Enjoy your ride

Thanks Nelson. Glad you like the "fender.

Cheers.

Thanks Jarrod. Boys and their toys eh.

Thanks Richard.

Only took me 30 yrs & even then really should have updated the kitchen for the boss...such is life. 😉

Thanks John. Ultimately it is all "off the shelf" gear and of course limited funds like most, but it WILL get me all the places I want to go.

Thank you Johaness. It is really the only club I've had much interest in belonging to for decades...unless of course I can get the Landy a mile off the ground. 😜

I have an old Land Rover, it's a 1961 series IIa . Considering the existing condition, the restoration needs to be done before upgrading that monster ....

Thanks Brett. Hope your wagon and travels are going well. Have enjoyed your clips (like many). Safe travels. Mike.

Cheers Jk. Done a fair bit since this video was taken but most importantly I've use it in the bush almost every weekend :)

Well thank you.

The simple things in life..... :)

Thks Chris.

...don't disagree...the list is never ending but reality & budgets do demand one's attention. However, fair call. M.

No problem Brad. Certainly there is always something to attend to on every 4B and the green oval probably more so. Just some feedback as you can see from the vids “Dennis” was used, and well used, for its intended purpose, but always well prepared afterwards. It has never, not once, failed to proceed or had any issue of reliability on our Australia wide jaunts. It was originally intended to be our “forever” vehicle but as I am know looking down the barrel of retirement, and with Defenders no longer made (not really) I opted to update mainly from a servicing/spare parts position as we still do a lot of remote touring. Big advantage for you being on the tools! , Mike.

+FOODwithRowan Chef Cheers Rowan. Trip has come & gone (on KZfaq) and was SENSATIONAL!!Enjoy your build & ultimately getting out there. M.

Thanks Rusty. Have added some very nice kit (e.g. full cover black chequer-plate kit, air bags, 400ah AGM batteries etc.) since I made this video and may even do an update at some point. Cheers, Mike.

Thanks Rusty. Added a full black one piece checker plate bonnet cover, with wings about 18 months back. Looks good and soooo much more practicle for roof rack access. Cheers, Mike.

Thanks Michael, a labour of love for sure. Get into the bush for some R&R with the handbrake and my dog almost every weekend...good stuff!

Thanks.

Cheers Ian. Follow your heart...life's too short. Remember the old saying, better to ask forgiveness and not permission. Good luck. Mike.

Hi Zeke Sounds like it stands out from the crowd...guarantee a wave at the very least. Cheers Mike.

Thanks Prasad. It is my fredom machine for sure.Cheers. Mike.

I recently bought me first td5 2000 defender. Will take inspiration from ur build :) could u advise what i could do for pullin out bit more power off the engine

G'day. Everyone has their opinions but the Td4 (Puma) is by far the most enjoyable to own & drive for me. The engine is proving to be a pearler. I do lament all the electronics that the Tdi didn't have to worry about but that aside the Td4 has been fabulous.

G'day Philip. I really have little choice due to the draw system. Without the gull wings getting gear in and out would (and used to be) very tedious and never really made good use of the space. Now heavy toolboxes, large tables etc. straight in the side...worth every cent!

Hello, we have friends that have trekked in that part of the world...it looks fabulous ! They did an off-road motorcycle video of their adventures and it was very good. Fabulous planet...shame the people are making so many places no go zones. Cheers M.

Hi Peter. I haven't had any real issues with any of the three. As per my above comment I do like the Puma best to drive. I put my TD5 in some water (bottom of dashboard) in Central Australia some years back and totally killed the main ECU/electronics which then were under the drivers seat (now at the top of the firewall under the bonnet in the Puma). Killed the vehicle and I had to be towed 1000k's to Alice Springs for repairs. That's the downside to all the tech. Current wagon only has 120k so just run in. So far so good.

Hi. There has been a few additions since I filmed the short vid...mainly tweaking...eg. rear airbags, seperate pump for shower etc, but can honestly say not doubting any additions so far. Buy the best you can afford is my advice. Have just, literally returned from several days coastal camping in heavy conditions - sporadic driving rain, 30-40 kph winds...loved it! Dry, comfortable, well lit and meal prep out of the mailstrom.

Be sure to add your rig when you get the time and beast to a "happy place".

Hi There. Either SatPhone or HF. Both have their pros & cons as you can read on the net. For truly remote trips I take both but have always enjoyed the "people" element of the HF. You really should have some insurance in the bush...even if you just end up using it to help others.

Hi Carlo. The items are from MR Automotive here in Brisbane. I suspect they may be a Terrain Tamer item so should be available widely.Cheers.

Hi Phil. These are a FrontRunner article. Just need to track down your nearest stockist.

Yes, all filmed on a GoPro Hero 3. Also used it for all our stills. Doesn't cover all bases but saved me taking my usual full blown camera bag...room was tight!!

+Mike Rowley Thank you soo much, I am plaining to buy a GoPro HERO+, do you have some experience with it?

Hi Paul. The "Puma" reference is simply the designated code name given to the engine in that particular model run i.e. it is a 110 with a Puma engine.

+Mike Rowley Thanks !

Hi there. Yes, as per all my research and chats - 100% fix.

+Mike Rowley Thanks for the response! Very nice job on your Landy :-) busy building my 2009 Defender 110 SW up

No worries Kurt. I hope you share your project when you get the chance. Most have a passion for something...Defenders are as honourable, and probably far more practical than many...IMHO. 😊

Hi Jimbob. The old adage of drive to the conditions. So many variables, but on good blacktop the 6spd box gives 100kph @ 2000rpm. Admittedly, the rear airbags give extra stability.

Love the Land Rover the way you've set it all up always a huge fan of the Land Rover. don't know yet thinking about maybe getting a130 series myself last of the ones with the Ford Transit Motors very solid Tuff Truck keep up the good work looks fantastic top marks

...an odd comment given there is no way of possibly knowing what I was carrying, but I appreciate the concern.

Hi Elliot. I've had a few of both but heart rules over mind and I keep coming back to the 'fenders!

Hi Brad, I’m a long way from being an “expert” but understandably over a few Defenders and 20yrs I’ve accumulated some handy bits and pieces of knowledge. Happy to assist if I can. Regards, Mike.

Ahh…just re-read your email and realised you are referring to this specific unit. No problem. M.

G’day Mike pleased to meet you. Yes I’m the new owner of your 2010 expedition defender. Nice rig mate. This is my 3rd Landy but the first one with electronics and computers! So I’m a little concerned about the engine immobiliser system as I have to change out the start battery and I don’t have the engine key access code or EKA code. I am hoping you may have a record of this code otherwise I have to take it to a dealer to retrieve it. Being a mechanic by trade I know they will charge me well for that service and I prefer to avoid dealers if possible. Thanks heaps for your help. By the way did you have a name for him?

Hi Brad. Firstly congrats on the Defender. Clearly I have no idea of what has transpired since I sold it but it has always been well maintained and should have many, many years of great service ahead. I don’t think you need the code? I have never had/used such a code. I have done all the electrical “tinkering”, swapped different batteries in and out etc. and never needed a code except to reset the radio. No name on this one other than Landy…not quite original. We did have a chat on the day of sale and I thanked him for his service.

To clarify, unlike many vehicles with newer electronics you don’t need to use a “battery saver” or similar to keep power to the module when the main battery is disconnected. 👍