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 05KD65 1985 RED ARROWS, The last lightweight built! |
camelman
 13th Jul 2025 3:26pm
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Forum: Series Land Rovers · Replies: 177 · Views: 58623 · Subject: 05KD65 1985 RED ARROWS, The last lightweight built! |
Some shots from today's display
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/14441/1000055383.jpg
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/14441/1000055425.jpg |
| 05KD65 1985 RED ARROWS, The last lightweight built! |
camelman
10th Jul 2025 8:56pm
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Forum: Series Land Rovers · Replies: 177 · Views: 58623 · Subject: 05KD65 1985 RED ARROWS, The last lightweight built! |
This week, my lightweight is back on official duty with the Red Arrows on their stand at the Goodwood Festival of Speed  .
Back in the 80's it was used to transport the air crews around so we had ... |
| 130 Utility: Mountain Rescue to Daktari Camper |
camelman
8th Jul 2025 2:04pm
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Forum: 130 · Replies: 338 · Views: 115332 · Subject: 130 Utility: Mountain Rescue to Daktari Camper |
I would like to point out that my 130 was not using a disposable BBQ at the time of this fire 
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/14441/lr1fire.jpg |
| Constant hum from 50mph upwards |
camelman
8th Jul 2025 2:01pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 8 · Views: 544 · Subject: Constant hum from 50mph upwards |
| After changing the n/s front wheel bearings (where it appeared the noise was coming from), there was no change. I then swapped the o/s as I was on a roll and the problem has gone! |
| Unimog 404S 1962, Ex Swiss Army Reserve |
camelman
30th Jun 2025 3:34pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 132 · Views: 43555 · Subject: Unimog 404S 1962, Ex Swiss Army Reserve |
Out looking for some shade on this mornings green lane trip minus roof, doors and windscreen!
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/14441/513070007_10165656913663835_52261860447239736 ... |
| Constant hum from 50mph upwards |
camelman
27th Jun 2025 10:42pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 8 · Views: 544 · Subject: Constant hum from 50mph upwards |
Right then, TD5 (130) with standard gearing and no lift.
when speed approaches 50mph get a very loud hum starting, appearing to come from the front of the vehicle. Gets louder up to 60, below 45mph ... |
| Unimog 404S 1962, Ex Swiss Army Reserve |
camelman
19th Jun 2025 10:15pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 132 · Views: 43555 · Subject: Unimog 404S 1962, Ex Swiss Army Reserve |
This weather is leaving me with some very difficult decisions to make.....
2 wheels or 4 
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/14441/mogbike.jpg |
| Unimog help |
camelman
30th May 2025 11:31am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 12 · Views: 809 · Subject: Unimog help |
| PM Sent. |
| 130 Utility: Mountain Rescue to Daktari Camper |
camelman
21st May 2025 3:13pm
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Forum: 130 · Replies: 338 · Views: 115332 · Subject: 130 Utility: Mountain Rescue to Daktari Camper |
| Its the SP ones I have gone for. Just about to order a rear pair... |
| 130 Utility: Mountain Rescue to Daktari Camper |
camelman
20th May 2025 8:17am
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Forum: 130 · Replies: 338 · Views: 115332 · Subject: 130 Utility: Mountain Rescue to Daktari Camper |
The doors are a recent purchase and are a straight forward swap, just need to swap the door catch out on the b pillar.
£700 for a pair of galvanised doors complete with the door tops fully glazed. ... |
| Peak District Wildfire |
camelman
13th May 2025 1:35pm
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Forum: 130 · Replies: 1 · Views: 408 · Subject: Peak District Wildfire |
Here is some of the footage we took on the Goyt Valley wildfire over the 3 days we were deployed there:
https://youtu.be/SHlFRIJyEZE |
| 130 Utility: Mountain Rescue to Daktari Camper |
camelman
13th May 2025 12:28pm
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Forum: 130 · Replies: 338 · Views: 115332 · Subject: 130 Utility: Mountain Rescue to Daktari Camper |
Can't beat half doors on your safari truck when the weather is like this
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/14441/lr1half.jpg |
| Peak District Wildfire |
camelman
2nd May 2025 8:40pm
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Forum: 130 · Replies: 1 · Views: 408 · Subject: Peak District Wildfire |
Been deployed for 3 days at the wildfire in the Goyt Valley, providing drone support to the fire and rescue teams. The scale of it was immense!
Parked up at the Cat & Fiddle a couple of hours a ... |
| Puma Defender as a business vehicle. |
camelman
21st Apr 2025 3:16pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 1201 · Subject: Puma Defender as a business vehicle. |
l didn't know that! lt's so complicated
So the law just changed on this. lf you buy a new "Double Cab" it's now classified as a car with HMRC.
l assume this also applies to used vehic ... |
| Which Motorbike?! |
camelman
21st Apr 2025 10:34am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 63 · Views: 21313 · Subject: Which Motorbike?! |
My current wheels of choice....
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/14441/p1.jpg
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/14441/p3.jpg
https://www.defender2.net/galle ... |
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