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| Sasquatch Member Since: 16 Apr 2024 Location: New York Posts: 5   
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Installed the BA Tents Rotopax Ladder Mount to carry extra coolant. I typically carry extra fluids (coolant, oil, gear fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid...) when off-roading. I had my extra coolant container inside the Defender and it leaked (factory LR 1-gallon jug)...what a mess.
It was very straight forward install, mount is very sturdy and easy to use. The 2-gallon canister sits just below flush with the ladder...this is great because with the trails I do here in the Northeast USA, I didn't want to add width to my Defender. I can add an additional canister with the Rotopax extension mount when needed. I have read that the Rotopax Locking mount is prone to failing due to the lock being susceptible to dust/corrosion...I found a site that sells 3D printed covers for it to help with that issue...time will tell. Links to the parts used...Added the Topo Side Window Panel Overlays link as well (I figured someone will ask about it.) Topo Side Window Panel Overlays: https://www.stickerfab.com/products/topo-s...Rg_GrHgGG9 BA Tents Rotopax Ladder Mount Bracket: https://badasstents.com/product/land-rover...t-bracket/ Rotopax 2 Gallon Water GEN2 Black: https://www.rotopax.com/products/black-2-gallon-water-gen-2 Rotopax Locking LOX Pack Mount: https://www.rotopax.com/products/lox-pack-mount Rotopax Locking LOX Pack Mount Cover: https://www.3doverland.com/shop/p/rotopax-key-cover BA Tents Rotopax Ladder Mount Bracket Install Videos: https://youtu.be/AbQOKY24STE https://youtu.be/lODrsGo3pTM?si=pYrCESh2G0eaplia  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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22nd Oct 2024 11:56am |
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| LR Nuts Member Since: 10 Aug 2022 Location: UK Posts: 1097 
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I did the same thing but with Powerful UK molle plates, which allow for fixing of several items.
Click image to enlarge Also allows for the ladder being on ether side of the vehicle. And the side carrier box to be located. Click image to enlarge I then used the molle plates to hang my rear awning on. |
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22nd Oct 2024 2:51pm |
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| Sasquatch Member Since: 16 Apr 2024 Location: New York Posts: 5
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great set up!
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22nd Oct 2024 4:46pm |
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| Sasquatch Member Since: 16 Apr 2024 Location: New York Posts: 5
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I was not able to make it to Pilgrimage this year. Most of my club members were there...I'm on the board of the Defender Offroad Club of New Hampshire. We have events and trail rides all the time. I am definitely interested in some trail rides, I've be doing some trails locally in Upstate NY lately. www.dorc-nh.org |
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22nd Oct 2024 4:50pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20308 
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Y’all got some good photos on there:
https://www.dorc-nh.org/gallery  ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️ |
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22nd Oct 2024 5:34pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2751
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+1 for the PowerfulUK molle plates / Jerry can / awning combination!
Click image to enlarge Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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22nd Oct 2024 10:30pm |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2751
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This is really neat though too!
PS. Someone should make/sell those Trek decals… Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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22nd Oct 2024 10:31pm |
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| LR Nuts Member Since: 10 Aug 2022 Location: UK Posts: 1097
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I too have a spare wheel rack, mine is a 'workshop build'. Click image to enlarge |
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23rd Oct 2024 9:15am |
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| H1Tad Member Since: 20 Jul 2024 Location: Maine Posts: 113
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As I'm sure the OP has noticed - getting things shipped over to the US from powerfulUK is prohibitively expensive and it is nice to have a domestic source of accessories.
My wife put a scratch on the top of our bumper loading things in the cargo space for a trip. I went to go buy the bumper protection from powerfulUK and they wanted (IIRC) 2x what the cover costs just to ship it. 2022 Defender 110 SE P400 Tasman Blue Expedition and Cold weather package 2003 Hummer H1 P400 Firehouse Red 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser |
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23rd Oct 2024 1:21pm |
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| Sasquatch Member Since: 16 Apr 2024 Location: New York Posts: 5
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I have ordered many things from PowerfulUK...I pay a premium here in the US for shipping and VAT. But, they are innovative and well worth the costs, especially since the Defender accessory companies in the US are limited.
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23rd Oct 2024 5:04pm |
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