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| Bluericky Member Since: 26 Jun 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 647   
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Hi James
I hope you don’t mind me asking.. I’m toying with buying an iKamper skycamp 2.0 , I was wondering how you were getting on with yours and if you had any drawbacks ? Also it looks like you have a Hannibal or Tembo rack fitted , how did you mount the ikamper as there aren’t any crossbars ? Thanks ! Rich https://www.instagram.com/hustynminepark/ |
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18th Jul 2020 6:47am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7907 
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Not at all, we're still very please with the Skycamp it is an awesome rtt. Only issue we have is the mattress isnt brilliant, but easily overcomable and it has been improved on the 2.0. The only other issue is condensation but this is mostly as the kids like it dark inside we sleep with the windows closed and 4 people in an ventilated space is going to cause condensation. Otherwise an utterly brilliant rtt.
Mounting to the Hannibal was a bit of an issue, as both he rack and tent rails run front to back. All I did was remove the tent rails and redrill to suit the rack rails, so not difficult. The 1.0 just has screw clamps which have been changed on the 2.0 to a quick release so not sure how it works now. Speak to Andy at iKamper UK, he is very helpful. Oh the other thing is the annex is great big space and easy to put up. The Skycamp suits a Defender perfectly. If you're on Facebook both the iKamper and ikamper uk pages are great. It is a lot of money but if you're going to use it a lot it's well worth it. It's just so easy to put up and down and plenty of space. 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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18th Jul 2020 10:42am |
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| Bluericky Member Since: 26 Jun 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 647
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Hi James
That’s great , thank you for the feedback . I’d heard that the mattress wasn’t to everyone’s liking on the skycamp 1.0 but had also heard of the improvements on the 2.0 . I’ll have a chat with Andy . Ideally I’d like a second hand one but they’re like hens teeth and the only one I did find was only marginally less than a new one !! Is there room to store any bedding in the tent when in transit ? https://www.instagram.com/hustynminepark/ |
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18th Jul 2020 12:12pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7907
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We were lucky to pick our 1.0 up second hand at a good price as it was one of the first kickstart sales.
Bedding is an interesting one. You're supposed to have enough room for sleeping bags and some bedding, but I've never managed it. However, I read something the other day about not putting it too close to the hinges, which is where I do put it, so maybe I'm just stacking it wrong. I need to try more.  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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18th Jul 2020 1:32pm |
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| Bluericky Member Since: 26 Jun 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 647
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Thanks James
Now I’ve just got to decide , x-cover or skycamp ! Big old saving going with the Xcover https://www.instagram.com/hustynminepark/ |
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18th Jul 2020 6:02pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7907
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Thanks Cooperracer. I do love the Bowlers but they are a pain to clean! I got mine from Bowler as ex display at a healthy saving, wish I'd gone 18" now! Keep an eye out they do come up at discount. 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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21st Feb 2021 8:35pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7907
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The puma has had some long overdue pampering, all by Cult4x4. Great understated guys doing some amazing work and local, highly recommend.
Windscreen surround was badly corroded in several places, window blocks, rear cross member and tow hitch. The bad...  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Nicely cleaned down and prepped... Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Finished results, The good... Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Whilst in I had the rear bumperettes cut down and repainted. Rear dirt-D-fenders fitted and new mudflap brackets. Click image to enlarge Finally, had the Bowler sills and Fire & Ice steps fitted, thanks to MCMA1
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 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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21st Feb 2021 8:53pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10810 
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Very nice work done there James
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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22nd Feb 2021 8:57pm |
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| Bucko Member Since: 21 Nov 2016 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 43
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Looks very nice and tidy James. I like the bowler sills.
My vehicle’s the same age and I’ve also noticed a few trouble spots around the windscreen as well as a couple of dubious looking spots lower down on the bulkhead/vent panel. I think I should maybe attend to this sooner rather than later. How much were you talking for the windscreen surround repair, if you don’t mind me asking. It sounds like your pleased with the results. |
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2nd Mar 2021 7:40pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7907
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I'd been putting it off for ages, but pleased it's been done now before it got too bad and unrepairable. It was worse than I thought under the seal.
There was a long list of work... windowscreen surround, windscreen blocks, tiny spot of rust on B pillar, rear cross member, tow hitch, remove-cut down bumperettes re paint refit, mudflap brackets, fit dirt-D-fender, repair drl, door lock, fit sills and steps. All done for £600. I thought that was pretty reasonable and yes very pleased with the work. 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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2nd Mar 2021 9:30pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3684 
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That looks like good value work to me. Nice job.
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3rd Mar 2021 6:02am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7907
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Just hit 100,000 miles! To celebrate the rear mud gaurd fell off!
   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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20th Mar 2022 9:44am |
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| BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 900 
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Perfect opportunity for a cheeky upgrade!
 Charlie
1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders |
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20th Mar 2022 12:57pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7907
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Only just had galv mud guard holders fitted. Just need to do the aluminium angle repair. Baler twine will do for now! 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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20th Mar 2022 2:26pm |
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