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johnp1887



Member Since: 24 Jul 2016
Location: Kirkby Lonsdale
Posts: 32

United Kingdom 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Tamar Blue
Sleeping in a 90
Hi, has anyone converted a D90 so that they can sleep in it comfortably?
Post #554242 7th Aug 2016 12:48pm
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JR



Member Since: 07 Dec 2012
Location: Auchtermuchty
Posts: 532

Scotland 1984 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Coniston Green
My 90 is a converted 1984 HT that had a rear checkerplate kit fitted, I then fitted OEM side windows and 4 individual inward facing seats. I have also removed the top half of the bulkhead with a Mud 4x4 kit.

Being the earlier front seats the passengers seat folds flat so I can sleep down the passengers side; I don't bother with a roll mat as the seats are perfect enough. For reference I am 5'10-11".

I also work with a Medical Assets Company as Off Road Medical Support/First Aid on Charity Challenge Endurance Events and we can fit a casualty on a scoop down the same side with room for a medic or 2 on the driver's side.

Pro's
Given the SW layout, the only expense was the Mud Bulkhead Removal kit. So no major mods or cost required although Privacy Glass would be a big advantage as getting in/out of my sleeping bag and dressing is very public! Not an issue for me as I'm not bedding down very publically.

Con's
LHS easy but driver's side is more of a problem coz someone put a bleeding steering wheel in the road so front seat will not fold flat! Not a problem for me personally. I don't know if a removable wheel would help....
Post #554616 8th Aug 2016 10:27pm
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Rosco



Member Since: 03 Dec 2010
Location: Burntwood
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Few years back at an event (L2B I think) I saw a guy use a camp cot down the passenger side of his SWB series 3. I suspect the sticking point would be if the passenger seat would fold low enough to allow the leg of the cot to pass over it? The bulkhead didn't seem to be an issue. 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW
Post #554651 9th Aug 2016 7:25am
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Cuthbert



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Up North
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Re: Sleeping in a 90
johnp1887 wrote:
Hi, has anyone converted a D90 so that they can sleep in it comfortably?


On an extended roof rack might be a possibility. Tried it out inside and gave up.
Post #557113 18th Aug 2016 10:14pm
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Chris86



Member Since: 15 Jul 2014
Location: South Yorks
Posts: 788

United Kingdom 2005 Defender 110 Td5 USW Chawton White
I used to work with a lass who had made a folding bed type arrangement in her 90 ht van.

She had made a panel that fitted between the capping and the roof that was hinged so it dropped down flat, and then had a second section that somehow fitted over the bulkhead that separates the load space and the front seats- this may have been hinged, to the first section as well i can't remember.

Was just about the right size to fit a thermarest on- seemed to be pretty simple amd effective, but she wasn't the tallest to be fair...


Chris
Post #557925 22nd Aug 2016 7:19am
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defender9



Member Since: 12 Mar 2016
Location: Fylde Coast
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
My Disco 3 was perfect for sleeping in, fold all the seats flat and throw in a mattress and Bob's your Mothers Brother.
Post #557960 22nd Aug 2016 9:12am
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rcm82



Member Since: 12 Jun 2015
Location: suffolk
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United Kingdom 
Were you thinking Something like this???

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Post #559532 28th Aug 2016 2:48pm
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Les Brock



Member Since: 20 Mar 2012
Location: Stroud, Glos
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United Kingdom 
Liking that Thumbs Up
Post #559541 28th Aug 2016 3:43pm
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johnp1887



Member Since: 24 Jul 2016
Location: Kirkby Lonsdale
Posts: 32

United Kingdom 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Tamar Blue
Hi, I'm liking the setup that you've got here, but isiti hinged over the bulkhead and then does it just hook over the grab rail, but I really think this is what I'm after. Many thanks Johnp1887 Thumbs Up
Post #559581 28th Aug 2016 6:11pm
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rcm82



Member Since: 12 Jun 2015
Location: suffolk
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United Kingdom 
Yep, basically thats it, then it folds up out of the way to travel Smile i make these so drop me a pm if interested Smile

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Post #559590 28th Aug 2016 6:52pm
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216lcg



Member Since: 11 Oct 2012
Location: London
Posts: 50

United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
I created this to use alongside the cabinets I had made. I have a HM roof tent but decided i would get pretty fed up keep having to put it all up and down if i was just staying somewhere overnight. The bed is not wide and it helps that i am only 5' 7". However I have to admit i have never slept on it in anger. There are curtains on all the windws for privacy. It is the Goodwood Revival next w/e and i usually take the complete roof tent arrangement but am tempted to try this out this time. It is only good if flying solo. My brother and dad are in another tent so we will see. The channels in the top of the cabinet are for runners on which the fridge can slide. Not a perfect design either but just works.




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Post #560254 31st Aug 2016 2:05pm
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Avion8



Member Since: 26 Jan 2015
Location: Perth
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Australia 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Heritage Edition SW Grasmere Green
Dormobile do a 90 conversion now, but not sure what it looks like in side, or access. It looks good though: http://www.dormobile.co.uk/conversions
Post #564756 17th Sep 2016 11:48pm
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