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| Licencetothrill Member Since: 23 Sep 2023 Location: Ramsau Posts: 2   
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After arriving a year ago my new Defender is getting ready for my overlanding trips. First wrapped the car and drove it to England for some upgrades (activation of adaptive cruise control, paddle shift, dynamic drive, installing black roof rack and ladder)
Installed a winch at the front and upgraded to Goodyear Duratrac tires. Installed a roof awning and made an heating system for the rooftop awning. Then started to the design a second battery setup. Next weekend testing it out again in Slovakia.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge
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23rd Sep 2023 5:19pm |
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| Moo Member Since: 01 Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1398 
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Looking good. I want do a similar dual battery set up. Are you able to share the measurements of the wooden platform at all?
I was tempted with this but with shipping, duty and VAT it's a tad expensive. Neat though. https://offroaddownunder.com.au/product/du...ll-models/ Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy. |
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23rd Sep 2023 6:10pm |
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| Licencetothrill Member Since: 23 Sep 2023 Location: Ramsau Posts: 2
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Thx very much
I can share with you a parts list I used and the global size of the platform as I shaped it while fitting it. To fix it I used the mounts from the Gunbox sold by Powerfuluk. Victron parts: Multiplus 12/1600/70 VE bus smart dongle (connected with the Multiplus) Smart battery protect Smart battery shunt Smart solar 100/20 Orion-tr Smart dc-dc 12/12 30A Elective LC150 slim 12v 150Ah 1920Wh LiFePo4 battery Butter stand bye loader pro 100W flex solar panel Lots of small parts, fuses, cable, ect… For control and display I use the Bluetooth connection and Victron app.
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23rd Sep 2023 6:39pm |
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| LR Nuts Member Since: 10 Aug 2022 Location: UK Posts: 1140 
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I too have had my New Defender for a year. I like the work you have had done
This is some of the mods I have carried out https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic88142.html also Red Anderson connector in faux side vent https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic87796...+connector |
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23rd Sep 2023 7:13pm |
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| Moo Member Since: 01 Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1398
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Thanks for that. It's really helpful. I'm going to fit another AGM battery under the bonnet as well as a second dual purpose back up for the main starter. I'm also going to fit the Lensun bonnet solar panel to help charge everything. https://www.lensunsolar.com/Products/Hood-...uct_id=552 Click image to enlarge I'm also thinking of getting a small portable battery station with solar to give a bit more flexibility when camping. Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy. |
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23rd Sep 2023 9:09pm |
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| Sideways Member Since: 15 Feb 2023 Location: Surrey Posts: 19 
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Click image to enlarge Finally got Bluey down and dirty! Now need to sort out all the branch scratches! |
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27th Sep 2023 9:53am |
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| Hairy Dan Member Since: 25 Apr 2013 Location: NW Durham Posts: 1418 
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Looks great, I love my alcantara steering wheel with flappy paddles
Where did you get those rear side window molle plates from? Cheers Ian -------------------- 22MY Defender 110 D200 SE, Fuji White. Kielder 4x4 Safari Instagram @defender_v8 |
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27th Sep 2023 12:36pm |
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