Land Rover Defender

[Leapy]

Originally Posted by willk

Real 6X6. Spotted on tour in Iceland...

Tell me that's not a motorhome

[willk]

Originally Posted by Leapy

Tell me that's not a motorhome

More of a motorcastle. Helluva machine. They have a full davit and winch to lower the spare which is recessed behind the driver's position. The anti-submarine bar folds up for offroading.

Made by Action Mobil:

Linky

[Dr Doof]

Wow.... good video on the link.

wonder if the chef's included in the price?

[mick]

I fancy one of these next great for launching and no tent needed.

[chewy]

Originally Posted by gotchiguy

Thinking about it though, that's complete rubbish! How do they get power from the middle diff to the rear...that's really not something I would know how to do at all!

Can be done but is bit of ball ache, makes for good off road driving thou

Originally Posted by mister p

.........as you sit camped on a pile of rusty metal on the hard shoulder waving

Another useful contribution I see.

[mister p]

here's a good site for 6x6 Def's www.lr-mad.co.uk

[mick]

My 130 and me will be in 4x4 magazine sometime and maybe the mag that LR send out.
I will put a post up so you can have a laugh.

[Steve_B]

Sorry to drag this back to the original point, if anyone is having the same problem as "Boris", have a look at this link
Land Rover Owner • View topic - Rubbish mudflap brackets on Defender
Steve

[mick]

Had mine powder coated and strengthened the rear outer bracket where it fits to the outer body

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by 250kts

Sorry to drag this back to the original point, if anyone is having the same problem as "Boris", have a look at this link
Land Rover Owner • View topic - Rubbish mudflap brackets on Defender
Steve

the best place for the mudflaps is in the garage, along with the steps and sills, landrover only fit them so you will bend them and go back to buy more

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

the best place for the mudflaps is in the garage, along with the steps and sills, landrover only fit them so you will bend them and go back to buy more

At least LR parts a reasonable,, My Nissan Terrano 3ltr intercooler is leaking Nissan want £750 + VAT for one

So sod that I will bypass it if it gets any worse.

[mick]

Originally Posted by kerny

At least LR parts a reasonable,, My Nissan Terrano 3ltr intercooler is leaking Nissan want £750 + VAT for one

So sod that I will bypass it if it gets any worse.

Try splash2 mainley Land Rover but they make and mend

[kerny]

Originally Posted by discomick

Try splash2 mainley Land Rover but they make and mend

I will, thanks Mick

[passbhoy]

Guys what are your views on a rear bumper mounted winch on a defender for hauling a rib on to the trailer rather than a trailer mounted winch ?

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by kerny

At least LR parts a reasonable,, My Nissan Terrano 3ltr intercooler is leaking Nissan want £750 + VAT for one

So sod that I will bypass it if it gets any worse.

wots up kerny, 750 + vat ant bad for a new terrano

[mick]

Originally Posted by passbhoy

Guys what are your views on a rear bumper mounted winch on a defender for hauling a rib on to the trailer rather than a trailer mounted winch ?

Won't be a problem you can get plates etc have a look at the goodwinch web site as mentioned before they are not bad price wise or you could get a front one

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by passbhoy

Guys what are your views on a rear bumper mounted winch on a defender for hauling a rib on to the trailer rather than a trailer mounted winch ?

rear bumper mounted winches tend to mean the tow ball is a long way back from the crossmember, not good for towing. I'd go for a front mounted winch and fit a tow ball on the front bumper for when you need it. just be careful you don't end up with a fast winch as you need to be as slow as possible to keep control of what you are doing, or you may end up with a bow eye getting ripped out

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

wots up kerny, 750 + vat ant bad for a new terrano

should've got 2

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by kerny

should've got 2

i'd rather spend me 'ard earned dosh on a rib, they don't rust away with the salty wet stuff

[mick]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

rear bumper mounted winches tend to mean the tow ball is a long way back from the crossmember, not good for towing. I'd go for a front mounted winch and fit a tow ball on the front bumper for when you need it. just be careful you don't end up with a fast winch as you need to be as slow as possible to keep control of what you are doing, or you may end up with a bow eye getting ripped out

The one i have is slow but as you say they are powerful and if the boat gets stuck could pull the front off at least with a hand winch you can feel the resistance,would be better winching trailer down