revving. Great clip bud 👍👍

[@bangran1]

Terrific video. Loved the song choices!!! Wish my phone speakers were better. Lol. Took me back to installing my own stereos back in the day! The fun part was always "testing" your favorite jams!!! 😁

[@keilfestin4606]

Yeeeahhh great upgrade enjoying music while touring around especially long drives

[@kabaottoemulsion1869]

OMG I love your tea towel window winder clip removal technic! I will be using that for sure! I love your OCD perfectionism! Ummmm sounds loud! I am tempted doing that to my truck! Thanks for the video!

[@blhob1]

Great video, great advice. Bloody legends. Keep doing the excellent vids you're doing with a good mix of adventure, mods and pretty much everything is diy. Love it.

[@Irishpete78]

I used to run a similar size sub, was great for tunes, not so good for boot capacity😄

[@Br3no94]

Love the song choice!!! Awesome video fellas, appreciate the technical knowledge Dan

[@camjk10100]

I love this basically have same set up in my GU minus the sound deadening which I regret not doing! I love my music in the car and my philosophy is should be able to hear it with all the windows down going doing the freeway!

[@StaySpooked]

Awesome, you need great sound I have a sub under my bed in the imax and it shakes man, love it I'm 58 but still love my rock n roll loud

[@tazin8r]

That trim removal tool is also a window winder clip remover

[@stco2426]

Thanks for making this. Seems a somewhat similar setup to my Toyota, at least in terms of tinny. I currently only have dash speakers but have options for door. That’ll be an improvement. I’m sure the knock test sounded even better to you. The sound deadening is key, I think. Be good to learn more on that. Not heard of these spacers that you made so good work, thanks. I will be adding a sub but likely in the frame (unless I build a box). Cheers!

[@stephenlatimer1428]

yep, Dire Straits n John Illsley on bass. sounds gud Dan. throw in some Cold Chisel, Meatloaf n Led Zeppelin n the whole camp area is set for the tunes.

[@taztraceztreks2135]

Great taste in music Dan 🎶. Good job boys

[@warrencramer4516]

Magic job, and some pretty sound advice! I'm currently learning the lesson of the poor person pays twice!!

[@dcf476]

Hahaha top choice of song!! The first note, I knew what it was, used to smash that out in my RX5, I miss having a good system.

[@madcat4563]

9:58 Dan taught me something new. I always thought that sheet op plastic is to prevent water and dust from going into the door, but it's the other way around. 20:00 Dan convinced me a 4wd needs a decent sound system. Okay, but the power draw and added complication makes it difficult for me to commit to it.

[@tomflett2711]

Absolute choice of a first song

[@adamvalmadre7666]

Literally the best song to test speakers !! Haha ! Good job boys !

[@evantickner2803]

The song just made it ten times better too

[@yusufsayed2119]

Awesome content 👏 Where have you been , missed your videos and all that's great 👍 👌 Greetings from south africa 🇿🇦 👏 😀

[@alanclarke5979]

Definitely not over kill on the amp, it's about dead on the money for your system 🤙

[@diggeroldmate8122]

What a classic test song hahaha love the Knof.

[@quentinsherratt7969]

Well done Dan 💯🎯

[@clarkbarryj]

Thumbs up for the dire straits testing..

[@steveelliott7893]

I have the same setup more or less and take it out when I want more room. I’m in my late 50s haha. Great to see I’m not alone. Love great sounds. People to look at me weird when they see an old fart like me playing music like that and cruising around ha ha hah. Great taste in music btw

[@Wroeys4x4]

Bloody good song choice fella. Abit of dire straits

[@dwhittz7]

Keep pumping those rock tunes Dan 🤘

[@Qw3lp]

Dan the man is back!!

[@brentmcd12]

🔊🔊fully sick subwoofer bro ! 🔈🔉

[@mmorgz6622]

watching this on a stream PC displaying on a 55" tv and running external audio with a sub woofer so i can feel some of your sound even with your camera mic 😅. sounds good. dont think i have ever had a car without a sub and decent stereo. my work ute even has twin subs under the seats, my '09 gv has a sub and the factory speakers in it are actually amazing. cant stand bland sound systems.

[@BigFellaGames]

Sick mate, sick, subwoofer.

[@hughesy9377]

Literally high on my priority list for my 60, wont be getting an amp or sub but defs new speakers. Old factory ones from 1982 are shot so they need the upgrade.

[@explore_n_4x462]

DIRE STRAITS 💙 Best song everrrrr - wikid setup mate

[@jamespledger4095]

Love your work Dan the Man. You can be my mechanic/4wd guru anytime brother. Just one question for you. Why aren't you going to Bush Doofs? I'm slightly disappointed in you! 😂

[@jasonplumridge2821]

Excellent choice of music!

[@sharpebb]

Awesome stuff Dan, keep up the good work 🤙

[@bacalsokeith]

dan is the man, definitely!

[@zanestrong2626]

I have just put the same head unit in my car with 6x9 in the front doors and they sound mint

[@DustyRobertson]

Delica's definitely need a good sound system to account for the fact that they have as much sound proofing as a baking tray

[@NISMO-OFFROAD]

Dans the man, love that tea towel trick .

[@tonyf7997]

Yes sound better for sure-, What are you doing with the 40 sign bud? 😮

[@theblade4x464]

These blokes deff root each other ey

[@UsoUnknown]

Awesome vid, I don't if its me but Dan's voice is so soothing lol Maybe some Dan Edinburgh voice overs in the future 😂

[@willwhiteley2702]

would love to see that rig with a black bullbar, i rekon it would suit perfectly !

[@kenezos]

Fully hectic brooo😂

[@jackoloughlin7467]

Nice and informative video, just wondering if you have done paint correction on the GQ, if not I reckon that would make a good vid, cheers.

[@motocrossmadness0493]

Just put a sub in my ute yesterday and definitely recommend it if you like good sounding music. Love this kind of content and weekly vids again keep up the work lads.

[@spazticninja200]

Hey 6.5inch kicker speakers fit in the gq front doors and they’re 100rms

[@brockduance5800]

Love it Dan, great work mate 👍👍, get some pistol whips and she’ll be bush doof ready 😂

[@MattBrownbill]

Damn, I'm going to have to do this in my Volvo Wagon now. 🤔

[@jettwilliamson1872]

So why can’t you just put that acoustic lining all through the inside of the door? I’ve never seen anyone do it and I’ve always wondered why

[@puresesh7985]

1/4th gain bruv the gain isnt a volume knob its to match the pre out voltage of the headunit.

[@intersepter100]

Nice system, if I can suggest 2 songs that are good to test? ZZ Top Sharp dressed man and rough boy. Good job m8

[@civilianchris]

would you use a circuit breaker instead of a fuse?

[@toddmillar4041]

You said that you didn't want to bore us with the wiring, that's the exact bit I wanted to see. But cool vid anyway

[@gaz781]

SQ with kenwood speakers... this will be interesting

[@camsin1973]

Awesome, and bloody hilarious !!! Lol 👍😂

[@keananconnor4221]

B&s is on the way brudah

[@jamessteele5455]

"As in Jebsus where did it go" 😂😂😂

[@jasonhowe1697]

no matter make and/or model 4x4 you make there is a right way to do things and a wrong way to do things and jackass way to do things.. If planning to sleep out of vehicle likely mount speaker on a rack.. 1 thing you learn when designing weight baring roof racks what is commonly available from suppliers typically have 3/4's to 1/2 the weight when mounted to the rain channel of the vehicle to actually carry weight from 6-8 chassis point the only option is exoskeleton welded in 1 component chassis itself.. there is really no structural integrity in bolted on replacement option noting if you are in intending to winch from said roof at some point due to roll over i would never recommend doing this from gutter based mounting system.... if you going to 1000w ac into dc you be looking 24-48vdc system..

[@Denspi1969]

Best video Great Job Dan

[@Bluterus]

Haha I have 2x amps and an alpine type r 12" in my fourby I love it haha

[@CherryPickerr]

Yeah dire straits!!!

[@TJ12313]

Ur vids are always 🔥

[@MichaelBoggess]

Lmao I just bought an l300 Delica and had it imported to the us. Just got it running solid and no issues and now I’m considering a System. It was meant to be😂

[@Tom-lf8hx]

I dont think thoes speakers came out of the factory with foam 🤣🤣 fkn classic

[@aussiesmoko]

Only one thing with wire the bigger amp rating the better the better

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

If you play it loud enough you won be able to hear those types who run a generator all night