Forum: Expedition technical stuff....

hi anyone know of a stockist of disco rear mesh window grilles know bearmach make some but cant track down a stockist thanks

Hi everyone, Can anyone recommend a good set of rear dampers for my 110 expedition vehicle? Bluey has heavy duty springs (Terrafirma) which I am very happy with but the dampers are a little bouncy when laden. Bluey has extra 45 litre tanks for water and fuel under the rear wheel arches and a...

Hi all, Been looking at all the kit needed for my Africa trip. And today it's snorkels. From what I've found so far, they seem to vary in price from £60 - £200+ Is there really that much difference between them to justify that price differential? Any and all thoughts welcome :) ...

Anyone made a rear awning for a landy ? recently found when breaking camp everythign got soaked when trying to pack the boot. I have a home made side awning just after any ideas for a rear one

Hi chaps. Heres my query, I have a 110 with a fantastic Brownchurch Expedition rack with built-in Jerry holders and platform bla-di-blaa... I also have a Howling Moon/Eezi-awn type roof-tent. Obviously for the tent to fold out it must not be obstructed, but with it only able to sit within the...

Got an idea id like some opinions on if you will! Ive searched around but not found a specific answer... Ive got a 110 double cab pick up im rebuilding onto a new chassis for a trip to the sahara, so im obviously putting in lots of toys. On the back of the load bay, ive got a checker plate...

Ok, Im planning on buying one with a budget of around £800. What do I need to look out for? It would be to accomodate me and the Gf in all weathers from sand and heat to snow and rain.. Im just very new to the roof tent scene.. I know I need a roof rack to fit it to as well... its for my...

Im seriously thinking of fitting a secondary fuel tank on my 300tdi 90. Can anyone point me in the right direction.I've seen them for 110's but not the 90 but i'm sure its been done before. Are there any obvious problems other than an extra filler neck and could it be sited where the td5 tank is....

Hi Folks, Can some electrical experts help me with a few questions please - What size (wattage) inverter would I need to boil a kettle? I now think 600w may be too small. Do any travel kettles run on lower watts than household ones? I ask this because the household ones need a massive...

I am looking to convert my recently acquired 110 TD5 2 Door into a semi camper. Principally I need a bed and I'd like to work on a full length bench set up down one side. Ideally it would hinge and fold down to fill the floor area up to the other wheel arch. So far the only thing I have seen...

For camp cooking up to now, we’ve been using a small one-burner stove that runs on 16 cm x 6.5 cm-diameter cylinders of what we call “Korea gas’ since it’s ubiquitous in Korea (and also found in Mongolia (Korean cylinders refilled) and Iran, but by no means everywhere. For the overland trip...

For my trip to the Alps, passing through France, Italy and Switzerland (not an EU member), I will so far be taking the following required items. If anyone can add to the list, then please do. Documents Passports Vehicle registration (V5) MoT Certificate of motor insurance. Equipment...

anybody know anywhere that stocks parts for the stanley classic thermos i need a cup the thermos is unbreakable the cup isnt

were does all the rain sucked in through the snorckel go ?:( as all ov the drain holes av been blocked up?

hi u may have seen in my other thred ime looking to get a trip organised to go throu places such as sweden, russia, mongola, kazakstan and back throu europe what would be the ideal tryes such a trip bairing in mined the snowys conditions of sweden and finland and whatever els might be...

Hi all:)I was just wondering if anyone has mad a sleeping platform for the back of the disco. I am thinking of building one for my D2 & was wondering if anyone has any advice or pic's as this would help me alot. It's going to be done over the winter so it'll be ready for when the warmer weather...

Evening all just enquiring if anyone has ever fitted a split charging system to a L322? Specifically I'm looking to fit one to a 2003 TD6. Where do you locate the secondary battery? What other complications arise? All help gratefully received. Best regards

Just seen this in the latest copy of the ameriican 'Four Wheeler magazine" www.pillowtrack.com

After this weekends Derbyshire greenlaning trip, i have been impressed by the memory maps and pda systems people were using. My question is... What is the best setup on a tight budget? Is it possible to get memory map onto my tom tom? or does it not work that way? Cheers Andy

I have just bought an ARB fridge for my 90, it comes with a 12/24v plug and connector, it also comes with what I assume is an Australian 2 pin plug, can I replace the 2 pin plug with a UK spec 3 pin plug, or do I need to use a travel adapter?

Hi all, I am looking at putting a Howling Moon roof tent on the back of my TD5 Discovery, but am concerned about the air suspension dropping during the night and sleeping at an angle, I see most people stick them on the front of the roof rack, is the dropping of the suspension a problem and if so...

We're seriously contemplating converting our 110 to a camper with Dormobile Roof & seats - storage by other methods. To keep costs down, i want to install the roof myself - has anyone done this? What are the pitfalls/difficulties - or was it an easy DIY job? I'm pretty good when it comes to...