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UPDATE Hope to get some new photos up especially if we have some snow, beyond that POPPY2 is fully insulated on the inside but thats as far as we have gone with the campervan. New GG AT2 tyres, intercooler, shocks etc, etc, etc (£1k gulp) but she sailed through MOT. Campervan idea on back...

Coming close to Christmas and POPPY2 is still the most magnificent vehicle I have ever owned (apart from POPPY1). I am now getting pocket money from that nice man in whitehall and as the fuel costs are not going up as much as expected I shall be out and about on every opportunity that I can. I...

GLUE SNIFFING :hysterically_laughi Well the conversion was moving apace and the inside of POPPY was gradually becoming resplendent in a glossy silver coat when the lights sort of went out or rather the landrover turned upside down all on it's own - well thats the way it seemed. Yep you...

:rolly: Yep plenty of snow uphere and even a jack knifed lorry on Monday up by the Roaches. Don't think road had been gritted but by our return on Tuesday it was clear as a bell but plenty of snow on t'hills. Only problem we did journey in a Clio as the Defender is too newish lol.

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:rolly: Haynes Manuals - The Real Meanings Brilliant HABIBI I have passed this on to a few friends who will no doubt be amused. This should be essential reading for all DIY mechanics.

Without any doubt the Haynes Workshop Manuals are first class but does anyone use them anymore. I had a pristine copy with my Series 3 and passed it on when I sold the vehicle as a pristine copy. Any work that was done on my old POPPY utilised friend's Landrover Workshop Manuals. I have now...

I had a series 3 for a couple of years and I found the best Insurance was with the NFU but not their HQ or online site but rather the Uttoxexer office which seemed to have particularly good deals for older Landrovers. However when I recently bought a newer 10year old Defender 90 they admitted...

Thanks RATTY but but but, my main objective is to make POPPY as comfortable as possible. She is a 2001 TD5 and is not very noisy - the stereo sounds fine inside but the rear area is van like and was totally bare, she was probably used as a van by at least one previous owner. We want to use...

Re: Defender 90 as Campervan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- landroverjack What are you going to cover the silver insulation with? are you just giving it 1 layer? Might be a lot more effective with 2 or 3 __________________ I have...

:rolly: Not much more progress as water ingress (see other entry - Defender Wet Wet Wet) has slowed things down a bit but the insulation continues and another three cheesy camping mats arrived from Cheddar today. I now have enough to fully insulate all wall floor and ceiling. A tip; in...

Toungue in cheek - thanks for reply - glad u r following my progress up the wrong alley but heck someone has to try.

:rolly: Pic below of offending area and my treatment. Read in another forum that standard 'Builders Caulk' is perfect for this job and as it was only £1.28 from my local Screw Fix, I dont mind if I have to do it again in 6 months but it was certainly easy to use and seems to have stopped...

:5bparty: Thought I might share this well wet saga with u guys and guyesses. We acquired our newish Defender 90 about a month ago, bought it from reputable supplier up in Barnsley. Well before you could say “all the boards do shrink” I found the rear area awash with Aitch Two Ohh. Supplier was...

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Agreed but I am stuck with this gurt short wheel base monster that fits nicely in town traffic, is easy to park and does not look out of place down t' supermarket. But of course a 110 or why not a 130 and I'll reinvent the wheel while I am at it.

Size matters According to Wikipedia an average adult height in UK is 5’9” for a male and 5’4” for a female. On average one adult male 3” below national average or a female 2” above national average, takes up an area 52” x 24” curled up on his/her side in bed. Therefore two people of the...

TD5 it is a 2001 Defender

I agree that an upper bunk is a preferred option if you plan to use the Defender 90 for serious use as a Campervan. The lower bunk gives a considerablly more restricted sleeping area but if the Defender is used with a docking tent like the Aztec Auto Haven then actual sleeping in the Defender...

Agree with your suggestion but you are basing the presumption on users being athletic and under 40. If you delete that aspect from the equation - climbing up to a higher level is not within the regime of all senior landy owners - hence a lower bunk can be quite comfortable. However we have...