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| Series I 88" |
Series IIA 109" |
Series III 109 |
Building a SIIA Caboose |
How have you prepared your Land Rover for expeditions ? What special features and
equipment do you have, homemade or bought ? Send us some pictures and comments and we will
be glad to feature it. Also we would like to see how you convert your daily commuter into
an expedition vehicle. Mail us. |
| Series I 88" |
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| Series I inside showing kitchen unit, gas stove,
fridge, under seat storage area and table on rear door. This vehicle can
accommodate two
people. |
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| Front cab showing single bed conversion and
centre storage box. The single bed folds out and extends from the back over the front
seat, and sleeps one person comfortably. |
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Additional improvements
Capstan winch
Duel 45l fuel tanks
Rear mounted 20l water tank |
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| Series IIA 109" |
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| Inside showing stove, water tap at basin,
fridge, kitchen cupboards, overhead cupboards, bench seat with storage space, fluorescent
light and mosquito netting. The bench seat fold out to form a double bed for two people.
Under the rear bench seat is a Porta Potti which can be used insitu or can be relocated
outside. |
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| Outside showing awning and roof rack
for light
items. Solar panels mounted on roof rack power two deep cell batteries for the lights,
water pump and fridge. Snorkel and high lift
fitted. Side cupboard behind driver door
carries tools and spares. |
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| Outside showing shower/toilet tent, which is
removable and slots into the roof rack, also rear mounted spade. The shower works off the
same pump which supplies the basin inside. Shower water can be taken from the onboard
water tank or external sources like a bucket. |
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Additional improvements
ENV rear axle fitted
Series III gearbox
Fairy overdrive
Heavy duty leaf springs, plus additional blades all round
Snorkel with cyclonic air intake
Duel deep cell batteries powered by 2 75W solar panels
Side box for quick access to tools, spares and gas bottles.
110l diesel carrying capacity
65l water tank |
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| Series III 109" |
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| Outside showing rollbar, roofrack, sand ladders,
and fitting for table and chairs in roof rack. Sand ladders can double up as burgler bars
to cover windows. The roofrack is mounted onto the rollbar so it is sturdy and virtually
unbreakable. |
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| Top of roofrack showing fitment of solar panels,
rope for capstan winch and tube for storage of tent. Additional brackets are
also fitted
for addition jerry cans for water or fuel. |
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Additional features
ARB front and rear diff locs
Fairy overdrive
Engine driven compressor with 20l air tank
Snorkel with cyclonic air intake
200l diesel carrying capacity
50l water tank
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| For more specially modified Land Rovers and
home made equipment, have a look at The
Overland Forum |
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