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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4225   
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There are four brackets that replace the 4 interior grab handles in the boot, the 2 above the rear door for latching the basket and the 2 on the sides to provide the hinge. If you left the brackets in place, but just removed the basket, it’s just the two hinge bolts would need unscrewing. You could probably do that in 15 mins with a bit of practise. It’s just the basket is quite unwieldy due to its size.
I haven’t any decent pics, the lens on my phone is  hence the blurry pics at the start of the thread, sorry. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS |
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31st Jan 2018 5:25pm |
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| Ashbyandy Member Since: 17 Dec 2015 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 223  
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Hi Bluest,
Thanks for the reply, that all seems dead straight forward. I will be buying one ASAP, ready for my summer trip to the Alps. I’ve already removed the rear most seats and done the base similar to you, so half way there, Thanks again, Andy  |
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31st Jan 2018 5:44pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4225
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It is a good product for all the light weight stuff that usually gets in the way. Could even put a couple of camp chairs up their for easy access. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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31st Jan 2018 6:01pm |
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| ChrisCM Member Since: 10 Jun 2013 Location: Cornwall uk Posts: 572 
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Kargo = Karoo ? Ok, thought it was something different
The Kargo Carrier looks a nice bit of kit. 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black. |
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1st Feb 2018 12:27pm |
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| Greyman110 Member Since: 29 Sep 2017 Location: London Posts: 327
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How much does the Tuff Trek affect headroom in the back?
I do quite fancy one and realistically I don't get in the boot very much, but I was wondering if it would be too low when it comes to 'comfortable' access and loading other storage (side cages and chest) in the back? |
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3rd Feb 2018 3:01pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4225
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In terms of loading the boot, I don’t notice it at all really. It’s maybe three or four inches lower than the top of the door opening at the most. I’m 6ft and a bit and don’t hit my head on it or anything. Obviously if you were actually climbing inside it would be in the way. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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3rd Feb 2018 6:29pm |
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| Hunky Gibbon01 Member Since: 20 Mar 2017 Location: Dorset Posts: 90 
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I'd imagine you could climb in because when it's folded up with a little ease.
I sometimes carry passengers in my 90 (2 x fold forward rear seat) and opted to have the kargo carrier in place with seats folded but then I remove easily. I say this with trepidation not delivered yet  .
I did think about removing seats etc and have big load bay. But constantly removing/installing seats is not appealing. |
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8th Mar 2018 7:49am |
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| Greyman110 Member Since: 29 Sep 2017 Location: London Posts: 327
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I didn't get the Tuff Trek in the end but I did make some changes.
This is what mine looks like now..  Click image to enlarge |
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8th Mar 2018 9:51am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908 
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I wish I could kit out the back of our 110 like this but we need the seats
Having witnessed a car rollover recently, luckily no one hurt, but personal effects and jack, wheel braces etc scattered everywhere around the car. It reminded me of the importance of securing the load!  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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8th Mar 2018 10:15am |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2109 
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That looks spot on  |
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8th Mar 2018 11:31am |
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| taffrican Member Since: 14 Jan 2011 Location: Living room Posts: 624  
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How big is the basket on delivery and how do you get it in the vehicle?, is it one piece?, the website says it was designed for a 110 but "should" or could fit a 90, anyone fitted one in a 90?
thanks Mike Optimists say the glass is half full.. Pessimists say the glass is half empty.. Engineers say the glass is twice the size it needs to be! |
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14th Mar 2018 8:57pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4225
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The tuff trek basket goes through the door diagonally, it's all one piece. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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14th Mar 2018 9:01pm |
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| taffrican Member Since: 14 Jan 2011 Location: Living room Posts: 624
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Thanks for the quick reply
so if someone had a full length drawer fitted in the back you wouldn't be able to get the drawer in? Optimists say the glass is half full.. Pessimists say the glass is half empty.. Engineers say the glass is twice the size it needs to be! |
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14th Mar 2018 9:10pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4225
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I think you might. If you could get the dimensions from somewhere you could check it out with a tape measure. Its a bit shorter front to back than side to side I think, so you could probably put it in narrow ent forst and turn it inside the car. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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14th Mar 2018 9:15pm |
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