Arjan

Yes. The side locker doors do get in the way of the sliders. I have FirstFour ones on the 110. Basically, there are 3 solutions for this : 1 - Lower the slider about 12 mm. A lot of work when using a bought in one. 2 - Cut out a bit from the top of the slider where the door is. Have seen this and a lot of work 3 - Take a bit off the doors and the "angle iron" that sits at the bottom ot the opening. That's what we did. HTH.

Plenty of tracks but please keep a close eye on what the signs say for opening & closure. The Police & Gendarmerie on all sides of the Borders are getting very short with trespassing 4x4's and encounters like that take the fun away from being there. Also, the weather plays a big role on where you go and where you camp. No problem to go to 10,000 Ft. if you know what you're doing and if this is the f1st time and you're going solo, please be very careful. Late August the weather changes very quickly and the temps can drop a lot in the night. Not unusual to have ice on the tents.. We go there each Summer and combine forces with the expert knowledge of a well known company - she's also a member here - who know the Alps inside & out. Have FUN & be safe.

Hmm. I converted the RHD HCPU Td5 into a LHD 300 Tdi Hard Top. However, the Mrs. didn't like the driving position so we had to change plans and make it a Hard Top Not difficult - all bolts & nuts really. A few friends who came by for coffe gave a hand... The Mrs. did the paintjob ! And after a lot of work... So, If I can do this, most people can.. It is a lot work, esp. in this case as the vehicle came to me without an engine and a single piece of wiring. Being Dutch and different, we build the vehicle up to our own taste and insights. Electrics are different and some 900 mtrs - 2,700 Ft. in your money - was used, along with a serious amount of fuses, switches and relays. But if you are working from a working HCPU it is a relatively straight forward conversion. I'd suggest you try and find a complete body as this saves a lot of time. Oh, and if you have to cross borders with the various parts don't mention "body parts" when talking to Customs or Security.. They get sort of nervous.....

What period are you thinking of ? We'll be in the Alps, again, in August for a few tours.

Join us in the Auvergne.

I have raised this on several forums and although people tell me it is done I have yet to see it "in the metal". This is the one I have fitted to the Mrs. her Ninety. I have another RBRB, from P&P, awaiting fitment to our Series Hybid, but that is not as easy as it looks because the Hybrid has a full roll cage and being a SWB, the fuel filler is also a bit in the way.. Looking forward to see what our respected LR4x4 members have to say..

Looks like you guys had fun. Planning a UK Raid for November, including N Scotland

Getting a "recon" one, even from a very well know supplier, is a gamble and the further away you are form the supplier, the less he in general cares. And they are not cheap - fitting them is work and having it done is even more money. After some 300k miles the ZF died in the 300 Tdi Disco I drove. Needing the vehicle I bought a recon ZF from "the leading expert on recon gearboxes". After 10 miles the ATF Mildly miffed out from the belly housing, the second ond lost drive after 20 miles and the 3rd one again lost drive after 40 miles. Last 2 boxes were itted by an appointed workshop and the the supplier that wasn't interested at all. In the end, friends found me a "good but used"ZF from a V8 and we fitted that. Lasted me another 150k miles. So in the end, I will try to rebuild my own gearbox for the 110 if I can get the parts as in that case I can just blame myself if things go wrong..

"The only difference are trailer speed laws, all the license stuff (B+E for 750kg+ [yes I know there are exceptions]) is the same across the EU." Ehmm... Not quit. France requires you to have a "E" behind "B" for a trailer over 500 kgs. Holders of French drivers licence, only. And a health check every 5 years. Trailers over 500 kgs. need their own logbook. Often their own insurance. EU doesn't excist

We have a Pivlock on the 110. Not everybody's liking as you are required to unlock and open the carrier first and then the door. We like that as it makes it possible to fix the door in the open position while cooking.

Back in the '90s, we used a IH Scout power steering box for the Hybrid. Simple & strong. No leaks.

Fleece would be nice ! XXXL please

Another France bases Series !! Good. Here in the Auvergne we have loads of lanes and the winch is not used often but the mere fact it is there is always good to know. We have a DB on the back and no problems with dep. angle.

Contact David Lovejoy.' Although not local - you might be able to work something out.

Driving in France is like driving in the UK / just on the other side.. We go everywhere with both Series and Defenders and prefer the RN´s. Less stress, more to see and the voyage is part of the whole thing.. Speedlimit is to be obeyed, HiViz vest per seat compulsory, as is the warning tiangle and the analyser. Bring 2 as you need to carry one and once the 1st one is used you still have the other one. Fuel off AutoRoute / Peage / is cheaper and most supermarkets have 24/7 card operated fuel. CC usu works. Please bring your green card as proof of insurance, the logbook and your drivers licence. Don' t laugh, we have loads of clients who forget things.. Enjoy

This is what we have. IH Scout box & arm - takes LR ball joint Defender Collumm Jaguar "prop shaft" Jaguar pump Vehicle runs on 235's and this worked very well with both the 2.25 turbo & 2.5 N/A diesel it has had. When the 200 Tdi goes in I will keep this box.

We have been taking Series Land Rovers off Tarmac for too many years and they are just different from Defenders. And yes, we have a Ninety and a One-Ten, too. You don't need many things to make them go almost everywhere : good driver and some decent tyres will do the trick usu. This is the Mrs. one and a bit modified. Disc brakes are not a must but make behaviour a bit more predictable. Powersteering makes it easier for her to use after her illness. A 200 Tdi is to go in late this year because the 2.5 N/A is getting old. Just enjoy the Series and learn from using it it.

Thank you. At the moment very busy with testing the 110 to gain trust after a serious problem with oil leaks and I need her for the Greenlane Trips to do the job. Toilet, kitchen, fridge, heating, interior etc. need to go in and please remember that English is not my native language.. http://s178.photobucket.com/user/wilderbrook/media/2014-02-23%20%20Rechter%20voorzijde.jpg.html

Ask IW - they should know how to comply with the Approval given to the trailer. Will save you a lot of problems perhaps..

As you live in the UK - I think it just stops at 3.5 tonnes. Get a truck to do it - just not worth it. Here, France, we have the option of using different attachments (like mini truck jaws) and air brakes to go to 4.5 or 5 tonnes. However, it is not fun. We have a 4.5 tonne trailer and loaded to 3.5 tonnes, the 300 Tdi really needs to work and stopping on the hills is just not very.... relaxing.

Nice post to read having just finished wiring a 110 from scratch with a very custom loom and some extra's... Living on the Continent means I can't say anything on the UK situation bet here it is very much up to the tester to decide if it will pass. All functions need to be there, flash rate needs to be correct etc. If there is any interest I can do a write up on what I did but I must warn you - it will upset a few people as I went a bit OTT

Interesting ! We went the IH scout route many years ago and a very good conversion it is.

We have Zeus on the Hybrid at all 4 corners. Good deal saw me after a long time finally getting brakes that will just do that - stop you in a straight line. Here, France, brakes are the 1 thing that old vehicles are tested very strictly on. Serious money but also serious stopping power.