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| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 564   
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Many thanks Blackwolf very much appreciated, we’re very happy with how it’s turned 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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26th Jan 2022 6:24pm |
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| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 564
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Cheers Co1 appreciated, really happy we decided to go down the camper route with 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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27th Jan 2022 9:20pm |
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| Whirly90 Member Since: 01 Sep 2016 Location: Ampshire Posts: 407  
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I've followed this build from the beginning and was very impressed with the end product, yesterday i saw the vehicle in the flesh. WOW! If i had to imagine my ideal 110 camper it wouldn't be as good as this, there are quite a few things i hadn't thought of. Everywhere you look there are great ideas all perfectly executed and the standard of workmanship is 110%. Russel told me the final build cost and i could see every penny of it, it's one of the best home builds i've seen. You should be very proud of your efforts Russel, it's a brilliant job.
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27th Nov 2022 9:29am |
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| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 564
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Many thanks indeed for your kind words, very much appreciated!
It was great to meet and chat to you both yesterday at the Tuff-Trek open day. Wish I had more time with people but the day went so fast with a constant flow of people to talk to! I’m sure if you decide to go down the 110 route again you’ll make the perfect camper
Look forward to the pics  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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27th Nov 2022 4:37pm |
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| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 564
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The most recent modification I’ve done is the rear step.
We like the height of the standard folding rear step but it’s not the biggest and sometimes we miss it when getting out the rear. Researched a lot but didn’t find anything suitable so made my own. Removed the tow bar and replaced with a recovery point (might change the recovery point for something that doesn’t stick out as far) I bought another genuine LR rear step, swapped the spring mechanism over to the r/h side arm as it fouled on the diesel tank and bolted it up on the chassis.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Then folded some 3mm ali plate to form a bridge across the two steps making one large one. Sprayed in Raptor for a textured grippy finish. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge We’re really happy with the way it turned out, no more guessing where to put your foot and it still folds up out the way when needed! 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 2022 10:05pm |
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| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 564
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Blending into the scenery in the Peak District recently…
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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1st Dec 2022 10:13pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3689 
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Lovely pic.
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2nd Dec 2022 6:10am |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3471  
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Great idea with the step. Very functional
Most of the times getting off the rear, I get to step on a void  1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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2nd Dec 2022 7:37am |
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| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 564
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Thanks both
The larger step takes a lot of guess work out it for sure, we haven’t hit our shins on it yet but it’s inevitable I think 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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2nd Dec 2022 1:37pm |
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| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 564
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The camper has been in hibernation over winter but looking forward to a two week trip to Scotland in May.
I got these badges made by roverplates on Instagram back in December and I’m really happy with how they worked out. The Raven used to be large stickers on the doors but wanted something smaller and then added the RAF reg number. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 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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1st Mar 2023 9:33pm |
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| steveww Member Since: 05 Jan 2022 Location: Uppingham Posts: 573 
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Very Edgar Allan Poe
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2nd Mar 2023 12:45pm |
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| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 564
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Yes indeed!
In fact, there is an American lady on Instagram and YouTube @roamingreckless who has bought and imported the sister vehicle to mine, literally one number difference on the Special Vehicles build plate and has called hers Poe! This is the RAF emblem the Raven is from and who used the Defender when it was in the RAF… 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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2nd Mar 2023 7:43pm |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2117 
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Hi Russel
I’m truly impressed with the build and all the modifications you have made - looks fabulous ! Lots of ways to convert a landrover and we all have our priorities... your covers just about all of them to a high standard. I would like to fit some water and fuel to the side of our 110 and like the water canister holder you have on yours .. can you let me know where you got it from ? 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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17th Apr 2023 9:05pm |
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| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 564
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Hi there, many thanks indeed, appreciated
The jerry can holders are these ones https://www.jerrycans.co.uk/product/20-lit...m-edition/ If I’m ever feeling flush I’d probably swap them out for the GMB ones but there’s a big price difference! https://shop.gmb-mount.de/Ausruestung/Kani...warz?c=200 Cheers 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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17th Apr 2023 9:37pm |
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