1996 300tdi Defender 110 camper conversion, ongoing project.
Dormobile clam shell roof with 2 bunks. All fitted by Dormobile with certificate.
sat on a new Galvanised chassis with new springs and shocks.
Currently on 190k miles, reconditioned engine fitted at 172k along with replacement turbo and clutch kit.
The list of replacement parts is long, it’s a bit like triggers broom. But here are the most relevant bits:
New Chassis/ Engine/ Drivetrain parts:
Galvanised Chassis.
Springs and shocks.
Engine & Turbo at 172k. All stock.
New clutch, pressure plate, slave cylinder.
Transfer box.
Water pump.
Alternator.
Fuel pump.
Radiator and intercooler.
Exhaust.
New external/ body parts:
2 new front tyres, Toyo cross country.
New B pillars.
New door seals.
New stainless hinges.
Full underbody waxoil when chassis was swapped.
Spare wheel hanger.
Side steps.
LED headlights, brake lights, indicators, spots. Also fitted with extra LED work/ reversing lights.
Full respray.
Chequer plates
Front bumper and A bar
Custom made rear step.
Inside:
New Exmoor front carpet set.
Reversing camera.
The rear has been sound deadened and laid with laminate flooring.
Sink unit, worktop, water tank with automatic pump/ tap.
Gas hob with gas bottle under rear wheel arch.
Leisure battery and inverter.
Interior lights.
Diesel heater 5kw.
240v power hook up. Split charging for leisure and starter batteries.
The car has been maintained sparing no expense at the same 4x4 specialist for the last 10yrs +
Stacks of history and receipts.
Comes with 2 sets of keys.
Starts on the button, Great car mechanically. A lovely example.
Car will come a few other new bits I’ve not had time to fit and a custom car cover that has never been used.
Bad points
Got the usual defender oil leaks, sorry.. self undersealing protection system!
It has had a full respray, but it needs a good machine polish to get it where it should be.
The rear doors need a little tweeking to be perfect. They are fine but need a slam!
Roof canvas needs a patch. This is now done.
Bit of a reluctant sale, I love it and my intention was to fully complete the conversion and use it, Gets comments wherever it goes, but I just don’t have the time to realistically get it done anytime soon. It is usable as is, just a bit bare. It will make a great overlanding project for someone with the time and knowhow.
12months MOT.
Oil and filter change 2/ 4/ 24
Well over £20k has been spent on the conversion, chassis and engine swap etc.
A very nice example that gets lots of attention and comments wherever it goes. A great oppurtunity to put your own stamp on a pretty unique vehicle.
