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BruceT

Member Since: 01 Nov 2010
Location: South Africa
Posts: 516

130 Tray and Canopy

Hi All,

Has anyone on this forum done this mod?

Please show me pictures and give me some comments as to if you are happy or not.

Thank you

here is my 130 that I want to possibly change:

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11MY Defender 130
23MY Defender 110 D300 HSE X-Dynamic

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15th Oct 2021 9:23am

alwoodley72

Member Since: 14 Mar 2010
Location: salisbury, wilts
Posts: 719

2008 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Alaska White

Hi
Can’t help with your query as I have a box body on mine, but love your setup!
Any more pictures? What roof tent is that, eezi awn?..
Cheers
Alex 98 300 tdi 90 project
94 Range Rover vogue 4.2 lse
79 911 sc
08 130 double cab utility

15th Oct 2021 12:36pm

BruceT

Member Since: 01 Nov 2010
Location: South Africa
Posts: 516

Thank you Alex. I have a YouTube channel (I’m a beginner) you can have a look at (see link in my signature) or I have a few pictures but am thinking about doing a video as I get many questions about it. What do you think?

Yes it’s an eezi awn stealth.

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15th Oct 2021 3:44pm

Smyles_

Member Since: 26 Aug 2018
Location: Copenhagen
Posts: 512

2008 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue

Been watching your recent videos since subbing a while ago - very much enjoy them! Would also much appreciate a video on your setup

I assume you wont be coming to the UK or needing to sell your ARB bumper for food stamps like we discussed in a previous thread?

Stuart

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16th Oct 2021 5:38pm

Zimblewinder

Member Since: 12 Jan 2019
Location: Geelong
Posts: 31

2000 Defender 130 2.5 TD HCPU Chawton White

I like your design, you're not far off what I've done. I kept the tub but put in a flat floor, level with the top of the wheel wells. I built in a 3/4 length full width drawer and have a 45lt water tank in front of it. I slide a camp table into rails beneath the floor on top of the drawer too.

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The pump for the tank (heat exchanger under bonnet) sits in the small area in front of the right wheel well, the left area is blank as my drop down fridge slide sits above it. The area on the left and right behind the wheel tubs have top opening hatches, right has a portable air compressor and spares etc, the left has a lot of often used stuff like ratchet straps, folding shovel, recovery gear etc. I cut the left side of the tub down to the level of the floor while the right tub side is still standard height and has jate ring points if I ever feel the need to tie cargo down.

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My engel fridge sits on the left side almost against the back panel and the MSA drop slide brings the top down to the level of the platform which is about 200mm less than when I had it in the tailgate at standard floor height (the missus is very appreciative). I made the canopy door come right down to close the cutout. It is very convenient for loading (no up-and-over the sides), keeps the majority of our camping stuff in the drawer and out of the way and I don't have to build on hanging doodads to make extra storage on a tray. I also have a gorilla net in the roof that usually has our three fish surfboards, or sleeping bags and pillows, camp chairs etc.

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Anyway, getting to the point...I had a tray ute (not LR) with a canvas tilt before and I find there was a lot of wasted space under the tray despite all the drawers and boxes I made underneath. The tilt, despite zips and flaps always leaked dust. The flat platform in mine is the same height as a tray would be regardless to allow for wheel articulation. I feel the tub has all the amenity and protection and dust proofing. The only advantage of a tray is if you want to take everything off to use it open. I never did this on my other ute despite it being one of the reasons I bought a tray back in the first place. I hope this helps.

17th Oct 2021 1:37am

BruceT

Member Since: 01 Nov 2010
Location: South Africa
Posts: 516

Smyles_ wrote:
Been watching your recent videos since subbing a while ago - very much enjoy them! Would also much appreciate a video on your setup
I assume you wont be coming to the UK or needing to sell your ARB bumper for food stamps like we discussed in a previous thread?

Thank you so much Stuart. Really appreciate that.
The plan is still on the cards but to find a job is proving harder than I expected. Fingers are still crossed though. But i hadnt considered food stamps for ARB's

"Overlanding With Bruce" - Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@OverlandingwithBruce
11MY Defender 130
23MY Defender 110 D300 HSE X-Dynamic

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzrHKcjA-LJ470_H4QwPgVA

19th Oct 2021 12:27pm

BruceT

Member Since: 01 Nov 2010
Location: South Africa
Posts: 516

Zimblewinder wrote:
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Thank you Zimblewinder. Pretty close setup to mine even down to the water pump and water tank. Mine is a 60ltr.

Thank you very much for sharing.

p.s. Would love to travel your country one day. "Overlanding With Bruce" - Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@OverlandingwithBruce
11MY Defender 130
23MY Defender 110 D300 HSE X-Dynamic

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzrHKcjA-LJ470_H4QwPgVA

19th Oct 2021 12:30pm

Zimblewinder

Member Since: 12 Jan 2019
Location: Geelong
Posts: 31

Hi Bruce, I was very fortunate to spend three months around southern Africa about 20 years ago. Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya. Sth Africa. Absolutely loved it. It feels very familiar to an aussie (same vibe). I would love to get back to show it to my kids now. They're crazy about nature and love going through my photo albums from back then asking a million questions.

I have itchy feet just thinking about it. Hopefully again.

Cheers
Dale

19th Oct 2021 1:12pm

BruceT

Member Since: 01 Nov 2010
Location: South Africa
Posts: 516

Dale if you ever do decide to come visit then please let me know and I will help with whatever you need while here. "Overlanding With Bruce" - Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@OverlandingwithBruce
11MY Defender 130
23MY Defender 110 D300 HSE X-Dynamic

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzrHKcjA-LJ470_H4QwPgVA

19th Oct 2021 1:39pm

Zimblewinder

Member Since: 12 Jan 2019
Location: Geelong
Posts: 31

Bruce likewise. Let's hope our paths cross someday.

Dale

20th Oct 2021 1:56pm

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