My Ineos Grenadier - Tools, Spare Wheel and the Safari Windows

[@LocoCoyote]

Another useful and informative video. Many thanks for sharing it.

[@ankaris5129]

Thor is going to become the star of this channel Ingemar... your days are numbered pal! 🐺

[@grenadier_exploring]

🤪..I guess you are right - what have i done 🙈

[@andrewjones-productions]

I am yet to be convinced on this vehicle overall, but there are some aspects of the vehicle that I think are excellent. Some of which are really very simple. The storage in the spare wheel is but one example and it is the first time to see that. One of the other things that I like about the Grenadier and have wanted other manufacturers to have done for years is the waterproof factory wired in connections for roof mounted accessories such as lights and warning beacons etc.. The airline rail in the luggage compartment is also far more useful than the typical hooks that other brands put in. These are relatively small things, but make living with the car so much more of a pleasurable experience when it is practical. The one thing that I absolutely hate on this vehicle, or any vehicle for that matter, is the speedometer being in the centre of the dashboard.

[@grenadier_exploring]

i totally agree with you Andrew. those small things make the car great. simple and practical solutions. I am adding airline rails to my custom roof rack as well….love the system (will show that in a future video). the speedometer in the center is something that you really have to get used to. for me it’s easy cause in the plane the engine instruments are in the center as well 🤪. since there is no instruments in front of you, the vision to the corners/edges of the car is really good. Some people say that they will fit an aftermarket speedometer in front of the steering - also an option!!

[@nirfz]

I have seen aftermarket solutions for the sparewheelcompartement for other vehicles somewhere. But i just realized that this compartment, as it is locked, even provides somewhat of a theft protection for the spare wheel! (One would need to pick the lock before needing an allen key before needing a wrench the size of the wheel bolts. On most other cars with sparewheel storage like that a theft only needs one tool.)

[@mn-greny_ch]

Danke Ingemar Super, wie Du uns den Grenadier erklärst. Ich freue mich auf Deine Videos.

[@grenadier_exploring]

vielen dank!!

[@stephenhankey688]

Thanks for sharing 👌from Steve near Chester England 🇬🇧 where the Roman's once lived.

[@kpbz628]

Very useful info!!

[@grenadier_exploring]

Glad to hear that!

[@pandacrawler6x6]

Awesome tutorial and very usefull! Thks for the share! Loved and Subscribed ! Love the 🐕

[@grenadier_exploring]

thx a lot...love the dog too 😉

[@pandacrawler6x6]

@@grenadier_exploring You're welcome! 🐕🐩 The best Friends Indeed

[@AndyP4X]

Do you plan on doing a video going through the touch screen options just to show what’s on there?

[@grenadier_exploring]

yes. coming very soon ;-)

[@Rick-ht4vl]

Top !

[@wendyharbon7290]

The Safari Windows are great, it would be nice if a second of pair of large Safari Windows were over the rear passenger seats, so someone could stand up through these rear Passenger Safari Windows, when Off-Roading to film or take pictures etc, or launch and fly or recovery a small drone too.

[@grenadier_exploring]

those windows are great!! love them....

[@TantersD3]

Liking the bag for the windows👌

[@grenadier_exploring]

yes. very clean and nice solution!

[@ankaris5129]

Thanks Ingemar

[@AA-vr8ez]

Thank you!!!

[@danielhoda8954]

Hi Ingemar, thanks for all these videos about Loki (kommt von Lokomotive?) The last weekend I had the pleasure to test the Trailmaster Disel version with Safari windows.Due to the fact that we had pure sunshine and 30 degrees celcius here in Switzerland, these windows did not protect from the sun as expected and they heated up like hell. Did you made the same experiance on that? I think for days like this an additional protection (net, or sliding cover plate inside the car, or another glas coating) would be needed. And my second question is how effective is the air conditioning system? Unfortunately in the test car it was not working properly. Regards, Daniel

[@grenadier_exploring]

Hallo Daniel. Kommt von Thor&Loki (da unser Hund Thor heisst) 😜. I was actually quite surprised how well the Safari windows (and the Thermo/privacy glass in the back) shields off the sun. but for extremely hot days it might be a good idea to get some kind of sunshade - I've seen companies working on it!! that should be an easy adjustment. For me, the positive aspects of those windows outweigh the negatives. have them open most of the time cruising around, use them to ventilate the car while parked etc......AND you can see th traffic lights when you are too close to see through the wind screen. in my opinion the A/C could be stronger/colder at max effort. until now it was able to cool down the car but we didn't have a super hot day yet...i will keep on eye on it and report back.

[@brian1264]

How's your experience been with the safari windows, particularly in the summer months? Do they let in too much light and heat up the cabin too much? Do you miss the extra length on your roof rack? Any issues with leaks when it rains? Thanks! I placed my pre-order including these and the 3/4 rack, but now that it's summer here in the US, I'm questioning that decision.

[@grenadier_exploring]

I love the safari windows and I think the privacy/thermoglass does a great job. never had the feeling that the sun was burning through those windows (but haven't been to the hot desert yet - only in winter). worst case i would get some visors but i guess i won't need them. i had one occasion where a few drops of water came through on the first day i had the vehicle. it happened when the car was parked on a downward slope with heavy rain. since then - nothing! the position of the drain hole at the safari windows caused that. Ineos will update that on the newer cars! my roof rack (own design) covers the safari windows but keeps them operational. so i can still store things up there if needed. here's a link to the video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIuYd2N_fqefiLs

[@blaketrooper]

Hi! really enjoying the content! Are you using your Grenadier has a daily driver? and what are you averaging in terms of L/100km? Cheers

[@grenadier_exploring]

I do. Recently i had to drive on the motorway a lot which of course increases the consumption (using 130km/h with the cruise control) but I ended up at 12.1l/100km over the last weeks.

[@brianklump]

FYI that's 19.4 MPG according to Google for us in the US. I am curious what the gas/petrol version will do, my off the cuff guess for the EPA numbers is 15 city 19 highway. We shall see fairly soon!

[@adamb1709]

How do you install the bag into the back of the vehicle?

[@grenadier_exploring]

in the meanwhile I got molle panels at the windows the cargo...that's one option. if there's no other load, I tiw it down. there are olenty of mounting optikns in my grenadier. next will be a shelf under the roof....

[@CJ-rk5eg]

Do you know what if any accessories are available from your dealership now? The configurator has a long list but would like to know the reality.

[@grenadier_exploring]

I am only missing the camping table on the rear door. but i didn't order roof racks etc.! I will check with my dealer

[@CJ-rk5eg]

@@grenadier_exploring thank you. I’m considering roof rails because the official light bar is mounted on that front rail. At least in all the official videos the configurator.

[@grenadier_exploring]

i see. I am working on a roof rack which keeps the safari windows still functional...more soon. going to integrate the lightbar there..

[@michellebissell2099]

oh so they come tinted? or is that extra?

[@grenadier_exploring]

they come tinted as standard!

[@amwarrior1993]

Great video! Do you plan on installing a roof rack? I am looking at using the rhino rack which Ineos offer, but looks like you won't be able to open them as the rack goes right up to the windscreen

[@CJ-rk5eg]

The configurator warns you that a full roof rack will prevent opening the safari window. But the optional roof rails should not.

[@amwarrior1993]

@@CJ-rk5eg yeah though so. May need to get a rack that is around 1500mm long to be able to use them

[@grenadier_exploring]

I am designing a special roof rack which allows the safari window operation and removal. the prototype will be ready in 3-4 weeks. I teamed up with a small company in Austria and they will sell it then as well. I will provide more info about it once we start the fitting sessions

[@CJ-rk5eg]

The USA configurator now has as an option a half roof rack that covers the rear half, allowing you to use your safari windows!

[@hakim100]

Have you had any leaking around your safari windows? And how’s the sun and noise through them?

[@grenadier_exploring]

on one occasion there were a few drops coming through when the car was parked at an angle during heavy rain in morocco. since then: nothing, despite several times of heavy rain. The sun is blocked fine, some might wanna get some sort of sun visors. for me they are great in blocking the heat. sound is not an issue at all when closed, good when opened but loud when fully removed (at higher speeds)

[@glenneck7786]

How is the stereo? Pretty basic at only 4 speakers. Does it sound okay? Thanks for the content (from a US reservation holder).

[@grenadier_exploring]

it does sound ok! I add a video later this week in which I demonstrate the stereo as well. of course it's no Bose or Harman-Kardon but it does it's job 👍🏻

[@glenneck7786]

@@grenadier_exploring That's very helpful thank you!

[@ZenMicha]

Kleine Frage: Wie ist das Soundsystem? Ich habe den Prototypen gefahren, dort war es erstaunlich gut! Vielleicht kannst Du dazu ein bissl was sagen?

[@grenadier_exploring]

Hallo! die anlage ist recht gut! hatte weniger erwartet! nicht zu vergleichen mit meiner alten Harman-Kardon aber gut. Ich werde in ein paar tagen ein video über das infotainment system posten...da ist auch ein soundcheck dabei!!

[@jase9951]

What size socket is required for the wheel lug nuts? Danke

[@grenadier_exploring]

21mm

[@user-uh2tv3pz1d]

Danke für die ganzen Videos. Was gibt es eigentlich über die Alarmanlage zu sagen?

[@grenadier_exploring]

gerne! Da hab ich leider (oder GSD 😜) noch keine Erfahrung. Aber das ist ein guter Punkt - schau ich mir mal an

[@user-uh2tv3pz1d]

@@grenadier_exploring Ja. Meiner kommt vermutlich gegen Winter. Ich habe die Einstellung dass es meistens mehr lohnt über das zu reden was nie man beredet, ... da kommen interessante Dinge meinst zu Tage. Ist halt Frage wie sensibel ist die Anlage. Steht der Wagen am Strassenrand, es klettert einer hoch u das Geheule geht los?? Schöne Grüße aus dem Nürnberg Land

[@CJ-rk5eg]

Once you were picked to do the hard way home, could you custom order your vehicle ?

[@grenadier_exploring]

i configured and ordered everything before already! only the first 3000 orders gad the chance to be part of the HWH. I just changed one thing after being successful and driving the car at the assessment day: rocksliders instead of sidesteps

[@CJ-rk5eg]

@@grenadier_exploring thank you. During my drive of the prototype in March I saw how the sidesteps reduce clearance and how the rock sliders were a better choice

[@niceguy100000]

Wait what? Does that jack have more stroke rhan the height of a sidewall? Is it a dual piston? Usually the single piston ones don't go high enough.

[@grenadier_exploring]

the jack is fully extended 42cm/16.5inches tall. dual piston

[@niceguy100000]

@@grenadier_exploring Thanks. Phew🙂

[@JichealMackson1]

Does the car have power folding mirrors ?

[@grenadier_exploring]

nope. manual folding. but electrical adjusting

[@Ardventures]

Very good but struggled to hear you

[@grenadier_exploring]

going to boost the volume on the next ones!!

[@philipparana9225]

Those windows are from the 70s

[@grenadier_exploring]

true. a very simple solution...

[@daveok7131]

I want to watch your videos so bad because I have two of these on order but you speak so low or the microphone is not sensitive enough for me to hear what you are saying

[@grenadier_exploring]

working on that issue

[@davidthomas9267]

I think the dog is whing about the vehicle being a piece of junk!

[@grenadier_exploring]

maybe...he wouldn't tell me when i ask. but at least he likes the cargo area. sleeps in there whenever the car is open in the driveway :-)

[@davidthomas9267]

@@grenadier_exploring I guess if he only sleeps in car he likes it, but if he does his business in there we may have another answer. I do like them and hope they are more reliable than Land Rovers.

[@grenadier_exploring]

so far only sleeping ;-))