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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10379  
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.....and a brain.
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15th Aug 2012 10:21pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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A dog guard is a really good idea. Apart from increasing the useful storage space, it also keeps the stuff in the back in the event of anything untoward happening.
It's a bit of a work in progress, but I've fitted this in the back of my 110:  Click image to enlarge I've got Exmoor Trim 2nd row seats, which mean a regular guard won't fit, so I made a lower bulkhead from 18mm ply and the top is a guard from a 90. Eventually, the lower panel will be finished with carpet, but it's structurally complete. It's mounted by using existing bolts too. 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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15th Aug 2012 10:40pm |
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| Pam W Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1169  
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Don't think I have a photo of it, but I've also added a dog guard as a cargo barrier (the two piece one). Can also use it for strapping things down/attaching to! Our blog - http://landytravels.com/
Yorkshire Off Road Club - http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net |
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15th Aug 2012 10:45pm |
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| WWA Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Northumberland Posts: 197 
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Pam and LRA thanks for taking time to reply, a roof tent really is another realistic option. As you say Pam, its all possible with a bit of careful packing and only taking what is needed. I shall have a trawl through some of your post for inspiration.
On the other hand, your Australia trip sounds really fun, good luck with that, I shall have a good read of your posts when I get a moment today! Well thanks for your replys, loads to ponder on! All good fun! |
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16th Aug 2012 6:34am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8580
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Carefully consider where you are going/ what you are doing on your trip.
If sticking close to main roads no need for extra fuel in jerry cans, just more visits to fuel stations. Just using proper camp sites then no need to carry lots of water, use a water bladder and small bottles whilst travelling. Camping furniture can be bulky, some of our friends do not take any furniture with them, just a blanket on ground for sitting on and as a table. Spares? If vehicle is well maintained, mainland Europe, no need to take a spare engine with you, as iin one or two weeks you will probably be doing less then 2-3000 miles. Take photos on camera rather then SLR, iPad rather then 2 laptops etc. One possibly two pairs of shoes each rather then a pair for every possible occasion. Shopping every day rather then taking all your food with you. Good luck, go and enjoy yourselves 
Brendan |
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16th Aug 2012 6:56am |
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| willy eckerslike Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: North yorks Posts: 1789 
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Amazing what you can get in a 90, no dogs though apart from the old one in the pic.
Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
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16th Aug 2012 7:26am |
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| TR51 Member Since: 17 Apr 2012 Location: Dorset UK Posts: 333  
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Four people and mountaineering + camping kit loaded for a week, although the 7 hour drive was cramped (or so they told me...
 The benefits of driving the whole way!)
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16th Aug 2012 8:28am |
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| WWA Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Northumberland Posts: 197
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Brendan cheers for the advise, top remarks about food etc and how close you will be to amenities at any given time, I'm never going to be so 'ouback' that water and food is going to be a problem..
Willy E- that is a set up I aspire too!! Can't quite see the kitchen sink?! Sure you've got it some where though! TR51- I have learnt that it's always best and most fun to be the driver in a land rover, good effort with all that gear in the truck though and nice 90 from what I can see.. Any better pictures of the roof rack? |
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17th Aug 2012 6:32am |
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| WWA Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Northumberland Posts: 197
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Well The light bulb above my head did a slight flicker yesterday as I realised that we have a rather nice ifor Williams trailer at work, and while it's used for carting farming materials and lawn mowers about, I'm sure that if I can find a tarpaulin or a suitable top for it... It will make a grand camping/ expedition trailer. It's a dream to tow and it's not massive. Best of all it's free rather than investing in something...
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17th Aug 2012 6:38am |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10379
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@Tr51
You need more crisps ! |
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17th Aug 2012 8:01am |
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| TR51 Member Since: 17 Apr 2012 Location: Dorset UK Posts: 333
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Here's an older photo (before the new tyres - 235/85 General TR on genuine boosts) Click image to enlarge and here's one with the new shoes on (265/75 BFG All Terrain) Click image to enlarge If you want a photo of anything specific on the rack i'll try and grab a photo for you
EDIT: Yes I know my parking was shoddy 
Greenie - The joys of special offers and shiny packaging  Last edited by TR51 on 17th Aug 2012 8:05am. Edited 1 time in total |
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17th Aug 2012 8:01am |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10379
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Mrs Greeni was just laughing, because "you would notice the food"
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17th Aug 2012 8:03am |
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| jerseyman Member Since: 21 Jul 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 279 |
I miss my Tombie,
I spent no less than 2 years being indecisive whether to spend 10K refurbishing / upgrading my TR or get a new Puma, in the end I got a new Puma, still not too sure if I made the right choice. (apologies for thread drift, just musing here) |
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17th Aug 2012 8:12am |
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| davew Member Since: 02 Jan 2012 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 888 
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I actually think a 90 is better for expedition work than a 110 or 130 in some ways.
110s always end up overloaded. You have the space so instead of looking at what you actually need the temptation is to add stuff "just in case". All this extra stuff adds up and that extra weight leads to a higher chance of breakdowns, a higher chance of getting stuck off road and higher fuel consumption which reduces your range and increases running costs. Using a 90 means you have to take a far more considered approach to packing the vehicle, choosing what you take with you and what gets left behind. Having said that a 90 is only normally useful when there are just two occupants. Once you add more people into the mix you either need a 110 or a trailer ! http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/ |
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17th Aug 2012 10:10am |
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