1. Griffdowg

    Solar Panels for expeditions / camping

    hahahaha! your OP linked itself to someother site and it was £800! I thought 'shesh he has spent the money on a great set-up, that is too much for me'. Now I just seen your post and you got me thinking! :D For that price it would be worth it. Glad its working out for you. I think the trick...
  2. Griffdowg

    Iceland

    Denmark. Smyril Line - Travel to Iceland and Faroe Islands by Ferry G
  3. Griffdowg

    Solar Panels for expeditions / camping

    I remember someone saying once that if you run a fridge, lights etc as most overlanders do then 80w 'should' be enough to sustain you. All the maths was there and boy was it confusing! The trick is to make sure your 80w is a quality set-up and your getting the most out of it. 80w is what's...
  4. Griffdowg

    LandyZone at Bristol and west Show!!

    If you had been here for long enough you would know what my 90 and trailer look like ;) G
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    LandyZone at Bristol and west Show!!

    Right Im not reading 105 pages to see who is going, but I will pop past at some point and say hello. Im helping marshal the BLESMA event and camping tonight and tomorrow. Keep an eye out for the 90 and trailer :D G
  6. Griffdowg

    Plastic Storage Boxs

    Just because they are used by the military does not mean they are good ;) Google around the forums and you will find plenty about people trying to source spare clips. Also, I doubt 'flatdog' provide the military. Their boxes are just copies of the original wolff boxes from S.A. Wether they...
  7. Griffdowg

    Plastic Storage Boxs

    The Wolff boxes will be ok on the roof but they are not waterproof or dustproof. Hannibal do a roofrack bag that you can put 2 or 3 in. These are reasonably cheap and work very well but still not totally waterproof. Yes Solent do the same range but the EU boxes are all fixed sizes (to fit on...
  8. Griffdowg

    As a landy owner I would not be without this tool

    1/2" 12V Impact Wrench Kit 350Nm RAC 038/2364 12 VOLT (5013433012101) | eBay how about this :D
  9. Griffdowg

    Plastic Storage Boxs

    I thought that might have been the reason :D Lots of people use them so if the size is right then go for it. Be worth stocking up on the clips though as they are easily lost or snap with age. there are 4 per box. G
  10. Griffdowg

    Can anyone identify what these are for...?

    as above. these are used for side (bench) seats though so wont work with forward facing units if that is what you are fitting. G
  11. Griffdowg

    Plastic Storage Boxs

    Rubbish. Plastic clips snap, they only come in one size. Check out the grey plastic boxes here: http://www.plastor.co.uk/catalog/euro-stacking-containers-and-without-lids/grey-range-lids range of sizes to suit your loadspace, tough plastic and no clips to snap or lose. using them for 3...
  12. Griffdowg

    Overland Trailer - Sankey Based

    Correct link: MikeandCarolgoEast: Home G
  13. Griffdowg

    Which tyres

    GG AT2, Cooper ST or BF AT's would probably suit your needs best. The ST is slightly more aggressive than the others.I wouldn't think you need MTs G
  14. Griffdowg

    Central Asia and Siberia (Russia) Expedition 2012

    Michal, thats what I was saying, they no longer letyou pass on the rail bridges, they are now guarded. Yes I have seen your video's etc. Routes are all available online if you know where to look, I was just after a bit of info. cheers, G
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    Central Asia and Siberia (Russia) Expedition 2012

    Michal, I was going to ask if it was you who completed the BAM. I saw you video posted on, I think, the HUBB. We are planning the same route next year. We leave the UK in January and hopefully get out of Siberia by September/October. Caucasus - Central Asia - Mongolia - Siberia...
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    Overland Trailer - Sankey Based

    Cassie, thanks for that, Link does not work. Will keep an eye on it. Going to 'make' a V5 for the trailer, should be good enough going by my experiences with documents in West Africa. We will see. We are going to head to a small border crossing in the far northwest of Kazakhstan. Fingers...
  17. Griffdowg

    MUD cargo tracking advice

    put them where you like. Just think how you will load things down and what is the best orientation. What will you be using them for? what length? Just make sure you check where the holes go through on the other side 1st, before drilling. Also make sure you use some steel plate for...
  18. Griffdowg

    Suspension help.

    Have mediums but I carry a lot of weight. I think the springs are an excellent buy for the £££, I would think again about the shocks though. I would go normal if your Defender is standard. why uprate if your not carrying any extra weight? The spring rate of the medium TF springs is the same...
  19. Griffdowg

    38" Michelin Tyres

    probably 3-4". But I dont think you would have the clearance on the bodywork of a Defender in standard form. You would need to be chopping the wings about to make them fit. Do they actually measure 38"? G
  20. Griffdowg

    this would be an awesome defender 6x6

    been done: Expedition Overland G