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| lozza Member Since: 13 Oct 2016 Location: oxfordshire Posts: 190  |
change of plans...going to have ago at this
advice very much appreciated loz |
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20th Mar 2019 7:57pm |
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| BigRuss Member Since: 15 May 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2785  
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There’s no side windows for the rest passengers when driving along Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black |
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21st Mar 2019 12:03am |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674  
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Great conversion, I’d think of improvements to the structure strength in a roll over. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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21st Mar 2019 12:55am |
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| BigRuss Member Since: 15 May 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2785
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Then don’t worry about those windows....
A lot of roof tents use Bunje cords on the fabric to pull the sides in when closing them so you don’t need to spend as much time poking the sides in. If you had a side door you can mount an awning above it on the side making a nice outside area. Storage inside is great but what about storage to access from the outside for items you don’t want to have to drag into your bedroom to put away (dirty stuff, oils, camping chairs, rubbish etc). As for strengthening what’s the protection case? Roll over, it a tree branch etc.... is it to protect the vehicle or you? Russell 2011MY 110 XS USW Black |
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21st Mar 2019 6:57am |
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| BigRuss Member Since: 15 May 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2785
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And don’t forget to insulate Russell
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21st Mar 2019 6:58am |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2108 
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I have been converting my 110 to a camper over the last few months and have listed all the additional equipment and location in the thread .
I would start simple and see (work on the KISS principal - you may have to fit it in the wild!) - and be very careful of your overall weight as its very easy to overload the vehicle when you have that much space available ... Visit one of the land rover shows and talk to various owners and look at how they have done things - there are many ways of achieving the same result and one way may be perfect for you. hope that helps 
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html 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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21st Mar 2019 7:18am |
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| gtmotorsport Member Since: 29 Jun 2016 Location: Cornwall Posts: 97 
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Worth considering the weight distribution in respect of making sure you equal it out as best you can from one side to the other to avoid handling issues. Equally if you look at the Land rover 101 builds (still a dream) you may pick up some ideas and inspiration and I would say as has been said already work in an awning.
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21st Mar 2019 7:48am |
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| lozza Member Since: 13 Oct 2016 Location: oxfordshire Posts: 190 |
thanks for all the advice/ideas keep em coming...poppy looks great out of interest did you ever have her weighed fully loaded
loz |
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21st Mar 2019 7:56am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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If you get half a chance get across to the Bad Kissingen show in Germany. This year it is mid June. Probably the biggest and best overland show in Europe. The main car parks and camping areas are a treasure trove of ideas and the equipment/vehicles on offer at the show are often from firms not known in the U.K.
Brendan |
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21st Mar 2019 8:05am |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2108
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Hi Loz,
not been on a weigh bridge, but am confident that the weight is well with in limits as the removal of the 2nd and 3rd row seats equal the weight of the units and the roof is quite low due to the way its been constructed. I will pop it onto the scales one day when its fully loaded before our summer trip to Slovenia... 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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21st Mar 2019 11:53am |
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| lozza Member Since: 13 Oct 2016 Location: oxfordshire Posts: 190 |
Click image to enlarge progress today then this Click image to enlarge can i clean the ecu out ? loz |
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21st Mar 2019 5:35pm |
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| Whirly90 Member Since: 01 Sep 2016 Location: Ampshire Posts: 405  
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Instead of building your own it would save a whole lot of time if you fitted one of these. It would bolt straight on, it's insulated and fitted with a heater.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ex-MOD-Marshall...SwM6VcbCSx |
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22nd Mar 2019 9:51pm |
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| lozza Member Since: 13 Oct 2016 Location: oxfordshire Posts: 190 |
they do need a subframe built,25 yr old 5 ft high ......no thanks
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23rd Mar 2019 12:00pm |
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| lozza Member Since: 13 Oct 2016 Location: oxfordshire Posts: 190 |
building begins
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29th Apr 2019 6:35pm |
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