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I did what you did - no problems so far. (that's with two Matrix secured on the back. Because the plates are almost vertical, the forces on them don't really "bend" them at all. It is more of a shear force, which they are easily strong enough to cope with. No problems in about 4 years of travels now.

G'day Team,
We're getting more serious with our tow vehicle (swapping 2018 VW Tiguan for new Land Rover Defender) and I reworked the 4x plates on the rear deck of our Mk5 Zenith to take Maxtrax mounts / recover boards.
I drilled 10mm holes in each plate, drilled out rivets before installing Maxtrax mounting pins and re-riveting with stainless rivets. Pretty easy, however this was in the standard (thin) plate material.
Q. Have others done this with long-term success, or should I use thicker plates (which I think Track use on their factory installations)?
Love to get the experience of the group on whether I'm in for grief (i.e. cracking), even  if kept joints nice and tight?

Happy adventuring,
GobiOne

Thanks Peter.  We have a separate shower point on the back right near the diesel filler- has hot and cold adjustment.  But makes sense to have another outlet that's just cold.  Yep got the 'Other Source' on the Left under the hand pump and have used it a few times.  I also flush it out after using anything slightly dodgy.  But only use it for things other than drinking.

DF

Quote from: robstevens on March 01, 2025, 05:34:56 PMSo - you have less room than later models? We have a 2017 Firetail which fits a queen size mattress perfectly.

I've never owned a Mk2 but I believe the bed is shorter and you can add an extension in to make it normal length.

Ours is an outlet - designed for a shower connection.

The "other source" inlet is, from memory, underneath the hand pump section on the passenger side. From memory the "other source" inlet isn't rated for full mains pressure (might blow apart the plumbing) and if you put dodgy water in there it will go through all the pipes so make sure you flush it out properly later on.

G'day folks,
We have a Mk5 Zenith and recently purchased a portable induction stove top from IKEA for $50. It's fantastic when in a CP, so an off-grid unit would be terrific with the right power set-up. Very fast and excellent when the wind blows.
All very well documented of course, but we're certainly converts.

Hey Rob...Yep. It sure acts like an outlet :-)  Only reason I'm being careful is that I was told by someone (who should actually know!!) that they use theirs for an 'OS' inlet...doesn't make sense to moi given my test!!  I will continue to use it as an outlet only.  I will also 'inform' said person re my findings on Monday!!
Thanks...DF

So - you have less room than later models? We have a 2017 Firetail which fits a queen size mattress perfectly.

So does water come out when the pump is on? If so, definitely another outlet.  Other than that, no sure what it would be for?

G'day...Me again
Just spent an hour (and about 30l of water) doing a bit of a test.  Think I'm right in saying it's another outlet- alternative to the shower on the RHS.  Pretty sure it's not another 'Other Source' inlet...well I couldn't get it to work if it is!! Inboard from the stopcock there's a 'T' junction- I'm thinking one side is supply from the pump but don't know what the other would be...?
Does that sound about right??

Dave