Arjan

Please do a write up - this is goint to be a thing that will need to be done in the future.. Succes !!!

Could be Ex Fire Brigade... I just stripped a Series front axle in that same red..

My DII has a Webasto engine heater fitted ex factory (for certain regions this is necessary to be legal in "green zones") and the difference is just amazing. Out here, it does get seriously cold from time to time (and I travel to some seriously cold places..) and it was one of things to make me go for this vehicle. Start the Td5, leave it at tick over and withing 3-5 mins. the windows are clean and engine around 40-45 C. Next step is to put in some extra stuff to remotely start the Webasto before the engine is started... The OneTen with the Mazda will get one, too, as they are $#^#^to start in the cold. I would buy a brand engine heater with back up and spares..

CEPT labelled CB unit are fine in France. And most EU countries.

Yes, they "exist" However, more and more countries are having them confiscated at importation as several seem not to comply. There is, for what isn't, a FB page : THE CHINESE DIESEL AIR HEATER GROUP UK I use original Webasto / Ebensprächer

The OneTen that sits here is 55 % rear axle - 45 % front axle : total about 2.690 kgs. with the 300 Tdi and fully loaded. The Series is almost 50 - 50 We are looking into a lift and I deleted the 2 poster from my list as we have seen some serious incidents over the years at various places. Totally understand the advantages of a 2 poster but I will not put a Series / Defender on one if I can avoid it.

Very, very nice ! Please keep them coming - exp. with that brave cat..

The "brain" under the rear bench is where it will be, including 2nd. batteries etc. I can live with ECU's etc. - you can't have a modern car without them - but no flat floor....

Welcome to the Madhouse. Go back to Halfords to prevent warranty issues.

I drove a Grenadier - Pre Production on AT plates - a few months ago after some serious talks with the accountant for it to be a company car here in France. The trailmaster version - so winch etc. was all there - and the vehicle itself did just what I expected. Good power, quit, seriously good brakes etc. Seats are some of the best I have sat in for a long time and playing in the field it showed to be quit capable. On the road, no complains with plenty of power, smooth gearbox en quiet. However, the "cockpit style" switches, the centre console and serious amounts of plastic under the bonnet are not my thing. Worse is the "under the rear bench" spagetti junction of batteries, relais and loads and loads of electronics. Not only something I fear when the swimming gets tough, it stops you from having a flat floor from the rear floor to the front. The winch is not "hidden mounted" - the winch cable simply disappears somewhere in the bumper, the towbar is one I'd rather not put my Hulco on. Unfortunatly, the "sale farce" present at the event was the deciding factor for passing up on the Grenadier. I came with the intention, paperwork and ability to buy one. I told this to the gentleman who organized the day and he was good at his job and really tried. The people (3) that were there to actually sell the thing were more interested in the few women and the drinks than selling the vehicle. If they can't be ar..d to do their job I can't be bother to spent around € 90k as in FR there is a serious amount of eco tax to pay on these vehicles. I left and bought something else I will not name here. Good vehicle let down by the people that are supposed to sell it. Nothing new there... (P.S.- before you ask : yes, I mailed Ineos about it and got no reply.)

Return to supplier. You should not make this for you to solve.

Seems to work..

Looks like GOOD times were had ! Next time, make it to the Allier and we can do a gentle weekend..... ( and, if you want, have a look at several shiny new galvanized chassis....)

That looks nice !! 3-6 months waiting for a chassis ?? Glad we have one here in France with most in stock.... Please keep the pics and updates coming ! thanks.

Impressive !

Where is this RR ? Somebody could go and have a look for you perhaps.

Nice !

oh YES !!!!!! Sold out....

Thank You Very Much ! Explains why I couldn't find them......

And would they fit a Ninety ? Thank You.

Nice. Missing the price tag. ( not really )

Did you actually get one ? I have tried several times for the DII but he is not replying...

If you have the possibility to have a friend with some knowledge to keep an eye on the project I strongly suggest you do. We have learned the hard way that long distance project without local "eyes" can go very, very different from what one expects...

Interesting off Tarmac......

Welkom to the MadHouse ! That looks a very nice Series - well done. Had a Hard Top like that (3 doors) for years and they are good camping & sleeping vehicles. 24 volt (petrol or diesel ? ) means usu. a bit less easy to find parts. You can convert to 12 volt if you want.