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steveww



Member Since: 05 Jan 2022
Location: Uppingham
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Bronze Green
Rear door shelter
Has anyone come up with some form of ingenuous rear door shelter?

The VW crowd can do something like this

https://stitchesandsteel.com/products/barn...8367894714

Of course the Defender only has one door Sad

I just want something that's quick and easy to provide some cover while changing boots, drying dogs, making a quick brew, etc. I know there's rear awnings but messing about with poles and guy ropes is a pain and a permanent attachment to the roof is a no go due to height restrictions.
Post #961873 16th Aug 2022 1:16pm
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newton-tony



Member Since: 18 Sep 2016
Location: Wiltshire
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Firenze Red
My rear awning only takes 2 minutes to put up - if only for a short while, no need for the guys etc. I have a rack already, so no additional height for me
Post #961927 16th Aug 2022 8:03pm
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boode



Member Since: 11 Apr 2012
Location: Devon
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England 2003 Defender 90 Td5 HT Rutland Red



No Poles, no guys - 30 seconds to set up - sometimes find a second hand one on eBay - Hannibal 1.2m Awning
Post #962002 17th Aug 2022 3:14pm
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Greyman110



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I've been looking for one of those rear hannibal awnings for about 3 years! Big Cry
Post #962127 18th Aug 2022 12:52pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
There is a rear door umbrella type awning that I have seen before, but can’t find anything about it now. Something really simple, and not requiring pegging would be lovely.
Post #962151 18th Aug 2022 4:58pm
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8619simon



Member Since: 04 Nov 2016
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Wales 1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Epsom Green
Currently working on one at the moment. Will post when finished. The supports fix to the rack and slide out when needed to about 1.8m. The top canvas is fixed to the rear load bar with awning strip and the 3 walls will hang of using Velcro.



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Post #962157 18th Aug 2022 5:44pm
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donmacn



Member Since: 06 Nov 2017
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Good topic - mainly posting so that I can see any updates or other ideas.

Losing the shelter over the backdoor is, for now, the only downside I've found to going from a folding tent to a hard shell 'pop up' one. I really miss the 'instant shelter' it provided.

I have an idea for something myself, and have roughly sketched it out and bought material. Basically it would be a three sided 'tent' that would clip onto my rearmost roof bar,and then have two upright poles put in about 1.5m from the rear of the car, guy them out and you'd have the basics of an awning/shelter.

I'm hoping to find the time to make it up in the darker months / colder nights.

But would love to see other solutions/alternatives. Donald

1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong
(The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html )
2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8

in the past..
RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi
1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box
1993 Discovery 300Tdi

not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper...
Post #962196 18th Aug 2022 9:24pm
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newton-tony



Member Since: 18 Sep 2016
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Firenze Red
This works for me - less than 2 minutes to ‘deploy’ (there are guy ropes for when needed!)

I seem to recall it was “a bargain” and unusually my wife agreed Laughing

Just seen one on One of the Defender Fb groups for £150.



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Post #962258 19th Aug 2022 3:31pm
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gcc130



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That looks like it will collect a puddle when it rains, just like my Caranex😡
Post #962273 19th Aug 2022 5:44pm
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newton-tony



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Laughing

If the rain is that bad then the guys ensure it’s ‘as tight as a drum’ and certainly no water gets collected.

This photo was against the clock 😉
Post #962274 19th Aug 2022 5:58pm
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gcc130



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Post #962279 19th Aug 2022 6:50pm
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steveww



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Bronze Green
This could be used on the rear gutter.

I love Optimil stuff but the price is a bit steep for some brackets and awning rail.

https://www.optimill-uk.com/awning-rail-kit.html
Post #962300 20th Aug 2022 6:53am
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macfrank



Member Since: 05 Nov 2015
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Germany 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
My DIY solution: glued channel rails to the roof's frame, modified a tarp. Quickly installed if need be.


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There's also a larger tarp which we can put on the rear or on the sides of the Defender.


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Post #962612 23rd Aug 2022 10:59am
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keith



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Large fishing umbrellas of various sizes and shape are a very good alternative.


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Post #962657 23rd Aug 2022 5:41pm
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steveww



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