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    Epson Printer via inverter

    With the CTEK indicator you are sorted. You will learn the setup when using it, and see how long it can run before need to turn engine on. If with other vehicles can always get a jumpstart if need. Or get a solar panel on the roof or a portable one for on the ground. A 100w kit from respectable...
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    Storage idea - Safe / Legal?

    Thought about it. Could made a support bar that attaches to the crossmember. With a detatch function for when opening the door The wheel is currently on a swing away carrier. See the photo on one of my other replied
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    Epson Printer via inverter

    Re battery then guess you have the starter battery. Would recommend a 12v voltmeter so you can monitor voltage and turn engine when battery is getting low. Other option could be a unit like this More advanced and expensive options exist with dual battery setups and solar chargers for running...
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    Storage idea - Safe / Legal?

    Its on a swing away carrier. Think britpart finest or similar. Feels solid
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    Epson Printer via inverter

    Hi Ben Ideally you should buy a Pure Sine wave inverter as they have a waveform most similar to house 240v AC and guarantees proper function of office epmnt The printers powerspecs is very low. Thou better to buy bigger inverter so could be used to charge laptop too. I used following inverter...
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    Storage idea - Safe / Legal?

    Abit of a grey area I guess. Lots of bicycle racks sticks out and if put 35" tyre on rear carrier would be extra. Trasharoo's type bags can be big too Painted the uprights in the bright green for more visibility
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    Storage idea - Safe / Legal?

    Trying to find more ways of storage on Our 110 Defender. Came up with the idea as seen in photo. Welded it up for free as had the waterproof box and the metal tubes is from a bedframe. It rests on the sparewheel and attached to sparewheel carrier with jubilee clips. Have option further support...
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    Water pump to block gasket identification

    Hah just read the sticky above re P gasket and thats clearly what it is. Did replace it when renewed waterpump. So maybe needs tightening or it was low quality gasket How to delete this thread as not needed?
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    Water pump to block gasket identification

    Hi 97 300TDI been noticing engine loosing coolant for few months without much driving. Been topping it up and have the level alarm. Today had a good look around and noticed a moist gasket from the waterpump assembly to the engine block. Looked at the Diagrams on lrworkshop and cannot see any...
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    Extra instrument panel warning light

    Same on our 97 300tdi county. 100% the alarm and immobiliser. A right faff when the solder joins go dry and brittle in the box under passenger seat and starter & stop solenoid signals becomes intermittent and won't start or cuts out. Happened on royal mile in rush hour and kept cranking in gear...
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    Garrison Door Deadlocks [van type]

    V nice design and functionality when you got electricity:-)
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    Garrison Door Deadlocks [van type]

    The escutcheon plates from the garage locks will after abit of filing allow the insertion of the eurolock key. The euro locks I used are 35mm and doesn't stick out of the door. Did it this way to avoid mud and gunk going into the cylinders and added bonus is its hidden Whats the general thought...
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    Garrison Door Deadlocks [van type]

    Can confirm this type fits perfectly in defender doors. As if made for it! Had it fitted for years without fault. Recently fitred euro cylinder locks and not sure whats best yet.. The above shown ones fits well in rear door too that along with rear quarter window guards feels secure(homemade...
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    One of those days and dinitrol warning!

    Tennis ball size hole on the shoulder after using the welding gloves to put out the flames. Got both orange and red coveralls thou more black from oil and vax than orginal colour
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    One of those days and dinitrol warning!

    Yes learn quick when those blobs lands. Can imagine the welly boots. I been wearing old walking boots and once the tongue on front of the boot guided a blob to my socks.. This sunday was wearing a fleece, should have put coveralls on thou its restricts movement.. Will wear it next time for sure
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    One of those days and dinitrol warning!

    Typical Landy Saturday this weeked when planned to do the yearly dinitrol update. Thursday the gas boiler in house stopped working due to a o-ring on the heatexchanger flooding the unit. New o-ring ordered friday. Saturday morning collected the O-ring to realised its wrong size. Ok got a...
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    Scottish locations that need a 4x4 to access? HELP

    No legal green lanes or similar in Scotland. Your only options are Pay and play sites or book a 4x4 experience or guided drive on a estate. Or agreement with a land owner. We drove to England to experience green lanes. Northumberland has plenty and only 4 hours drive away..
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    Defender camper identification

    Spotted this photo in the news and since dreaming about abit more space in our 110. This could be a solution. Does anyone have any name and info on camper? Looks to be a 110 chassis
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    EIO100000 - Side Facing Seat Belt re-enforcing tube

    Hi Sold both some time ago. Still got the inner seatbelt support brackets. The ones in the cabin the seatbelts bolts to
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    300+ hp defenders

    Seen this one on Youtube and someone in comments noticed 6 nut axels so possibly japanese. Plenty more videos on the channel, thou funny description changes hp from 300 - 400 randomly