Land Rover | Off-Grid Workshop Conversion

[@fionavanhaag518]

Brilliant as usual Carl, but we don’t see enough of you. More please 🙏

[@TestTest-zb3dt]

Absolutely. A nude video would be good.

[@RyanChand-c5b]

He’s off the grid

[@carlroge]

A dream come true. Good to be back. Thanks to Jackery for helping to make this happen. Remember, 15% off their products for Easter: UK sale (April 11-17th): bit.ly/3KDpjo7 USA sale (April 17-24th): bit.ly/3UEvoFo

[@connorbailey4290]

I’d love to get one, do you have shipping availability to here in the US?

[@leonmilner9994]

​@@connorbailey4290Jackery is a US company. Would recommend them, had great customer service when I had to return one from Arctic Canada 2-3 years ago.

[@EnvyDesignGroup]

Extraordinary levels of craftsmanship, not to mention videography and storytelling. Magnificent

[@holymoly6829]

Getting ready for more resto on the property 👍

[@1leggeddog]

Very cool, my uncle did something similar to his work truck a while ago. One recommendation : the flap that you need to lift up before pulling out the drawer is superfluous. You already have your back gate to act as the same thing. So i suggest that you take it out and instead make it part of the drawer itself. That will also allow you to more easily access items in the back of the drawer that you'd normally have to pry in between that door and the drawer.

[@carlroge]

I considered the option but the high drawer end on a low profile drawer looked a bit off. I get your point tho

[@alexanderbogander2671]

agreed

[@jasonhardy3660]

@@carlroge Could the draw flap down out of the way, instead of up?

[@CraigNiel]

@@carlroge It would also look better with aluminium like the top. 👍👍

[@gplusgplus2286]

Yeah, that flap is pretty much useless and a hindrance

[@SleepyHollow1961]

Very nice. Looking forward to seeing what you have planned for that this summer.

[@loloaqici82qb4ipp]

Nice DIY project expertly filmed and edited. The voice off is the best choice for this sort of thing I always think. I'm always impressed by the excellent tools you use and have discovered a few I've not seen before. Jackery must be very pleased with their investment.

[@thomaslepoutre8736]

I was literally about to ask about the jacket when I saw your PS at the end. As a workwear manufacturer myself, I appreciate the design and functionality. Great looking jacket.

[@jeffmorris6381]

As a hobbyist woodworker constantly involved with home improvement projects I most value your focus on precision, attention to detail and in the overall quality of craftsmanship, regardless of the project underway. Thank you Carl for posting these wonderful videos.

[@melissataylor5494]

Nice job on matching the pattern of the aluminum cover. No detail over looked. I’m so impressed with your skills. Great job.

[@dougsaunders8109]

I travelled around Oz back in early 2000’s in a 60 series Land Cruiser. The early days of duel battery systems in cars. One thing I look at today with lithium iron batteries is wow that would have helped in so many ways. Lovely job as usual. No sure if you already have one, grab yourself a rail square, track saw becomes a table saw and 90 degree mitre, if not a slower one. I bought one and that thought goes through your head why did I not get one earlier 👍🏻

[@Jaydcoke]

Great idea, well executed. I'm about to do a similar design for a 1st Generation Honda CRV which will continue to serve as a passenger car, but must have a similar, but removable, setup for woodworking tools as this car will sometimes be used to deliver woodworking classes to rural communities. Quite a challenge design-wise but your design has given me some ideas. In your case, the only change I would have made would be to put the back cover hinged so it opens down below the drawer instead of upwards as it is currently. This way it won't hinder access to the back compartment of the drawer.

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

Or just attach it to the drawer front. Then if the height of the drawer front was an issue for while it’s open, he could’ve cut it in half horizontally & add a piano hinge so it folds down to get it out of the way. Also im not a fan of the lockable drawer slides because it adds another thing to do with both hands while trying to get to a tool every time you open it. The soft close runners have a self locking functionality to them because they pull the drawer closed for the first bit. I have them in my work trailer for years & iv never got to the job & the drawers open. Even on unsealed roads. Great design & execution though. Especially with simple tools

[@michellafleur5655]

Bravo ! Extremely well done and nice to see. You are truly creative. I love everything you did.

[@FIL357]

So impressed with the innovation and especially the accuracy achieved. Phil, Suffolk.

[@imochiexe5056]

You are a veritable fount of creative, spatial and useful building, Carl Rogers. If/when there might be updates to your Defender, you'll have worked out the back door panel and " electrical-, camera-and charger bits, too. Glad you and your instructional, amazing, scientifically sound/researched projects/builds documented in videos have once again resurfaced. Stay healthy, safe, warm and moderately productive. These videos, your humor and explication are joys to witness. Almost like being there.😊❤

[@thouartit]

In the U.S., when I would go on the road with crafts I made to sell at a crafts fair in another state, I bought something called Inland Marine auto insurance. It was in addition to what I had already for auto insurance. You might want to look into something like this, if for nothing less than peace of mind. Here in the states, public places near the highway or places that get a lot of daily tourists attract junkies like flies on poo-poo. BTW- your video was perfectly done. Very professional. No facial close ups, no stop action talk to the camera shots, everything perfectly filmed, well thought out design. Well done. 🌋

[@jennifercash1093]

looks great, can't beat a landrover in so many ways! You might find it a good idea to put the sound insulation on the sides and rear door to help quieten the ride a little further. I know someone who lined their rear door with sound and heat insulation and then just covered it with some plywood to make it look tidy, perfectly serviceable!

[@좌회전금지-z6f]

I accidently found your channel and watched whole day. It was 40 years ago we lived in New Jersey, US. We bought the new construction house and a whole lot of things waited for us. Tilling an entryway and finishing a basement, and building a deck. It was so hard but so fun too. Now my loving husband passed and I am back in Korea. I am 70 years old now but I still remember vividly how we installed a closet door in the basement. Thank you so much for the wonderful videos

[@garethcurtis9354]

This is great. Love it. I was looking at buying a kitchen drawer style unit for a camper conversion but this has shown me I could probably come up with something custom myself. Thanks. Amazing!

[@chriswatson9818]

That's awesome! Really pro job! My only suggestion would be some sort of straps for the tool boxes and jackery. I've seen people really hurt when stuff Flys around a vehicle in an accident.

[@alancrossley4461]

Excellent work and great presentation. And, just as I was about to say “no lighting” and you were at least three steps ahead of me.

[@katherineparsons9585]

Good to see you back, my husband is an engineer and will love watching this. 😊

[@paulestherby9351]

What a setup and fantastic workmanship as usual. Another great vid 👌

[@flyingeaglewoman8682]

Awesome Carl! Beautiful job and will be so very functional for you, great layout. Love the soft close, they are handy and easy.

[@douglasmorton6121]

You’re very talented Carl! Love your projects! Can’t wait to see more of your videos. Stay Safe!

[@tonyfromtaos]

Awesome! I love how you are not hindered by any obstacles and design your way into success. My own garage is literally four times as big as yours. You've inspired me to finish setting up my own shop and get to work on all those projects I've been mulling over for years. Cheers!

[@revanslacey]

Good luck to anyone trying to do something similar with a new Defender. Good to see you giving a shout out to the Ineos Grenadier. It's the new Defender we wanted.

[@stevenholton438]

Slick Rover Carl, slick set up and slick work ethic!

[@leonmilner9994]

Brilliant the drawer will really shine when you fill up the space on top of the unit!

[@charlesslack8090]

Carl, I came across your videos sometime ago, and watched all of them, until you dissapeared from KZbin a while back. Very impressed with the work you've shown. @8:37 I was glad to see that while installing the metal drawer slides, it would appear that you were installing a screw into every mounting hole on both the cabinet side member and on the drawer side member. It is very important that this be done on all drawer slide installations, no mater what the application will be. If this is not done, the drawer slides will not be able to meet their advertised weight capacity, and could also void the product warranty on the slides if they become damaged. One other thing about drawer slides, when calculating the exterior width of a drawer, you should allow 1/64" of additional clearance between the interior of the cabinet side and the exterior of the drawer side. This will help the slides to function properly. If there is not enough clearance allowed, the slides can bind against all of the moving parts and cause the slides to fail prematurely. It is nice to see you back, and I am looking to see more of your great work!

[@AshFromEarth]

YESSSS. Look forward to watching this tomorrow 🙌🏼

[@daveperkins2927]

Cool project. 👍 You know you can just knock out the err, knock outs, on the metal back box for the socket. No need to drill them.

[@daniadejonghe4980]

Beautifully crafted and elegant !

[@stephenwillis9518]

For the draw sliders, you could always have used countersunk bolts just to give you extra peace of mind. Love these types of videos, you get to see everyone's creativity and designs, really interesting! Top job my friend.

[@judymielcarek6011]

Wow, that’s really impressive. Awesome job Carl 😊

[@tomlilly1628]

Great to see you back at it! The Defender is looking great! Hope all is well with you and take good care!

[@matthieudaurces]

Great video! So satisfying watching you plan and execute perfectly those modifications! 🙌

[@YautjaHunter3]

The only thing I would add would be rubber washers on the underside nand some rustoleum like paint around the holes to prevent rust. LOVE the Defender, we cant get that model in the states, they were cut off in 93. Now all we can get is after market restores or the WAY over priced new model. Bouns points for it being a stick shift.

[@trenchtown69]

There are very few autos (V8 90's) and it kind of defeats the purpose I reckon.

[@richb3307]

Check out the Ineos Grenadier.

[@awalk5177]

Used Defenders are indeed being imported into USA, particularly the 300Tdi pre 1997 models.

[@qdbout]

Congratulations, it's a true work of art! Nobody will ever thank you enough for not littering your videos with silly music and corny jokes. You strike a perfect balance between entertainment and pedagogy 👏 Safe travels!

[@vickipease6653]

Outstanding! Wicked cool! Nicely done.

[@Builtbypete]

Great work Carl. My Father has a 90. That's given me some great ideas. Thanks 👍

[@carpnotes4607]

Well done. Top Notch carpentry and conceptualizing. Also love the Land Rover - fantastic channel altogether - keep 'em coming!

[@ronanmc2112]

Great project and result. Particularly like the led lights you added. Personally, I’d cut two small holes in the rear door card for the protruding handles but I’m sure there is a more elegant solution too.

[@bobzotzman5253]

Love all of your videos. I just wish there were more of them

[@jakegeek101]

Stopped the video halfway through to try to look up that jacket, have been looking for something similar recently. Evidently couldn’t find it. What a surprise when I get to the end of the video and it’s your jacket! Might have to pre order one!

[@carlroge]

You won’t regret it

[@philipB31]

Another work of art, and I don’t mean the Landie. Excellent work!

[@tutekohe1361]

Nice job Carl, done with the usual Rogers’ attention to detail.

[@garyjones2582]

Very nice setup Carl, you do some amazing work... Take care my friend...

[@mostlyinterested1016]

Carl, you're an absolute artist. That is exceptional work.

[@d.picket6402]

Great work as always. Looking forward to seeing some adventures in the landy.

[@davidaldrich3488]

Even a tool box is made to extreme procession....why am I not surprised....hope to see you more often.....ty

[@cshevlin]

Definitely a cool project! Could use some basic Velcro for your chargers and wires in that section. It would give you some options of changing it later.

[@billk8780]

Carl, I did the same sound deadening long ago to a Fiat 128 tin can. It really helped a lot. Your drawer system looks fabulous! Congrat's.

[@pambrewer9082]

Great, now we can watch you where ever you go!!

[@jeffmoffat6967]

Carl, your attention to detail is unmatched ! Keep on keeping on! Hope to see more videos and useful items to buy!

[@AlbertJanBloemendal]

Your craftsmanship is insane. Liked the video, again. Love to see you back at the farm in France.

[@mykalmartin1696]

Best drawer build I've seen yet!

[@davidmanuel1984]

Love your work bro!! Keep it up!! Greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷!!

[@j.markkrzystofiak9907]

A Clean and stylish drawer, just what we’d expect

[@curm1778]

The book match cover is perfect. Still have a load space, too. Nice job.

[@mpgilbertusa]

I dig the drone-like footage from the monopod-based 360° camera at 25:37. I would’ve missed it if not for the cast shadow on the road. Great video from start to finish.

[@deepwoodguy2]

Quite precise build, good job... now just get an air mattress and sleeping bag and you have an over nighter, for a long explore/trip... 👍👍

[@mikeincinci]

This is a channel with content, and not content to fill a channel. And the content is good, with professional camera work and a sense of narrative. Well worth the wait for something new to pop.

[@JanHilt]

Awesome build Carl. Nice details and great finish. I have a similar setup in my working van, a Ford Transit Connect. I have used the red [300 KG] sliders from SOTECH / Junker, a Germany company. Excellent customer service as I had an issue with one of the sliders. So if you ever ..... they'll just send you a new one. I have 2 similar big drawers like yours. One at the back and one on the side slide door. And at the back I also have a smaller tall drawer where my Makita tool boxes fit in stacked 3-4 high with 4 cases deep into the van. So I have a enclosed Makita toolbox wall which I can pull out 1.6 meters. Works perfectly. I run this setup for almost three years now and the sliders still run like butter. And mind you, as a carpenter who works in all weather, they do get a beating with water, sand, heavy loads from tools and gear and the occasional co worker who does not know how to unlock the sliders. 😅 And I did not use regular plywood but the red 18 mil concrete form plywood. More resistant and with a smooth top surface. Keep up the good work. Love your channel. Cheers. 👍🎈

[@kailand3056]

Carl, I’m always impressed with how well planned out your projects are and this is no exception. You mentioned on Patreon that this was your most expensive project and I assume it’s because the Defender is in good mechanical condition and a relatively recent model. My only suggestion is that you might want to put some removable cling film on the back windows so prospective thieves can’t see into your vehicle when it’s parked (yes, I have a suspicious streak!)

[@JohnnyMotel99]

and Apple Tag everything, just in case

[@rafezetter8003]

Be careful - having tinted windows is a double edged sword, yes it can stop the casual person looking into your vehicle - but thieves will casually smash them to look anyway - and if you've got nothing in there, you've got a smashed window claim on your insurance. I'm a handyman and occasionally keep tools in my vehicle (Berlingo) and I DO NOT have tinted windows - any prospective thieves can see there's nothing they can easily sell, so they move on. Having tools in "dewalt" or "Makita" ans ESPECIALLY "Festool" boxes is GUARENTEED to get broken into and stolen. If you have these boxes, remove them. Have a look into the vehicle smash and grab epidemic in San Francisco - locals have gotten so fed up with having rear TINTED windows smashed DESPITE HAVING NOTHING INSIDE that they have now taken to parking thier cars and LEAVING THE VEHICLE BOOTS OPEN SO THIEVES CAN SEE THEY ARE EMPTY !!!! I'm not joking. I strongly advocate AGAINST tinting windows if you can just remove the tools, and there's not enough in there to be a problem.

[@psidvicious]

@@rafezetter8003 Good point. Dirtbags will smash out your windows for the Festool boxes alone…w/o even containing any tools or valuables.

[@Helmutlozzi]

Beautiful work man!

[@mathieuvantourout3803]

I found this video without knowing your work. Really impressive work! I'm going to see all your videos I guess.... Thanks!

[@davidandrewmitchell5590]

Wow, incredible craftsmanship 😊

[@thistledownwoodcraft3426]

What a great build. May I suggest you put a couple of magnets in that door at the rear. Then it won't pop open from bumps. BTDT.

[@russellbomgardner3817]

Nice job Good to see craftsman, young and old

[@eve-marielaliberte7359]

So glad you are back! I love your fine and detailed work! :)

[@muscularviolist6734]

Very well planned out…good work.

[@53handyman]

As usual,all is well engineered and flawlessly executed thumb up from France !

[@fstoll3]

I would worry about the security of all the equipment you have inside. I would be adding alarms of some sort and also put a secure form of locking on the box from being pulled out or from being able to open the front access panel. Also, perhaps something that would cover the other items you have so you just can't look in and see the stuff inside.

[@ArtzyJ9]

If tinted windows are legal get those blacked out to keep greedy thieves away

[@jimmylad8714]

Perfectionist that wee fella . Great video that was

[@mandyleeson1]

Immense satisfaction when you make a place for everything👏🏼

[@simonweston33]

Great project as usual. The doorcard shows you are only human!

[@carlroge]

🤖

[@turtuhl]

Thats a great compact vehicle for that purpose, and a great use of space by your amazing woodworking skilzzzz.

[@davidbaulis5019]

Nicely filmed mate and great work

[@LTGormanLV-426]

Awesome build! Wow! I’d love to do that to my SUV 🚙 ❤

[@West4ea]

Great work may I recommend something on them side panels as they are so thin and easy to ding. A layer of soundproofing and ply lining them would work wonders

[@heatherlaird-mcleod3271]

Vry functional, I enjoyed watching you building the upgrade.

[@ianzagorskikh3964]

Nice, nice. Pretty nice. Thanks for sharing!

[@elbowdonkey]

What a great build! It'd be great to see a follow-up after a few months of use to see what you might tweak, if anything. I suspect if it were me, I'd want to change the door that covers the drawer to hinge from the bottom instead of from the top. That'd allow access to contents in the drawer much sooner since the open door wouldn't be blocking it. Either that, or I'd forgo the door entirely and extend the drawer face to be flush with the top of the box. I'd also make sure to use silicon sealant around the bolts that pass through to secure the box, if only for peace of mind. Water has a way of accepting a challenge, and it'll be hard to know if it's making its way between the metal bed and the box. All said, still a fantastic build.

[@rlkillion]

Love and want a Defender 90 so bad! Awesome build

[@Pete-nl8ok]

Welcome back! Nice storage area for your Defender!

[@martinwyke]

Look out for double sided velcro style tape. It is really useful for dependable custom straps.

[@MBFavazza]

Been looking for your videos. Wondering how the house is going. Glad to see you back.

[@flyingcod14]

I sure you have sorted this however two of my friends have had their defenders stolen, one never got it back but the other one did as he had FOUR trackers on it. Main tracker company alerted him and said car is moving but engine not switched on, it was on a low loader! By that time he got it back (80 miles away) they had already found two of the trackers. Get Ghost and Pandora, use a disklok, you can never have too much security on them, especially a Defender. Car crime is the real pandemic in the UK at the moment (basically because it is too easy for the thieves, sadly.) Great video as always.

[@Mishn0]

I like the baguette storage on the lower right.

[@JohnKruse]

90 in wheelbase. I'm kind of shocked that is slightly less than a Jeep CJ7. This really is a tight build! Bravo

[@bobscheiberlich8840]

Great job and very pleased you used a Land Rover keep m coming!!!

[@dr.johnson400]

Welcome back!

[@Mike-jx2uj]

Loving your videos at the minute, look after your health and keep doing what you’re doing! 😊

[@Orion2023.]

The flip up rear drawer cover limits access to back of drawer. You should attach it to the drawer and have it flip down in to a table top desk work space.

[@magfedmaniacs2881]

Good work. I love Defenders. Small Tip: the inner Part of the slides can be pulled out to assemble the drawer. There Must be a Small round screwhead which blocks the Slide to fully extract. With it removed you can dissasemble the drawer without undoing all screws.

[@jamesspics]

I love the videos of the works you have done on the defences, please make more, more!!

[@anamarisol1984]

This is awesome. Something I would never have imagined but always love your content

[@jeremyunderwood9524]

Love the videos, well done ! and keep them coming! One tip, where ever possible, use nuts and bolts when building anything in a vehicle intended for off road use, heaven forbid but if the worst happens,off road, screws get torn out of wood much easier than you’d think!

[@kittonsmitton]

Nice work Carl, kudos.