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A Land Rover Defender 110 hardtop (i.e. Maggie) has ample space in the rear if organised! Over the Billing weekend, I managed to find two ex-army wooden boxes. These boxes were the perfect fit for a set of cupboards in the rear. Firstly all the 'junk' had to be removed so that the juggling of the kit could be sorted out. Packing is like a jigsaw puzzle - everything has its place, but you have to find it first! |
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Time to sort the rear out! |
Dave giving the rear a good blast with the jetwash |
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The jetwashing continues...
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left side of the vehicle was easy to sort out as the cupboard fitted
perfectly. There was even enough space to fit a water jerry can.
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right side proved a little trickier as I had to disconnect the water
filter system and move it to the left. Once that was done, the
cupboard slotted in.
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A very clean rear! |
The Brownchurch water Filter system relocated from the right to the left. Water jerry can provides the unfiltered water. |
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The left side. The grey cupboard will be used for clothing. |
The right rear - the cupboard will be used for food. |
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Update - Sunday 8th August 2004
The layout of the cupboards (above pics) did not work, so I moved the left cupboard to the right. This allows for both cupboards to be opened simultanously.
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The cupboards closed |
The 'Food' cupboard with two shelves. |
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Update - Friday 13th August 2004
The cupboards got used for the first time (Sleepless in the Saddle Mountain bike race). I was very impressed with the amount of space provided and the ease of access.
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The cupboards open and packed with food and clothing. |
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Items used:
Cupboards - modified ex-army boxes (bought at Billing) - £40
Wood for Shelving - £20
Loads of drilling & time!
Time: 6 Hours
A huge thanks to Dave for all his assistance. The cupboard job took a whole Saturday to do!
