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i had one on Millie and after about a month it started leaking out in the usual place, so i put my aftermarket one back on which has never leaked, it was a sad day when i put it back in it's box and it's still there 
| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 560   
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Thanks for the feedback Clayton.
It’s kinda funny...I nearly didn’t fit the cap anyway! I normally prefer to just keep things original/genuine but bought the cap on a whim months ago but when I came to fit it I thought it was plenty heavy enough really, almost unnecessarily over-engineered. I may just get a new original cap before it gets a chance to leak!  1997 Ex-MOD 110, Pop Top Camper, build thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72352.html
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2nd Nov 2020 9:32pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10756 
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I know what you mean, i had been waiting a long time for a Tdi fuel cap from Optimill and when it came out i got it, well chuffed i was until the leaking. I have found after a while even the original fuel caps leak, so i had to go down the aftermarket route, which i have not been disappointed with my choice, but it's a great shame as you, i like to keep things OEM looking
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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2nd Nov 2020 10:16pm |
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| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 560
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When I picked the roof up from Errol at Coastline Campers I managed to buy one of his side locker boxes off him, albeit an unfinished one!
Got the hinges bolted on and compression locks fitted then prepped and painted...  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge It’s very awkward spraying inside the box and just caught the back of it with the gun when applying the matt lacquer, will have to place something strategically inside to cover it up 
The Alu Cab awning brackets come in plain stainless so they needed painting and the MUD MOLLE panel comes in grey so did that in black too... Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Stripped the steps down to clean up and paint. Will fit these for now but in the future may swap them out for sliders of some kind. Click image to enlarge 1997 Ex-MOD 110, Pop Top Camper, build thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72352.html 2014 Discovery 4 SE Tech Instagram @the110camper |
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4th Nov 2020 9:37pm |
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| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 560
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Steps on...
Click image to enlarge Floor panels and tunnel in... Click image to enlarge Awning going on... Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Inside with the roof down... Click image to enlarge Rear access hatch up... Click image to enlarge Up top.. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Side box fitted... Click image to enlarge 1997 Ex-MOD 110, Pop Top Camper, build thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72352.html 2014 Discovery 4 SE Tech Instagram @the110camper |
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8th Nov 2020 6:56pm |
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| keith Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2212 
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Great build thread and top quality work. Lovely colour and build finish.
Keith |
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8th Nov 2020 7:26pm |
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| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 560
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Thank you Keith, appreciated
Hopefully get the wings and bonnet done this week, which just leaves the 3 doors then to complete the bodywork. 1997 Ex-MOD 110, Pop Top Camper, build thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72352.html 2014 Discovery 4 SE Tech Instagram @the110camper |
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8th Nov 2020 7:58pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3677 
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Yep, awesome job! Nice work.
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9th Nov 2020 6:08am |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2109 
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Welcome to the Pop Top World! Camping will never be the same now!
Looking great  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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9th Nov 2020 8:19am |
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| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 560
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Thank you
Thanks Wyvern, I’ve read your thread numerous times for ideas and inspiration, looking forward to getting out in it! 1997 Ex-MOD 110, Pop Top Camper, build thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72352.html 2014 Discovery 4 SE Tech Instagram @the110camper |
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9th Nov 2020 9:01am |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2109
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I’m very touched by your lovely comments ! This is what is so good about this forum in the way we all can share our learnings with each other. Glad my thoughts have been of some use to you and hopefully others, and thanks for posting the fabulous build that you are undertaking to help inspire others in the future 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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9th Nov 2020 3:00pm |
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| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 560
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No problem, love reading and researching other people’s experiences and learning from it, can often make the difference between trail and error and getting it right first time so I appreciate people posting on here.
May I ask, how are you getting on with the Cadac stove, would you recommend it? TIA 1997 Ex-MOD 110, Pop Top Camper, build thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72352.html 2014 Discovery 4 SE Tech Instagram @the110camper |
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9th Nov 2020 9:01pm |
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| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 560
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Updates...
Wings on. Click image to enlarge Front Runner water tank bought for behind the near side rear wheel, haven’t got round to fitting it yet. Click image to enlarge Chequer plate and Nakatanenga DAB aerial fitted. Click image to enlarge BunduCube room fitted. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Pick axe head and Pioneer bonnet tools fitted. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Crystal headlamps and Osram NightBreakers fitted with freshly painted surrounds and light guards. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Snorkel and sun visor on. Click image to enlarge Just the 3 doors and wheel arch spats left to paint now, then on to the interior fit out. 1997 Ex-MOD 110, Pop Top Camper, build thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72352.html 2014 Discovery 4 SE Tech Instagram @the110camper |
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30th Nov 2020 10:33pm |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2109
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yes we got the stove and would recommend it - the hot plate grills are a game changer for us and the size is good for hiding away - I am fabricating some wind shields to fit on the side of the cooker when used out side, but it works very well and reasonable on gas too ... Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Cooker with hot grill plate and stacking steaming pots (and wine!) - xmas dinner last year on the top of the cliffs in Cornwall ... 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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1st Dec 2020 8:25am |
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| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 560
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Great stuff, sounds good, thanks for the feedback.
Still deciding on the internal layout, would really like twin burners and a sink inside but realise that will take up a lot of space so may go for a single burner and sink, either way will we have a secondary stove for outside use. 1997 Ex-MOD 110, Pop Top Camper, build thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72352.html 2014 Discovery 4 SE Tech Instagram @the110camper |
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1st Dec 2020 7:28pm |
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