Making my Range Rover L322 the COMFIEST Overlanding Rig EVER!

We're getting my TDV8 L322 Range Rover ready for its first big continental Europe trip. First, I've got to get it through its inspection!
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0:00 Intro
#rangerover #L322 #overlanding

[@Pearcrow]

Another great video! Thanks for the upload. I rarely comment on anything on the internet but wanted you to know that you were the inspiration behind my new family car. 2011 L322 with 141,000 on the clock. One loving owner from new. It might be the perfect car. Does everything I need it to do in luxury and almost make me happy and chill me out on a long drive. I think I’ve watched all you L322 videos a minimum of 2 times as I tried to make my choice. I have also used multiple videos to upgrade my new car (LED lights, new armrest knob etc) still a few on my list to do but great fun so far. Thank you for starting your channel, thanks for the great uploads, no bullshit, no fluff just simple clean engineer videos. If you and the Mrs are ever in Scotland feel free to drop me a message. I can offer Tea and a fair decent knowledge of Scottish islands and cool places to adventure. All the best Calum

[@SamsMotors]

Love comments like this. Thank you. We will definitely bear that in mind when we get up there in the beast!

[@Bensgarage]

Some cool expedition mods there, will be good to see them in person.

[@petermcnally770]

Thanks Sam, Wonderful videos all round. I have been researching L322 for some time and after watching several of yous and others I have finally bought an L322 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE in Black. I'm the third owner and its done 131000 miles, but what a car. Thanks for your inspiration. I'm smiling in my sleep!

[@SamsMotors]

Love to hear it! Enjoy! I’m currently enjoying mine very much on our European tour 👍👍

[@horologie]

My Friday just got a whole lot better. So glad to see this upload! Love anything L322 from your channel.

[@SamsMotors]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@SuperRocky74]

Best range rover after the original. Id love your car

[@marceldiazTheOctaneGuy]

Love the l322 content

[@SabotsLibres]

Another point to be aware of with your under-reading speedo: it is illegal in many jurisdictions to have a speedo that under-reads - one reason being that it affects the odometer reading, underestimating the actual mileage/kilometrage of the vehicle.

[@DavidMSA]

I can confirm that this is a very comfortable overlander (I have the same vehicle with roughly the same setup but left only the front seats in) Happy overlanding!

[@tristanboler2782]

Nice update Sam, finally gave me to confidence to change some CCF files! Switched on the DRL and added the digital speedo...off to Netherlands next week so having kph on the digital speedo is cool. Will see if i can do the kph swap on main dial. Had a flat last week, not repairable so decided on full set of GG AT3 fitted next week, wonder if the 55 profile will impact speedo. If so, will do your CCF change. Will check my centre bearing at some point. Enjoy your jaunt across Europe. Always love an EU trip. Took my RR to Southern Germany for a business trip last month. Best car for long road trips. Look forward to the next video. Cheers.

[@phanter344]

Have a great time and a safe journey!

[@leerolfe5332]

Great no nonsense set up that. Going to do the same to our 12 year old Discovery this summer

[@SamsMotors]

It worked brilliantly for us, can't wait to go away again now.

[@MyJarrus]

26.33 a range rovers owner dream finally can fix the car in dry when broken down hahahaha

[@jstokvis]

Enjoy your holiday, excellent series, looking forward to your next post.

[@GabrielJohngarbujohn]

Can't wait to see how she fares on the long trip!

[@philipbrit13]

I can tell one thing. With all that extra weight it will NOT pass a gas station.

[@SamsMotors]

Doing approx 29mpg so far 💪😂

[@guyemmott4009]

Good video Sam and improving content..👍Hope you two have a great time exploring in France. Bon voyage 🇫🇷

[@tonyquinn5715]

Loving the setup. Do you have any links to the Tent and Awning ? Cheers

[@thehungrybrummy4757]

Did you ever fix your ride on the l322? I recently bought one with vdc and when I bought it the battery had gone low and it was in a “towing” mode I’d say as it was riding the same as when I’ve had a trailer on my old l322 with vdc. This made me think whirl watching your videos on it, have you ever checked the towbar electrics or considered removing them temporarily to see it it helps? When I towed the rear went hard and the truck bounced even when the trailer had no weight on it so I shouldn’t have felt it. Anyway just thought I’d mention it in case it helps.

[@douglasosborn3378]

Shift points… thank you for addressing the larger tire size and the auto-trans gear changing Is it possible to change tire size on the P38

[@douglasosborn3378]

Change the programming for larger tire size

[@startono]

please we need to know: how much weight can the roof truly hold? I reckon with the weight of your robust roof rack, and the RTT, and the awning, you're already at the max capacity? how then can it hold the weight of 2 grown adults on top to boot? thanks in advance for your experienced answer.

[@SamsMotors]

So there’s a difference between the roof’s static load limit and its dynamic limit. The dynamic load limit is 100kg for the L322 - we’re probably around 90-100kg with our setup. Statically (I.e. when the vehicle isn’t moving), the roof can take a great deal more - in the region of hundreds of kg, perfectly safely. Remember, the roof is designed to withstand the entire weight of the vehicle should the car roll over. The Frontrunner roof rack is rated for around 300kg itself (static of course).

[@PaulHastievisionofyou]

just spotted that you have also upgraded the LED foglights, wondered if you could let me know where from as the only ones that style I can find are Baja or Diode Dynamics ones and they are eye waveringly expensive and kinda hoping you have found the more affordable variant

[@SamsMotors]

Hi Paul, they are from Amazon and are a copy of the Baja ones. They seem very good quality so far. amzn.to/4bYD78Q HOWEVER you will need to use the 3D printed brackets that Jordan Bridges has designed to fit them. Where are you based?

[@davidwilkinson4382]

Hi Sam, great video, can you confirm which CCF setting changed the display to KM/H when switching from Miles to KM. Thanks

[@SamsMotors]

It’s under the Instrument Cluster/Pack heading, then I believe it’s called “Main Scale units” or similar.

[@bradtottman1425]

Looking real good..re the x lifter I mounted the control unit in the inside top of the centre console on the left..it fits perfectly and ran the wires underneath and soldered to the back of cigarette lighter..it hidden but still easily accessible 😁Enjoy the trip…where did u get the swing out awning from?

[@Mr_Springy]

What make is the 270 awning as this looks decent addition to your RR😊

[@spongo6106]

Cracking video as ever, could you tell me what you needed to change on the CCF to enable the speedo to show both kmh ands mph please

[@jerrygreene7139]

Enjoy your trip! Say hi to Ben for me!

[@SamsMotors]

Will do!

[@mutemiz]

From stock to this current setup, the rooftop tent, awning, fridge and power back up, how much weight do you think you have put on the L322?

[@SamsMotors]

Approx 200kg including tools and camping gear I reckon.

[@PaulHastievisionofyou]

great video as always but had been looking forward to seeing how you had fitted the LED spots as the brackets from JLR are for the pre 2010 variant and really curious to see what modifications it required

[@SamsMotors]

Apologies, that’ll be in a following video. There was too much to cram into one video!

[@PaulHastievisionofyou]

@@SamsMotors was worth the wait for the video - it's now on my list of things to do (brackets bought and delivered!)

[@lukeybabes1]

Looks great! was looking at the 270 awenings but didnt think it would work with the tailgate. What one is it you got?

[@matthewhaddon599]

Shouldn't fail on prop centre bearing I wouldn't think, but rusty brake pipes, yes. Looking good for the trip though.

[@TheKatWeasel]

I didn’t even know they checked for it, but I guess if access is good they’ll check it. I’m a bmw chap and you can’t access the centre bearing without taking a whole heap off!

[@stuart6973]

Great video 👌🏻

[@davidheller3998]

Hi Sam first time watching your channel and just subscribed! I can tell you’re a quality mechanic, great to see you using the right tools for the right job. On a side note I’m an x- military vehicle inspector, we need more conscientious vehicle inspectors, the amount of unroadworthy and unsafe vehicles I’m seeing on the road at the moment is extremely concerning, particularly on emissions. Anyway you take care. Looking forward to following your upcoming road trip, Dave 👍

[@SamsMotors]

Cheers Dave! Glad to have you onboard. I may begrudge the inspector when I’m laid under the truck on gravel, but really I’m glad to have a well-checked vehicle, particularly before a big trip! Cheers Sam

[@Sbanar]

Emissions? Seriously?

[@W01F50CAL]

Do you have a link for the front fog lights?

[@jspope2008]

Hi Sam. Can you give me some idea of how much time approximately it would take to change a starter motor on my L322 V8 TDI. In a proper garage but have never done one on this model as I’m in Italy. Thanks !

[@aldiemhd]

Hey Sam, your thumbnail shows the LED Spots, but no info on how you mounted them. Did you drill straight thru the bumper, or is there some sort of bracket? If there's a bracket, I'd love the link pls. Keep up the great vids!

[@SamsMotors]

Video coming on that soon, it was a little more involved 😉

[@aldiemhd]

@@SamsMotors I'm interested to see your vid. I'm contemplating getting a license plate bracket, which is cheap and easy, but the way you mounted yours looks much cleaner

[@happyjohnwalks]

Is that tent big enough, you make it look tiny! Also was there any improvement in running gear noise after changing the prop bearing, mine has a bit of a bearing noise but all the wheels are good. Thanks.

[@SamsMotors]

It’s about the same size as a double bed - plenty of room!

[@RoverRange777]

Hello! I really like your channel, I always enjoy watching all the episodes. Please tell me where and what kind of diagnostic tool you purchased for the car in order to connect from your phone to its functions? Thank you!

[@rafflesnh]

GAP IID Tool

[@RoverRange777]

@@rafflesnh where can I buy and how to install?

[@RoverRange777]

Yes

[@petew8388]

What roof rack have you got Sam ?, You have probably been through this in past videos ,sorry for asking anyway if that's the case. I don't think there is a lot of choice with L322's and I think the roof loading isn't great. As a fabricator and LR fan I have toyed with designing my own.

[@SamsMotors]

It’s a Frontrunner Slimline 2. I like its strength and modularity but it’s annoyingly a bit short for the L322’s roof (doesn’t use the full area) and it can be a bit noisy if you don’t have it set up correctly. I’m sure there are better options but it works well for the tent.

[@petew8388]

@@SamsMotors Thank you for that Sam, makes me want to develop my own more than ever now.

Great setup, but how will you open trunk with awning open? Whats the total vehicle height with tent on top? Im thinking about buying rack for my L322 and just switching tent betweend defender and rangerover, depending on trip destination. Also, L322 related question. In my 4.2sc i have broken heating/cooling in front seats. Do you think, it's possible that the same ducts are used in rear seats? I was thinking about switching them over since there is no need for luxury in second seat row in my car :)

[@SamsMotors]

The boot lid opens up inside the awning, with enough space to stand under it 👍 I’m not sure about the ducts, my car doesn’t have the cooled seats so I’ve never seen what they look like.

[@NigelFalk]

Hi Sam What is the engine management scan tool you use on the Vogue please. Cheers Nigel

[@SamsMotors]

GAP IID tool. Expensive but good!

[@NigelFalk]

Cheers thanks Sam 👍🏻

[@ATX_Engineer]

CCF changes are the most nerve racking things you can do on your prized machine... its difference of a job well done verses a 3k dealer reflash. Love my my12, but we are nearing gutter territory with these aren't we?

[@ATX_Engineer]

That brake bit... are you mad. Who DIY's this?

[@SamsMotors]

Why wouldn’t you DIY it? It’s only a bit of pipe 😂

[@stephengregory229]

What are the symptoms of the centre bearing being shot on the l322? Just vibration?

[@SamsMotors]

Yeah supposedly. Perhaps a bit of a clunk when taking up drive, or going from drive to reverse etc. Mine didn’t vibrate noticeably but it did clunk a bit which is now solved 👍

[@stephengregory229]

@@SamsMotors my prop has so say been done, but it does.clunk a bit stuff when on a slope. I guess it must be the UJ's in that case

[@Brayco864]

What model / cost is the roof top tent and the sun shade….. are they both from china ?

[@GerardTP-e7t]

Sam, Grest stuff as usual. Do you know is Bodsy still doing gearbox services? I can’t find him anywhere online??? My 2011 105k miles RRVSE is holding gears and had lost its smooth changes. Any pointers would be appreciated 👍👍👍

[@SamsMotors]

Hi Gerard, he’s still around as far as I know! Have a look on Facebook for Updates by Bodsy

[@GerardTP-e7t]

Thanks Sam! 👍👍👍

[@discoveryadventures2296]

Hi Sam. Did you activate the KPH in the CCF file? When I go into my trip settings and set it to KPH I still have the speedo in MPH but a small digital KPH reading at the bottom of the Speedo. Regards Peter.

[@SamsMotors]

Hi, the setting you need to change is “main scale units”.

[@discoveryadventures2296]

@@SamsMotors is that in the CCF file?

[@SamsMotors]

@@discoveryadventures2296 yep 👍

[@discoveryadventures2296]

@SamsMotors thank you Sam, we drive in Europe frequently so this will be ideal. Really enjoy your videos. Recently changed from a D3 to the Westminster.

[@brendanbeatty9149]

Sam are you running your 4.4 tdv8 on private tax @ €2400 yr? Recently picked same up, can't commit to paying that!

[@chrishagain2833]

Just out of interest, which awning did you fit?

[@SamsMotors]

It's a generic 270 degree one from the same company the tent came from in China. Probably the same as / very similar to lots of "big brand" items sold in the West.

[@ryanohalloran4658]

Have you got a link to where you bought the tent and awning from Sam?

[@SamsMotors]

@@ryanohalloran4658 Hi Ryan, there's no link as such as it was from an Alibaba vendor. I'll do a video on buying from China if there's enough interest.

[@ryanohalloran4658]

@@SamsMotors definitely interested in this Sam!

[@AHC_]

Would anyone buy a 2012 l322 5.0 v8 with 154k miles on it, as an everyday driver

[@muhammadalkreem9566]

🤜🏽🤛🏽