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Today was one of the few days I wish I had a 130 instead of a 110. Or wishing I could roll down the rear window like a 4Runner. Or maybe just missing the LR4's amazing split tailgate. Just drop the LR4 bottom tailgate and 10' lumber fits easily. Looking back, the LR3 engineers that created the split tailgate and packaged the full size spare tire and spacious fold-flat third row seats into the rear cargo area were geniuses. Or maybe I should buy the $3500 LR4 listed in the marketplace for hauling home repair supplies but the last thing we need is another vehicle in the crowded driveway.
Seriously most people would have a set of cross bars for the roof rails for these occasions ...
Seriously most people would have a set of cross bars for the roof rails for these occasions ...
I have both a set of OEM cross bars (for the roof box) and a set of Thule cross bars (for Thule bike racks). But that PVC trim board is like a wet noodle. At 10' it would be hanging down and hitting the hood. (Even if I put all 4 cross bars on one roof)
All of those vehicles crowding your driveway and you don't have an old beater pick-up truck?
I wish. And if it was old it would be long bed. Ever see all the contractors/carpenters at Lowes and Home Depot with the short bed quad cab pickups trying to load lumber? The Defender is better at hauling lumber than the quad cab short bed pickups.
I’ve used trucks in the past for home improvement but they are not nearly as useful as a good aluminum 7x14 tandem axle cargo trailer. Having the ability to load via a ramp, covered storage for your loads, and the payload capacity of 6000lbs is just better in every way. Plus I can unhitch it and drive a vehicle that fits in parking spaces.
Bonus — a load of Sheetrock doesn’t have to be unloaded right away and it won’t get wet in the rain.
Just picked up my D110 V8 from the dealership today. I had the first oil change done as I had 1,280 miles and wanted to get flush out the oil and any debris. I also had the dash cam installed today and they programmed my activity key.
Not actually done to the Defender yet but order a few little cheap little Amazon accessories I thought would be nice to have.
All show to be arriving next week.
Probably the most useful of them all is going to be the console insert trays.
I bought two different styles of the one that goes in that hole in front of the cup holders. Only around 20-30 bucks ea so I figured I could play around with them a bit see which style I liked the best.
Not actually done to the Defender yet but order a few little cheap little Amazon accessories I thought would be nice to have.
All show to be arriving next week.
Probably the most useful of them all is going to be the console insert trays.
I bought two different styles of the one that goes in that hole in front of the cup holders. Only around 20-30 bucks ea so I figured I could play around with them a bit see which style I liked the best.
I picked up similar storage inserts and I’ve actually been surprised how many times I’ve jumped in the car with a small bag that would have fit perfectly in that space in front of the cup holders, which I’ve instead tossed behind the passenger seat. On the other hand, my 90 doesn’t have the overhead sunglass holder and I’m now completely dependent on that little clip the one with the angled phone holder has, and I use the card holders on either side too. Overall I’m happy with them.
I picked up similar storage inserts and I’ve actually been surprised how many times I’ve jumped in the car with a small bag that would have fit perfectly in that space in front of the cup holders, which I’ve instead tossed behind the passenger seat. On the other hand, my 90 doesn’t have the overhead sunglass holder and I’m now completely dependent on that little clip the one with the angled phone holder has, and I use the card holders on either side too. Overall I’m happy with them.
For the 2025MY there is now a drawer in front of the cup holders. you can push it in for access to the storage space below.
I have installed onboard air compressor (TJM single) in engine bay of my D90.
Took me half a week with several attempts and figuring where to connect everything.
Screwing bottom part of mounting bracket was the most difficult part - very tight and awkward to reach under already mounted compressor. And mounting compressor onto installed bracket would be even more difficult.
