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ZeDefender



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airpusher wrote:
I quite agree!

I can't explain why but I just like the DC. I've seen some very nice kit ached to the back too, lots of custom bars or canopies.

I was looking t under the rear seats, not sure I could make anything that secure though. I'll probably get a secure cubby for bits & bob, mind the present one took a small shopping bag of bits today but it's only wood & non lockable.

I looked at the draw for the tub but then I saw the price Big Cry

DOTE.. they do have limitations

I made an aluminium box/cubby that I slotted in and fixed into the seatbox under the front passenger seat (the one without the battery). There are only a few fuses in there and loads of empty space, so the box is big enough for a handbag/small laptop/camera etc. You access it from the opening at the front. There is no door on mine but it is in such a position that it is impossible to see it from outside - I made it before traveling to Italy Wink
Just a little project for some "discrete" extra space Smile 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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Post #94871 18th Oct 2011 2:12pm
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airpusher



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Oh boy!

I can see life getting expensive!!!

I like the roll cage/roof rack too!

I really need something secure as I do photography too & need some secure out of sight storage to put the camera, lenses & other bits in.

How much is the cage too?
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The 'cage' was standard as it was a Tombraider Limited Edition. It is classed as a 'roof rack support system' as it isn't strong enough for a roll cage. John

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Ze..

I think I need to do some exploring! I know were the battery is but I didn't realise that there was another space.

Project for tomorrow, take land rover appart & find all bit's that move, unclip etc

Cheers

Sorry JSG, by cage I meant the patriot security cage. I didn't describe it very well.
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Hi Airpusher

Excellent choice of vehicle Thumbs Up

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Bob
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bob neville wrote:
Hi Airpusher

Excellent choice of vehicle Thumbs Up

My secure storage solution from Mobile Storage Solutions.



Bob


It looks very good. I emailed the company & they sent me a good bit of info about both the draw & the chest.

Is that chest bolted in?

I like the look & the build quality looks good but I have a heart attack at the price!
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Hi AP

It is bolted in, waterproof and the locks are stong as well Thumbs Up

Expensive but the build and quality are excellent.

If you are down in Somerset let me know, you are more than welcome to inspect.

Bob
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airpusher



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Thanks Bob,

I may take you up on that if I'm that way.

I think either that or the draw will be on the christmas list.

Can I ask, were do you store the spare wheel if thats a DC? I've been looking for a rear bracket or swing away.

Very Happy
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Here Thumbs Up



Have a look at my gallery, a few more pics there.

Bob
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bob neville wrote:
Here Thumbs Up



Have a look at my gallery, a few more pics there.

Bob


Oh boy.......Droolling time!!! Razz That's very nice!

I'll have a look at your gallery for some more Landrover porn!!!

That's what I want for mine!

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Good job I have not taken pictures of the latest additions yet Laughing

Bob
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It sure is, that's a very nice DC. The seats looks fantastic.

I think I found the thread for the swing away the other day. Looks very well built.

I like the look with the wendy house off, I'll have to try mine like that soon.

Early night now!!!! Lol Whistle Laughing
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Re: My first land rover
airpusher wrote:

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Well I have my first land rover!!! Some better pictures as soon as it's a little muddy.

Very happy so far (Only been a week!!)

I'm sure I'll have lots of questions over the course, so I'll be annoying many of you soon!!

Any other DC owners have any advice, suggestions etc for additions, kit.

The one thing I have noticed is the lack of a boot as such. How do you guys get around that, I boughs a couple of pairs of running trainers today but had no were to store them out of sight.

I have a couple of additions I would like to add...

New steering wheel (when I figure out fitting)

Rock tree sliders

Swing away spare wheel carrier

Security cubby box

A Bar with driving lights..it's supposed to have the soft one but it's missing

mmm I'm sure theres more!!

Thanks for looking Very Happy Very Happy


Nice truck dude, does anyone know how the rear floor space compares with a 90? 2005 TD5 90 Hard Top

Beer 'n Sex 'n Chips 'n Gravy

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airpusher



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According to the brochure the 90's 'cargo bed length is 1144 & the DCPU is 1020

So it's a fair bit shorter.

HTH
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Wife took her test in a 90 pick up (not the same but similar!) and so that was our most used vehicle.

I soon discovered that an untethered surfboard will NOT stay in the back when driving at 60ish... one snapped board, one red face... DOH!

Probably similar in the above?! Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion.
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