Overlanding in a Defender 110...

[Caractacus]

Hi All,

The Mrs and I are keen on doing an Overlanding trip. Not all by our lonesome (to sart with), but a properly run sort of affair.

Any recommendations?

Also, to what extent do I mod the Defender (300Tdi)?

Cheers,

C.

[Caractacus]

West4x4 said:

Dont over prepere most poeple excesivly pimp there motors. You dont need lift kits and winches etc etc etc. A standard motor woulkd do the job just fine. Get a small supply of spares and make sure you know how to fit them. It's no use having the part if you cant fit it. Make sure everything is properly strapped down and keep the center of gravity low. 2 spares and a row of jerry cans on the roof may look cool but they'll ruin the handling and affect fuel consumption toTheres big money in overland preperation but speak to someone who has acctually done it. See what they take not twhat the experts think you should take. Go to the landrover addict forums and speak to Mike Gemini he's been touring africa every summer for the past few years just him and his wife he'll give you lots of help and advice.
http://www.landroveraddict.com/smf/index.php

Cheers for that

I thought that over prep may be a common theme. I'll give them a shout and see what's what in the next week or so.

Happy New Year, too. We've just had another few inches of snow, so it'll be more playtime in the Def tomorrow!