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Bit pricey for my pocket - and it's wood! Thanks for the link.

Yes I've thought about this and not out-ruled it totally, it's cheap, available and I guess if you use marine ply would be quite stable and not soak up moisture?

Stokbord looks nice and cheap and would certainly do both sides from one 8x4 sheet. The chequer plate still looks my best option. Thanks for the idea.

It's a Watling front tow bracket that has two offset receivers for sliding in a detachable tow ball hitch for pushing a trailer if needed.

I was tempted to ask Land Rover whether they could supply one un-painted but was worried what I'd end up with! Yes, it's a European spec'ed International 684, just over 2.5 years old now.

Thanks, I'm loving the lifestyle.

Hi, Well the 110 HT arrived a couple of months ago, I can confirm that it pulls my rig! I might need to chip it tho, it's a tad underpowered but has the grunt I need in low gears to get things moving... Thanks for everyone here who helped me in making my final decision.

Hi, I've a new 110 Hard Top that I'd like to protect the side walls from internal damage. I'd also like to mount some lugs to mount some strops to tie equipments agains the walls etc. I've been looking at alloy (3mm 5-bar) & plated steel sheet metal. Has anyone done this? What's the lightest & cheapest material to use (not wood)? Cheers!

There's a thread in the Tech Archive about Waxoyling.

Thanks guys for links and tips...

OK back to the topic. Waxoyl it is, 7.5l to start off with, nice and warm to spray. Got an extension hose to get into chassis members etc. Looks like a disgusting, messy and smelly job. I assume if external chassis surfaces are coated it'll offer more protection but it'll act like a fly paper to dirt and gravel? Do or don't?

Point taken, where water can get in, it'll sure rust it! Door frames, doors and bulkhead...

Hi, I've read somewhere about a spate of Defender thefts. What's the cheapest way to dramatically improve security? I'm looking at improving the security of the rear door as well. Any ideas, manufacturers, links, examples etc? Thanks in advance, John

Hi, I'm taking delivery of my new LRDHT in a couple of weeks. I've ordered 5L of Waxoyl, high-pressure pump (Jeez, wish I'd not sold my compressor!) and an extension tube. I've read the other threads here about general guidelines etc. What I'm looking for is some basic advice where else to spray/inject/paint that will offer long term protection. Having changed many chassis items on a 60's S2A many years I ago, I've a pretty good idea what rots on the chassis and will of course be my focus. Are their any other areas that would also benefit from a dap of this black gold? Thanks in advance, John

That's amazing, should shift my trailer ok!