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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2117   
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Hi Inguz,
That sounds like a lot of work and a lot of cost. Maybe ask yourself do you need to do all those things to what is basically a capable off-road vehicle? There are a few of us on here who have converted our vehicles for extended overland trips and have kept the equipment as standard as much as possible - particularly the drive train, tyres and suspension, as if you are stranded in a remote area you have the options for getting new parts from normal suppliers rather than a specific specialist. There are some members who have been on 2 or 3 yr trips in unmodified vehicles - S3’s and more modern defenders, 200 and 300 TDI’s TD5’s and Pumas ... its knowing your vehicle and its quirks - with a big nod to - ‘keep it simple’ The costs are something to consider - how much are you spending on the running gear then how much on the Accomodation pack ? each day on the road for 2 people will cost about £30 ... so £300 is 10 days travel .... (aprox 2019 costs) The majority of the time you will be on paved road (over 80% of the time) but I expect you will be sleeping in the vehicle the majority of the time. Maybe saving money from the running gear upgrades and focus on sleeping, water, heating lighting and cooking as well as security. These are just my thoughts from the research I have done over the last few years and extended trips, but everyone has their own priorities etc... there is not one ‘correct’ answer but many variations on a theme Looking forward to seeing the project develop so please post updates and photos !  Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
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31st Jan 2021 8:35am |
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| Inguz Member Since: 06 Sep 2020 Location: In the wild Posts: 101 |
Hi Wyvern, appreciate your thoughts.
You're right, it is a lot of work and money; however, I think most of it is needed for this build. I've Overlanded for about four years now in a few different vehicles and most of them being nowhere near as capable as a standard Defender. This time though, the majority of the travel will be off-road. Also, once we stop our travels, our property is in a very remote area of Canada, and it would be quite useful there. I'm curious to know which upgrades you would leave out? Thanks |
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31st Jan 2021 8:46am |
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| Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2655 
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The lift and big MT tyres will make it an unpleasant vehicle to do big mileage in.
As above I’d keep the drivetrain standard, with a set of AT tyres in normal size. Then focus your modifications on the fitting out for living in the vehicle. |
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31st Jan 2021 9:02am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5724 
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I don’t see the advantage to a tdci dash. Much prefer the bulkhead flaps and fresh air, especially in hot countries where they can be left open for air, but retain security.
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31st Jan 2021 9:02am |
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| Inguz Member Since: 06 Sep 2020 Location: In the wild Posts: 101 |
The lift and M/T are definitely needed where I'm going. I'm traveling through remote parts of Canada and Alaska. The likes of the McKenzie trail. I've done some of these trails before in a Ram 1500, and it struggled a lot.
The tires would be either Grabber X3, Cooper Stt Pro, or Milestar Patagonia. These are all well used in Overlanding and have some great reviews. The Puma dash would be from MOD to go along with their AC kit. |
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31st Jan 2021 9:07am |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2117
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Hi Inguz
As mentioned by others here - the tyre size and lift would not be on my list as the size would be one of the difficult things to get hold of if you needed replacements and the change in size will be a factor on gearing on the engine power delivery. Over completed areas like the roamer drive and re-map may be something I would not consider ether.. wanting reliability over power and speed ... As I said - there are no right or wrongs here - and people have spent years going on extended trips in 2CV’s ... its down to your priorities and perceptions rather than our priorities and perceptions, mine are very different to yours with trips to Mongolia and eastern Europe planned, as well as scandinavia and other parts of Europe. Maybe see if you can track down Robin Grigsby of Gusto overland who had recently driven the Canadian and Alaskan route in his 2009 110 - the running gear is unmodified and has a similar conversion to our 110. (He’s on FB.. ) But these are only my thoughts ! When I first considered overloading I was looking at a V8 101 for the trips - but went the other way and cycled round the world for 6 yrs ... now we have some luxury and go touring in our 110 - its all about the journey - enjoy ! 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 Last edited by wyvern on 31st Jan 2021 9:29am. Edited 1 time in total |
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31st Jan 2021 9:27am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5829  
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Crikey, that Patagonia is a brute of a tyre. I think from reviews that the STT Pro is an excellent all round tyre and as it was recently improved to meet tougher EU regs (noise and wear) it has very good road going characteristics without sacrificing off road ability. Certainly be my choice of the three as it gives you everything you need when on the trails, but is something you can live with when back on blacktop.
Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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31st Jan 2021 9:28am |
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