I've been using it for about a year now and the reversing sensor works all the time even when the wheel is on. Not sure what changed, but it just seemed to settle in.

Glad you like it. I have a few more modifications underway. Light bars, solar panel, leisure battery, dash cam, etc. I'll post the videos when complete. Good luck with your upgrades

Hey, thanks for the comment. Do you have a Discovery?

Thanks Jon. I'm about to publish the next video hopefully in a week. That will show the bike rack in action.

@@inhistracks I came across this video with a really neat custom edition to a similar rear wheel carrier like yours. With a little additional steel work he's added a tow bar hook so you can hang a Thule or similar toe bar mounted bike rack which I think looks really neat - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/obxol8qSuqelgKc.html

@@jonhanmer6538 yes this is a great video and I love these guys! This was actually one of the inspirations (as well as their friend Fabien) for me choosing to get a spare wheel mount on the back.

Thank you. I need to do an update video on it soon because I'm starting to notice rust spots on the gas piston and it's a lot stiffer than when I first fit it.

Powder coating over any section of usable thread is fouling. Saying that threading a nut over it shouldn't be a problem does not excuse the fact that it WAS a problem for you. Also, normally supplied with 4 nuts and bolts so shoulldn't be a problem. Same response. The failure of simple quality control checks and balances, and the response given does not inspire confidence in the product for me. TerraFirma, have a word with yourselves.

@@muntenated you make a good point. While I do love the swing arm, it wouldn't have taken much extra effort on their part to avoid these issues.

Yes, I bet the Yakima will look good with the silver Discovery 3. Please let me know how it looks when you've finished. What brand is the wheel carrier?

Well if you do set up your own KZfaq channel, let me know. I'd like to see your work. All it takes is a Go Pro and a small rode mic and you're away. I know what you mean about the rooftop tent. I'm sometimes tempted, but they are heavy bits of kit and that's a lot of bulk to have on the roof rack when I also use the car for daily commutes. The beauty of the LR3/4 is the space inside. So for now, I'll stick to sleeping in there. Good luck with your build!

Hi James. Thanks for the message. Yes I would have preferred it if Avenger 4X4 were able to video the install, but they are super busy and it is a big ask to record an install as it makes the job quite a bit longer. They did take some photos and I'm sure they'd agree that the instructions could be better.

Now that you have the wheel carrier, will you keep the same Yakima or will you get a spare wheel carrier?

Hey Jackson. I'm almost certainly not qualified to answer that question with any authority, as I haven't travelled in, or driven a Defender with the more upgraded Puma engine and interior layout. I understand these more modern Defenders make motorway journeys much more pleasant and the Aircon and interiors are better too. But I imagine they are still a long way from the comforts, speed and on-road performance of a Discovery 4. Having said that, the Defender is likely to be better off road if you are a good off-road driver. If you have a good road car for day to day driving and you also want a pure breed off-road legend, then the Defender is probably the way to go. If you wil be using this vehicle for every day living as well as your adventures, then personally I would go for the Discovery. People underestimate just how good the Discoveries are off-road. In the Army, we used to thrash the Defenders and the Discoveries on some good challenging terrain and both cars performed great. The difference is, the Discovery felt like you were driving a Jaguar, whereas the Defenders (all military Defenders are very old), felt like you were driving a tractor. The Discoveries were also great when the drivers were not confident off-road, whereas the Defenders were far less forgiving. The Discovery is so clever, it just figures it all out for you. As much as I'd love to say I do lots of off-roading in my car, the truth is, more than 99% of my driving is on road. And when I do have an off road adventure, the Discovery is more than capable enough to handle it. If you live on a farm, or you are doing some hard core off-road adventures, and you want the uncompromising kudos of a vehicle that belongs in the wild, get the Defender. Otherwise, enjoy the comfort, speed and advanced technology of a Discovery.

No worries thanks for your reply. I saw lot of videos every time they need to do some major work on the discovery 4 they have to lift the body up and separate from the chassis. That looks scary for me. Anyways so far do you face any major problems and would you recommend people to get one? And what’s the advice before we buy one any particular things to check before buying it ? Thanks in advance would like to hear from you soon.

Sorry for the delay. I was away for a few days. Yeah I agree about the body being a big concern. It basically means any repair requiring the body off is going to cost at least £2.5k before you even start! I had a horrible rumbling when I first bought it. God knows what it was. A gearbox specialist drove it for several hundred miles trying to recreate the symptoms but it only happened when I drove it on 2 occasions and never happened again. Likely that was something to do with the gearbox and at some point that might happen again. If it does, that will probably be a body off job too. The problem is, these cars are so unpredictable. But I once tried to look for a more practical car and I just couldn't do it. I bloody love these cars. So I'd rather accept that I may have some awful bill to pay at some point. The only other thing I can think of is the Turbo. If the previous owner hasn't given it a good hard drive for a long time, the turbos can get a bit sticky. Tootling around towns and not accelerating hard means the second turbo doesn't need to kick in... So I've been told. So make sure there aren't any issues with that before you buy it, or you'll be in limp mode and if you're lucky, it will be a couple of hundred pounds for a new hose, or several thousand to take the body off and replace both turbos!

Hi Chris. I purchased it from Amazon. The seller was called Outdoor_Outlets. It's the Hollywood Racks F7 Spare Tyre Mount 2. Hope that helps

Or you can go to Hollywood Racks/ SR1 strap on spare tire bike rack.

I bought it from Maverick4X4.co.uk

Yeah, I'd say a light bar and plate would be the safest bet. Not 100% sure what the legal requirements are, but the lights are very visible even with the bike on. I tested them at night and during the day and all the lights show through really well. You can also see that in my next video which I'll publish soon. But despite that, I still think your suggestion is the right way to go and I'll get one sorted ASAP. Thank you

What I ran afoul of was the plate reader atoll booths:( BTW you can take the front wheel off. I'm carrying a tandem bike and need to take both off to eliminate the overhang.