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 Charge battery through 13 pin trailer socket |
nosnibod
 27th Nov 2021 6:47pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 20 · Views: 7298 · Subject: Charge battery through 13 pin trailer socket |
| I use Martins one too, with a Ctek charger, and it works perfectly to keep the battery topped up. during lockdown, I managed to completely discharge the battery - to the point where the central lockin ... |
| Trailer electrics |
nosnibod
14th Oct 2021 11:00am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 2071 · Subject: Trailer electrics |
| And just to add to that - make sure you do the adjustment with the engine running. |
| 8ft wide twin axel van - anyone tow one? |
nosnibod
22nd Aug 2021 6:17pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 20 · Views: 9851 · Subject: 8ft wide twin axel van - anyone tow one? |
| One thing to be very careful about is that Defenders are very narrow compared to modern cars and even with Milenco extended mirror arms I can just about see down the sides of our 7’3" wide van. ... |
| New, modern, rear view mirror with back up camera |
nosnibod
9th Jun 2021 8:04pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 20 · Views: 8216 · Subject: New, modern, rear view mirror with back up camera |
| No reverse camera input on those. Amazing considering the price… |
| Those with Thermotop C, in use experiences |
nosnibod
11th Apr 2021 6:55pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 4122 · Subject: Those with Thermotop C, in use experiences |
I had a Thermo-Top C in my Td5 for years and my experience was pretty much as described - 2/3rds of the way to normal operating temperature ‘on the gauge’.
The Webasto kicks in when the water t ... |
| [Wanted] 110 300tdi/td5 rear load space matt rubber |
nosnibod
23rd Mar 2021 1:42pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 6 · Views: 1136 · Subject: [Wanted] 110 300tdi/td5 rear load space matt rubber |
| I’ve been looking for one for ages too. No luck so far. |
| Dixon Bate Shocklink |
nosnibod
19th Mar 2021 11:22pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 19 · Views: 7773 · Subject: Dixon Bate Shocklink |
Blimey...  |
| Dixon Bate Shocklink |
nosnibod
15th Mar 2021 3:05pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 19 · Views: 7773 · Subject: Dixon Bate Shocklink |
| There are different springing rates between the standard and commercial version (80kg vs 100kg nose weight recommendation) and also the method of attachment. The commercial one has a 4-bolt pattern on ... |
| Dixon Bate Shocklink |
nosnibod
12th Mar 2021 1:55pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 19 · Views: 7773 · Subject: Dixon Bate Shocklink |
This thread reminded me to grease it and check it over - all good. They can seize up if they aren’t kept greased or if the grease solidifies.
Yes, I agree they are brilliant bits of kit and hence ... |
| Dixon Bate Shocklink |
nosnibod
12th Mar 2021 9:55am
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 19 · Views: 7773 · Subject: Dixon Bate Shocklink |
Yes, it reduces the vertical shock loading between the trailer and the Land Rover. I got one after our first caravan - which are quite fragile anyway - fell apart.
One of the other slight advantage ... |
| New Defender Brochure |
nosnibod
5th Mar 2021 3:36pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 16 · Views: 6632 · Subject: New Defender Brochure |
I just got one, despite never having expressed any interest whatsoever in the new Defender.
I’m just feeling old now. When I bought my Td5 and Puma the brochures and marketing material were actua ... |
| Invitation to Land Rover consumer research: |
nosnibod
17th Feb 2021 2:59pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 8 · Views: 3257 · Subject: Invitation to Land Rover consumer research: |
| I had the same invite, with an initial questionnaire. I qualified out when I answered a question that asked if I was in the market for a new Defender. When I answered ‘no’ it said something like & ... |
| Frozen lock |
nosnibod
25th Jan 2021 2:15pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 6681 · Subject: Frozen lock |
| The latter can be replicated with a simple switch on the cabling to the volumetric sensor. Handy for those with things like fuel burning heaters that can set off the sensor, as well as leaving animals ... |
| Giving Defenders a bad name... |
nosnibod
22nd Jan 2021 1:39pm
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Forum: Spotted · Replies: 50 · Views: 16758 · Subject: Giving Defenders a bad name... |
| Given the Roads Policing Unit remit, I suspect they mean "We often focus our enforcement efforts against those road users who do most harm to vulnerable road users." |
| Giving Defenders a bad name... |
nosnibod
22nd Jan 2021 11:20am
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Forum: Spotted · Replies: 50 · Views: 16758 · Subject: Giving Defenders a bad name... |
Surrey police posted the graphic via their social media, for example:-
all owe it to each other to make sure that we are equipped with the skills and attitude necessary to complete a journey withou ... |
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