I have been transforming a Land Rover Defender into a cozy rolling home for exploring the wilderness and other exciting places on this beautiful planet. In this section, the add-ons are documented in detail. New content will be added here over time.
Key specs of the base vehicle:
- Land Rover Defender 110 TD4 (MY2012)
- 2.2L engine (120 hp, 360 Nm torque)
- Permanent 4WD
- Center differential lock
- Transfer case with low range gear
- 75L + 45L fuel capacity (approx. 1,000km range)
- 2.6 tons curb weight
- Power steering, power windows, heated seats and manual air conditioning 🙂
Add-ons for enhanced comfort:
- RAID leather steering wheel
- Saddle leather door handles
- Custom-built cubby box and armrest
- Eberspächer Airtronic S2 Commercial D2L diesel heater
- Kenwood DMX8019 mechless multimedia receiver with 7″ multi-touch display and hands-free kit (incl. double DIN replacement fascia)
- Focal IBUS 2.1 subwoofer with 2-channel amplifier
- Focal front and rear speakers (Access 130AC and ES100K)
- Parkvision backup camera
- VDO outside temperature gauge
- Explore Glazing expedition and sliding windows and tinted glass all around (incl. hinged table)
- GMB Mount low profile roof rack
- Ex-Tec awning and rear tent (incl. sail track)
- Ex-Tec wheel-arch storage locker, ladder and bicycle rack
- High voltage marten protection
- Custom fuel tank inspection flap
- Britpart glove box conversion kit
- Nakatanenga side window vents
Add-ons for enhanced driving capability:
- Land Rover Wolf 6.5×16″ heavy duty tubeless steel wheels
- BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 LT265/75 R16 tires
- ARB Old Man Emu 4×4 suspension (Nitrocharger Sport springs, shock absorbers and heavy duty steering stabilizer)
- Ashcroft heavy duty half-shaft
- Offroad Monkeys door hinges
- Ex-Tec reinforced tailgate hinges
- Ex-Tec 45L auxiliary fuel tank
- Nolden 7” Bi-LED headlights and LED lighting all around
- Albrecht AE 6110 VOX CB radio with Firestik FL-3 Firefly antenna
- TTI TCB H-100 handheld CB radio
- Aluminum checker plates and underbody coating
- Maxtrax MKII recovery boards
Add-ons for camping:
- Thermal and noise insulation
- Custom birch plywood interior with kitchenette, seating and storage space
- Ex-Tec SpaceTec pop-up roof with rear portholes
- Ex-Tec Therm-A-Rest self-inflating mattresses
- Engel MT45G-P 40L compressor cooling box
- Water system with pressure pump, faucet, sink and outdoor shower
- Offroad-Hesch 65L lay flat water tank with external inlet
- Elgena Nautic-Therm 15L hot water boiler
- 5L grey water tank
- Dual 12V battery system with cutoff relay and AC shore power supply
- Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT solar charger
- Offgridtec FSP-2 160W portable solar panel
