…….Immediate list (except 1 day initiation into off-roading course - not purchasing anything else just yet - but very easily tempted - but wise enough to know I need time to be persuaded by you lot otherwise):
1) Aircon fitted to roof option so as not to interfere with vehicle efficiency as T2M proposed - am going to investigate costs/options/how to fit from website links provided.
2) 3 x High back seats to replace bench seats behind driver - T2M, have taken on board option to leave out middle to fit the fridge - but think that having 3 seats to start won't be such a loss as can remove middle if needed once decided final fridge location.
3) Fridge
4) Internal grilles - security from pilfering
5) Still thinking about how to cover windows - to keep children/equipment from prying eyes when not wanted. T2M, will look at Ray Ban film you spoke about and do some research.
6) Roof tent - pending further investigation
7) Cooking facility - pending further investigation
8) Vehicle Security - have immobiliser, want steering lock, need additional - have heard about locking pedals
9) Wheels - have alloy BFG wheels currently - pending further investigation
Is my list looking sensible and not overspecced so far? More follows on separate message…..

……T2M, in answer to are we emigrating to OZ? - not sure really - as I mentioned before - destination is an end point for us to regroup - however, we also have a use it or lose it opportunity with work visas we are hoping to obtain. We are very mindful of growing children and eldest would not be far off secondary education. Destination and heat and work and children all considerations - Would like flexibility really to see how it goes. Maybe we will be really homesick and miss family/hate travelling etc. maybe not but trying to be realistic. Plan is to keep property in UK and rent out so we are not burning our bridges/breeches so to speak. Am aware of carnet definately need more info on discharging and import duty/other options etc. Will pick up later by PM. Not overly concerned right now about it as much as on vehicle prep at this stage. Thanks all - hope your're not getting fed up with me already - tough anyhow - I plan to stay! All or nothing me - like the love for my Landy - please don't ask me to seek divorce!

cassie heres the plan for my 110 ill be posting the rest on galleries at some point kids are quite small im planning to put beds one above the other in back with the top one folding up against storage units ive got drawings for this but im at work at the minute so cant post them

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Originally Posted by nickh75
i'm gonna have to agree with davie
Originally Posted by odenne
Wooooooo, yer gettin close to magical Davie

DD - Clever clogs - I like the idea. Am going to have a better look at CSW over weekend. Essentially though - say, if I secure back of CSW internally e.g. grilles inside and blackout windows - I could achieve the same thing/similar? Hads thought about a roof tent but like the idea of having to walk through tent to get to vehicle with kids sleeping inside. Wondered about the need for ground clearance though for our trip - i.e. roof tent. Generally tends to be recommended for Africa but due to route through to Oz, we could need clearance. Vehicle fit out aside - anyone have personal experience re: roof tents or preferences from experience?

4x4 indoor show at Donnington on Sunday, great show for vehicle prep for long trips.
Might give more ideas than problems solved though lol :-0

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There is a forgotten, nay, almost forbidden word, which means more to me than any other. That word is ENGLAND.

If you are determined to use a 110 csw (i won't argue, i love mine)
The mantec site is good for expedition stuff.

www.mantec.co.uk

I really like the racking in the back.

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There is a forgotten, nay, almost forbidden word, which means more to me than any other. That word is ENGLAND.

Thanks - will check out Mantec

taking an evening class in vehicle maintanacs might be worth a shot if your not mecanically mind or want to improve skills

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Originally Posted by nickh75
i'm gonna have to agree with davie
Originally Posted by odenne
Wooooooo, yer gettin close to magical Davie

I think you are going to have problems with sleeping the kids inside a 110 as you are going to have to unload the rear compartment evry time you make camp . You will need a load barrier behind second row seats for safety reasons (load moving forward under heavy braking or accident) as clothing, spares,tools, water, recovery gear, food, cooking equipment,fridge, for four will fill up rear load area. This is allowing for transporting tentage, empty jerry cans, spare wheel (one) on roof rack. This will need to be stored inside tent at night with you and partner otherwise it wont be there in morning in some places. JMHO

i partly agree these issues can mostly be worked out
1 storage inside can be contained on sides in units which can be made with basic woodwork skills bunks slot in a night and laid on floor day time
or with a bit thought plywood bunks could be used as loadbarrier
2 roof rack can have side heightened couple o extra bits a metal stick yer tent on top o luggage id welld mesh on sides o it
also have u considered a small trailer (and a big chain)same again get a blacksmith to encloes it in mesh
ps think yer best option for window grills is to put them on the outside so there seem best deterant and you can clean them with a hose or jetwash

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Originally Posted by nickh75
i'm gonna have to agree with davie
Originally Posted by odenne
Wooooooo, yer gettin close to magical Davie