The Land Rover DEFENDER 'YETI'

Technical details

Land Rover Defender 110 SW

Build 2009

2.4 - Diesel engine

90kW (122 PS)

 

 

Rebuild 2017-2018

2017-2018 we kicked all seats (except the 2 front seats) and converted the trunk into a camper incl. a full insulation with Armaflex.

 

 

Setup

  • ENGAGE4x4...
    • Heavy Duty suspension kit
    • Heavy Duty double-joint probshaft
    • Steering and tie rod kit 
    • Differential guard front axle
    • Shock towers 
  • Ex-Tec...
    • Snorkel
    • Skid plates
  • Hannibal...  
    • Roof Rack 
    • Hi Lift mount 
    • Rear vehicle ladder
  • ENTREQ...
    • Sand ladder and hinged holding brackets
    • Snow cowl
    • Chequer plates
  • Trekfinder...
    • Rear corner bumperetts
    • Front bumper for winch
  • Warn 9.5CTI Winch
  • ARB rear Differential lock
  • ASHCROFT Automatic Torque Biasing Limited Slip front Differential
  • NOLDEN 7'' Bi-LED main headlights
  • Explore-Glazing rear side windows
  • Spare wheel carrier
  • Osram LED Lightbars
  • Zarges Alu boxes
  • Alu-Cab...
    • Expedition 3 roof top tent
    • Shadow Awn 270
  • Hi-Lift jack
  • BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM2 255/85 R16 on Dotz Dakar rims (7x16 LK 5x165 ET8)
  • Raid 10 steering wheel

 

No longer in use or sold...

  • Gordigear roof top tent 
    • sold in Cape town
  • Hannibal...
    • Awning
    • Double Jerry Can mount
  • Camp Cover roof rack storage


The camper convertion

Electric compartment

Before...

...and after the modification.

Updated with 2nd battery (AGM, 95Ah), Solar panel (100W), VOTRONIC Solar regulator MPP165 and VPC Terra Power control. 230VAC/500W Sinus inverter and 230VAC shore power supply.

Solar Panel Upgrade in November 2020

Here the revised electrical diagram for download:

Download
Electrical diagram
Electrical diagram (PDF)
Schaltplan - Color.pdf
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Adding a Roof Top Tent

In this case it's a Gordigear Plus 140 - ERT01 with ladder extension


Camper setup at the Africa trip start in 2019...

Setup with alcohol stove, sink and Engel fridge/freezer.

Illuminated kitchen compartment.

Webasto Air Heater below cubby box.

Build on shower and restroom tent, 

additional 20l water can and Zarges box with vehicle recovery tools outside.

Water supply (input and shower output). 70l fresh water tank with filter and pump system. 


Additional overhead compartment for kitchen utensils. Update from February 2022


 New Rooftop tent and awning

Exchange from the Gordigear to the Alu-Cab Expedition 3, additionally also the old awning was replaced by the Alu-Cab Shadow-Awn 270. Everything managed by the guys from R&D (Gobi-X) in Capetown, SA.

Bike carrier on spare wheel

The outer dimensions