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Hi All, I don't know if anyone has posted this news before but the EU, in their infinite wisdom, have proposed to outlaw all modifications to vehicles younger than 1977. Basically the EU are proposing that parts are replaced like for like, and no modifications can be made to a vehicle. A good...

We're thinking about doing Italy again next year, but will hopefully pass up through Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Belgium on the way back up so I'll check out the roads through Austria. The other trip we're considering is Romania with Transylvannia Tours, but will take the D2 for that..it...

Gosh! Thanks for all the kind comments about the vid. mattiker - The Freebie is standard apart from an EGR blank, a leisure battery and roof tent and extra electric sockets for charging bits and bobs (and for the fridge!!). The great thing about Alpine Rovers is that they cater for all 4x4s and...

After a 2nd successful trip down to Italy in my Freebie, I'd just thought I'd share my holiday vid. Don't ever let people tell you the Freebie is not off road capable... sure, it's not as capable as a Defender, but then they can't travel to Italy and back at 30 MPG and 75 MPH! If you're...

Northern Irelander, Thanks for the piccies! This looks as if it'll work...I'll keep you posted :o)

Hey Northern Irelander! Would be great if you had some pics... The more and more I think about this, I like the idea of adding the bulkhead. If I don't like it then i've hardly lost out..plenty of them going cheap on eBay!

I like the idea of the fruit boxes! Plus playing Tetris on a rainy day is a bonus :) I bought some ammo boxes for storage last year and they were damn heavy! Lifting them in and out of the side of the car was a chore to say the least, and they are prone to damaging the interior. Thanks for the...

We usually go away for 3 weeks green laning and camping in the Alps. I think the roof tent usually gives the game away to any bad guy that we're touring :) I take the back seats out to give us more room, and am constructing some false floors that will fit flush with the back floor and give...

Does anyone know if the rear protection guard that sits between the front seats and the rear of a Freelander Commercial would fit in a 5 door TD4 2003 - non face lift? I want to add a bit of protection and security to my Freebie when we're out travelling across Europe.

There's always roof lights!

Here you go dude: https://picasaweb.google.com/mhawthorne.uk/FreelanderSpotlights?authuser=0&feat=directlink Easy as anything! The worse bit was trying to get the bumper off! I got the brackets, electrics and lights off Ebay. Prabably cost me about £50 all in. It'll take you about half a day...

If you're looking for a cheap system that will work on a laptop then keep on reading! I've just completed a round 2,500 mile trip off roading in the Italian Alps, driving down to Monte Carlo, and touring France. Before I set off, I did some research on connecting handheld GPS to my laptop...

It hasn't bugged me the edges are rough... I've usually got stuff plugged in so you can't see the edges. Nice point with the glue gun... Might try it! As ever, the loads of helpful comments :-)

Hi All. I'm prepping my Landy for a European tour. I'm using quite a few USB powered bits and bobs (phone charger, Garmin Handheld GPS etc). All of these devices need to be plugged into one of those handy USB adapters that plug into your aux socket. I'm a bit anal, and hate the cables...

The next time someone calls your Freebie a 'Gaylander' just use this lovely link in reply:Land Rover Defender Vineyard by Fuoriserie Torino -- Autoblog Seriously... would you ever be seen in it? :eek::eek::eek:

TD John - Excellent advice - Thanks! I'll try and get some photos and post 'em up when I'm done.

I've had a quick measure of the recess above the radio (24cm external, and 20cm internal). The Mini Pod should fit no probs at all. I'm going to order one! As much as I like the Carling Switches they're bloody expensive, and I've seen some nice LED tipped switches that Raptor Engineering supply...

I'll have a measure up tomorrow. The Mini Mud Pod looks like it might be a solution!

Cheers peeps. I've been having a look at this: MUDSTUFF.CO.UK, Mini MUD Pod, Land Rover Defender Solutions: West Yorkshire I wondered if I could fit it on the dash above the radio... what do you think?