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Pardeep



Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
Location: Birmingham
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Carpeting a double cab
Hi all,

Does anybody know roughly how many square meters of carpet is required to carpet a double cab defender?

Thanks,
Pardeep
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NinetyTD4



Member Since: 22 Apr 2011
Location: North
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Wales 2012 Defender 90 Other SW Keswick Green
I know it won't help, but my hint would be: None. I never saw a Double Cab not taking water from somewhere and everybody I knew who did carpets had to pull them after a while, because they always get wet and stinky. Never forget: cars have owner, Landrover have field service personnel.
Post #846321 27th Jul 2020 9:43am
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Ops8



Member Since: 03 Feb 2021
Location: Milton Keynes
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Aintree Green
Did you ever carpet your double cab .?
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Smyles_



Member Since: 25 Aug 2018
Location: Copenhagen
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NinetyTD4 wrote:
I know it won't help, but my hint would be: None. I never saw a Double Cab not taking water from somewhere and everybody I knew who did carpets had to pull them after a while, because they always get wet and stinky.


My 110 DC was horrible for leaking, particularly when I didn't have my canopy on - water would dribble through the tub/cab bulkhead every time I didn't park pointing uphill... Stuart


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Post #906167 2nd Jun 2021 4:08pm
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Ops8



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Aintree Green
Have you got any sound proofing / anything under the 2nd row seat or back wall ?
While I’m here, how bad is your rear window rattle
Thanks
Post #906168 2nd Jun 2021 4:25pm
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Smyles_



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I had the factory carpeting which didn't go all the way to the bulkhead - it just went an inch or two beyond the the top lip of the rear seat box if that makes sense.

And yes, rear window rattle is very common. I just stuffed some thin bits of cardboard from a tissue box in the runners. I was student, so buying new felt was not an option!! Alcohol comes 1st Laughing Stuart


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58 130 Double Cab HCPU - Cairns Blue
04 110 Double Cab - Black (gone)
07 Audi RS4 Avant - Silver
Post #906173 2nd Jun 2021 5:07pm
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kenzle8a



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It’s taken me a few months but I’ve done most of major leaks in the double cab, a lot of silkaflex marine sealant and captain tolleys creeping crack cure. The worst bit was the tiny joint before the front gutter and the roof.

It’s still not dry, it’s a Defender... there’s no chance I’d ever put fixed carpet in it.
Post #906177 2nd Jun 2021 5:27pm
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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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For those ‘in the know’ why is the DC particularly bad? I’ve definitely got water ingress, but it’s the passenger footwell, which is common across all models. Beyond that, nothing. Or it’s hiding, very, very well. But nothing from the tub etc and we do get a fair amount of rain here. Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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Post #906251 3rd Jun 2021 5:37am
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steve E



Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Tenby
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My carpets are fine 2007 DC
I’m sure it’s just by accident lol
Post #906265 3rd Jun 2021 6:59am
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bankz5152



Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
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2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Epsom Green
Front of my DC is always dry.

The rear floor is sodden all the time.

So added carpet to the rear seatbox, then rubber floor matt. Looks good, not wet. Instagram @defender_ventures
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Tribord



Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS DCPU Zermatt Silver
I used to get a bit of water in the drivers footwell. Used some sikaflex on the window hinge and front of the gutter and it has been completely dry - front and rear - for the last 8 years or so. I still have the original carpets (with rubber mats) and all are fine. I lifted all the carpets a couple of years ago to fit sound proofing and there was no sign of water.
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Ops8



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Any carpet options for a DC under the 2nd row / up the back of the cab .?
Post #906688 6th Jun 2021 6:56pm
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bankz5152



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No. DIY. Instagram @defender_ventures
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Post #906718 7th Jun 2021 4:59am
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