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  1. leeloo

    Newbie in Qatar

    I don't you will have a issue in Israel. They even give you the entry visa on a separate paper so it will not visible on your passport to avoid issue with other Arab countries.
  2. leeloo

    Defender MY 2022 overland build that become an LR4 :)

    wow - you can run induction cooking and a gaming center there.. :) Plus it is a very good use of dead space. My needs are not so great. With only 27 days off / year, I don't travel as much as I would like yet. Plus I tend to change vehicles often, so I like modular non permanent things. I...
  3. leeloo

    Defender MY 2022 overland build that become an LR4 :)

    Got the parts need it for the installation of the auxiliary battery system. had most of it from the previous car, but I wanted a different format battery to make use of the space better and also a few more small bits like ring connectors, fuses and additional cables. Instead of the 50...
  4. leeloo

    Goal Zero as second battery

    With a goal zero 500 and the solar panel you should be able to power the fridge for a few days no issues, with relatively good weather. The goal zero has an aprox 40 amp battery inside. I have a 50 amp one, at sundown it was full, in the morning it was aprox. 75 % full, running a 40...
  5. leeloo

    Swags

    Forgot to mention. I had normal tent, swag and hardshell RTT. Ease of setup for the swag is second only to the hardshell RTT , and you can leave all the bedding inside, just like in an RTT. I have a Darchee Air Volution for the kid, and Double Darchee dusk to dawn for me and wife...
  6. leeloo

    Swags

    easy to set up. They pack big and they are heavy. When I switched to a pick up from an SUV, i got them it was no issue. Now I am back in an SUV, and space has become an issue, I might be able to still keep 1, since the kid now prefers to sleep in the car, I will only need to carry 1 .
  7. leeloo

    Understanding roof weight limits

    Static load is not an issue on most cars. Roofs are part of the crash protection system and a roof can take a lot. In a roll over the cabin needs to stay intact, so they are build pretty solid, they should support the weight of the car at minimum. In a dynamic load you have shear...
  8. leeloo

    Understanding roof weight limits

    If the roof rack will be covered completly by the tent you should go for some simple roof bars. Less weight on top.
  9. leeloo

    Land for Base Camp

    So, on the Landcruiser UK/ European forum, there is a British guy who owns a house in the mountains with a big yard, and he is organizing some kind of annual event, anyone is welcomed. People are parked, and camp on his property, and they have some fun for a few days. So people...
  10. leeloo

    Land for Base Camp

    The idea is nice and can be very successful, there are other guys out there who do this for their communities, clubs . You are on a forum, on the internet. On the off the grid thing, owning with proper papers a small piece of land is the least of the issues you have, concerning...
  11. leeloo

    Critical Gear for getting started

    some basic recovery, a shovel, rope, some spare fuses, a jump starter., jack .. I assume the Tacoma comes with a full size spare as stock. Food, water, some kind of shelter - what ever else you think will make you comfortable and fits without going to heavy over GVM..
  12. leeloo

    Camp entertainment

    Last holiday I had a bottle of moonshine made by my father in law in his back yard. Was a very good icebreaker when I was camping in popular over landers spots :). The wives though not so happy :)
  13. leeloo

    Defender MY 2022 overland build that become an LR4 :)

    The boot floor is ready. The guy did a great job. As you can see from the pictures below, the floor is divided in 2 section, in case I need to access the spare tire mechanism I don't have to unload everything. The top part has 5 supporting custom legs, the lower 2 and it also rests on...
  14. leeloo

    Defender MY 2022 overland build that become an LR4 :)

    New shoes are on :) General Grabber AT3's . Did some km on the highway, I could not see any difference in noise compared with the highway tires I had on Tomorrow the custom boot floor will be installed.
  15. leeloo

    The next GX470

    Look at an L3/ LR4 .. dirt cheap, in some ways similar with the GX460/470. You can fix many issues that might have well within the price difference.
  16. leeloo

    Defender MY 2022 overland build that become an LR4 :)

    For the diesels you have to do huge service at 150k. Most of it was normal maintenance, so I did the timing belt kit, there is another belt for the fuel pump in the back of the engine, it is very hard to access, I changed all the glow plugs ( long cold starts kill this engine pretty...
  17. leeloo

    Defender MY 2022 overland build that become an LR4 :)

    Got the car out of the shop. Final invoice 5300 euro. The guy robbed me blind, but since I was pressed for time , had no choice. I am taking a long trip this winter holiday and I wanted to do it in the Disco.. I had quotes from 2 other LR shops for ~ 3000, but they were booked up to the...
  18. leeloo

    Advice needed, family sized RTT

    The only tents matching you requirements are hybrids like iKamper. packed is a hard-shell, unpacked is a softshell with plenty of room.
  19. leeloo

    When is it exactly right to engage 4WD?

    just read the bloody book of your vehicle, many 4wd systems out there and is too long to describe them all. Some have very specific recommendations, like the maximum speed, traction conditions and so on, On the vehicle I had before it was stated for example that I should engage the 4wd...
  20. leeloo

    12v Basics

    Redarc is rated for use in the engine bay. Some others are not. At the very least, even for the ones rated for engine bay use, they will be less efficient in heat, so might a a bit longer to get a full charge. Just something to be aware.