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jim4244

Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 773

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Zermatt Silver

Sold

*NOW SOLD*

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4th Nov 2023 6:27am

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2081

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

Now isn’t Ron a great Defender - a ‘proper one.’

I hope someone snaps him up and he goes to a good home 👍

4th Nov 2023 9:16am

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3369

Don't believe all the hype around needing a fully 'expedition' prepped truck. You're existing truck will do a trip like that just fine.

We did 75000 miles around namib and kalahari deserts in a series 3 with a couple of jerry cans.

I was based in the middle of the Gobi desert for a year with a bog standard 110 300tdi with no issues.

The more weight and tat you add to the truck, the heavier you are, the more strain on the mechanicals and the more likely to get stuck.

Just look at what the locals use in those environments to see what works.

There are a couple of guys on the.lightweight fb group that head out to North africa every year, most of the time they don't even have their roof or doors on!

4th Nov 2023 11:03am

jim4244

Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 773

Camelman

Yep, I've done a lot of desert driving out in Saudi in Pathfinders, Land Cruisers and GMC pick ups and for most of the time things go well.

Next year I will be joining in expeditions organised by - https://www.popskis-private-expeditions.com/

This is why I want to source a decent Wolf and equip it as required:

Preparing a Desert-Ready PPE Truck

PPE expedition trucks need to meet the following criteria:

*Be soft top vehicles that can be stripped down easily, or with hard tops that are easily removeable.

*Be in good mechanical condition. If a recent rebuild a minimum of three months regular use prior to departing on an expedition to prove reliability

*Carry a reasonable selection of tools and spares

*Be LIGHT. Overloaded trucks are a liability on our expeditions as the vehicle has to work significantly harder to cross challenging terrain if heavily loaded and increases chances of major breakdowns.

*Be fitted with a CB radio capable of operating on EU AM-band frequencies.

*Carry recovery gear such as sand ladders, tow ropes/straps and shovels.

*Be able to carry enough fuel and water, preferably in jerry cans, for up to seven days of independent travel.

Jim

4th Nov 2023 11:12am

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3369

Great advice!

4th Nov 2023 11:29am

miker

Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1763

camelman wrote:

Just look at what the locals use in those environments to see what works.

The front half of a million mile non turbo peugeot 405D welded to the back half of a different one. And they'll still get everywhere you will and quicker?

5th Nov 2023 1:53pm

Jon w

Member Since: 22 Dec 2015
Location: North East Wales
Posts: 204

I would take what you have to be honest, it is a well maintained vehicle and is ready to go. (Have you seen how squaddies drive wolfs?) Think hire car or drive it like you stole it, and the maintenance really isn’t as thorough as you think it should be.

If you want to join in with the topless driving just unbolt your hard top and stick a canvas top on. You might try it and decide a canvas top isn’t for you for long journeys across Europe

6th Nov 2023 8:19pm

jim4244

Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 773

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17th Nov 2023 6:14pm

jim4244

Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 773

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23rd May 2024 3:32pm

Dyspathy

Member Since: 14 Jun 2024
Location: Ammanford
Posts: 3

Morning,

Sorry, I can't send a PM as I am new to the forum, I have just seen your advert for Ron he looks a beauty. I would love to come and view him at your convenience if possible?

14th Jun 2024 8:29am

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2748

l would also like to come and have a look, we are in Bristol in a couple of weeks and if the Defender is still available l would drive over to see you.

14th Jun 2024 12:37pm

jim4244

Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 773

Sold

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14th Jun 2024 12:54pm

jim4244

Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 773

Dyspathy wrote:
Morning,

Sorry, I can't send a PM as I am new to the forum, I have just seen your advert for Ron he looks a beauty. I would love to come and view him at your convenience if possible?

Whereabouts are you based?

Jim

14th Jun 2024 8:11pm

Dyspathy

Member Since: 14 Jun 2024
Location: Ammanford
Posts: 3

Evening Jim,

I'm over the border in Wales so a decent journey but Ron looks worth it !

Estelle

14th Jun 2024 9:06pm

jim4244

Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 773

Estelle

One more post and you can send PM’s

What’s the weather like where you are?

Jim

15th Jun 2024 10:50am

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