DCH109
Adventurer
So I have a 2007 LR3 with 170K on the odometer. It is a non HD version but I do have a full size spare (I bought this immediately after purchasing the vehicle).
It has had a bunch of maintenance work done recently and is completely stock.Everything is in working order (well still have to do the leaking steering rack). I bought the LR3 as I like not only the ride but the overall style of the vehicle. This is my second one.
I am looking at doing some upgrades to the Rover and for the first time am stuck on what to do first.
Normally I have a plan and get everything ready, but do to the pandemic, I canceled my yearly trek and decided to build this up over the next 8-10 months. This gives me more time.
The plan is to make this my overland vehicle/ daily driver. I will eventually tow my M101a2 trailer that is will be modified to a camper (that I have a solid plan for) .
One thing I will upgrade on the Rover is the trailer hitch, it is far to low. I am picking up either a Curt or a unit out of Australia that moved the hitch up the the rear recovery point height.
What I have been considering.
2nd battery, Although I am not sure it will be needed with the trailer.
Coil Spring conversion; still not convinced as I do not want any warning lights on the dash. Atlantic British has a good set and Rovers North claims theirs do not have any dash lights unless I am reading it wrong.
Hidden winch or winch bumper (thoughts)
Gas tank skid plates
Other skid plated
Rock sliders
Nice to have would be a rear locker, but I am not sure it is needed at this point or any time soon.
Where would you start?
It has had a bunch of maintenance work done recently and is completely stock.Everything is in working order (well still have to do the leaking steering rack). I bought the LR3 as I like not only the ride but the overall style of the vehicle. This is my second one.
I am looking at doing some upgrades to the Rover and for the first time am stuck on what to do first.
Normally I have a plan and get everything ready, but do to the pandemic, I canceled my yearly trek and decided to build this up over the next 8-10 months. This gives me more time.
The plan is to make this my overland vehicle/ daily driver. I will eventually tow my M101a2 trailer that is will be modified to a camper (that I have a solid plan for) .
One thing I will upgrade on the Rover is the trailer hitch, it is far to low. I am picking up either a Curt or a unit out of Australia that moved the hitch up the the rear recovery point height.
What I have been considering.
2nd battery, Although I am not sure it will be needed with the trailer.
Coil Spring conversion; still not convinced as I do not want any warning lights on the dash. Atlantic British has a good set and Rovers North claims theirs do not have any dash lights unless I am reading it wrong.
Hidden winch or winch bumper (thoughts)
Gas tank skid plates
Other skid plated
Rock sliders
Nice to have would be a rear locker, but I am not sure it is needed at this point or any time soon.
Where would you start?