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| Cragster69 Member Since: 15 Jun 2021 Location: Scotland Posts: 198   
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A friend sent me this link recently
https://sites.google.com/view/wildcampingmotorhomes/home The UK Specific page has an option to download the Aires onto your own Google Map https://sites.google.com/view/wildcampingm...ice-points This in combination with the StayFree and park4night apps have been really helpful in finding camping spots. I have a roof tent and have slightly less options than a fully contained camper van. Craig. “Don't believe everything you read on the internet.” ― Abraham Lincoln www.scotgrc.co.uk |
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9th May 2024 12:40pm |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2117  
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ok ..I have been a little quiet recently due to having a small trip away in the landrover to Europe ... just for 10 weeks! -
Here is a VERY abridged version of the trip !! We started off at the large German overland show which was rather impressive but not much at our level as most of the kit was for the overland trucks rather than our little landrover ! There was an awful lot of equipment for the Grenadier, with add on body parts and a top roof conversion, as the german market has taken a big shine to the vehicle. it rained somewhat at the weekend and the various campsites resembled a Glastonbury event with 4x4 vehicles!! lots of Mud!! We saw an amazing array of big and small trucks but not a lot of defender related stuff - but JLR had a mini off-road course set up for people to drive the latest models - even had a seesaw! we got away unscathed from the mud and then headed south into Austria and then into Slovenia to visit some family - which were lovely to catch up. From there we headed across to Croatia and found the beach for a few days - well it was 35’c and the water was very inviting ! As we moved south we made our way thought to Montenegro and into Albania .. Albania was a bit of a gem as it was very lovely scenery and friendly people with lots to see and do .. we even ended up on a long off-road trip thought the mountains in the south close to the Greek boarder. From here we turned north and entered North Macedonia and then into Bulgaria, which was fabulous ! From there we entered Romania and traveled a long the Transfăgărășan highway made famous by top gear - which lives up to its reputation !! we saw bears wandering along the roadway so had to be careful camping ! While rolling though Romania we found ourselves in Transylvania - so a quick rendition of the time warp was in order !! Hungary was next on the list and what a lovely country - lots of beautiful views and lovely people .. some how i managed to turn the wrong way and drove all the way through the centre of ! what a Budapest lovely city with majestic building and bridges! onward to Slovakia and into Czech republic having lots of adventures in both counties .... we met up with a gent who took us for a long off-road drive through the mountain forests of Slovakia explaining all the eco-culture of the area with wolves and deer movements etc. From the Czech republic we moved into german again and followed the romantic road linking lots of castles and lovely countryside - until we got to the Dutch boarder and made our way to Haarlem on the advice of my boss!! - It was lovely with lots of small streets and lovely squares. Next stop was the windmills at Kinderdijk which was well worth a visit !! From here we made our way over into Belgium and visited Ypres for a somber tour of the amazing museum and some of the graves.. As the weather was becoming a little damp we headed to the ferry from Dunkirk ... and home - 15 countries 6400 miles, numerous meals and coffees out and lots of lovely people met ..looking forward to the next trip ! Poppy performed unbelievably well with no dramas ! I had bought and fitted an ultra gauge to keep an eye on the water temp in the mountains and the temp hovered around the 97’c a couple of times but I changed gear and had the revs at about 3k for a short time and the temp quickly came down to the high 80’s with out much issue. I had also picked up some plug in portable solar panels off amazon which i used a couple of times when we were parked up for more than a couple of days, these kept the batteries full but had the side effect of the daylight running lights coming on when the batteries were full! I went and purchased some jerry can holders from GMB at the overland show - expensive but very good, fitted them right away and they kept the water and fuel cans nice and secure on the side of the wagon. So all in all a great trip !! (some of the obligatory pics  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Home - we had no issues with the set up and everything worked well - the 3 thunderstorms we had were no problem - we stayed dry and comfortable and the vents kept us cool at night in the 30’+ temps ! Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge the joys of life of an overlander !! Washing was done about once per week when we needed more undies !! Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126 Last edited by wyvern on 17th Jul 2024 6:51pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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17th Jul 2024 5:43pm |
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| Rescue01 Member Since: 17 Jul 2015 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 99 
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Fantastic stuff
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17th Jul 2024 6:24pm |
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| Ianb Member Since: 25 Oct 2023 Location: Devon Posts: 405 
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Looks brill! The Yeti - 110 Camper https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic90308.html
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@YetitheDefender Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yetithedefender/ |
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17th Jul 2024 7:39pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10782 
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Thanking you for updating your adventure and great pic's
You can't beat a bit of " time warp-ing "  1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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20th Jul 2024 10:34am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906 
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Great update and pics
James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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20th Jul 2024 11:02am |
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| Ianb Member Since: 25 Oct 2023 Location: Devon Posts: 405
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I've just seen Gusto Overlands post today where they did the Transfăgărășan highway, also saw lots of bears!
Looks like so much to see in Europe, I've done so little of it. The Yeti - 110 Camper https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic90308.html Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@YetitheDefender Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yetithedefender/ |
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20th Jul 2024 2:50pm |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2117
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yes We told Robin and Kim that they would see bears and it looks like the trip lived up to expectations ! Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126 |
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20th Jul 2024 7:26pm |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2117
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Ok, some updates on what Ive been up to with Poppy.
She is just coming up to 200,000 miles on the clock now, and have had to do some things to keep her doing what we enjoy doing - overland travelling. On the recent trip round europe I found that there was a rumble from the rear differential, this was confirmed by my local mechanical team ... it was time for a new Rear Dif ... An Ashcroft Automatic Torque Biasing (AATB differential) was chosen on some extensive reading on the forum (I love this site where people give honest options and experiences) I had new drive shafts fitted at the same time on reading the recommendations Initial finding are quicker turning - (?oversteer) but not driven off road yet to see how this affects the traction control response. This week I had a service and had the Aircon toped up ready for Morocco. Seemed funny that we had snow falling while I was having the aircon running on full blast cold ! Also had a new sump cover was fitted at the same time, as the old one was starting to rust and become flakey. As we are off to Morocco again soon I would not like to have loss of lubrication in the middle of nowhere. 
The turbo is just starting to ‘chuff’ when reducing power, and some soot forming under the heat cover, with a little smell of exhaust in the cabin from time to time. - so time for a new one. I had thought of getting an after market one (Peter Bells hybrid turbo looks nice) but as I have raised air intake and standard intercooler, I stayed with the standard turbo. Having silicone hoses fitted at the same time as I still have the originals, which are bound to spit after the turbo has been replaced. in anticipation for the next trip, I have bought an Aluminium to box from another member of the forum and its looking great ! I’m going to put some wooden stringers inside the box to secure the loads to stop them moving around when we are offloading. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge A couple of other little jobs was to fit a power socket in the back and a mount on the roof for the Star-net Mini satellite internet system, so will be able to keep in touch when on the road .. and to a little work as well We have tried it a couple of times in ‘communication black holes’ and it seems to work well at the moment - will see how it goes on the road. Its a never ending list of tasks but it keeps us having adventures ! Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126 |
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23rd Nov 2024 4:40pm |
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| 34064 Member Since: 12 Dec 2023 Location: South Central Posts: 192
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Enjoy your new rear diff I had mine done earlier this year it was an expensive part but it is a thing of beauty and I really think ATBs are the way forward so much so I ha e one in the front now. 110 Td5 Ex Utilities slowly converting into a pop top camper one day
Build thread:https://www.defender2.net/forum/post1024784.html#1024784 |
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23rd Nov 2024 10:06pm |
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| Ianb Member Since: 25 Oct 2023 Location: Devon Posts: 405
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Thanks for the updates, great to hear what people are doing. Hope you have an awesome trip to Morocco.
We are considering Northern Europe at the start of the year, lots to figure out, plus maintenance and MOT needed asap. The Yeti - 110 Camper https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic90308.html Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@YetitheDefender Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yetithedefender/ |
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23rd Nov 2024 10:57pm |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2117
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Thanks for the input on the Diff .... looking forward to testing it out in the desert .. ! and will report back on my findings.
Ian, - get over there and do it ! its easy and enjoyable. If you are staying in northern europe then your phones will work fine and your RAC/AA european cover will be enough to view you some confidence that you are supported. we had a great trip round europe and loved both the coast and the mountains- so just do it ! Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126 |
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24th Nov 2024 9:33am |
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