Land Rover Defender Expedition Camper Review 7/7

[@schuletrip]

I love seeing Defenders being used like this.. This is what they're bred to do.

[@twhaz2001]

What a great build. A testament to your abilities.

[@twhaz2001]

Brett thanks for a very detailed assessment of your Defender. I have learned so many things from watching your videos.

[@checa160]

Wow mate. I've told this story "about a land rover with no issues for 9 mounths in the bush" to my 'toyota fan club' friends and they didn't believe me;-))). Nice set up and awesome videos. Keep on going mate. You're inspirational for many people. Thanks from the front seat of my discovery td5.

[@RoamingTheOutback]

haha... well technically I had "issues" but they were Land Rover issues so could fix myself with my tools in 15 minutes and keep moving. But shhhhhhhh! ;-)

[@checa160]

Roaming The Outback. Haha. Yes. Shhhhhh. Go on mate. I enjoy a lot your videos. If I can ever enjoy some time in Oz, I'll try to go to some of the places you show. Thanks a lot. Cheers

[@willcowell8197]

thanks Brett appreciate your opinion and feedback. it sounds like a worthwhile investment and upgrade! hope you and your Landy are well!

[@shaunakmodi]

That's a great video! Thanks for taking the time to share everything in detail!

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Shaunak Modi You're welcome mate. Thanks

[@promenteryrobbins]

That is an awesome setup - simplicity of how everything fits together makes it really useable day-to-day. Many of the custom-outfitters tend to go overboard on adding bits and pieces which are either not needed, add weight or go wrong - yours seems very well thought out.

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Thanks John. Yes, I did have 3 years of putting it all together so didn't rush anything. Once I returned home, I unbolted and removed the bed platform and it was basically back to a daily driver.

[@philippesturm6139]

Awesome landy, ill get my Defender 110 in red from 2003 in probably one or two weeks, it will be my first project car, i cant wait to build it. You have some very usefull vids for my built, keep up the good work, and best wishes from Austria :)

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Philippe Sturm Thanks mate. All the best with your new landy.

[@morrisconditioning4468]

Nice work Brett! was great to log in and watch your journey

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Thanks Jason. Hope life and your business are going great!

[@ColinTonkasdad]

really great set up and explanation have caught a few so need to watch a few more . have family in perth and loved it when there a few years back . would love to drive a year or so through australia . cheers and best wishes from uk

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Colin Tonkasdad Thanks mate. Will have to do Perth on my next trip.

[@herwanderingfootsteps3252]

I have really enjoyed watching your conversion videos! I would so love to go on an outback adventure with you! You must have seen such beautiful things!!

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Thanks. Yes many many wonderful places throughout Australia. I greatly admire your photography and drone footage. Would have made my trip so much easier to document with you tagging along.

[@herwanderingfootsteps3252]

Are you ever planning on going another trip? I haven't yet had the chance to look on your website, but I definitely want to check it out!

[@RoamingTheOutback]

At some point I will need to explore WA and the Simpson Desert. No idea on a date at this point. Will focus on SE Qld for now.

[@herwanderingfootsteps3252]

Well I plan to be in WA probably in December and Jan. Hopefully run into you :)

[@mikerowley2674]

Hi Bret. Enjoyed the update. Glad the run has been without serious drama. Keeping the dream alive.

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Mike Rowley Thanks Mike. Was a great trip.

[@ssabri23]

You are awesome!!!!!! Greetings from Singapore and good luck for your future endeavour

[@BuffTewahade]

most people live life wishing to do something extraordinary but unable to achieve due to various reasons and there are some like you who live like they wish to live. Thanks for sharing the possibility

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+buff guraza You're welcome mate. Pick a date for whatever you want to do and begin immediately to work towards it in whatever capacity you are currently capable of.

[@retro9754]

Brett... yr an absolute legend! Really inspiring stuff. I have a 1965 88" which I plan to build as an old school, SWB expedition vehicle. You've done an outstanding job... need to jump onto yr website to catch up on the latest... All the best from an Ozzy living in Denmark...

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Thanks mate. All the best with your rebuild!

[@wt1236]

20K set up....3 years travel....Incredibly cheap touring holiday.....lifestyle,... really well done flick and very much appreciated.

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Thanks mate.

[@karmabrothercat]

Great build. Well done. See you on the road.

[@mountainconstructions]

Such a clever build, especially with the engine sensors!

[@samuelherrmann1805]

Great Vids Brett. I too have a 200tdi defender that I am setting up for expedition travel. First things will be to try and get the cab a little quieter so I can hear my wife. I think I will go the dynamat option too!

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Samuel Herrmann I'm very happy with the dynamat. Its still loud but much more bearable. Without it I would have worn earplugs the whole way around.

[@RoamingTheOutback]

a 1993 200tdi 110 wagon. @Weird Science

[@cokwrangler2248]

You've done a awesome job with it, I'm really wanting a defender for my first car.

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Thanks mate.

[@coptotermes]

Great video mate.

[@landroveradventure8624]

Awsome vid men, and a Great landrover men. Go beyond

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Land Rover Adventure Thanks mate.

[@Farmer2492]

Great video i just brought a land rover county 110 , rides better than my series 3 the county has a 5.7 litre Diesel which has good fuel economy cant wait to get out in it, keep up the great videos love them

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Thank mate. Enjoy your County!

[@Farmer2492]

Thank you we really are very lucky in Australia a lot of beautiful places to see,do you have any plans for another trip.

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Was hoping for something this year but will see how it goes. Still have WA and the simpson desert to explore.

[@Farmer2492]

Hi Simpson dessert would be nice,i would like to go to birdsville , broome ect hope to get there one day just getting to busy on the farm at the moment.what do you think of the new Defenders

[@LosAngelesDrummer]

Terrific walk-through of the vehicle. I've learned so much from you. Thank you...oh and merry Xmas!! (Los Angeles)

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Michael Macdonald Thanks mate. Have a wonderful new year!

[@filipgruner4255]

Awesome review! Your Landy is a real camper!

[@darthdamo3491]

gday Bret. I wish i had the courage to do what you are. keep up the good work and amazing vids from England

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+darth damo Thanks mate. You can do it too if you believe you can. Just start picturing yourself in your mind daily and believe that it can happen. The universe will then begin to show you ways how it can.

[@z88pky]

Nice one Brett. I'm off on my first solo in 2 weeks from now. Big respect for the courage.

[@explorer8888]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Puerto Rico.

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Ony Quiñones You're welcome. Thanks

[@christophersherrington5412]

Pressure gauge my be connected up the wrong way round. Hence pressure going up not down but it still let you know and saved your motor. Enjoyed watching the whole series. Good job.

[@charlotteleesonu1950]

hey bret, just to let you know, the clip of the rear shock, the washers that hold in the bushes at the top are the wrong way round, the dome is supposed to face inwards to the bushes on both sides

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+charlotte leesonu Thanks. I'll take a look.

[@eriklensson6039]

Nice Defender. I've got an ex-ADF Perentie fitted out quite similarly, but there are always new ideas and improvements in the pipeline. We've made several shakeout cruises, in preparation for a trip from Parkes NSW (home), through the centre to the Murchison WA. Thanks for a great video and see you on the road. Erik & Michelle

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Thanks Erik! Sounds like a great adventure. May just catch you on the road next year. All the best and safe travels.

[@obedevert28]

Great work.

[@seriola73]

thanks for sharing your experience with us i hope it inspires others to do the same it certainly gave me a lot of ideas

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Antonios Tsolakis You're welcome mate.

[@blairguinea6811]

AWESOME VIDEO Bret.................thanks for ya style !

[@RoamingTheOutback]

You're welcome mate.

[@AventurasEntresierras]

Excellent channel! You have a new follower in Spain ;) Continue the great work! Regards

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Caracortada Supervivencia y Aventura Thanks mate.

[@kanan360]

simple setup but effective. great video :-)

[@thestone3849]

thanks for giving the details

[@c5173]

nice update Bret

[@Roitherkur]

Brilliant!

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Thanks.

[@CVXCatClub]

Bret, fantastic video. Your preparation skills, spirit of adventure, and inspirational journey re-ignite my passion for the outdoors. How did you learn to add so many auxiliary lights and do they wiring for all your devices? I haven't been able to find any good sources to teach me how to outfit my own defender. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you so much for sharing, hope all is well!

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Thanks Sam. Self taught over the years from various sites on the net. I just uploaded a video recently about installing wiring, which will teach you the basics should you want to add additional lighting. Check my Defender playlist for more videos.

[@spudboy1328]

Great Defender camper. Excellent work. Impressed that you built it all yourself. You said you had a couple of 'nearly break-downs'. What were they?

[@RoamingTheOutback]

From memory my newly rebuilt turbo was flogged out but was picked up by a mechanic and replaced. Also my new reconditioned gearbox had the front main seal fail and lose a lot of gearbox oil. Got it fixed while in town. Also had 2 lower shock bushes fail in a week, but was able to have new ones flown in in a couple days. Ignition switch also failed but ordered and replaced with new one in town. the complete list of issues is here: roamingtheoutback.com/2016/02/defender-breakdowns-while-travelling-and-bush-repairs/ Thanks for watching.

[@RC3010]

fantastic. new subscriber from sunny scotland

[@johndemello8802]

Just GREAT!!!!!!!

[@nomadexpeditionoverland1976]

WEll done review glad to hear you did not have any real major problems... Nice that you could carry so much fuel in tanks, for my van their is no aftermarket tanks so had to go with jerry cans..

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Nomad Expedition Forums Thanks mate. At least with jerries you save a bunch on the initial price of a tank, plus can remove them when back in town. My secondary tank will just sit there unused now for most of its life... or till the next big trip.

[@nomadexpeditionoverland1976]

I have been tossing the idea of a winch but even if I had one I still would not take any more chances than I do now without I do have a tug strap just in case I think I will stick with that idea..your thoughts since you did not really use your winch..

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Nomad Expedition Forums As a solo traveller I would still keep the winch just in case. I too don't go looking for hard stuff to try and get bogged in, usually seeking an alternative route if available. Also I am always mindful of my nearest recovery point, which are lacking in many desert areas. A hand winch is always a viable option if you have the space.

[@gooddad1975]

nice set up

[@pieterwoodhatch8617]

hey! great video! if you could go back to the start are you still glad you chose a Landy to invest in. I'm a big Landy fan but there are soo many options now days. thnx again for great videos!

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+pieter woodhatch Thanks. Yes i'll stick with my old Land Rover. Happy enough with it and so simplistic I can always have a go at fixing it when it breaks.

[@12kerryman]

Love it, I want 1!

[@MrRaviCorea]

Hi I have been following your posts for a while. Truly appreciate the information you posts. Can you please let me know what type of radio communications you carry including their brands.

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Thanks mate. All my comms specs can be found here: roamingtheoutback.com/the-land-rover/

[@MrRaviCorea]

Thanks for sending the link. It takes me to a whole bunch of previous video posts. Is there a particular video I need to watch to get this information?

[@RoamingTheOutback]

No video for my comms gear yet. Just the list of my radios under "communications"

[@patrickjobling8676]

Magnificent..😁

[@NigelNaughton]

This is awesome..Greeting from USA...Subscribed ;-)

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Nigel Naughton Thanks mate. Welcome.

[@BushcraftRat]

Superb, subbed you from the UK

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+BushRat Thanks. Enjoy my other vids

[@guscraig8099]

Great video, though i disagree about the fixed water tank, I like it being handy for washing dishes etc at the back door and I just fill it using small containers. I haven't gone for as many engine management tools as I am driving in cooler climates. Did your rubbish bag on the back attract any unwanted wildlife? Keep up the great work !

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Gus Craig Thanks Gus. My rubbish bag was undamaged but did attract a large dingo one night pouncing on my rear door, ( i wasn't about to go out and stop him either!) and one pesky fat possum who was determined to get inside, despite scaring him off a couple times. Yes gauges here I believe are a necessity with our extreme high temperatures.. so you're lucky that you could have saved a thousand and spent it travelling instead! Thanks. Take care on your travels.

[@omnipitous4648]

Yes, you're a modern version of a Rock star. Strewth.

[@Badhans2007]

Great vid. - Avid fan from Boston, MA USA. Why don't you have a light bar? Would love to see one on your front bumper

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Badhans2007 Thanks. Looked in to one but they cost too much for something I would rarely use. I'll keep my old spotties for now till they break.

[@freyamac3374]

hey cheers brett. im planning similar adventure in my perentie rfsv. ill be stealing your bed ideas with a few changes to suit a two door with mark 2 roll barrs (rops) as the rfsv has a taller roof its ideal. you have saved me buying a shitty rooftop tent.. Cheers! your thinking on your mods is all ligical and sound. only thing i picked that i do different, .... a nice new clean fuel jiggle hose for decanting water to day use bottles. .. saves struggling with jerrys ;) the larger fuel tank is interesting, the rear one. where did you get this? and the y filler. cheers

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Was thinking of getting something like that jiggle hose, perhaps a hand pump kept in a clean bag. The rear is long ranger from ARB, the sill tank is long range automotive. Y filler custom made. Thanks.

[@afifahzulkefli2218]

nice work

[@shelby_the_rover]

Hey mate cool video and nice to see that all worked. One question, why a 110 and not a 90 with a rooftent? I hope we see more videos from you. A Fan from Germany

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Christof Fetscher Thanks mate. A 90 would be too small to carry the gear I did without a trailer. And I didn't want to be setting up a rooftop tent every night.. never know what the weather will be like. I also already owned my 110 and in Australia 90's are fairly rare.

[@shelby_the_rover]

Roaming The Outback Ok that is understandable

[@MrJenishbek]

Greetings. New subscriber from Kyrgyzstan

[@karlrz]

Yeah great video. I have watched several of yours. Like your unbiased and fair dinkum commentary.

[@philipstreydom1409]

Hi Bred . Awesome stuff wish i could travel like you . Keep it up . Your Aluminium dash, with guages and radio's ect , did you build it yourself or was it bought ?

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Thanks Philip. That's a Raptor Engineering Dash. vid here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGnOimqZo8mMY9k

[@mjallenuk]

Nice mate... really good to see your most effective and not so effective modifications outlined clearly. I'm impressed with the tyres and just how reliable everything was given the varied terrain. I'm assuming there's more videos in the pipeline?

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Matt Allen Thanks Matt. There's maybe one more video this year on the defender then next year I'll begin working on some of the national park vids.

[@mjallenuk]

+Roaming The Outback I'll keep my eye out for those ... looking forward to the national park videos

[@ensatlantic]

Hi, great videos! Can you talk a bit about your radio antenna setups on the all-aluminium Defender? How did you get a proper RF-grounding for the antennas? Or did you just rely on 1/2 wave antennas not really needing a grounding plate??

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+claus dettelbacher The antenna is earthed to the chassis. This is the standard set up for Codan HF radios. Unfortunately I don't know much more about radios. Had no real issues with transmissions. Thanks

[@UBZnz]

+claus dettelbacher The physical ground is still the RF ground for the antenna. The Vehicle acts like an inductive capacitor between the ground and the antenna.The low conductivity of the aluminum panels does not affect this as long as everything is properly bonded and electrically continuous on the body, Chassis , Engine , exhaust etc. A good earth wire from the antenna and radio to the battery to the chassis etc.

[@ensatlantic]

+UBZnz Hi, thanks for the above comment(s)! Well, there is a difference between electrical earth and RF earth. Of course electrical grounding of the antenna mount to the chassis is important in case of static build up but it doesn't replace a RF-ground plate; the latter normally being an issue on plastic or aluminium. A good explanation of this is here: www.k0bg.com/ground.html Most cars have a steel body and this is less of an issue. Not so with Defenders - which is why I asked. Can't find much on the internet specifically about aluminium bodies. So, I am sure there are kind of ready made solutions for Defenders in Australia - because both, HF Radio and LR Defenders, are used a lot. Not so in Tanzania, where I live. So I am struggling to install an antenna on my own right now and not quite sure where to mount it on the Defender and how to RF-ground it properly. So, if anyone reads this and has additional advice, I would be grateful.

[@UBZnz]

+claus dettelbacher A small circular metal plate at the base of the antenna is normally sufficient to capture the RF so to speak and send it back down the Coax cable to the transceiver . I had more issues with the doors , bonnet and exhaust not being properly bonded electrically and affecting my SWR readings . the aluminum body of the defender is generally not a problem as it is directly connected to the chassis and not isolated with rubber mounts . I run a UHF (477Mhz) and a HF (27Mhz) on the front guards , a VHF on the Bullbar (144Mhz) and multi band (3Mhz - 30Mhz) configurable HF off the Tyre carrier , up level with the roof . In my experience with defenders poor earthing to the battery and badly tuned antennas are the general causes of poor radio performance .

[@henryschmidt6832]

Can you tell me the exact solar panel you have? Great job you did there!

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Thanks mate. It's just a cheap chinese ebay 130w panel.

[@LeDruide25]

Hey mate ! Awesome vids ! I keep looking them, started building my 90 defender expedition camper by taking you and your 110 as exemple ! I just noticed your compass on your dash, mine can't find north because of the metal structure, don't you have this problem ? did you do anything to make it work ? Thx for all the work you put in your vids !!

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Thanks Chris. Enjoy your build! I have the same issue with my compass It's accurate to +/-15 degrees.. Plenty good enough to keep me heading in generally the right direction or when I hit a fork in a track. Always carry a handheld compass for more accurate work when needed.

[@melkoebes]

thank you for sharing how about back to basis in 1967 V w round Australia on highway no 1 stat Melbourne, see Herbie rides again

[@YYCRCFabricationz]

Great video & an excellent setup on your Defender. However your turbo boost gauge is far from useless, especially when ya'll also were insightful enough to install a pyro gauge. Not sure if they work in a Land Rover or not but you may want to consider a Scanguage II as well, extremely great gizmo for monoriting your diesel engine & fuel usage.

[@thestone3849]

Hey, tell us something about the camera set ups on your vehicle. In one of your solo drive to Googs I could see some suspension working video in between your commentary, have you fixed them to see exactly what is going on the under-body? the details of equipment is welcome. thanks, Keep it up, all the best to you..

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Used a gopro for any on car shots and a nikon D3300. Also a canon video camera. I have a few gopro mounts fixed on the car and the rest I used the suction mount on the flat Defender body panels or glass to get the shot.

[@John-jd3nr]

Bret , did your improvements to your vehicle add much weight and impact the performance? Best wishes John. UK

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Obviously more weight from the dynamat, bullbar and winch and rock sliders.. though some of that was evened out from removing all the rear seats and brackets. Performance wise far superior than what I had before. Car far more better off road, more powerful, better grip from rear diff upgrade and much quieter though still loud.

[@deanhervatin2801]

Beautiful, wonderful review on your video and what you have done. A lot a thought has gone into your setup and to anticipate what may occur on your journey. If you want to sell your rig in the future let me know, i would be very interested. Cheers from Dean.

[@takayama1638]

Like me old Daddy used to say, "Son, it's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it."

[@davediesel90]

Better looking at than looking for it

[@rhys6698]

whats going to happen with it now are you keeping it for more aventures or is it retiring time for it

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Keeping it for the next adventure. Hope to depart again within 2 years.

[@rhys6698]

+Roaming The Outback great to hear cant wait for next one

[@willcowell8197]

Hi Brett, how has your Detroit truetrac diff performed since installation in off-road situations like mud, sand, river crossings etc? I am thinking of purchasing one for my Landy so wanted to ask your opinion? my vehicle is my daily driver about 70% off-road and 30% on-road. would appreciate your opinion. thanks

[@RoamingTheOutback]

hey Will. Very happy with it. Maintenace free. Offroad I can feel it kick in on occasion with a sudden change in grip in the rear. I reckon it greatly helped with not getting bogged during 30000km of touring Australia.

[@larry365]

An amazing vehicle. Extremely well thought through. Regarding the winch, as I'm sure you know yourself, its only dead weight until you need it. I've seen several "disaster" video's in the outback of people getting bogged and ultimately dying because they didn't have a winch, or at the very least a Ti-For. Wouldn't leave home without one if I was solo. Regarding the LED lights, you might wanna take a look at the link below. Some new tech which should be big next year. Going to change in-car light forever. I'm sure you'll want some of the stuff. Another great vid mate. Looking forward to seeing more! G'day from the UK. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5qtg4dpdtmVhM0

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+L4RRY Thanks mate. Yes I'll still keep the winch regardless. Having once used a hand winch solo I never again wanted to do that. That led tape looks impressive. Would certainly make it safer inside for me. Give it a few years and i'm sure it will have advanced greatly.

[@larry365]

+Roaming The Outback, I'm sure it will too. Never used a Ti-For myself, so I'll take your word for it and stick with the winch ;) Good luck for the future!

[@jackreeves83]

that is terrific Brett, thanks for sharing your trip! The tdi held up nicely?

[@favernoogon]

Hi great channel, I wonder if you could tell me what roof bars you have? Thanks

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Thanks. The roof bars are home made.

[@Electobat]

I'm doing the "ahh" drinking game and I am wasted.

[@jackmartin9008]

ahh crap, I read this comment 9 minus in and now I can't stop laughing :{

[@haydos21]

G'day Brett, glad to see it's all going well. Just wondering how you installed those extra tie down points on the floor? Do they have backing plates on the underside? Keep up the good work!

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+haydos21 Thanks. Yes they have backing washers or plates. The ones on at the rear door were installed with difficulty and a flexible arm. Had to get my arm underneath to put on the washers and nut. Probably took an hour for each nut! But worth it in the end.

[@itoffice]

If you haven't used the winch, can you then say you have challenged the car? - Take a look at the videos from Malcolm Douglas. Please tell him that a winch is "dead weight" (that was the point where I stopped your video). He has used the winch often in his videos. I would enjoy to see you challenge the car in the future. Keep on producing!

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Malcolm Douglas explored Australia back when it was still mostly wild country. All the national parks I have visited to date have very good track networks. Haven't needed it yet despite 40000km of touring Australia. Once I hit WA and the kimberley then i'm bound to need one.

[@itoffice]

Thanks for your very detailed information on this subject. I will come to Australia one day and enjoy touring around. Until then, am I trying to learn some stuff about it.

[@YuddaLevy]

110 owner here... while on your trek... did you ever second guess your vehicle choice?.. like...wow a cushy land cruiser would great right about now... i personally love the ride, noise and feel of my '97 row 300tdi. i just wonder...did it wear on you ?

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+YuddaLevy hahaha. Never! After 9 years i'm used to the rough ride, poor ergonomics and water pools in the footwells. The sound proofing I added made a big difference to my sanity. At times my biggest gripe was having to turn the radio way up to hear music on gravel tracks. I would eventually go deaf for the day and switch it off.

[@5cylindersymphonyTd5]

the hat is the best thing.

[@RoamingTheOutback]

haha.. Thanks Chris. Can't go bush without an Akubra!

[@5cylindersymphonyTd5]

Of course. You need to protect yourself out there

[@xeno126]

How does it feel to travel alone in the wilderness for 9 months??

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Feels great most of the time. You have freedom to do whatever you want without needing to comprimise for someone else.

[@xeno126]

Roaming The Outback Awesome!

[@bondy30579]

Hey mate Have u been to the gulf of carpentaria

[@RoamingTheOutback]

No mate not yet.

[@RawPatrol]

Are you related to Richie Benaud?

[@jofher007]

I recommend spraying some WD40 lubricant to that shovel wood pole and it will protect it and will last much longer ..

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+jofher007 Thanks for the tip!

[@deepace]

Do you have any video tripping?

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Have a few dozen hours of footage to edit down at some point. Don't know when though.

[@MD-ei2tk]

I cant seem to find those type of swival dome lights...

[@RoamingTheOutback]

www.narva.com.au/products/87654 The model here.

[@MD-ei2tk]

thank you so much

[@jessewilmot2166]

Have you had an engine rebuild on your 200 tdi ?

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Yes, complete rebuild.

[@jessewilmot2166]

@@RoamingTheOutback After how many kilometres ?

[@RoamingTheOutback]

367000km. Only because of a damaged crankshaft keyway. Had to get a new crankshaft.

[@the.magnus]

Is it legal to have the spare tire on the hood mate? I was told it’s not legal as it obscures view

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Will depend on what country you're in.. though Land Rover Australia had a hood mounted spare as a factory option, hence why in Australia it's legal as long as it doesn't obscure the view too much.. there's a specific measurement the law uses as in 'x' amount of metres ahead.. for me very minimal loss of vision.

[@roycraggs2058]

They say a bonnet-mounted spare wheel actually improves the aerodynamic efficiency of a defender.

[@gibbethoskins8621]

could have just swapped that light for an LED strip light. I don't know how you could handle not having an LED light bar on the front... i can't live without mine. A awning that folds around to the back would have made it a bit easier too, as well as slide out drawrs in the rear. Good set up but i can think of a heap of simple things tha would have made life a bit easier.

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Gibbet Hoskins Only used my spotlights a few times in 10 months. Was usually at camp by nightfall. It may be a future mod once my faithful spotties die. Thanks.

[@gibbethoskins8621]

Roaming The Outback Gotchya. I realised after watching a few of your vids that a lot of your set up was based around saving weight, drag and $$$, so realized why you didn't opt for an awning all the way around and storage on the roof. Makes sense. I'm one of those people who also likes to drive at night, so that's why i like the light bars. I just have two ebay ones, they work fine and have held up great, cheap as chips too. Great work on you videos, subscribed.

[@Jefff72]

Is this Defender run on Diesel or Petrol?

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Diesel

[@franklinmichael671]

When you go through the river does the water get into the inside? many of the defenders I see going through rivers open the door when they get through to let water out, if water does go in doesn't all your equipment get wet?

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Franklin Michael Yes water goes in to the footwells depending how long it takes to get across. I packed all my gear in wolfpack boxes so there was nothing to get wet.

[@RoamingTheOutback]

To some extent yes, but a defender is bolted and pop riveted together so there may be a lot of joins to seal. The work I did certainly reduced the amount of water intake than on previous trips.

[@franklinmichael671]

Roaming The Outback cool, thanks for the help

[@noturaveragewatcher]

Can you explain how you shit and shower and wash your cloths the whole trip?

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Most national parks have pit toilets, otherwise dig a hole. The rest of the trip I camped in caravan parks. When on the road petrol station toilets or supermarkets. In the bush go where ever you want. Showering was done as a cup shower with a cup of water and wet wipes to freshen up, or jumping into creeks for a swim. When water available I had a camp shower, otherwise caravan parks. Clothes washing was done in caravan parks or in country town laundromats.

[@noturaveragewatcher]

Roaming The Outback thanks for the reply. This is something I want to do once I work out how to fund the trip or go for a couple weeks when I got annual leave

[@williamtudway1481]

200 or 300 TDi

[@RoamingTheOutback]

200TDI

[@roshansuresh4390]

wow.i really like what you done for your defender. specially center dashboard . and i also want to add same dashboard in to vehicle too. i send a email for you too. please have a look your email . thanks ...

[@GarminPro]

No way I would overland in this unreliable vehicle. Toyota all day.

[@stevo3406]

he does, you don't.

[@karlrz]

Forgot to add, you have a lot of locks and chains and stuff. Anyone ever knock off anything during your travels?

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Nothing got stolen thankfully!

[@jackreeves83]

that is terrific Brett, thanks for sharing your trip! The tdi held up nicely?

[@RoamingTheOutback]

+Josh Reid Thanks. Yes Tdi did well lugging around the 3 tonnes. I was really quite surprised at how well it went.