Thread: Defender 130, 110 single Cab Tow rig?

I don't think you'll be able to buy a new one now , I was told by dealers last orders for the single cab/chassis were in March 2014.
If you can get one it'll do your tasks just fine.
Better get on the phone.

Would do the towing fine but the single cab is pretty tight for room so i would suggest sitting in one first. I was looking at one but found the driving position uncomfortable with the steering wheel wedged on my sternum..well almost

The driving position is the 110 and 130 Crew Cab is sweet. The tray length in the single cab is great if you can live with the driving position.

ok, still un decided at this stage, it's either a civilian spec 110 single cab or a ex army Perentie 110

I sold my 130 single cab (2010) and went for a 130 dual cab for the one reason of a very cramped cab.. I set the single cab up with a $6000 steel tray and all the bells and whistles, but after 90k I just got jack of the lack of room..they are seriously tight and upright, now love the 130 dual cab and would have no probs driving it across Australia tomorrow.. I do about 1000km a week and the single cab would be a cruiser killer if only it had more leg room, everything else interms of towing/ load carrying and performance kicks arse.

Originally Posted by 4x4 MORE

ok, still un decided at this stage, it's either a civilian spec 110 single cab or a ex army Perentie 110

a Perentie with a turbo would be a great tow rig. Not fast but you'd go up hill and down dale all day long at the same speed. Small fuel capacity. Something to think about if you are planning touring. I won't touch on the NVH of a perentie. It would stir all sorts of response from the loyal followers of the isuzu engine.

For what's it's worth if you plan to tour and driving long distances is on the cards I'd go for creature comforts. 3 days on outback roads in a noisy, dusty, hot, drafty truck wears the polish off your love affair with your rig.

MLD

Good Point MLD...

Don't know if its still on here, but there was a 110 tray on here a while back in the For Sale section that had a very well fabricated extended 'extra cab', with a slightly shorter tray....

My 110 has under dash air conditioning and I fit..... just. Can drive all day without becoming stiff and sore although floor temp becomes an issue when it's really hot. Sits on 95km/hr regardless all day for about 9.5l/100km.

My steel tray now has a small corrosion issue but previous experience with ally tray's put me off. Probably ok if your not going to drop star pickets in it. Steel tray rides a bit better with the increased mass.