I would say this is probably by far the best Defender camper van build I’ve ever seen. Both of you did a great job. Can’t wait to see more videos about the adventure trips. Have a nice day.
I have been looking at a set up for quite a long time now on numerous websites and UA-cam’s. Your set up makes complete sense and I think gives me a clear direction I want to go when the time is right. Love your presentation- absolutely superb!! Only thing left now is to enjoy your experiences in it now
@@stephenyoung494 that's great to hear, Stephen! trying to narrow down what it is you want on the layout design side is one of the hardest parts. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions pop up if and when you decide to take on your own build - happy to help where we can! We've made some minor changes to it last month, after our UK to Turkey trip, so we'll do a little update video when we make it to Africa next month.
It always makes my day when we get a comment like this and this was no exception! There's a lot of fantastic builds out there, so it's such a huge compliment. Thank you so much!
This is random but this defender is so well thought out and put together it reminds me of money heist I’ve never seen a more well thought out vehicle ever good work you 2
Incredible build. It is obvious you both put a lot of time and thought into the design based upon your previous experiences. Godspeed in your future adventures and thanks for sharing them with us!
Thanks a ton! It's definitely been a constant evolution over the last 7 years. We've even made some tweaks since this video was made based off of our learnings on our UK to Turkey trip. Excited to put it to the test in Africa next month and looking forward to sharing with everyone on here. Have a great one and thanks again for the support
Ya - I also wanted to have my Ali-Cab Canopy Camper useable when the pop top was down. Except I found a great quality used office chair (hacked it to an inch of its life-:). With this chair I can lower it so my head clears when PT is down. & bonus you have a very comfortable ergonomic tilting lounging chair to chill in 24/7. Single source energy is gold - had it in the van & now with the ACCC. Very nice build & great tour...🤙🏻 Happy Travels
@@EXPEDITIONROVE I got spoiled in the van having the comfortable & adjustable front seats swivel kit installed. I figured I'd come close enuf with what office chair. I was right...
@@TerryManitoba heck yeah! love to hear it. don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions that pop up for the Pan-Am trip (shipping, route planning, contacts, etc). No doubt it'll be a trip of a lifetime!
Thoughtful, comprehensive walkthrough without hype. Really appreciate the need/design build instead of frufru stuff. We drive a sleeper in the US, the White Rhino Overland Vehicle (what we call the WRōV) that provides a great platform for outback camping, and you've provided some insightful ideas for it. Solid travels, friends.
Cheers for the kind words! Neat to hear these ideas behind applied to all sorts of setups. Good luck on the build out and safe travels for the road ahead!
If you can't fit it in the bag, it has to stay home. That's the right attitude. It's still a Landi, not a converted school-bus. Some people choose a larger vehicle, cause they can't fit all their bits and pieces in a normal size camper. For me, the best part of your camper is the water filtration system. That gives you endless options to pick up some water from any river or creek. I might even copy that for my camper this year. Thanks for all this insight of your camper. Good luck with some more trips and have fun and enjoy nature.
Love that you caught that! That single "rule of thumb" has been so handy for us when packing and deciding what goes and what stays. So simple, yet so effective. And I can't recommend the water filtration system enough. Here's a breakdown of the products we used: Portable water filtration: www.guzzleh2o.com/products/stream Built-in water filtration: www.guzzleh2o.com/collections/stealth-point-of-use-series/products/stealth If you are ever curious on the other products on the build, we made our excel doc public. Hoping it helps others save some time on the research side of things: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRFisndHnpXPR17DSLjHcd3NaGGftLz8IlGtEqzno5l89F2ljsjhDPpQvUa7Nidwwe6D_bhsoVCpvM8/pubhtml Thanks again for the support!
We too are thinking of using this video as a catalyst for our Defender 110 build. Our only reason for not yet considering the Alumi-Cab, other than cost…how our 40kg American Bully will be able to get up into the Alumi-Cab bed. Trying to conceptualize a shelving solution that would enable her to get up to and down from the bed on her own.
Wow! what a smashing, informative video! I had not seen this previously, so please pardon me! I am, after all, one of your greatest fans in the USA! And Andy & I are both former Paras! TANGO is an absolute dream vehicle for adventurous folk. Everything you have done is over the top. Or as is sometimes said, "It's the shite!" (means very cool!) I am totally envious and happy for you both! Were I younger and more mobile, I would love to get TANGOs twin and got off into the wild! So happy for you both! Enjoy your world travels and keep your videos coming! Your Yank mate in North Carolina, Mike!
A very pleasant young couple, also very knowledgable. Their Defender build is the best and most functional I have ever seen, beutiful! Seems they took time to really think out a proper off grid but comfortable life. That roof top bed is particulary well thought out.
Really well thought out build. While I don't have a defender I have built out my travel vehicle with similar ideas, no huge tires or lift kit, keep things fairly simple and functional and upgrade as needed. No point in dumping all your money into a vehicle then having no money or time to use it.
I think you captured the ability to actually make it look and function as a home - the ability to see out most of the windows really transforms it - best build i have seen - but the key is obviously the pop top roof tent conversion and with it access from within the vehicle - well done !
I love Tango! Orange is my favorite color, so that caught my attention right away. Love all you've put into your little Rover. Can't wait to follow your journey
This is a fantastic walkthrough, great video. My mum is from Yorkshire, Leeds, she used to live in the rowhouses above Elland Rd. Moved to Liverpool at fifteen and met my dad. Love the Para's shirt fella! Cheers! Love your lifestyle!!! Mike in Canada.
Subbed because y’all are cute. Our daughter just moved from TX to Sheffield, UK on a work visa and be with her fiancé. That and I love Jeeps, Defenders etc and overlanding. Followed on IG too. Happy trails to y’all.
Aw bless, thank you so much! ☺️ we’re basically neighbors! we’re right up the road in West Yorkshire. Thanks for the support and for coming along for the ride
Now obviously this lovely lady is comfortable with the outdoors and I'd say okay with being uncomfortable, the Arctic is no joke. The look of glee on her face, when she said, draws! House proud right there. A well thought out build. With the additional weight, how is the clutch holding up? We used to use LR at work, a lot of weight in the back, heavy-duty etc. However the clutch used to go and I believe it was the only aspect of the wolf TUM not upgraded.
Very Nice video Guys! All questions answered in a proper way, without bragging. Cheers to you! And as a Dutch Guy i really appreciate the “Calvé peanutbutter” in your cupboard ;)
Oh man, absolutely! It's wild to look back and see the impact that that one upgrade has had on our travels. Fingers crossed our paths crossed! Would be so great to meet you guys.
Superb video! We have a VW Campervan and completely agree, pop top is such a game changer! We’re thinking of getting either a discovery 4 or newer defender as a daily/weekend camper alongside the van so I’ll be having a binge on your videos. Nice to hear a good strong northern accent too (although we’re Liverpool) 👍🏼
Thank you so much! And yes, hard to beat a pop top! Oh man, that's a tough decision between those two...We still have our Discovery 3 back in Texas. Such a comfy vehicle for road trips but the Defender is hard to beat now that it's built out.
@@EXPEDITIONROVE defender is the dream but, everyday driving might steer us to the disco. Drove a friend’s disco 3 and absolutely loved it! Pick up that camera and keep the videos coming 👍🏼
Thanks that was so informative , I like the clothes cupboard that’s a great idea , I’m just about to start a similar build onto my truck and you’ve just taught me an amazing amount of stuff I wouldn’t have thought of cheers and good luck with your Africa trip I’ll be following along 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
I am ..spent a fortune on them, but it’s a Love that’s hard to explain and the cost then was always justified.. So many memories and adventures we had with the kids then.We drove landys in wales,where I cut my Landrover teeth,Iceland,Ontario,Canada,Namibia,Botswana and Zambia..Enjoy your time guys....
@@kevinrichards8119 well said! we wouldn't trade our Landy experiences for the world, either. 🧡if you've got any recommendations in Namibia, Botswana, or Zambia, please send em our way!
Yewwww! Love to hear this Ben. If you've got any questions that pop up as you prep for the Pan-Am feels free to drop us a note on IG @expeditionrove - happy to help where we can (shipping advice, routes, budgeting, contacts, etc). Best of luck on the build!
It was great discovering your channel. My wife and I have been travelingl the backroad discovery routes and such in the states for years in our modified LR3. We are now looking at an Ineos Grenadier to replace it as Alu-Cab is working on a camper conversion like yours. Keep up the great videos and stay safe!
That is awesome! I can't wait to see the INEOS conversion when it comes out! And BDR routes are awesome. We're definitely looking forward to doing some of those when we make it back to the US full time. Have any favorites so far?
Heya, great video! Really loving the differentiated experience-insight + also including some important mechanical parts 🚀 Is there any information about the inside design + plans that you used to CNC the parts? Would even be willing to buy them. Thanks in advance!
Thanks so much for sharing your great and informative video. So many good nuggets of advice😊👍 We are in the UK and looking for a 110 to start to build up for two and two dogs🐶 What are your thoughts on the engine? Not sure which way to go. 300tdi, td5 or newer puma? All pluses and minuses. The hard part is finding an older well preserved truck. All exciting and once again so good to see a well put together and sorted truck like yours. Wishing you many wonderful future adventures 😁🚒🖐️
All depends on your budget really, I’d probably say if you plan on taking it to far flung corners of the world a 300tdi in good condition or fully rebuilt would be best. But if you don’t really want to rebuild you’re more likely to get a Puma with a better body condition and lower mileage. The Defender market is really all over the place, my advice would be don’t worry about the age of the Defender as even the newest defender is about 7 years old now and things will need replacing on it, so just spend your time looking for one that’s been well looked after. A 1990 rebuilt Defender is a better buy than your average 2015 Defender in my opinion.
Hi, I followed your set up and it is impressive. I own a td5 1999 and I have just put up a new inside. I installed also the electric cooker with 1800W and a 210Ah lithium batterie. The converter has 2000W permanent and 6000W peak. After our first 3 weeks test we had problems between the 2 batteries and the fuse of the Relais 60A went of several times. Could you perhaps help me how I can put up the system like you have it ???? Thank you very much Kind regards Ulli
Excellent walk around, I wonder if LR get in touch with you about any upgrades at all. Next one is what do you use for Wi-Fi etc, have you access to satellites or do you just use different country codes etc
Thank you! We've never worked with Land Rover but would love to if the opportunity ever arises. For wifi, we usually just get a new SIM card in each country and then hotspot our laptop.
Hey guys great build, I love it!! question: Is there any reason, in particular, y'all chose 2000 w cap for your solar? eg safety based on the size of your home.
Thank you! We went with a 2000W inverter because the highest powered item we have is our induction cooktop at 1500W. Anything above 2000W for our current setup would have been overkill and since we're tight on space it made sense to stick to the smaller 2000W inverter. If we had any appliances that were at the 1800W mark or higher we would have gone with a high capacity inverter. Hope this helps!
Hey! Glad you enjoyed it! Are you looking for the figures for just what we spent on the the interior cabinetry, or a rundown on everything including the roof conversion, products (fridge, sink, induction, battery setup, solar, etc)? I don't have it all priced up but it's something I could pull together pretty easily I think!
@@servus1556 Not including any products (roof conversion, fridge, sink, taps, water system, electrical system, windows, etc) we spent around £2,800 on the cabinetry/camper side of things. That includes things like: - insulation - the raw sheets of birch ply for all the cabinetry - the laminate and bonding services for the birch ply (we had laminate bonded to our birch so it was easy to maintain and clean) - CNCing - bamboo worktop - upholstery foam - upholstering of the cushions - the flooring - the hinges and fixtures Seems like a lot, but when you compare it to the £18,000 quote we got from a company to build it almost to this same spec, I must say I'm pretty pleased. Glad we decided to do most of it ourselves. Disclaimer: I'm sure there's some things I'm forgetting on this list or random things we bought that I didn't put on my excel doc, but that is a good estimate.
We had a really basic setup in the Arctic, if we go somewhere below freezing in the future we would have to come up with a different solution for water storage as this tank is exposed to the elements
Hi all great vlog... just started following... can you tell me your long flexible black internal lights where did you get them from.. cheers stay safe have fun UK 🇬🇧
Hi Leigh, thank you! Those lights are actually built into the Alu-Cab Icarus. These are pretty similar, though and should do the trick: amzn.to/3ZrlngG. Lots of options online under "Goosneck reading light caravan/Rv"
Thank you so much - so fun designing and seeing this build come to life. And too right, better to invest on reliability up front than get stuck out in the bush and pay 10x more to get recovered, the parts, etc. We've definitely learned this lesson over the years!
Amazing to hear! Thank you so much :) Best of luck on the build. If it's helpful, here's a list of most of the products we used: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRFisndHnpXPR17DSLjHcd3NaGGftLz8IlGtEqzno5l89F2ljsjhDPpQvUa7Nidwwe6D_bhsoVCpvM8/pubhtml Let us know if any questions pop up!
We went with a Sterling Power 1500w induction hob: sterling-power.com/products/induction-hobs-1. We have the IH1 (which is their built-in) and their IHP (which is their portable one). This was one of the only companies I could find in Europe that offers induction hobs that have variable power (ie. it doesn't switch on and off to achieve the higher power levels, instead it puts a constant rate of power out at that level. Much better for the health of your inverter.) AND power sharing if you go with a double burner from them (as you turn one hob up, the other hob goes down to never exceed the max power). It's been great so far. Hope this helps! Here's a Google Doc with links to all of the products we used for the build, if that's helpful, too: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRFisndHnpXPR17DSLjHcd3NaGGftLz8IlGtEqzno5l89F2ljsjhDPpQvUa7Nidwwe6D_bhsoVCpvM8/pubhtml
Hey! Thank you so much :) We try our best to do most of the upgrades ourselves where we can so Andy ended up doing the diesel heater install. We went with the Webasto AirTop 2000! Do you have any specific questions on the install we might be able to help with?
Amazing built and yourselves a lovely couple !! I was so keen on getting a new Defender and I probably will at some point but seeing your Defender made me start looking for one of the eternal classic ones? Would you know of any builts that are already done and would be for sale ? I live in Europe but was driving UK cars for 21 years so would not mind a Uk built at all
Thank you so much! So sweet of you and pretty cool to hear that you're considering a classic Defender now! Are you looking for an overland build Defender for camping etc or are you looking for a classic one for driving around more casually? Lots of options out there. We'd actually love to start building vehicles out for people eventually. It's something we've considered doing in the long term. Maybe after this next trip! 🤞
@@EXPEDITIONROVE really lovely to hear from you ! Your reply made my day. This is the longest journey as I call it for myself and adventures are my life...the last 8 years velcroed stuck with two wonderful furry boys a border collie and a saluki that love adventures too but limit my travelling . Having lived 21 years in the magical UK which was my magic , I decided to return to where I am originally from ...I noticed the flag and was happy you been to GR . I had defenders and the last one after Brexit is just stuck on an island now. Anyway to cut the long story short it would be for adventures not just cruising. Would love to know about the many options out there and I love the idea of yourselves start doing builds for others. Would love to be part of a project like this in a certain meaningful capacity ! Would love to talk to you further about it....at this stage of my journey I desire to see and sense ❤️ seeing your Defender today got me away from the idea of converting a van for myself and my boys and even for when I fall in love it would be the vehicle I would love to have the most magical adventures in. Would love to know your twopence of thoughts on the new Defender too .
Of course! Here's the link: www.safari-equip.co.uk/shop/tanks/water-tanks/ And here's a Google Doc with all of the products we used on the build if there's anything else you're curious about: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRFisndHnpXPR17DSLjHcd3NaGGftLz8IlGtEqzno5l89F2ljsjhDPpQvUa7Nidwwe6D_bhsoVCpvM8/pubhtml
Best Defender build! I’m copying yours when building/converting now 😎 I’m in the process of getting the Icarus, but the dealership couldn’t answer if I could keep my roof rack or not. Did you have any problems installing the roof rack on top of the Icarus?
No problems but you will have to upgrade your gas struts if you plan on adding a lot of extra weight. I would suggest trying to keep the weight off the roof as much as possible. We actually took half of our rack off and moved some other bits around to try and get as much weight as possible off the roof to help with handling. Obviously as a touring vehicle you will always be heavy so there’s only so much you can do.
I would say this is probably by far the best Defender camper van build I’ve ever seen. Both of you did a great job. Can’t wait to see more videos about the adventure trips. Have a nice day.
Wow, thank you so much Jackson!
@@EXPEDITIONROVE You’re welcome. From Malaysia 🇲🇾. Hit me up if you guys visit in the future. I got 2 landy as well Puma 110 and 200 tdi 90
I have been looking at a set up for quite a long time now on numerous websites and UA-cam’s. Your set up makes complete sense and I think gives me a clear direction I want to go when the time is right. Love your presentation- absolutely superb!! Only thing left now is to enjoy your experiences in it now
@@stephenyoung494 that's great to hear, Stephen! trying to narrow down what it is you want on the layout design side is one of the hardest parts. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions pop up if and when you decide to take on your own build - happy to help where we can! We've made some minor changes to it last month, after our UK to Turkey trip, so we'll do a little update video when we make it to Africa next month.
No doubt fantastic build and that color 👌🫡🇲🇿
I love Land rover
thank you! us too!
This is soooo thorough and soooo well designed - I have watched so many builds, but this is ULTIMATE. Well done guys.
Wow, thank you so much Kenneth! What a compliment! Really appreciate the support 🙌
came for the rig, stayed for the best wakey accent i’ve heard on youtube 🤙🤙
😂😂😂 hahaha good ol’ Yorkshire!
yup this is the best defender camper I've seen, well done guys
It always makes my day when we get a comment like this and this was no exception! There's a lot of fantastic builds out there, so it's such a huge compliment. Thank you so much!
Probably, the best layout iv seen will be replicating some of this in a discovery 4 and roof tent. Nice job guys.
Thanks for the video. It was without a doubt the best defender camper fitout that I have seen.
Thank you so much ya legend!
This is random but this defender is so well thought out and put together it reminds me of money heist I’ve never seen a more well thought out vehicle ever good work you 2
What a compliment! Thank you!
Incredible build. It is obvious you both put a lot of time and thought into the design based upon your previous experiences. Godspeed in your future adventures and thanks for sharing them with us!
Thanks a ton! It's definitely been a constant evolution over the last 7 years. We've even made some tweaks since this video was made based off of our learnings on our UK to Turkey trip. Excited to put it to the test in Africa next month and looking forward to sharing with everyone on here. Have a great one and thanks again for the support
I've seen lots of builds but nothing on this scale and detail. WOW! I am watching from my campervan. You guys got me rethinking my life right now.
Thank you so much!!! That's a huge compliment! Must admit though....can't beat a campervan for the space. Always a give and take!
@@EXPEDITIONROVE Facts! Always a give and take. That is the nature of this lifestyle. I wouldn't trade it for any other way.
Ya - I also wanted to have my Ali-Cab Canopy Camper useable when the pop top was down. Except I found a great quality used office chair (hacked it to an inch of its life-:). With this chair I can lower it so my head clears when PT is down. & bonus you have a very comfortable ergonomic tilting lounging chair to chill in 24/7.
Single source energy is gold - had it in the van & now with the ACCC.
Very nice build & great tour...🤙🏻 Happy Travels
Love the innovation! Sometimes the simple solutions are the best.
@@EXPEDITIONROVE I got spoiled in the van having the comfortable & adjustable front seats swivel kit installed. I figured I'd come close enuf with what office chair. I was right...
@@TerryManitoba oh man, swivel seats are the actual dream 🙌🏻 I bet those were hard to give up
@@EXPEDITIONROVE Yes - the van is great - but I'm building a Tacoma a/w the ACCC for my Mexico to Argentina trip.
@@TerryManitoba heck yeah! love to hear it. don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions that pop up for the Pan-Am trip (shipping, route planning, contacts, etc). No doubt it'll be a trip of a lifetime!
Wow, what a set up and fantastic layout. Well done!
I'd be interested in seeing the plans for the buildout, looking to start my own soon and I like this layout!
Love it! Keen to see Tango in person soon!
Cheers Adrian! Can't wait. So soon!
Thoughtful, comprehensive walkthrough without hype. Really appreciate the need/design build instead of frufru stuff. We drive a sleeper in the US, the White Rhino Overland Vehicle (what we call the WRōV) that provides a great platform for outback camping, and you've provided some insightful ideas for it. Solid travels, friends.
Cheers for the kind words! Neat to hear these ideas behind applied to all sorts of setups. Good luck on the build out and safe travels for the road ahead!
If you can't fit it in the bag, it has to stay home. That's the right attitude. It's still a Landi, not a converted school-bus. Some people choose a larger vehicle, cause they can't fit all their bits and pieces in a normal size camper. For me, the best part of your camper is the water filtration system. That gives you endless options to pick up some water from any river or creek. I might even copy that for my camper this year. Thanks for all this insight of your camper. Good luck with some more trips and have fun and enjoy nature.
Love that you caught that! That single "rule of thumb" has been so handy for us when packing and deciding what goes and what stays. So simple, yet so effective.
And I can't recommend the water filtration system enough. Here's a breakdown of the products we used:
Portable water filtration: www.guzzleh2o.com/products/stream
Built-in water filtration: www.guzzleh2o.com/collections/stealth-point-of-use-series/products/stealth
If you are ever curious on the other products on the build, we made our excel doc public. Hoping it helps others save some time on the research side of things: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRFisndHnpXPR17DSLjHcd3NaGGftLz8IlGtEqzno5l89F2ljsjhDPpQvUa7Nidwwe6D_bhsoVCpvM8/pubhtml
Thanks again for the support!
Congratulations guys! - The Ole_Landy team
Thanks you guys! Excited to see what you guys do with yours!
Your build is amazing!!! thank you so much guys for putting this together in such a great and detailed way, love it!👏👏
Cheers bud, thanks for the support! It's been a long time coming but hopefully it'll help others who are looking to do something similar
Two words: 1. Dreambuild. 2.Awesomepersonalities Take Care&All the best!
Aw thank you so much! 😊
We too are thinking of using this video as a catalyst for our Defender 110 build. Our only reason for not yet considering the Alumi-Cab, other than cost…how our 40kg American Bully will be able to get up into the Alumi-Cab bed. Trying to conceptualize a shelving solution that would enable her to get up to and down from the bed on her own.
Wow! what a smashing, informative video! I had not seen this previously, so please pardon me! I am, after all, one of your greatest fans in the USA! And Andy & I are both former Paras! TANGO is an absolute dream vehicle for adventurous folk. Everything you have done is over the top. Or as is sometimes said, "It's the shite!" (means very cool!) I am totally envious and happy for you both! Were I younger and more mobile, I would love to get TANGOs twin and got off into the wild! So happy for you both! Enjoy your world travels and keep your videos coming! Your Yank mate in North Carolina, Mike!
MVP! Thanks for all the support over the years, Mike! Hope your paths cross someday when we make it back to the US.
A very pleasant young couple, also very knowledgable. Their Defender build is the best and most functional I have ever seen, beutiful! Seems they took time to really think out a proper off grid but comfortable life. That roof top bed is particulary well thought out.
Thank you! Definitely a labor of love but so happy with how it turned out
awesome video guys.....and an amazing build, functional, stylish and no unnecessary bling🤙🤗
Thank you, appreciate it!
I’ve never heard that advice to get heated LED’s. Didn’t know there was such a thing. Nice one 👍👍👍
We learned the hard way in the Arctic 😆 happy to hear it was helpful!
Really well thought out build. While I don't have a defender I have built out my travel vehicle with similar ideas, no huge tires or lift kit, keep things fairly simple and functional and upgrade as needed. No point in dumping all your money into a vehicle then having no money or time to use it.
Thank you! And yes, that's the best way! Purpose built with no fluff 🙌
I think you captured the ability to actually make it look and function as a home - the ability to see out most of the windows really transforms it - best build i have seen - but the key is obviously the pop top roof tent conversion and with it access from within the vehicle - well done !
What a compliment! Thank you so much, Mike!
Good job. Thank you for showing us all those upgrades. 🎉
No problem 👍
Awesome build! So impressively designed!
AMAZING! Thanks for the google doc, me and my wife want to do bascially the same thing
Looks absolutely amazing.
The colours just look so inviting.
Well done guys it’s a great build out 👍
Thank you so much, Stephen! Really appreciate it. Looking forward to getting back into Tango full time in the coming weeks for our Africa trip.
I love Tango! Orange is my favorite color, so that caught my attention right away. Love all you've put into your little Rover. Can't wait to follow your journey
This is so well done guys. Incredible build. It is by far the best Defender camper build and an amazing video. Really inspiring
Thank you so much, Jorge! Hopefully our paths cross again, would love for you to see it in person one of these days!
WOW, what an epic build! Huge inspirations, hopefully one day I can have one cool deffender like yours 🤩🤩
This is a fantastic walkthrough, great video. My mum is from Yorkshire, Leeds, she used to live in the rowhouses above Elland Rd. Moved to Liverpool at fifteen and met my dad.
Love the Para's shirt fella!
Cheers! Love your lifestyle!!!
Mike in Canada.
Thanks, Mike! How cool and what a small world, we live just outside of Leeds.
P.s. hope to make it up to Canada in the coming years in this build!
Safe travels. Thanks for the walk around. Top drawer.
Thank you!
Tango is UNREAL 👏🏽👏🏽
Cheers ya legend!
Looks great! It's amazing how all of our Defenders have different setups and they all look great!
Subbed because y’all are cute. Our daughter just moved from TX to Sheffield, UK on a work visa and be with her fiancé. That and I love Jeeps, Defenders etc and overlanding. Followed on IG too. Happy trails to y’all.
Aw bless, thank you so much! ☺️ we’re basically neighbors! we’re right up the road in West Yorkshire. Thanks for the support and for coming along for the ride
Best DEFENDER set up, extremely well built and put together 😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩
Thank you for the link in IG - Very cool build!
You bet!
Great build guys, nice one Reg 👊
Cheers bud!
Now obviously this lovely lady is comfortable with the outdoors and I'd say okay with being uncomfortable, the Arctic is no joke. The look of glee on her face, when she said, draws! House proud right there. A well thought out build. With the additional weight, how is the clutch holding up? We used to use LR at work, a lot of weight in the back, heavy-duty etc. However the clutch used to go and I believe it was the only aspect of the wolf TUM not upgraded.
We run a Clutch Fix HD clutch and so far so good 🤞🏼 40k miles on it so far
Now we look forward to full length videos. 👍
Headed down to Africa next month for our next big trip and plan to start sharing more on here! Thanks for the support :)
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Very Nice video Guys! All questions answered in a proper way, without bragging. Cheers to you! And as a Dutch Guy i really appreciate the “Calvé peanutbutter” in your cupboard ;)
Aw thank you to so much! Glad you enjoyed it. And yes hahaha! We filmed this while in Europe and definitely stocked up :)
inspiring build guys, congrats it's awesome! 😊
Thank you 🙌
Wicked cool set up! Thanks for sharing and all the details. Loved it so much watched it twice. Wishing sweet travels!
Thank you so much!
Just bought a defender. Pick it up this week 🤙 it’s a classic so don’t expect to go as far but would love to get outdoors more ❤
Amazing! Hope you enjoy it. They really are such fun vehicles to get outdoors in.
Amazing job you guys!! Yes running water on the outside, aka shower is game changer. See you around Africa 🤟
Oh man, absolutely! It's wild to look back and see the impact that that one upgrade has had on our travels. Fingers crossed our paths crossed! Would be so great to meet you guys.
Superb video!
We have a VW Campervan and completely agree, pop top is such a game changer!
We’re thinking of getting either a discovery 4 or newer defender as a daily/weekend camper alongside the van so I’ll be having a binge on your videos.
Nice to hear a good strong northern accent too (although we’re Liverpool) 👍🏼
Thank you so much! And yes, hard to beat a pop top! Oh man, that's a tough decision between those two...We still have our Discovery 3 back in Texas. Such a comfy vehicle for road trips but the Defender is hard to beat now that it's built out.
@@EXPEDITIONROVE defender is the dream but, everyday driving might steer us to the disco.
Drove a friend’s disco 3 and absolutely loved it!
Pick up that camera and keep the videos coming 👍🏼
Thanks that was so informative , I like the clothes cupboard that’s a great idea , I’m just about to start a similar build onto my truck and you’ve just taught me an amazing amount of stuff I wouldn’t have thought of cheers and good luck with your Africa trip I’ll be following along 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Comments like these make my day! So glad to hear it was helpful. Good luck on your build and thanks for the support!
Hi guys ,a great rig you have there..I miss my landy so much ..Best wishes from Wales 🏴
Cheers, Kevin! p.s. I bet you're in the shop less now 😆
I am ..spent a fortune on them, but it’s a Love that’s hard to explain and the cost then was always justified.. So many memories and adventures we had with the kids then.We drove landys in wales,where I cut my Landrover teeth,Iceland,Ontario,Canada,Namibia,Botswana and Zambia..Enjoy your time guys....
@@kevinrichards8119 well said! we wouldn't trade our Landy experiences for the world, either. 🧡if you've got any recommendations in Namibia, Botswana, or Zambia, please send em our way!
This is a killer build and you've given me tons of inspiration for my troopy build for the Pan American!
Yewwww! Love to hear this Ben. If you've got any questions that pop up as you prep for the Pan-Am feels free to drop us a note on IG @expeditionrove - happy to help where we can (shipping advice, routes, budgeting, contacts, etc). Best of luck on the build!
It was great discovering your channel. My wife and I have been travelingl the backroad discovery routes and such in the states for years in our modified LR3. We are now looking at an Ineos Grenadier to replace it as Alu-Cab is working on a camper conversion like yours. Keep up the great videos and stay safe!
That is awesome! I can't wait to see the INEOS conversion when it comes out! And BDR routes are awesome. We're definitely looking forward to doing some of those when we make it back to the US full time. Have any favorites so far?
Real Adventure- Wow!
Thank you! It's a been a fun few years, no doubt! Looking forward to sharing more as we head to Africa next month.
Lovely. Where do you store your clothes ?
We carry a duffel bag each that we leave in the bag and just move them to the front seats when we park up
Awesome rig guys, greetings from NewYork
Awesome build. Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :):) 🍻👍🏼😁
Thank you! Cheers!
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Heya, great video! Really loving the differentiated experience-insight + also including some important mechanical parts 🚀
Is there any information about the inside design + plans that you used to CNC the parts? Would even be willing to buy them. Thanks in advance!
Awesome build guys! Very impressive rig you’ve created! Have fun in it!
Cheers Richard! Stoked to put it to the test in Africa in 2023.
AHHH LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!
Thank you so much guys!!!🥰🧡
Very well explained. Enjoy your travels and stay safe.
Thank you! Will do!
Thanks so much for sharing your great and informative video.
So many good nuggets of advice😊👍
We are in the UK and looking for a 110 to start to build up for two and two dogs🐶
What are your thoughts on the engine? Not sure which way to go. 300tdi, td5 or newer puma?
All pluses and minuses. The hard part is finding an older well preserved truck.
All exciting and once again so good to see a well put together and sorted truck like yours.
Wishing you many wonderful future adventures 😁🚒🖐️
All depends on your budget really, I’d probably say if you plan on taking it to far flung corners of the world a 300tdi in good condition or fully rebuilt would be best. But if you don’t really want to rebuild you’re more likely to get a Puma with a better body condition and lower mileage.
The Defender market is really all over the place, my advice would be don’t worry about the age of the Defender as even the newest defender is about 7 years old now and things will need replacing on it, so just spend your time looking for one that’s been well looked after. A 1990 rebuilt Defender is a better buy than your average 2015 Defender in my opinion.
Hi, I followed your set up and it is impressive. I own a td5 1999 and I have just put up a new inside. I installed also the electric cooker with 1800W and a 210Ah lithium batterie. The converter has 2000W permanent and 6000W peak. After our first 3 weeks test we had problems between the 2 batteries and the fuse of the Relais 60A went of several times.
Could you perhaps help me how I can put up the system like you have it ????
Thank you very much
Kind regards
Ulli
Awesome 👍
Thanks 🤗
Great build. Your experience on the road really shines through. Safe travels.
Thank you, Pat! Look forward to sharing more of our travels on here when we start our Africa trip next month.
Excellent walk around, I wonder if LR get in touch with you about any upgrades at all. Next one is what do you use for Wi-Fi etc, have you access to satellites or do you just use different country codes etc
Thank you! We've never worked with Land Rover but would love to if the opportunity ever arises. For wifi, we usually just get a new SIM card in each country and then hotspot our laptop.
Thanks for this awesome inspiration!! Great build 😍
Ah thank you so much! Really appreciate it
Hey guys great build, I love it!! question: Is there any reason, in particular, y'all chose 2000 w cap for your solar? eg safety based on the size of your home.
Thank you! We went with a 2000W inverter because the highest powered item we have is our induction cooktop at 1500W. Anything above 2000W for our current setup would have been overkill and since we're tight on space it made sense to stick to the smaller 2000W inverter. If we had any appliances that were at the 1800W mark or higher we would have gone with a high capacity inverter. Hope this helps!
such a sick defender !
Thank you!!!
Great looking truck looking forward to seeing more content. Now subscribed
Thank you for the support!
What a crazy build men!
Cheers bud!
I absolutely love this ! Thank you for sharing
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed 😊
Thanks guys for sharing this video! Especially the Indoor part is amazing! Do you want to share how much the Interior expansion was?
Hey! Glad you enjoyed it! Are you looking for the figures for just what we spent on the the interior cabinetry, or a rundown on everything including the roof conversion, products (fridge, sink, induction, battery setup, solar, etc)? I don't have it all priced up but it's something I could pull together pretty easily I think!
@@EXPEDITIONROVE Im just looking for the interior cabinetry (wooden lining, kichten area, fly screen, etc.)
. Would be lovely of you.
@@servus1556 Not including any products (roof conversion, fridge, sink, taps, water system, electrical system, windows, etc) we spent around £2,800 on the cabinetry/camper side of things. That includes things like:
- insulation
- the raw sheets of birch ply for all the cabinetry
- the laminate and bonding services for the birch ply (we had laminate bonded to our birch so it was easy to maintain and clean)
- CNCing
- bamboo worktop
- upholstery foam
- upholstering of the cushions
- the flooring
- the hinges and fixtures
Seems like a lot, but when you compare it to the £18,000 quote we got from a company to build it almost to this same spec, I must say I'm pretty pleased. Glad we decided to do most of it ourselves.
Disclaimer: I'm sure there's some things I'm forgetting on this list or random things we bought that I didn't put on my excel doc, but that is a good estimate.
Please do more videos :-) looking forward to seeing your trip
thank you! we've been filming our whole Africa trip. Can't wait to start putting the videos together and sharing!
great job have save trips .do you come to europa
Thank you! We just drove from the UK, across Europe, to Turkey. Our next trip will be through Africa, starting at the end of February!
Did you have your water tank when you were in the arctic circle? Does the water freeze in it?
We had a really basic setup in the Arctic, if we go somewhere below freezing in the future we would have to come up with a different solution for water storage as this tank is exposed to the elements
Definitely one of the best I’ve seen,, wish i had one.. safe travels
Thanks so much, Andy! Really appreciate it
Really cool build
Thank you! 🙌
What brand are those side windows you guys used?
The clear window is made by Dometic and the gullwing is Front Runner
Great video! Love the layout, do you mind me asking who did the CAD for you, and did they also make it? All the bast for your travels.
Блин, самый крутой дефендер, что я видел. У меня Джими, я завидую размеру :)
Большое спасибо! Мы определенно благодарны за размер, но нам нравится Jimny!
Hi all great vlog... just started following... can you tell me your long flexible black internal lights where did you get them from.. cheers stay safe have fun UK 🇬🇧
Hi Leigh, thank you! Those lights are actually built into the Alu-Cab Icarus. These are pretty similar, though and should do the trick: amzn.to/3ZrlngG. Lots of options online under "Goosneck reading light caravan/Rv"
Just amazing so inspiring. What make is that rear door flap down and pull out table pls? Its so compact. Thanks.
That’s front runner! Great table
where do your cable go for your roof spotlights how did you connect it
Outstanding build. Well thought out. Looks like no expense spared to make it reliable 👍
Thank you so much - so fun designing and seeing this build come to life. And too right, better to invest on reliability up front than get stuck out in the bush and pay 10x more to get recovered, the parts, etc. We've definitely learned this lesson over the years!
absolutely amazing, i have been looking for a build like this for the inspiration. i think your buld is super cool and i want something similar.
Amazing to hear! Thank you so much :) Best of luck on the build. If it's helpful, here's a list of most of the products we used: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRFisndHnpXPR17DSLjHcd3NaGGftLz8IlGtEqzno5l89F2ljsjhDPpQvUa7Nidwwe6D_bhsoVCpvM8/pubhtml
Let us know if any questions pop up!
What brand of induction cooktop top is that? Love the look and the roundness of it. Thank Tournine advance
We went with a Sterling Power 1500w induction hob: sterling-power.com/products/induction-hobs-1. We have the IH1 (which is their built-in) and their IHP (which is their portable one). This was one of the only companies I could find in Europe that offers induction hobs that have variable power (ie. it doesn't switch on and off to achieve the higher power levels, instead it puts a constant rate of power out at that level. Much better for the health of your inverter.) AND power sharing if you go with a double burner from them (as you turn one hob up, the other hob goes down to never exceed the max power). It's been great so far. Hope this helps!
Here's a Google Doc with links to all of the products we used for the build, if that's helpful, too: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRFisndHnpXPR17DSLjHcd3NaGGftLz8IlGtEqzno5l89F2ljsjhDPpQvUa7Nidwwe6D_bhsoVCpvM8/pubhtml
Love it, been following you on instagram for a while now! Who installed your diesel heater? That’s my next planned upgrade for my puma camper
Hey! Thank you so much :) We try our best to do most of the upgrades ourselves where we can so Andy ended up doing the diesel heater install. We went with the Webasto AirTop 2000! Do you have any specific questions on the install we might be able to help with?
@@EXPEDITIONROVE Nice, thanks! My main questions are where does the exhaust go? How does the fuel comes in? And is it an easy DIY install?
nice build, a change from the usual troopy.
thank you! I have to admit, we do love a good troopy build - they're not very popular in the UK/US where we're both from though
Love your videos content
You really need to update more way more please 🙏🏽
Thank you so much! Working on it!
Amazing built and yourselves a lovely couple !! I was so keen on getting a new Defender and I probably will at some point but seeing your Defender made me start looking for one of the eternal classic ones? Would you know of any builts that are already done and would be for sale ? I live in Europe but was driving UK cars for 21 years so would not mind a Uk built at all
Thank you so much! So sweet of you and pretty cool to hear that you're considering a classic Defender now! Are you looking for an overland build Defender for camping etc or are you looking for a classic one for driving around more casually? Lots of options out there.
We'd actually love to start building vehicles out for people eventually. It's something we've considered doing in the long term. Maybe after this next trip! 🤞
@@EXPEDITIONROVE really lovely to hear from you ! Your reply made my day. This is the longest journey as I call it for myself and adventures are my life...the last 8 years velcroed stuck with two wonderful furry boys a border collie and a saluki that love adventures too but limit my travelling . Having lived 21 years in the magical UK which was my magic , I decided to return to where I am originally from ...I noticed the flag and was happy you been to GR . I had defenders and the last one after Brexit is just stuck on an island now. Anyway to cut the long story short it would be for adventures not just cruising. Would love to know about the many options out there and I love the idea of yourselves start doing builds for others. Would love to be part of a project like this in a certain meaningful capacity ! Would love to talk to you further about it....at this stage of my journey I desire to see and sense ❤️ seeing your Defender today got me away from the idea of converting a van for myself and my boys and even for when I fall in love it would be the vehicle I would love to have the most magical adventures in. Would love to know your twopence of thoughts on the new Defender too .
this is great! you've done an amazing job!
OMG I am in love with you guy and your car, what a rocket....
Thank you!
Best build I’ve seen! ❤
Such a huge compliment, thank you!
class build love it you have everything bet it cost a fortune to do though all top gear if your going to do it do it right . Great build 10 out of 10
Thank you! Nearly 2 years in an still loving it 😊
Amazing walk through. Thanks to both and good luck on your adventures.
Thank you so much Marcus!
What a great design and build. Can you share a URL for the stainless steel water tank. thx 🙋♂
Of course! Here's the link: www.safari-equip.co.uk/shop/tanks/water-tanks/
And here's a Google Doc with all of the products we used on the build if there's anything else you're curious about: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRFisndHnpXPR17DSLjHcd3NaGGftLz8IlGtEqzno5l89F2ljsjhDPpQvUa7Nidwwe6D_bhsoVCpvM8/pubhtml
For a vehicle that is known by many as the vehicle that often break down...is it easy to pass the MOT?since your car is heavily modified
We haven’t had any troubles passing MOT over the past few years, just renewed it a few weeks back actually
Best Defender build! I’m copying yours when building/converting now 😎
I’m in the process of getting the Icarus, but the dealership couldn’t answer if I could keep my roof rack or not.
Did you have any problems installing the roof rack on top of the Icarus?
No problems but you will have to upgrade your gas struts if you plan on adding a lot of extra weight. I would suggest trying to keep the weight off the roof as much as possible. We actually took half of our rack off and moved some other bits around to try and get as much weight as possible off the roof to help with handling. Obviously as a touring vehicle you will always be heavy so there’s only so much you can do.
Great video like the defender upgrades and keep the videos coming would love to see where you take it.
Thank you! We're hoping to do more during our upcoming Africa trip to share more fo the on-the-road adventure!