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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731   
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Perversely, I want an internal rollcage like this:
http://www.safetydevices.com/expedition/pr...esent/230/ but I hope to God I never need it  Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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29th Dec 2011 10:00pm |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101  
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i know of a td5 110 with one of these fitted. I also like the mantec? rear cargo guard thats on there. |
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29th Dec 2011 10:10pm |
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| ben_j85jty Member Since: 02 Sep 2008 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 491  
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A good way to think about the layout is to consider what you will be doing.
Think about a typical day and the order you will do things, then try to plan the storage solutions accordingly. For us, the tent goes up first, followed by the beds and bedding, so they are easily accesable. Cooking comes next, so our main cooker is next and so it goes on. Things evolve, we made do with a jerry can of water for washing and bottled water for everythign else. It was a nause so we now have a water pump on a single jerry can which we use for everything. 2002 Defender 110 DC |
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29th Dec 2011 10:54pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750  
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In his defence, He has been there and done it, with a few successful trips under his belt Mine is all set up to do the daily jobs at present, Towing/Horses/Work tool etc,, but can be "converted" in about 2 hours for lanning/trips etc (rack.tent.awning,seats out, floor in, fridge, etc etc) That the beauty of a Defender, so versatile and easy adaptable to what ever you what and need,, that why we all buy them !!!  California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1
Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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30th Dec 2011 8:56am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Land Rovers are probably the purest expression currently available of form following function in a civilian car and there's a strong argument that any modifications should be approached in the same way, i.e. fit only what's needed for the task in hand.
In reality though, to many people Land Rovers are as much about the idea of adventure as about its' specific abilities. Most owners won't get anywhere near to the limits of the ability of their vehicles, but I'd wager that virtually all of them like the idea that they might one day. That's why they (we) put up with all of the compromises in terms of ride and comfort when compared to more modern vehicles. To that end, whilst a lot of modifications are probably strictly speaking unnecessary, they're important to the owner because they represent an aspiration or perhaps a 'be prepared' ethos. What's a real shame is the number of people who feel the need to make judgements of this sort of stuff - usually from the comfort of their armchair. It's also amazing how many opinions about modifications are presented as facts - you must do this, or you must do that - when the need, or want, will be different for every owner. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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30th Dec 2011 9:20am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Absolutely. The Thunderbird 2 of the 4x4 world  Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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30th Dec 2011 9:23am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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The biggest NEED on any overland trip is a mechanically reliable vehicle.
OK travelling in convoy it might just prove to be a right PITA for everybody if someone has a mechanically unreliable vehicle. Travelling solo in remote areas then it could be a matter of life or death. Remember local knowledge is normally best knowledge. Talk to people who have done the type of trip you are planning on doing. At shows etc talk to owners of kit that you are interested in. Make sure they have used the kit themselves in anger, rather then having just bought a fully kitted out vehicle 
At shows when talking to sales people try to ascertain their experience of travelling. Are they just sales people or have they travelled and used the kit? I once come across someone who was giving out overland advice. When I asked him what ACTUAL experience he had, I got the reply 'None, but he had done his research!' 
Do your research first, carefully consider YOUR needs, YOUR budget then YOUR wants. Is it going to be a one off, 2 week holiday in convoy, or is it a precursor to a much bigger longer trip of a lifetime, or an annual event? Once you have done YOUR research, decided on YOUR needs for YOUR trip/s then buy good quality kit to suit your needs. If you decide you do not need the kit later, good quality second hand kit will readily sell and you will get a good percentage of your money back Remember there is no such think as a silly question, however there is such a thing as a stupid answer. OK lets get back on topic. Brendan |
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30th Dec 2011 10:22am |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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Good advice. I've seen loads of people have to empty their vehicle every time they stop for lunch. Daft. You don't need your socket set etc immediately to hand, and they really should be stored as low as possible and buried anyway. Get the weight towards the middle and low down, light stuff on top and higher. |
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30th Dec 2011 2:00pm |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101
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well i've sent out my first list.
rear storage and driver comforts first. |
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30th Dec 2011 2:16pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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come on then Marcus, what's on the list ? |
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30th Dec 2011 11:01pm |
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