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Let’s go already!
We are going on our second Iceland trip, this time in our own Defender. We rented a 130 with amcamper last time, but it was VERY expensive..We are leaving on Mar 18th from Hirtshals, DK on the ferry to. Our return date is April 5th.
The rig is a 1994 LR Defender 110 Utility. 300Tdi, MOD replacement at some point. It is ex-MOD, but not the typical green beastie. This was an RAF fire service vehicle, as evidenced by the fire extingusher brackets that were in the cargo area, and the dents in side panels from said extinguishers banging around.
This was the truck when we got it last year. Since then:
Dynomat and carpet rear.
230V inverter (for Nespresso!)
New ExMoor seat trim, cubby, seat heaters.
Installed Planar 2D12 air heater under cubby with Nakatanenga bracket.
Bosch driving lamps
New BFG ATs
LED interior lights in cargo area
USB and 12V outlets in cargo area
Aux fuel cans and brackets
Digital voltmeter
A few things in the next few days. Putting the Nakatanenga CargoBear rack and Howling Moon tent from the Puma onto this truck. Oil change and fluids check. Finish up loading.
Why this truck and not the Puma? Well, we will be leaving Germany in a month or two. This is going to be our European rig. This truck will get stored at RiverHouseMini, a mis-named Defender restoration company in the Netherlands. We have become friends with Michael, and he offers a storeage and maintenence package. 50Euro a month, and they keep the truck indoors, and drive it once a month to keep seals/battery in cood condition.
The plan is to have the truck available for any Euro trip we may decide to come back for, and to let it age to 25 for importing.
Back to Iceland...
Restictions on amount of food brought in mean we are taking lightweight camping and instant meals, will do veg and meats locally.
We have the fridge and campstove, tons of propane cylinders, MSR stove, double sleeping bag, wool blankets, reindeer skin, Mr. Buddy heater, thermarest pads and pillows, poncho liner (wubbie!), mummies, and good outdoor gear with base layers. Spent a few days packing and repacking, and applying Greenland wax and German "shoe fat" for waterproofing.
I am hoping to leave Thursday, and take our time to get to Hirtshals. It is a 12-14 hour drive, but we may break it up. Using the time as a shakedown cruise gives some slack for last minute vehicle issues.
The other pic is our Puma with the 300Tdi in background.
The rig is a 1994 LR Defender 110 Utility. 300Tdi, MOD replacement at some point. It is ex-MOD, but not the typical green beastie. This was an RAF fire service vehicle, as evidenced by the fire extingusher brackets that were in the cargo area, and the dents in side panels from said extinguishers banging around.
This was the truck when we got it last year. Since then:
Dynomat and carpet rear.
230V inverter (for Nespresso!)
New ExMoor seat trim, cubby, seat heaters.
Installed Planar 2D12 air heater under cubby with Nakatanenga bracket.
Bosch driving lamps
New BFG ATs
LED interior lights in cargo area
USB and 12V outlets in cargo area
Aux fuel cans and brackets
Digital voltmeter
A few things in the next few days. Putting the Nakatanenga CargoBear rack and Howling Moon tent from the Puma onto this truck. Oil change and fluids check. Finish up loading.
Why this truck and not the Puma? Well, we will be leaving Germany in a month or two. This is going to be our European rig. This truck will get stored at RiverHouseMini, a mis-named Defender restoration company in the Netherlands. We have become friends with Michael, and he offers a storeage and maintenence package. 50Euro a month, and they keep the truck indoors, and drive it once a month to keep seals/battery in cood condition.
The plan is to have the truck available for any Euro trip we may decide to come back for, and to let it age to 25 for importing.
Back to Iceland...
Restictions on amount of food brought in mean we are taking lightweight camping and instant meals, will do veg and meats locally.
We have the fridge and campstove, tons of propane cylinders, MSR stove, double sleeping bag, wool blankets, reindeer skin, Mr. Buddy heater, thermarest pads and pillows, poncho liner (wubbie!), mummies, and good outdoor gear with base layers. Spent a few days packing and repacking, and applying Greenland wax and German "shoe fat" for waterproofing.
I am hoping to leave Thursday, and take our time to get to Hirtshals. It is a 12-14 hour drive, but we may break it up. Using the time as a shakedown cruise gives some slack for last minute vehicle issues.
The other pic is our Puma with the 300Tdi in background.
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