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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324  
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To a certain extent, it depends on where you're going. However, there's an argument that if you need anything more than a standard Land Rover then you shouldn't be there in the first place.
In your position, presumably travelling solo, I'd take a shovel, some basic supplies (water, snacks, etc) and a mobile phone. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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28th Feb 2019 12:28pm |
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| MK Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Santiago Posts: 2431  
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Depending on kms and you have not address it yet I would invest on a gearbox output shaft. Puma 110" SW
............................................................. Earth first. Other planets later Last edited by MK on 28th Feb 2019 12:47pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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28th Feb 2019 12:28pm |
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| DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1429 
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A tow rope and CB radio.
No other modifications are necessary. If you can't drive a greenlane with a standard defender, you shouldn't be driving there. Just my opinion. edit - LRA types faster than me! |
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28th Feb 2019 12:29pm |
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| BenB8man Member Since: 22 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 429 
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My suggestion would be to just get out there. You’re driving one of the best vehicles for the task as it is.
If you lack confidence in your defender or your own capabilities then join a group like Glass or All Terrain 4x4. They do newbie days and give some good advice about local lanes. Also, if you want to just have a look around your local area try bywaymap.com. Good luck! |
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28th Feb 2019 12:34pm |
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| BenB8man Member Since: 22 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 429
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And I appear to be the slowest typer!
Good point by MK though. Good maintenance is key. It’s unlikely you’ll get stuck because of the terrain. But a breakdown would stop you anywhere. The recovery costs for a Greenlane breakdown might be a little different though. |
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28th Feb 2019 12:44pm |
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| boxoftricks Member Since: 06 Feb 2019 Location: Home Counties Posts: 747 
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Thanks guys, I've just joined the Herts, Beds and Bucks Landrover Club so will start on their led outings. Hopefully fun days out for the kids.
I've got a 2010 110 2.4 TDCI that's done 100k. Agreed that it should be cut out for the job but being a Defender was interested in any weak points such as steering or the above-mentioned output shaft. The guy I get it from who owned since new and seemed to have looked after it with a service every 6000k had just replaced the clutch so assuming/hoping they regreased the output shaft. |
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28th Feb 2019 12:51pm |
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| jaygti Member Since: 04 Nov 2012 Location: essex Posts: 378 
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I always take a small saw and secateurs, in case anything is overhanging a bit.
Just protects the paintwork a bit. 2002 td5 90 county hardtop |
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28th Feb 2019 12:55pm |
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| mobilesawmiller Member Since: 03 Mar 2013 Location: Co,Tyrone Posts: 100
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IMHO you have the two essentials - A Defender and mud terrain tyres. I do a lot of solo off roading in the wilds of Donegal and would include the following as essential equipment:-
Steering guard ; Diff guards; High Lift jack complete with strops and shackles to allow it to be used as a short pull winch; Jack pad for use in soft ground - I would also suggest a bit of practice with a High Lift as they can be lethal in untrained hands; A good ex military shovel; Pair of waffle boards; Phone, food, water, maps etc; One of the best ropes is a kerr - but only useful if there is a second vehicle with you and again you know the dangers of using it. In Donegal a local farmer with a large 4 wheel drive tractor on speed dial is a big bonus. Don't be afraid to retrace your steps rather than take the risk of getting stuck (I was told that getting stuck is like being pregnant - you can't be slightly pregnant).The main thing is to get out there and enjoy the countryside in your Defender. We are lucky in that Donegal is covered in unsurfaced tracks so there is no need to go off piste - the tracks range from very easy to bloody difficult so you can always find something to suit your mood! Happy offroading!  Click image to enlarge |
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28th Feb 2019 1:07pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7907 
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I was in the same situation a few years ago, so spoke to a few companies at the LRO Show that organise trips, most said steering and diff guards are beneficial, but a lot of others they're not necessary. I fitted them just as a precaution.
Just have fun and be prepared for some bramble rash!  Highly recommend some off road driving tution too 
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28th Feb 2019 1:39pm |
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| boxoftricks Member Since: 06 Feb 2019 Location: Home Counties Posts: 747
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[quote="mobilesawmiller"]IMHO you have the two essentials - A Defender and mud terrain tyres. I do a lot of solo off roading in the wilds of Donegal and would include the following as essential equipment:-
Steering guard ; Diff guards; High Lift jack complete with strops and shackles to allow it to be used as a short pull winch; Jack pad for use in soft ground - I would also suggest a bit of practice with a High Lift as they can be lethal in untrained hands; A good ex military shovel; Pair of waffle boards; Phone, food, water, maps etc; One of the best ropes is a kerr - but only useful if there is a second vehicle with you and again you know the dangers of using it. In Donegal a local farmer with a large 4 wheel drive tractor on speed dial is a big bonus. Don't be afraid to retrace your steps rather than take the risk of getting stuck (I was told that getting stuck is like being pregnant - you can't be slightly pregnant).The main thing is to get out there and enjoy the countryside in your Defender. We are lucky in that Donegal is covered in unsurfaced tracks so there is no need to go off piste - the tracks range from very easy to bloody difficult so you can always find something to suit your mood! Happy offroading! Thanks, great advice. Unfortunately, in Hertfordshire, we don't get the wide variety of offroading you have over there. I'm tempted to hear over for a visit  |
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28th Feb 2019 2:30pm |
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| boxoftricks Member Since: 06 Feb 2019 Location: Home Counties Posts: 747
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Yep seems you're in a similar situation to me. Had a look at your feed and have taken some pointers. Hoping it becomes a relatively cheap adventure day for the kids, well compared to visiting overpriced attractions. A few bramble scrapes will add character. Did you have off road driving tuition? |
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28th Feb 2019 2:38pm |
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| Avelingporter Member Since: 25 Jan 2016 Location: Southampton Posts: 406 
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If you are at all worried about bramble rash then have the sides and bonnet vinyl wrapped. I know pink chrome of matte kharki may not be your taste. But they do do clear do all good then. Unless you want to go off road looking like a tarts handbag!!!
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28th Feb 2019 3:35pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8086  
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Research the route for legality.
Take a phone, first aid kit, fire ext, maps and go. If in any doubt back out. If there is a chance of getting stuck on a greenlane you shouldn't be there. I wouldn't be spending out on my lr until I knew from experience what was going To be beneficial. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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28th Feb 2019 4:18pm |
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| Tommo Member Since: 19 Dec 2013 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 830 
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Invest in some defender training that focuses on the capability of the vehicle and how to use the hi/low range gearing correctly as well as reading the ground. A standard defender will cope with a Hugh amount and tbh if you research expedition trips by LR they tended to keep vehicles pretty much standard.
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28th Feb 2019 4:24pm |
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