Daffy

Project

Build an adventure camper into an old Land Rover Defender Utility Vehicle

Vehicle

• Land Rover Defender 110 Hard Top Utility (2.2l Puma)
• Year of registration: 2012
• History: Ex Environment Agency Support Vehicle
• 132,600 miles on the clock (Yeah I know)
• Engine recently refurbished
• Special Features:
  • Heavy Duty Chassis
  • Heavy Duty LR Steel Wheels
  • Tambour roller side shutters
  • Full size expedition roof rack
  • Warn Winch
  • Auxillery battery with split charging
  • Diesel Heater
  • Fuzz Light :-)
  • Tool Drawers
  • Hand Washing Station
  • Height adjustable Tow Bar/Hitch

Pictures

Daffy Gallery

Scope of work Pre-Build

Restore vehicle to good order

• • Air Conditioning Refurb
  • Ensure the bonnet closes reliably
  • Headlight Levelling Servo replacement
  • Interior Lighting working
  • Exterior Lighting working
  • Remove legacy loadspace fit out
  • Fit Steps
  • Stop water leaks
    • Replace front door seals
  • Repair Diesel Heater (something caught in fan)
  • Refurbish Auxiliary Power Systems
  • Repair Winch (new STOP switch)
  • Run in Engine after rebuild
  • Get radio working (unlock code)
  • Door Cards
    • Front doors - cards need to be re-fitted
    • Rear load door - Door card is smashed - needs to be replaced. Looking at alternatives like flap up table or MOLLE
  • Full Service
  • New MOT

Scope of build

Here's the facilities we would like to have in the van.

Camper Fit-Out

• • Sound Proofing
  • Vapour barrier
  • Insulation
  • Wall coverings
  • Floorings
  • Cupboards/storage
  • Bed/Bench Seat
    • Cushions/Matress
  • Secure Storage

Water Systems

• • Cold Water (Potable)
  • Hot Water
  • Filtration
  • Grey Water

Electrical Systems

• • Shore Power
  • Aux Charging
  • Solar
  • Inverter
  • Interior Lighting
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Power Monitoring, Control and protection
  • LR Wiring Colours

Cooking

• • Food Storage
  • Refridgeration
  • Electric Options (Induction Hob on shore power)
  • External Gas Connection/regulator

Electronics

• • Mobile Internet/WiFi
  • Rear View / Parking cameras
  • USB Power
  • Phone Mounts/Charging
  • GPS/Maps

Information Gathering

• 19OCT2024 - Visit to Campervan show at NEC Birmingham
• Built the overlanding section of Ideasplace with over a thousand links and growing.
• JLR Classic Parts finder