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| Ianb Member Since: 25 Oct 2023 Location: Devon Posts: 222  
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This evenings efforts:
Previously (before us) Yeti had a dog guard, this was taken down and left the front roof lining sagging, we could see zero insulation and condesation! So this evening we set to stripping out the roof lining, cleaning the ceiling, then sticking 7mm foam backed foil insulation to it, we double layered it and overlapped the joints and also taped the joins on the 2nd layer. Bit unsure what else we should do the roof for warmth in mind, also the ribs of the roof are as yet, uninsulated and I noticed when we closed the back door there was some insulation forming on them. Not sure if we should go across the whole thing with a 3rd layer. Also as challenging as that was, it begs the question on how to finish the roof too... we could recover the original roof lining, but it's lost a lot of rigidity and has lots of damaged bits on the clips. Anyway, quick pic of our work so far!  Click image to enlarge Decided to work a bit methodically too and not strip out the back as there is a lot of it we want to keep, so just want to take off bits and insulated as we go. The Yeti - 110 Camper https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic90308.html https://www.youtube.com/@YetitheDefender |
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6th Dec 2023 9:13pm |
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| Ianb Member Since: 25 Oct 2023 Location: Devon Posts: 222
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The work continues - slowly... No visual updates.
Quick question if anyone knows. Colour wise, any ideas? The plate under the bonnet is blank where it says "paint".. The Yeti - 110 Camper https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic90308.html https://www.youtube.com/@YetitheDefender |
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10th Dec 2023 1:09pm |
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| gcc130 Member Since: 05 Jun 2015 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 688 |
Ours is Fuji White, if that’s any help. Very bright!
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10th Dec 2023 2:33pm |
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| Ianb Member Since: 25 Oct 2023 Location: Devon Posts: 222
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Hello again to anyone interested!
So prior to Christmas the Yeti was due a service and MOT, after asking on here we headed to Jack Fielder (a day prior to booked in date). Really nice guy, knowledgeable and had us up on the ramp that night and was on the phone (all the day before it was actually booked in!). Some new front brakes and calipers and headlights - the halo headlights (cheap efforts by all accounts) could not be adjusted to form a beam, so needed replacing, plus a few other bits here and there (glow plugs etc). Big shout out to Jack and his team, lovely bunch and really worked hard to fit us in before Christmas! Plus he had some gorgeous LR's in his yard, inc this very tasty pickup (to the right of the Yeti!) Click image to enlarge The Yeti - 110 Camper https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic90308.html https://www.youtube.com/@YetitheDefender |
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14th Jan 2024 9:44pm |
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| Ianb Member Since: 25 Oct 2023 Location: Devon Posts: 222
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So we've been away to the Channel Islands (Jersey) for Christmas and subsequently new years thanks to poor weather
 , visiting the fairer halfs native family... with the added benefit of a garage space and a yard for tools and 'camper build' paraphernalia, which meant some massive internal progress! - Will post in due course.
We turned up at the ferry terminal maybe 8hrs too early with a fully packed vehicle, I decided the drivers seat was not a place to spend the next few hours, so we both hopped up onto the roof for a midnight kip which would have been a lot more enjoyable had we brought sleeping bags - We really need to source a roof top tent! Click image to enlarge Felt so relieved when Harrys snacks finally opened in the morning! During our time away, of course Parking rules applied on numerous occasions - Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge But the big one was during a day out in St Ouen for a lovely beach walk when we stumbled across this mob: Click image to enlarge We felt there must be an occasion at hand, so left a space so as not to crash the party. Upon returning after our walk there was rather a crowd amongst the Defenders, which we found out was part of the JLOC - Jersey Landrover Owners Club having a gathering for New Year. Really lovely bunch, felt so welcomed when chatting to them and they were so happy showing us their various vehicles, some lovely newer (Pumas) some 200tdis, and a very tasty sounding V8. I think the fairer half being a native definitely helped break the ice!  They gave us stickers!!! 
Biggest hindrence we had to our camper building time was the weather, if it wasn't continuously pouring down leading up the Christmas (have a flood video somewhere..), it was a dramatic temperature drop followed by...... Click image to enlarge ...yup.. Snow and freezing temperatures!!! That said, gave us a taste of what we're looking for and a few lovely photos... Inc "The wee beastie!" who was right at home! Click image to enlarge It didn't last on the roads too long, but still some lovely pics. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge - Ice Cream? Oh actually on that front, if anyone visits Jersey we thoroughly enjoyed the Blanc Pignon Icecream which we discovered at Rondells farm shop - No affiliation on any part, but just yum yum! Fairer half states the black butter flavour was particularly good.... I preferred the coffee 'er muvver was raving about the mint so perhaps pick your flavour and go...
On the way back home we hit this landmark 
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14th Jan 2024 10:28pm |
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| Barneyboy Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 1583  
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Hi, thank you for the update and the photos
 sounds like you had a great trip and another adventure added to your ownership of the yeti always nice when you come across a friendly group of LR owners and great to see what mods they’ve added that could work for you or vice versa cheers Paul |
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15th Jan 2024 10:07am |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10540
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Yes i'm always interested
As said, thanks for the pic's and update on your mini adventure overseas  it's good that you have found a local mechanic that your happy with working on Yeti 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.
Clayton. |
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15th Jan 2024 9:36pm |
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| Greatwhite Member Since: 21 Jan 2024 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 2 
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Hi Ianb, nice truck!
I recently bought an a penman trailer, and looking for the brackets you have on your rear crossmember to secure from jackknifing damage (I think). Do you know what they are called and where I can get some cheers Ben |
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21st Jan 2024 8:36pm |
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| Ianb Member Since: 25 Oct 2023 Location: Devon Posts: 222
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Hey Ben, cheers for the message. Do you mean the bits on each corner underneath the ladders?
I've seen them referred to as bumperettes, I found some on devon 4x4, but I reckon there are probably others versions out there too. https://www.devon4x4.com/isg000040-end-cap-181180.html The Yeti - 110 Camper https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic90308.html https://www.youtube.com/@YetitheDefender |
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21st Jan 2024 8:51pm |
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| Greatwhite Member Since: 21 Jan 2024 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 2
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Yes that’s what I’m looking for just didn’t know the name of them but thank you for the link that’s perfect. Thanks very much.
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22nd Jan 2024 7:24am |
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| Ianb Member Since: 25 Oct 2023 Location: Devon Posts: 222
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Glad I could help! (it's rare!
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Cheers, Ian The Yeti - 110 Camper https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic90308.html https://www.youtube.com/@YetitheDefender |
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22nd Jan 2024 10:31am |
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| bitonio Member Since: 05 Jan 2022 Location: France Posts: 3 |
Very nice ! I don’t know if it’s the picture or me, but the bonnet of your landy seems to have a special shape. Can you elaborate what’s underneath ? |
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22nd Jan 2024 11:19pm |
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| Ianb Member Since: 25 Oct 2023 Location: Devon Posts: 222
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Hey there Bitonio, gcc130 has a Puma bonnet - this was the newer shaped defender when LR changed from the Td5 to the Ford engines - they wouldn't fit under the standard shaped bonnet, so they remodelled with the lump on the top. You might also notice that they don't have any of the manual vents on the front on the bulkhead.
It's a cool shaped bonnet I think, might even have been something I'd have changed for, if there wasn't a dirty great wheel on top of ours The Yeti - 110 Camper https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic90308.html
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23rd Jan 2024 12:40am |
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| Fatbaron Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Devon Posts: 297
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Lovely looking truck that mate!
I'll be watching this thread with interest, I'm looking to turn my 110 into a camper soon. |
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23rd Jan 2024 10:33am |
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