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keith



Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
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110 camper conversion .
Seats out and camper in šŸ˜ƒ Sold the rear 2 seats and that money bought everything needed to convert to camper.
MDF, sink, hinges, tap, handles, magnets, 3ā€ foam bedding, tartan upholstery, 1 pair of grey curtains to cover the MDF and 2 tins of spray glue. Not finished yet but almost done with a 2kw diesel heater to fit. Still have plenty of storage and carrying capacity.



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Post #1029861 30th Mar 2024 9:23pm
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wyvern



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red
Hi Keith
welcome to the world of landrover camping - looking good so far!!
But be warned -- conversions never stop!!
The tweaking will go on for ever!

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Post #1029877 31st Mar 2024 12:49am
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34064



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 HT Alaska White
That's very smart 110 Td5 Ex Utilities slowly converting into a pop top camper one day

Build thread:https://www.defender2.net/forum/post1024784.html#1024784
Post #1029888 31st Mar 2024 8:04am
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Andrew95



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That looks really smart!
Out of interest what curtains did you use to go across the front seat / cab area? I want to do something similar but struggling to find curtains that I know will fit online. A lot seem to be aimed at vans with curved windows.
Post #1030193 2nd Apr 2024 12:43pm
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keith



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Andrew.

https://www.vanpimps.co.uk/product/univers...52cm-drop/

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Post #1042723 14th Aug 2024 8:24am
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LR Nuts



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Be ready to inform DVLA of 'change of use'.

Police are getting very hot on VW Van to Campers and Small vans to camperette.

Anything with extra windows and curtains attract their attention.
Post #1042736 14th Aug 2024 10:15am
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90 Dreamer



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?? on the basis of what exactly ?? there is no law as such that you have to inform them........

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications...or-caravan

have actually heard of more people being told that theirs does NOT conform to the definition of a "Motor Caravan"
Post #1042743 14th Aug 2024 11:39am
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keith



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Iā€™m not sure if installing a sink and 4ā€ cushion makes it campervan conversion worthy.
People have adapted Landrovers to their needs for 70 years without them being campervans. I do however recognise the explosion of home made campervan conversions from every possible type and size of van, into completely luxurious homes. Iā€™m very aware that the police have a heightened interest in these converted vans because theyā€™re all overweight. Solid wooden floors, tiled bathrooms, fitted kitchens, marble tops, electronic bedsā€¦. and all that into a PO van, or flimsy panel van. They all look lovely BUT.. thereā€™s no modification or upgraded beefed up suspension, breaks, Etc. Theyā€™re all overweight and as mentioned above, no change of use with DVLA. Iv see loads pulled into the weighbridges by the cops. and rightly so but thank you for highlighting this LR Nuts.
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Scotm



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How did you attach the upper mdf shelf? Looks really handy.
Post #1042749 14th Aug 2024 12:32pm
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SailingTom



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LR Nuts wrote:
Be ready to inform DVLA of 'change of use'.

Police are getting very hot on VW Van to Campers and Small vans to camperette.

Anything with extra windows and curtains attract their attention.


They definitely are not. Mine is a full camper conversion by dormobile so one of the last camper van makers, all dvla paperwork filled correctly in to change use and they have no interest at all. I was told by email it will remain as a utility.
Police would have no interest either as Keithā€˜s is station wagon so speed limit is unaffected.

As a separate point quite the opposite there is full justification to ignore no campervan parking, as the dvla will not register it as one surely the Land Rover can choose to identify as it likes? Defender puma dormobile camper
Post #1051045 8th Nov 2024 8:51am
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SailingTom



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LR Nuts wrote:
Be ready to inform DVLA of 'change of use'.

Police are getting very hot on VW Van to Campers and Small vans to camperette.

Anything with extra windows and curtains attract their attention.


They definitely are not. Mine is a full camper conversion by dormobile so one of the last camper van makers, all dvla paperwork filled correctly in to change use and they have no interest at all. I was told by email it will remain as a utility.
Police would have no interest either as Keithā€˜s is station wagon so speed limit is unaffected.

As a separate point quite the opposite there is full justification to ignore no campervan parking, as the dvla will not register it as one surely the Land Rover can choose to identify as it likes? Defender puma dormobile camper
Post #1051046 8th Nov 2024 8:52am
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keith



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Scotm wrote:
How did you attach the upper mdf shelf? Looks really handy.


Shelf is resting on the lip of the rear and side window trim with a wee bit of ā€˜No Nailsā€™ on the left and a wee hidden screw on the right.


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^ Sailing Tom. I couldnā€™t agree more. šŸ‘
Post #1051048 8th Nov 2024 9:05am
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Ianb



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United Kingdom 1998 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Alaska White
SailingTom wrote:


As a separate point quite the opposite there is full justification to ignore no campervan parking, as the dvla will not register it as one surely the Land Rover can choose to identify as it likes?



Hah! I had this interaction with a v friendly couple of parking wardens on the Isle of Skye in Feb, we parked our Defender in the camper only section (as it is registered as a camper), they informed me the location was only for campers, I said "technically it is, DVLA paperwork etc etc"... they laughed were saying wow, thats neat etc etc, they then finished the conversation with "we'll keep an eye out now incase we find you parked in a no campervan space" Rolling with laughter Laughing The Yeti - 110 Camper https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic90308.html
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Post #1051058 8th Nov 2024 10:51am
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TexasRover



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France 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Chawton White
The conversion looks lovely, but I would not have used MDF, in fact I would not consider that stuff for anything much. The smallest sign of moisture and it swells up ruining all your work. It is also hard to screw into it long end (split) and in the USA they somehow seem to be convinced the dust is highly toxic and you need a whole bunch of protection when you cut it.

The main advantage is probably cost, which if you need to do a lot of work with relatively little amount of material is not going to be a big benefit.
Post #1051062 8th Nov 2024 12:08pm
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cozz



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im having a 110 done, its a full van, 2 door, just going with a fold down bed and a small nut on the other side and diesel heater
Post #1051260 10th Nov 2024 6:21pm
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