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J77 Member Since: 04 Nov 2019 Location: Fife Posts: 3390 |
Passenger seat just unbolts I believe, rear seats I’m not too sure on, the base can be pulled out. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
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19th Apr 2021 8:43pm |
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MBurns48 Member Since: 09 Mar 2020 Location: Somerset Posts: 59 |
I assumed the passenger seat would just unbolt but then I started thinking about seat belt sensors and such getting upset, hopefully this isn't an issue. I saw on another thread somewhere that a Dutch chap had converted an S into a HT and thus took out the rear seats as a whole. Again, hopefully this is simple enough and reversible. If anyone has any more information it would be greatly received.
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19th Apr 2021 9:01pm |
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Defendit.. Member Since: 09 Aug 2020 Location: 's-Hertogenbosch Posts: 421 |
Not that Easy to remove the hardware...
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19th Apr 2021 9:52pm |
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Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Bramhall Posts: 1097 |
You might hit a problem when you unplug the airbag in the front seat. I would think it would cause a dtc and put the airbag warning light on.
I once slept in the back of my old TD5 90, and I have to say it was almost impossible, and I’m no giant! 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV 1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy 1968 S2a 88 aka Bob 2014 Jaaaag F Type 3.0 Supercharged. |
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20th Apr 2021 5:52am |
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markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2625 |
Don’t Travel Lodge offer any deals if you book in advance.........
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20th Apr 2021 5:54am |
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MBurns48 Member Since: 09 Mar 2020 Location: Somerset Posts: 59 |
Interesting.. may have to experiment and have a look when I get it. In my old 90 I just flip the passenger seat down, and I have a platform that sits across the centre bulkhead and rests on a bracket and leg at the back, and the front bulkhead past the passenger seat at the front. It's very comfortable at night and makes a handy table during the day.
I think my D4 is probably more comfortable than a travelodge room to be fair! |
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20th Apr 2021 6:39am |
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Simon Audi Member Since: 19 Nov 2020 Location: Newport Posts: 544 |
Your better with a 110 (5 seater) if this is a regular thing - just fold the rear seats down and as long as your about 6 foot or less should fit fine....
Much less hassle... |
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20th Apr 2021 7:53am |
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MBurns48 Member Since: 09 Mar 2020 Location: Somerset Posts: 59 |
I don't sleep in the back all that often really, and the 90 suits me in every other way a lot better than a 110. I've loved having the D4 but I really don't need such a big wagon and having always had 90's of the "original" variety and loving the size, I'm happy to compromise for the odd occasion where I'd like to sleep in the back. I'm still confident I can make it work with enough side ways thinking though!
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20th Apr 2021 9:59am |
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Simon Audi Member Since: 19 Nov 2020 Location: Newport Posts: 544 |
Probably sleep across the back seats in a curled up position?
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20th Apr 2021 10:12am |
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Digger2000 Member Since: 19 Sep 2020 Location: Newcastle Posts: 590 |
The back seats just clip in. There’s a thread in this group somewhere where a new 90 has been converted from a station wagon to a commercial van.
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20th Apr 2021 11:12am |
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discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2526 |
it seems a lot of hassle if you're only sleeping in it occasionally. Can't you just take a couple of sleeping tablets and recline the front seat like the rest of us do Defender 90XS SW
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20th Apr 2021 3:40pm |
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DSL Member Since: 20 Aug 2007 Location: Wandering the wasteland. Posts: 837 |
You have to go a long way to beat the D3/4 for campervanning.
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20th Apr 2021 4:05pm |
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Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3745 |
Another option?
Roof tent and roof rack on pulley system to take on and off as you need... The thought of sleeping in a 90... does not fill me with any joy (6ft 2) then sleeping in a car seat in the 'normal' seat position is awful. Only done this a couple of times and neither enjoyable. I appreciate the 90 shape is maybe perceived nicer? but the 110 would get my vote if you want a descent sleep and then more room for other stuff you may need? |
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20th Apr 2021 4:17pm |
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defender9 Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 1629 |
Agree with DSL, the D3/4 was excellent for the odd nights sleep.
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20th Apr 2021 4:47pm |
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