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Sasquatch



Member Since: 16 Apr 2024
Location: New York
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United States 2016 Defender 110 Other SW Auto Fuji White
Rotopax Ladder Mount
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



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Post #1049429 22nd Oct 2024 11:56am
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H1Tad



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That looks really slick. Great work!

Were you at the Pilgrimage up in Vermont last weekend? Heard a story about an L663 that caused a bit of a traffic jam on the trail.

Hit me up if you want to wheel around the Northeast, I'm thinking about trying to sneak in a trip to the North Maine Woods before the white stuff gets here (more than it already has). 2022 Defender 110 SE P400 Tasman Blue Expedition and Cold weather package
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Post #1049430 22nd Oct 2024 12:09pm
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LR Nuts



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I did the same thing but with Powerful UK molle plates, which allow for fixing of several items.


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Also allows for the ladder being on ether side of the vehicle. And the side carrier box to be located.



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I then used the molle plates to hang my rear awning on.

Post #1049449 22nd Oct 2024 2:51pm
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Sasquatch



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great set up!
Post #1049458 22nd Oct 2024 4:46pm
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Sasquatch



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H1Tad wrote:
That looks really slick. Great work!

Were you at the Pilgrimage up in Vermont last weekend? Heard a story about an L663 that caused a bit of a traffic jam on the trail.

Hit me up if you want to wheel around the Northeast, I'm thinking about trying to sneak in a trip to the North Maine Woods before the white stuff gets here (more than it already has).


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
Post #1049459 22nd Oct 2024 4:50pm
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Y’all got some good photos on there:
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Post #1049467 22nd Oct 2024 5:34pm
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Cheshire110



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+1 for the PowerfulUK molle plates / Jerry can / awning combination!



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 Cheers, David
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Post #1049500 22nd Oct 2024 10:30pm
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Cheshire110



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Re: Rotopax Ladder Mount
This is really neat though too!

PS. Someone should make/sell those Trek decals…

Sasquatch wrote:
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



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 Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
Post #1049501 22nd Oct 2024 10:31pm
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LR Nuts



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Cheshire110 wrote:
+1 for the PowerfulUK molle plates / Jerry can / awning combination!



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I too have a spare wheel rack, mine is a 'workshop build'.


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Post #1049515 23rd Oct 2024 9:15am
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H1Tad



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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
Post #1049543 23rd Oct 2024 1:21pm
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Sasquatch



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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.
Post #1049560 23rd Oct 2024 5:04pm
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