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| htdar Member Since: 06 Feb 2023 Location: London Posts: 10  
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6th Feb 2023 6:26pm |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3362
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My 130 has just had a drivelodge fitted by LR Bits. Only had a couple of nights in it but happy so far. As you say, significantly cheaper than other options out there. Tbh, I prefer the look of it to the others as its much more subtle.
I believe a 110 supply and fit can be had for around £2.5k  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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6th Feb 2023 6:43pm |
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| TexasRover Member Since: 24 Nov 2022 Location: Paris Posts: 1016  
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Maybe i sound completely ignorant, but i did not know they made a 130 station wagon? I've only ever seen the 130 pickups.
Nice, must have a load of space inside! |
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6th Feb 2023 8:09pm |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3362
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It was a double cab from the factory but then immediately converted to an ambulance for our mountain rescue team. Full thread here.
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic73701.html Its great being able to stand up in there now. I've also gone for the full opening canvas option. Click image to enlarge |
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6th Feb 2023 8:15pm |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2098 
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There are several different pop tops on the market and some are discussed here -
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82129.html The choice is wide and depending on your use will depend on the suitability of the top you buy.  Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126 |
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6th Feb 2023 8:37pm |
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| J12Engineering Member Since: 06 Jun 2020 Location: Edge of the Cotswolds Posts: 30
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There’s a significant delta in price between the two… You’re into Alucab cost territory with the Dormobile conversion. The Drivelodge is fantastic alternative to a regular roof tent, but offers greater flexibility and longevity. |
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7th Feb 2023 2:24am |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3362
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Just spent the night in my drivelodge. Was -7c at 6.30am this morning
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7th Feb 2023 7:10am |
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| white Landy Member Since: 03 Mar 2015 Location: Mayen Posts: 16  
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Run the Drivelodge since last June. So far so good. Price is maybe the best on market. No experience with the Doormobile, actually never saw one. For our needs (2person) perfect. fits perfect to the shape of the roof. If you fit a checkerplate you can still put some luggage on top.
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7th Feb 2023 5:36pm |
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| andy2111 Member Since: 17 Oct 2021 Location: Kent Posts: 365 
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One consideratons is perhaps where you want to sleep e.g. "up top or down below" - not sure if the Drivelodge bed boards fit in the roof of a Defender like some of the other poptops?
I pulled together a list of the various roof options from several threads onto this post which might be of use https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82412.html TD5 hardtop to Puma inspired Poptop - my build thread 2002 110 TD5 Hardtop ¦ Full Puma interior ¦ Carpathian grey / Santorini black ¦ X-Vision-X poptop |
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7th Feb 2023 6:31pm |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3362
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I've had the drop down bed fitted in the drivelodge. It's on seperate gas struts and the whole bed folds up.into the roof when not in use
When folded down, it gives the full length of the roof as bed space We can sleep 4+ dog, 2 up and 2 down Click image to enlarge |
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7th Feb 2023 6:41pm |
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| J12Engineering Member Since: 06 Jun 2020 Location: Edge of the Cotswolds Posts: 30
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The Drivelodge roof can have a 2 piece pull down bed incorporated, or simple bed boards you layout to use as a bed; they stay in the roof, and are cheaper, but are more faff than the pull down bed. |
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8th Feb 2023 7:54am |
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| Bowbearer Member Since: 12 Aug 2022 Location: Norfolk Posts: 168 
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Looking at the Drive lodge it seems a bit narrower than other Roof Opening tents.
On my 110 I have a Safety Devises Cage, external front, internal rear as per Camel 100s. Dismissed the opening roof as I thought it wouldn't fit. Do you think it is narrow enough to accommodate the cage? What width length is it? Would solve many problems. Thanks, |
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8th Feb 2023 10:28am |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3362
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I believe LR Bits have fitted one to a vehicle with a roll cage. Give them a shout. https://www.lrbits.co.uk/pop-top-roofs
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8th Feb 2023 10:34am |
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| Bowbearer Member Since: 12 Aug 2022 Location: Norfolk Posts: 168
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Thanks,
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8th Feb 2023 11:39am |
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