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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2640  
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Did it earlier this year in the other car, some amazing views....
 Click image to enlarge it was actually blowing a gale and drizzle when I snapped this pic 
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12th Nov 2019 5:48pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3750 
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OK so it seems the NC500 is back on...
We have had fun sorting different accommodation out on the route but now its sorted, Car has just been serviced, new oils etc and it needed a rear caliper... so good job this was done. Turns out assuming we make John O'groats then the Defender would have been at Lands End and John O'Groats in less than a year  and a whole lot of places in between...
With help of a forum member managed to sort the roof rack, fun getting the box on  apparently this is a large roof box.... could fit another on the front part of the roof
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12th Jul 2020 8:06pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905 
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I had to buy an extendable ladder to make use of the roof box, it's a long way up!
Good luck, have fun and look forward to seeing some photos. 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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12th Jul 2020 8:20pm |
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| donmacn Member Since: 06 Nov 2017 Location: Nth Scotland Posts: 1841 
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What are your dates? Will keep an eye out. Don't be shy of asking for help if anything happens - though it does sound as if you've got things ship-shape. Donald
1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong (The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html ) 2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8 in the past.. RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi 1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box 1993 Discovery 300Tdi not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper... |
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12th Jul 2020 8:22pm |
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| Tim in Scotland Member Since: 23 May 2007 Location: The Land that time forgot Posts: 3753
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For sure everything is open as Electric Vehicle Man on YouTube was live streaming from his self catering accommodation last night - he was amazed that once he was across the border he got free car charging and that the chargers he looked into using were all working! He’s test driving the new Kia Soul for a week up there. The one with 260 miles range. Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed! |
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12th Jul 2020 9:10pm |
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| Scotm Member Since: 28 Feb 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 666  
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We are up there now in a self catering house near Gairloch.
This was us loaded up ready to go: Click image to enlarge |
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12th Jul 2020 9:24pm |
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| captain slow Member Since: 22 Jun 2011 Location: Herts Posts: 355 
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Hi Scotm,
sorry - slightly off-topic, but what bike rack have you got there? cheers in advance John 2.2 Tdci 110 XS CSW Corris Grey Prince Harry's D3 (gone but not forgotten) 300 Tdi 110 CSW (gone but not forgotten) |
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13th Jul 2020 7:46am |
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| Scotm Member Since: 28 Feb 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 666
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It is a Avenir Idaho 2 with home made trailer board for the tail lights only as they are partly covered by the bike wheels.
I have a britpart copy of a mantec wheel carrier and this allows the door to fully open with the bikes on. I think I have an extra strap holding it on than it comes with. |
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13th Jul 2020 7:57am |
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| captain slow Member Since: 22 Jun 2011 Location: Herts Posts: 355
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excellent - many thanks
2.2 Tdci 110 XS CSW Corris Grey
Prince Harry's D3 (gone but not forgotten) 300 Tdi 110 CSW (gone but not forgotten) |
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13th Jul 2020 9:07am |
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| Scotm Member Since: 28 Feb 2014 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 666
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Just remembered I added an Avenir Vermont Middle Grab Arm Bike Holder to hold the outer bike away from the inner one too.
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13th Jul 2020 9:13am |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3750
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ScotM
you look nicely loaded their, similar to us on camping trips, this year however we are staying in what look to be some nice properties...and rustic cabins etc
Previous couple of trips... Onward to Annecy...
Devon and Cornwall
Loving the kyaks |
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16th Jul 2020 1:17pm |
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| Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1833 
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Just recieved this months copy of Land Rover Monthly in the post and its come with a copy of Drive 25 - 25 Greatest Drives in the UK and Abroad. Number 1 on their list - drive the North Coast 500.
Its on my bucket list to do, and I've now added the South West Coastal 300 and the North East 250 to the list as well. Sadly I dont think it will happen in 2020, but never say never 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone 2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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17th Jul 2020 12:29pm |
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| Tim in Scotland Member Since: 23 May 2007 Location: The Land that time forgot Posts: 3753
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So now it’s well and truly spoiled if it’s recommended in a Land Rover magazine. Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed! |
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17th Jul 2020 4:09pm |
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| htb2 Member Since: 02 Nov 2018 Location: Carmarthenshire Posts: 529 
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Been spoiled for years, since they created the theme. Used to drive it twice a year for work and was paid for it.
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17th Jul 2020 7:13pm |
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