Here's Landy, our Defender, converted into a camper for a family of 4 for wild adventures, comfy camps and unforgettable memories.
It seats 4, and can take two adults or child seats in the rear. The fifth seat has been replaced with a generous fridge/freezer, lots of cupboards, including a handy wine rack, and all the electronics you may need to make a welcome home from home.
It has a pop-top, which leaves plenty of space for two adults to sleep upstairs, plus any little ones who might join. The table/seating area at the back converts into comfy beds for two children. There's an excellent heater in the back to keep everyone toasty at night year-round.
As it's a pop-top rather than a roof-top tent, everything is inside at night. You can sleep with an upstairs door open so you can check on downstairs, or close it for privacy. There's also a ladder you can use to access the top without disturbing sleeping children beneath. The upstairs floor lifts up to the roof, so during the day there's space inside to stand, and to sit comfortably and eat at the in-built table and bench seats.
At the rear, there is a slide-out kitchen, with a good-sized sink and double gas hob. There is also a second slide-out tray with boxes for kitchen supplies, and there's a large awning for outdoor cooking in any weather. We're also happy to include a separate spare tyre-mounted grill for cooking on open fires - it's great for entertaining!
It's a 2008 XS model (the top of the range - generally the theme with the build), and has wireless Apple Carplay/Android Auto for satnav and music, a good sound system, and a rear reversing camera, which makes parking much easier than it might look.
There is factory air-con (it will warm the cabin nicely, but opening the windows whilst driving can be more effective for cooling down). in Winter, you can set a temperature and the bedroom heater will maintain it whilst you sleep. In the Summer, the roof tent has side windows that open to keep cool and give a beautiful morning view of the world from up top.
Though we don't encourage extreme off-road use, Landy is naturally go-anywhere, and will take you wherever your wanderlust leads. From waking up alone in the wilderness, to sleeping in comfort at a festival, or being an easy hub to base things from at a campsite. Who needs the beaten track!?
Specs:
- 2008 XS Defender Puma 2.4L Diesel (Electric front windows, air-con) built by Land Rover Special Vehicles
- Galvanised chassis, lowered suspension
- Exterior styling from top brands such as Twisted
- Centre console converted for double-din Pioneer screen, with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
- Pioneer reversing camera (turns on when you select reverse)
- Upgraded sound system including subwoofer
- Alu-Cab Icarus pop-top conversion and 270 degree Shadow Awning from Nene Overland
- Custom ash interior conversion by Bird Box House, with lots of storage cupboards
- Slide-out kitchen with sink and 2-hob gas stove
- 20L underslung LPG gas tank
- 24L water tank with electric pump to sink
- 52L Vitrifrigo fridge with freezer compartment
- Seating area at back with table for whole family to eat together inside
- Back converts into a bed for two children (up to about 10-12 years old)
- Victron electrics system:
- 100ah Battery
- 100W roof-mounted solar panel (also charges whilst driving)
- 700w inverter for UK plugs (we include a kettle that works with this!)
- USB A and USB C charge points
- Cables to charge battery from campsite electrics and UK plugs
- Autoterm 2kw Diesel Heater with Comfort Controller (lets you set a temperature and it maintains it through the night)
Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help make your trip easier!
Bernard
