Member Since: 06 Oct 2018
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 35
Trailer updates.
Sorry I’ve been a bit quiet, been lots going on! The trailer is well on it way now the outside is nearly finished, more photos to follow on instagram @Toy.Rover but as you can see I have colour matched my D3 with it. I just need to finish the inside over the next few weeks (under floor insulation and headboard) and it will be on the road! I am hoping to get up to Billing Off Road Show with it so feel free to come and have a close look.
D3 07 Plate
Overlander Set Up
@Toy.Rover
26th Mar 2023 6:53 pm
hinesmuk
Member Since: 06 Oct 2018
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 35
Done finish and tested
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All done, central locking works, air suspension works, brake drums work, windows work! Very happy with it! Has a bed, toilet, power inverter (for her hair straighteners ) and loads of storage inside! We are off to the Pyrenees on Monday 7th Aug so just need to pack it and go. Trailer weights 900kg so very happy with the weight. We have tested it in wales for a weekend took it to strata and it was perfect. With the truck total is 4 tons, so be interesting to find out mpg when we go. 1623 miles in 10days so we will see!! It has taken some time to do but I’m so happy I did it! Reason it took longer I had the dreaded crank issue with the disco! So had to do an engine swap, but that just pushed me on. Look out for me driving to Portsmouth on the Monday. Driving down in the day! Thanks for the support on here. Couldn’t have done it without you. Posts and story’s on @toy.rover thank you.
D3 07 Plate
Overlander Set Up
@Toy.Rover
30th Jul 2023 8:19 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14383
Looks like a nice job, but I'm still not convinced.
Anyway, Have fun on your trip. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
30th Jul 2023 9:44 pm
D3faf
Member Since: 10 Aug 2022
Location: Devizes
Posts: 25
How did you get on with the trailer dude? I would love to do something like this too. Is there a build thread anywhere with how you made it and kept the various systems?
Thanks
Jamie
23rd Jan 2024 6:03 pm
hinesmuk
Member Since: 06 Oct 2018
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 35
The trailer has gone very well. We used it in the Pyrenees and everything worked as it should. I’ve been to a few Overlanding shows with it and stayed in it with ease. Next trip I’m planning to get into the artic circle with it so I’m going to fit a FBH and that should be warm enough! Off roading with the length of the towbar is easy managed to do everything I needed too. Even Strata Florida!! Took a long time to build but very enjoyable. People did say about the weight but it’s just over 1 ton fully kitted out so perfect for towing. Mpg for the trip dropped from 26mpg to 23mpg with the trailer. If you have the time I would say build one! It’s great fun. The amount of Toyota drivers that said “that’s the best thing you can do with a Landrover!” Did get a bit old but never mind! Glad you like it. More photos on instagram @toy.rover
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D3 07 Plate
Overlander Set Up
@Toy.Rover
27th Jan 2024 7:50 am
davedisco
Member Since: 18 Nov 2020
Location: warwickshire
Posts: 3
looking awesome
awesome build, couple of questions if you dont mind asking, going to start a similar project this coming winter.....? how does she tow? how heavy is she? whats the nose weight??
cheers
4th Sep 2024 4:01 pm
seer
Member Since: 23 Sep 2014
Location: herts
Posts: 113
loved the pun, going to the "artic circle"
Seer
4th Sep 2024 4:34 pm
hinesmuk
Member Since: 06 Oct 2018
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 35
She tows very well, with her being the same size of the truck makes it very easy. And the 1mtr drawbar make the reversing easy too.
Nose weight is 60kg so a good weight to manoeuvre
Total weight fully laden is 1100kg.
Hope this helps.D3 07 Plate
Overlander Set Up
@Toy.Rover
4th Sep 2024 5:15 pm
davedisco
Member Since: 18 Nov 2020
Location: warwickshire
Posts: 3
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) and loads of storage inside! We are off to the Pyrenees on Monday 7th Aug so just need to pack it and go. Trailer weights 900kg so very happy with the weight. We have tested it in wales for a weekend took it to strata and it was perfect. With the truck total is 4 tons, so be interesting to find out mpg when we go. 1623 miles in 10days so we will see!! It has taken some time to do but I’m so happy I did it! Reason it took longer I had the dreaded crank issue with the disco! So had to do an engine swap, but that just pushed me on. Look out for me driving to Portsmouth on the Monday. Driving down in the day! Thanks for the support on here. Couldn’t have done it without you. Posts and story’s on @toy.rover thank you.
