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Preparing a Discovery for overlanding

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Skibum346:
Ralph,

awsome set of information matey.

I'm doing the Help for Heroes 4x4 European Rally this year and have been planning to sort out some boot storage. You've saved me some brain strain matey! I'll be copying your full length storage system... all be it a shortened version as SWMBO doesn't want to go with out rear seats.

Also she wants leather range rover seats fitted... so again.. perfect info from you!

So... thanks from me and I look forward to additions via my subscription.

Kindest

Skibum

Ralph Hardwick:
Skibum
Thanks for the kind words.
There is an article on my first storage system which fitted behind the rear seats.  Although it doesn't say it I did have a removable front section to replace the rear seats which gave a level floor and tie down points.   The basic principle of the rear half was the same except it would only take 2 50 litre boxes.  My first one was all 18mm MDF which was way too heavy.  The combination of 9mm ply and 18mm MDF uprights has reduced the weight by, probably, 60% and is no weaker for it.



A standard ply sheet is normally 4' x 8' which is just about wide enough and should give you enough for a top and bottom as you are only doing the boot area behind the seats.  My first attempt was covered with B&Q playgound mats which interlinked to give a nice rattle free surface.  However they were prone to damage.  I am hoping that the carpet tiles will be better.

I'm glad to see you've subscribed and it would be good to see your version once its complete.

Cheers

Ralph

DISCO-CHRIS:
My Disco has been to morrocco,libya and the pirennes before i got hold of it! Guy reckons to have spent in excess of 20k over 8 years of ownership. Gave me loads of spare parts with it when i purchased inc 11 wheels and tyres!Found sahara sand behind the rock sliders when i removed them [-o<

Ralph Hardwick:
For those that haven't visited the site for a while, I have now completed the freshwater installation and added the following:

* some details about the SPOT tracker
* overview of the security GPS tracker that's now fitted
* details of the respray and the prep
* details of the window shades
* updated the solar panel info
* details of the twin battery and snorkel installation
* article on how to change the brake pads
Amongst other bits.

She's nearly finished now but there is still more info to come as well as the trip blog.







All comments welcome :D

Disco Matt:
Just been reading your article about fitting window shades - I think I might have to buy a set of those! I was looking at a

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