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Finally got my material for my cap, and began construction last weekend. Ended up not feeling the best so didn't get much done, but here's the update all the same. I'll put it in sections so people can skip to the part they are most interested in. This is a partial update - this stage of the...

@cstamm81, you and I must be at the same stage of our builds as I posted a similar question the other day and got a lot of good suggestions from members you might find helpful with specific brands: https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/shower-awnings.225308/#post-2926711

We've not had much problem with mud from showers but you raise a great point. We combat a muddy ground by using the floor mat from our truck. The old ones were flat but they managed the mud issue fine. Our new ones are the Weathertech brand, so they have a bit of a lip that catches virtually all...

That's fantastic info - thank you. I just googled the RLD one as I wasn't previously aware of it, and it is exactly the kind of info I was hoping for in this thread. This is a case of "You don't know what you don't know", and in watching the videos of the RLD shower cube, I was immediately...

Thanks @Clrussell -- looks like that one is pretty reasonably priced too. And it looks good on your rig! That's exactly the same position as I was planning on placing mine, assuming I can mount it without interfering with my side-opening RTT (I think I have a way to do that). Just out of...

Hi folks, These kinds of awnings are becoming more and more popular in Australia and elsewhere, and I'd like to add one to my build. I had one picked out but have decided to change directions slightly, so I thought I'd ask this group for feedback. I did a search but didn't see any threads...

Finished the drawer unit today. The entire thing is coated in outdoor carpet that is glued with spray adhesive and tacked with staples. Trim is aluminum angle iron and c-channel. I’m pretty happy how this turned out — it’s not perfect owing to my lack of carpentry skills but it will do the job...

Thanks for the kind words, @YetiX! More work done today, but lots more to do! The bulk of the work this week has been coating the cabinet unit in verathane. It takes about 3 hours between coats, and since there are parts of the project I cannot get at depending on positioning, that’s 8 coats...

Interesting you say that Alanymarce as that resonates with me deeply - our Alaska experience has convinced us that we would rather travel without a calendar limit specifically because of what you described. Those curveballs that adventure can throw at us, like getting stuck somewhere for a few...

It's not a bad idea to bring a spare tire instead of a whole wheel, but I wouldn't think that would be for "trailside repairs" (at least not reliably). It can be really hard to change a tire on a motorbike wheel with irons on the side of the road, even for someone who knows what they're doing. I...

Working on this right now for my build and will post up when it's done, but in the meantime I'll share my research. The positive pressure system is basically the only way to fully and effectively "dustproof" a pickup truck box from what I can see. There are countless examples -- especially in...

We are putting a bunch more work into Pac over the next few weeks so I’ll post updates as I’m able. We have been meaning to make Pac a more dedicated overland vehicle for some time, and decided to bite the bullet this spring to get it ready. We are going to replace the cap, get our dual...

I agree that the future is "Compact" for ICE vehicles. I never really saw the Defender as a tow vehicle -- it's nice that it CAN tow, but I agree with you that if I needed to tow often I would be looking outside of JLR for that rig. A pickup truck is preferable in my books - anything with a...

I don't disagree at all -- I tried to get close to a "feature to feature" comparison, and since the Rubicon is twin locked and the Defender only has a rear locker available, I thought the comparison was a bit closer but my original example actually gives a significant "Value for Money" advantage...

Thanks for sharing that; I'd not heard of that one yet I don't think. I know there's not a lot of info but that feels a bit more like what the Jeep Compass is to the Wrangler as opposed to a truly "cheaper" Defender. I think a lot of folks might have hoped for a more stripped version of the...

This is very interesting -- I wonder if this caliper swap will allow the fitment of JLR's steelies (or some steels from somewhere), or if it just works with these alloys? (Not sure if you know Naks, that's more a 'question for the universe'). That was my takeaway too -- they didn't really give...

Pretty good article on Overland SUV of the Year: https://expeditionportal.com/overland-suv-of-the-year/ Quote the conclusion below which I think is very fair. If JLR had spent the last 20 years higher in the reliability rankings (Not even needing to be the best -- say top 10) instead of at the...

It likely won't work, but time will tell; the new Defenders have a fabric roof option so it's not a total rule-out but I'm not familiar with any company actively pursuing a pop top as an option, and the manufacturing pictures I've seen show quite an "ingress" of vehicle structure into the roof...

What is your timeline for purchase? There's a Defender 130 coming from JLR in the mid-term future. It's going to be just as tech-heavy as the current 110s, but if that's not a deal breaker and instead you are finding the modern 110 not suitable because of space, the 130 allegedly will have an...

Cheers Carson. Didn’t realize the 90 was on coils over here already but that is promising for the 110 (I’ve only ever been interested in the 110 so haven’t been paying much mind to the 90) I agree on the benefits of the aftermarket options, the only unknown for me is how tricky a retrofit would...