Land Rover Defender Side Locker Box from PLUMB Fitting Instructions & Demo

In this video we look at fitting the new rear side storage boxes for the Land Rover Defender. These PLUMB side storage boxes fit the 90 and 110 new Defender models.

[@stevenburnsvideo]

Thanks for posting this... it really helps make a decision on whether or not this is something I want. I do have to say they look pretty cool.

[@LK-gt1ui]

As usual so educational, entertaining and riveting. Please make side lockers 2.0!

[@jayhorri1584]

I’ve looking for a way to carry my individual flip flops on the back of my Defender for ages.

[@mvirdi2333]

I think the best way to warm up with hot air before you remove because now is cold weather the plastic and clips are hard. This is my experience but you are more professional than me I am always respect 🫡 you ❤️❤️👌👌🙏🙏🇬🇧

[@L663]

Wise words .. the clips are stonger that the product !

[@mvirdi2333]

@@L663 I am not a professional but I just thought 💭. 🙏🙏

[@Grous9]

You have got to start being a distributor for these. Mainly because I have more confidence in your fulfillment process. But also because I only need one! I doubt that I can use one behind my Rhino/Lucky8 ladder that blocks the left one. Another fine review, Simon. Thanks!

[@L663]

I am talking to the supplier but i am not making much progress !

[@nsurgents]

I think these would make the worlds most expensive and the worlds nicest defender dog poop bag holder (to keep dog poop out of the inside of the car). It would be cool to see at very least the side or main body in gloss black to match. When you first started modding stig i actually was looking online to see if anyone had a marine grade door that could be mounted to the original gloss black corners (with some dremel work) to rig up something like this to store dog poop while on the way back to a trashcan :)

[@L663]

Yes when I took these panels off the stig I also looked around for some hatches... this idea is neat but just way way too expensive !

[@supercrazysane]

Nicely done 👍 the Plumb roof rack system looks pretty tasty, with those bars being able to slide to the rear when not in use - coming up with some good stuff and hopefully more will follow. Will there be a powerful - Santorini black version of those storage boxes in our future ?

[@simonjefferson]

Hi Steven - I have asked if we can have a plastic not carbon version to reduce the cost and then yes Satorini Black would be the obvious choice.

[@drjosephmirarchi7259]

@@simonjefferson ...or gloss black. Would absolutely consider purchasing

[@parcpolaire6972]

Hi SIMON, Your videos are great and the host is friendly and exceptional ! 👌👍 It is unfortunate that there is no French version 😒 Thank, GILLES

[@L663]

Alas my French is not great which is a shame as I have a house in Normandy and love France !

[@smev4341]

They do look great.

[@L663]

Yes but alas the bank balance is not looking so good !

[@PaulCrittenden-y6x]

Thank you 🙏

[@atoieno]

Nice bit of kit but it's a solution looking for a problem!😅

[@L663]

You make a valid point....

[@atoieno]

@@L663 Maybe somewhere to keep cleaning products, chamois, and the like?

[@jerrygreene7139]

I like those a lot. Makes me want to buy a Defender now. Suggestions for contents: road flares, gloves, ice scraper, small tools and of course a variety of snacks!

[@L663]

Good ideas for the parts to fit in the boxes !

[@niallsimpson-ml1dt]

Its a nice bit of kit and I can think of a few things that could go in there, especially something you'd want to grab without waking the car up. Shame about the dollars. Of course if you had the Box in carbon fibre you'd need the light surrounded to match. I think a plainer finish would be nice for those of us that wanted to keep it more understated. I wonder if you could remanufacture under license and then add your other touches such as the blind rib-nuts and blanking patches. cheers great work.

[@L663]

Yes we may make our own version - i need to get sketching

[@niallsimpson-ml1dt]

@@L663 That would be excellent. You've got till April 2023! LOL . Thats the current deliver date. I wonder if it was possible to put the catches on the inside, I can see a wayward branch snagging them and trying to open them. Good place for a fire extinguisher and/or first aid kit. cheers

[@Stubear22374]

I’d too would use a bralo rivnut on that with the gasket behind it, great choice

[@L663]

Hi Stuart - interesting - did you mean one like this bralo.com/en/products/stud-nut/ This would be a great idea and make fitting much easier - also have the advantage of less likelyhood of water getting into the car along the thread

[@Stubear22374]

@@L663 yes those are the ones the very same company but they do different types of Riv nuts these are just one type, I have an old blue case full of riv nuts and the tool is well built that I bought over 10 years ago they are the best so well made and can be removed quite easily by knocking the top rim off

[@thecrankster]

Ideal for an external power outlet, water supply or air compressor outlet.

[@L663]

Yes it would be a good "hub" to have outlets hidden behind

[@PaulCrittenden-y6x]

It would be great if you could cover more on the fitting and wire access for this rear panel. Thanks 🙏

[@L663]

Noted!

[@PaulCrittenden-y6x]

So I’ve gone ahead and had some fun and I thought I’d share. Thank you for the inspiration 👍

[@mikeclark4416]

I was waiting to see you install Goodies to the 90 , Simon please forgive me but I was watching you this morning talking about your 110 having Updates ,and you had to Download . Do ALL Defenders have the same downloads at the same time ? I would have had those boxs fitted on the inside ,and the black glass replaced . But I agree what can you put in them ,they resemble Key Cabinets .

[@L663]

Hi Mike - yes all vehicles with the Pivi Pro get the same update as i understand it - this keeps all the vehicles and the same "platform". They roll the upgrades out to stop the servers being overloaded - I seem to be one of the first to get the updates so I just publish the video to let others know its coming and discuss any issues. Did you see the price of these boxes ? $1800 the pair !

[@MrFatdaz]

They look ace

[@PaulCrittenden-y6x]

Hello, I would like to now if there is a video on the rear power distribution point that you put on your Defender? I have looked and cannot find a video that shows you doing this. I really like it and would be interested to see it in more detail. Many thanks from Australia :)

[@L663]

Hi - i touch on some of the points here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKeYpJZvqrGYrtE

[@PaulCrittenden-y6x]

@@L663 Thank you 🙏

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Lovely job 🚘🚙🚗⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍👍👍👍

[@drjosephmirarchi7259]

Hi Simon...here in the States, will you consider putting a front splitter on your new 90?? Btw, great, great videos! Have seen all of them with Defenders. Have a 90 v8 across the pond.

[@rustyrovers7924]

Use the double glass pane suction cups on the corner covers then give a sharp tug. The panel comes off without separating. They tend to separate as your applying force on one corner with the plastic tool and the plastic weld ain’t strong enough 😉

[@L663]

Yes sounds good...

[@waynelaughton3812]

would that be a good option for the lower panels when mounting Simon's reversing lights?

[@defenderv8]

I take it these must be all carbon fibre are they? That would account for the eye watering price! Also not keen on the big plumb badge on it, would prefer no badge at all when you are paying that sort of price.

[@L663]

Only the main "case" is carbon - the door is plastic. Yes most people not keen on the plumb badge - although I do like it when a company is prepared to put its name to a product.... its normally a good thing !

[@ecossearthur]

Boom Boom!! 💥

[@maxxfish7]

These are a great idea, but the cost is eye-watering! Please make a PowerfulUK version, I'd buy them in an instant!

[@L663]

Working on it!

[@shrinetalk]

​@@L663update?

[@user-ev2qo1hj1g]

I think the problem with the screw being short is your rib nut caps that you used instead of the rivets. They are acting a bit like a spacer and stick out a bit more from the sheet metal, thus acting like a washer between two points you are trying to bring together. Where the rivets pull it in tighter with less of that washer affect between the two surfaces. Which in the end could throw off you window seam between the unit and the window glass a bit because its now got this rib nut acting like a washer and everything is in a sense not in as far as it should be What say you! I would use the pop rivets, if the holes in them bug a person, put a bit of bondo in the holes and use a black paint pen to paint them. Or some paintable caulk in the holes and paint them black.

[@L663]

Thanks for the feedback - you could be correct.

[@user-ev2qo1hj1g]

@@L663 No problem. I like your channel and you know your work. I just bought a 23 Defender V8 and love it. Coming from a G63, I like this much better. So many more things it has to offer and enough warranty I wont need to purchase one

[@andreasgauckler3152]

I would have set the rivet nuts with RTV.

[@L663]

Good idea !

[@marcvanheugten9472]

Do these 'plumb' accesoiries also come without their logo. Makes things look like a Christmas tree.

[@johan6504]

Looks great, but for the storage they provide I'm not sure it's worth it 🤔

[@L663]

Yes the cost for cubic CM is probably more than property in Mayfair London !

[@whitexicanat-large681]

Cool idea, but I think the storage compartment is too small an a bit of a waste not to make it bigger, also, I think the hinge should be on the other side, so the it opens from the inside out of the vehicle.

[@L663]

That is a good idea - and could add to security

[@Amandla-Awethu]

I thought they were for the inside pillars of the car somewhere.

[@aaronstruggles4995]

Would the charging cables fit from the P400E

[@L663]

No chance !

[@whitexicanat-large681]

Is that Ms Powerful?

[@L663]

No that is Destiny - she has worked in customer service for 2 years and now is moving to help me in the workshop and manage technical customer support. We will see more if Destiny in the coming weeks. Destiny was featured in the Ghostbuster video ! Mrs Powerful is not often in the videos... you can see her in a couple of videos !

[@CountLaszlo]

Love the accessory but carbon fiber look not so sure.

[@L663]

I was not sure but I think it works with the eiger grey.... sort of 50 shades of grey....

[@steinarlyberg6700]

I like the idea, but what a backward construction. This would be much less noisy on the road if the clip was gone and instead the hinge was towartds the side of the car. A simple push to open for the lock and the keylock mounted from behind would do the trick. Less parts, more smooth design and a lot easyer to access from behind of the car. (Strange to open the door towards the midle of the car where the backdoor is. (??)

[@hedydd2]

If those big plates are just black painted mild steel it won’t be too long before they turn into a red oxide dust in my opinion.

[@L663]

I think the plates were aluminium which was a nice touch.

[@hedydd2]

@@L663 Thank goodness for that.

[@Eric33on]

will you be re-selling the plumb parts ?

[@L663]

I am talking to them... but I think only if they make a cheaper non carbon product for a wider appeal.

[@Eric33on]

@@L663 fair point

[@GregsMowing]

Tried finding their stuff online but nothing came up. Do they exist?

[@L663]

You need to go to the dark side of the web.... Alibaba

[@matthewmarino4439]

@@L663 so, you will not be selling/distributing them via your site? Nor the other Plumb offerings?

[@L663]

@@matthewmarino4439 We are talking to Plumb but trying to get them to make a cheaper non carbon version.

[@Defender3d]

Yeah, not for me. Love the 90 Simon!

[@L663]

Those rear panels are a waste of space but not sure this is the best solution - sort of going from one extreme to another...

[@andrewcrombie]

Looks great really blends well with the car but I really don't see what part of it justifies the price tag a company like yourselves could have them made for a lot less and just as good.

[@L663]

We will work with the supplier to see if they can get a cheaper solution or if not we will make our own product to go here.

[@Chickenboots1]

That’s an awful lot of money for not a lot of room. You should calculate the cost per square inch of room 🤣 Interesting to see if a cheaper version comes out because it could be a useful cubby box.

[@mvirdi2333]

❤❤

[@richard22b]

the clips need to go the other way round really as any tree/bush catching it will unclip it

[@L663]

Good points - they do lock but not the best. I think if i designed it the doors would hinge on the outside - and open from the inside.

[@scotiajinker8392]

I don’t see the point of these , too small to be practical. The opening clips are going to get filthy thus dirtying your hands when you open it.

[@L663]

They are not massive - but on a 90 it double to storage space...😂 Reminds me of the classic joke - How do you double the price of a Skoda.... fill it with fuel ....( but this joke does not work with the build quality of the Skoda cars now ... wait till you see the video i did today on the 90 - there is a manufacturing defect on the rear seat mount.

[@NK-dl2nc]

You could get your wife to open them for you thus avoiding dirtying your hands.

[@scotiajinker8392]

@@NK-dl2nc then I would get moaned at for ever & a day. Which is the lesser of 2 evils?

[@L663]

@@NK-dl2nc Brave comments...

[@jamesspicer5628]

Looks great I think, who cares that it only holds a Leatherman.

[@zoid9969]

The lockers are very neat, though it's a shame the finish doesn't match with the gloss black of the panels you took off. Plus, you have to have an annoying company logo on show. Perhaps you should charge them for advertising.

[@L663]

Yes a few people expressing the same opinion...

[@moobaz8675]

Nice job, not sure how useful they are though🤔 . Also a prime target for thieves 😠

[@drjill7]

That would be a place to leave your keys when you don't want to lose them hiking, swimming, etc. Too bad it's another key lock.

[@freelander_adventures]

Ok so I won't be fitting these Defender storage boxes to my Freelander 🤣

[@chrispage1888]

Does it fit a bottle of gin?

[@L663]

There is a fair chance !

[@timoliver8940]

Rather you did these things to you expensive than me with my two left hands………….

[@Gooner-1971]

Take your £100,000 car and start riving at the bodywork with a plastic lever 😮 !! 😓 scary stuff…

[@L663]

You bet - its got to earn it keep like me and all the staff here !

[@Gooner-1971]

@@L663 Respect to you Sir for your bravery 👍

[@mda5003]

£85,000 car and you attack it with those levers - I could barely watch! Still, at least you've got somewhere safe to secure all your keys when you go skinny dipping in the forest.... err, just don't lose the key to open the box!

[@L663]

Yes it was a little savage.... and more savagery to come ... its currently got the rear seats out - but that is a whole new story... and not a good one !

[@HQBProductions]

@@L663 Oh no…I can’t look!!😰😰😰😰😰😰😬😬

[@redcanyonl6636]

Have you discovered any useful purpose to justify the price?

[@L663]

In a word... No ! I did a TikTok www.tiktok.com/@powerfuluk/video/7166972271859354886?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&lang=en

[@Muggggy]

Overpriced… Plumb’s accessories are all over priced.. not worth it imo.

[@DavHill77]

That does seem the oddest most useless product I have seen since them £1 coin holders 😂😂😂😂

[@L663]

Yes its one of those products that makes you think ...

[@HQBProductions]

Hmmm…I’m not really “sold” on the idea I’m afraid…I don’t see a price but clearly are super expensive for something with such a limited usage…if they were £150 per set then perhaps but maybe they are 10 times more and just too dear for what they offer. I think you need to give it the PowerfulUK upgrade into something with a purpose and that is easier to fit at a price people will pay. As supplied…too expensive, not much use, they look at bit ugly and how could you ever make money on them unless you print them yourselves and that would be another hurdle withPatents etc. interesting idea…needs a lot more work.🫢🫢😬😬😬🤔🤔🤔😀

[@L663]

Hi Richard - these are $1800 for the pair ! Ouch ! I wanted to showcase them as they are a good bit of design - and the more ideas and choice people have the better products will become over time..

[@HQBProductions]

@@L663 Umm..that is surely too expensive to sell on? Maybe supply them yo special order perhaps but at £1600, I would worry about getting stuck with them unsold. I think that whilst beautifully made, they are simply too dear…you could make something similar but again, I think these spoil the looks of the car BUt you can come up with a different design…how about a hidden external power supply, key safe, compressed air connection for inflatables or tyres, automatic safety beacon…think mountain rescue and storing flares that could fire on inversion to aid vehicle location in an accident (wild idea that!), concealed hook for Bonzo’s lead…..you will think of something..get George to put on his thinking cap!!😀😀😀