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I was thinking the same, like part of a modern vehicle grafted onto an old fashioned one.

In terms of trips where they supply the vehicle, there are a few that will show up on internet searches. I know Foley Specialst Vehicles do them. ( http://www.foleyspecialistvehicles.co.uk/ )

Yes, the top of the roofrack is about 14" above the height of the roof of the 110. That's the section near the back that holds four Jerry Cans as it sticks up higher than the rest of the roofrack.

There are loads of these on ebay every week. But I see people often bring items they are selling themselves (via ebay) to peoples attention in the "For Sale" section.

Just in case anyone is interested... I got to the bottom of this. (I think) For the 97 event the 110s were made to carry alloy wheels, this was the only year the Camel Trophy used alloys. This meant a new type of bonnet mount as the ones for the steels (MOD type) with the plate on top and bolts wouldn't fit an alloy rim. So I'm thining it's probably just specific to the 110s used on the 97 Mongolia event. Unless it has been copied later, but I've not seen another.

Thanks, but I can't take the credit. It was like it when I bought it.

2.4m to the top of the ladders/highest part of the roofrack as there is a Jerry Can holder on the back which is a bit taller. 2.45m to the top of the roof tent. No lift kit. Not sure they are a good idea on a Defender with extra roof weight, and the Camel ones didn't run a lift. I've not seen the need for a lift as it's for trips, not extreme off-roading.

Hopefuly this will help you see the width of the tyres compared to the car etc...

Welcome. Interested to hear if you think the baby Range Rover and two wheel drive version will strengthen the Range Rover brand, or weaken it.

We run a number of minibuses with wheelchair access lifts on the back. Specifically on the Iveco chassis it sticks out some way and they get knocked on speed bumps etc... which causes costly repairs. We run about 20 minibuses on the Iveco chassis. Someone who could design and manufacture a guard to fit under the tail-lift and protect it, mounted to the chassis, it would be much appreciated. Also, I have not seen these commercially available and a lot of councils use the exact same vehicles as us, as do other operators taking special needs clients. So there is commercial potential. So if you are interested in something non-Landrover based... This is needed by a business so you'd have a guarenteed client.

Actually, I'm getting the Camel out later today to take pictures of the roof tent so I can sell it on ebay, so if you need front/back pictures I'll take some then for you.

No, I don't at the moment.

I was just thinking the same...

This is on 235/85R16s. But they are not Maxxis Big Horns.

Thanks for the update.

I can't see why you can't use it. The second figure is way more important and they are both 40. The correct grade. The first figure is the cold performance and a lower figure means it'll flow better when the engine is first started. Getting where you need it quicker. So it may actually be better. The right grade when warm and will flow better from cold. Well, that's my take anyway.

Really I am looking for something to be able to sit up in and just for overnight stops for weekends for now. Eventually it'll probably be used for trips in Europe and Morocco, so being quick to put up and take down would be a bonus. Space for three adults or more would be perfect. I looked at ones you could stand up in, but discounted them as being bigger I assumed a long time to put them up each night. Just one central room for everyone is fine.

That pedal lock looks a lot better than one I bought years ago... It only locked on one end, so you could lever the other end open (2mm-ish steel) with a screwdriver enough to slide it off the pedals. Might have to treat myself to one.

The secret is to look around, not buy anything because you want one. There are some real dogs out there. Two nice series 2a's sold on ebay (and they were nice enough) with galvanised chassis over the last few weeks for between £1600 and £1900. They both had a lot of life in them with rock solid chassis and good bulkheads.

Yes. You can find them cheaper for a project or not that much more for one with an MOT. I'd also go for a tax free one from 1972 or earlier (although a few from very early 73 are also exempt) as that will save you the cost of the vehicle if you plan on keeping it for a few years.

Defender diesels are overcooled. Unless you are towing or it's really hot outside you shouldn't need an engine driven fan. They are designed to be used all over the world and work very hard. I used a 110 some years ago to commute in and out of London in traffic with no fan and it never got hotter than usual. That was also a 300Tdi.

Thanks a very nice looking 110, red and the not OTT mods really suit it.

You may use it as a car, but if it was built as a van then it's a van in the eyes of those that matter in these things. So you fall in the same catagory I used to when I had a Ford Transit panel van as my everyday run about because I liked the driving position. That was definately a van and I used it as a car. But looking on the bright side it will be suspended until about January 2012 according to current predictions.

Thanks for that Dalai Lama, I need to get round to getting the Camel 110 done as I plan to keep it for some time. I imagine a raised eyebrow as I try to tell them a fully kitted out Camel is family transport. But at the end of the day it's also a station wagon.

I think many will reccomend Ashcroft. Use a reputable supplier because if they do something silly like forget to torque up the flanges the propshafts bolt to it'll lead to a brown interior as the props come out of the T-Box at 50mph and redecorate the underside of the vehicle. Then the police will also have to stop the traffic so you can limp off the motorway, and they won't be too impressed either.