Thread: New Defender owner Ex Discovery 3 owner nearly

That's pure porn
Great colour too.

Originally Posted by herrBlick

.......I need to get an auxiliary battery system sorted, do I go to DRIVESAFE again?
what's the best location?
Tips?

Firstly: welcome to probably the most interesting and quirky (nee eccentric) 4wds you could own. We of course can only compliment you on your decision.

Secondly: I have been a Traxide fan for quite a few years and the product for the Defender is very good. Tim doesn't rest on his products' laurels and as a result the latest is always the best.

In addition to the Traxide controller my auxiliary set up consists of the standard LR battery coupled with an Exide Orbital deep cycle/starting battery all located under the passenger seat. Given the shape of the base of the battery compartment in the "Puma" Defender I opted for a Piranha battery tray which is designed for this battery selection. The installation of this is not for the faint hearted! Many curses were involved.

Ultimately regardless of the battery controller decisions, battery capacity and outlet location will play an important part in the process. I've just bought a 120w solar panel to make sure I can spend more than 2 days in one spot and keep the beer cold.

Finally: The Defender's "architecture" enables its owner to design many different ways to achieve an outcome. That for me makes my decision to own one vindicated.

Ok it arrives tomorrow morning .....!Yes
I have a dual battery system in my discovery 3 can I extract and re install

Hi there,
You are not only one who's moving to the defender, as I am doing the same.
mine is 93 model 200tdi. Fixing interior among other things to turn this into well setup for touring 4wd.

Originally Posted by herrBlick

Ok it arrives tomorrow morning .....!Yes
I have a dual battery system in my discovery 3 can I extract and re install

Can't see why not, after all it is just an isolator to protect the main battery and direct charge to second battery.

Originally Posted by Drover

Can't see why not, after all it is just an isolator to protect the main battery and direct charge to second battery.

That's what I'm thinking, I think I will leave the cable that runs thought the firewall to the sockets so its easy for the next guy

Ah, so the sickness begins,LOL. I hope she /he makes ya smile every time you go for a adventure(drive) Have fun your new sickness....
Regards Chris ,Lisa & Bess.1150771_499720320121864_955599078_n.jpg

Originally Posted by Bess

Ah, so the sickness begins,LOL. I hope she /he makes ya smile every time you go for a adventure(drive) Have fun your new sickness....
Regards Chris ,Lisa & Bess.1150771_499720320121864_955599078_n.jpg

Yes indeed ...I thought there was a lot of stuff for the Disco ....dear God it's endless for the Defender

Love your wagon by the way......great