One disadvantage of owning a Defender that doesn't leak

If it doesn't leak how does the dust and sand get out?:eek:

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Originally Posted by dromader driver

If it doesn't leak how does the dust and sand get out?:eek:

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You sweep it into the ashtray and wait until the next service.

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Originally Posted by AndyG

I had them on order until it went from MY14 to MY15 and they discontinued them.:mad:

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We've got the same sidesteps on both of ours one MY14 and one MY15.

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Originally Posted by Toxic_Avenger

I know for a fact the 100 series land cruisers (and probably many other makes / models) have a panel in the vehicle with a one way rubber flap valve. It opens to expel air from the cab when the doors are closed.

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My Suzuki had those. Great idea until the rubber perishes or you drive in anything vaguely dusty with the windows down as they fill the back of the car up with dirt!

When my daughter comes home with, and worried about the disadvantages of owning, a pet unicorn, I will become all of a sudden very concerned about my defender not leaking.....

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Originally Posted by FeatherWeightDriver

My Suzuki had those. Great idea until the rubber perishes or you drive in anything vaguely dusty with the windows down as they fill the back of the car up with dirt!

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Must have them in my Defender - it fills with dust. :D:D:D

Martyn

Something similar happens with my MY14 110, but only on the rear passenger side......

You don't so much have to slam the door as you do have to follow through.

Most other vehicles have a pair of those rubber flap vents in the rear door jamb, or out through the side of the boot to allow for the compression of air to be released when the door is closed and when all the windows are shut. If you open only one back window a couple of inches, stand with your face in front of it while you shut the door in front of it, (all the other windows and doors shut at the time) you'll quickly understand how much air needs to escape to allow the door to close. Even with all the factory gaps in mine, and a few from wear and tear, it's easier to close the last door if there's a window open. I've considered putting a couple of those vents in the back of my twin cab for that very reason. A project for the future. Finding the right type of vent that will work in a vertical panel would be the first hurdle.
Don.