Thread: Touring in a 90...

I did extensive touring in an 88 fifty years ago, but most of the stuff we seem to think necessary these days did not exist then! (or if it did, we could not afford it)

John

How many people will be travelling? And how remote do you want to go?

Wouldnt say it's impossible, but it's a world of compromise when space is at a premium. But on the other hand, there is a lot of stuff that is not necessary for having fun in the great outdoors. Remember the rule of 3's and you should be fine

I'm in the process of setting up my 90 for travelling (we'll get there one day).Most of my trips will probably be solo,but what I've got so far are:
Sill tanks -both sides@ 85 ltrs extra fuel
Boab water tank behind seat@45 ltrs plus pump and tap on tailgate.You lose some adjustability in the seating,but me being a short-arse,it's in the perfect seating position.
Drifta drawer
Dual batteries,Redarc gear in Ex -box
Hannibal roof rack & awnings
All from Mulgo.
Plus ARB bullbar & winch
Lovells springs & bilstein shocks.
Many families travel in a 110. When my kids were younger you'd have to take half the house.The ex brought the other half. I figure solo or as a pair my 90 has a ton of room.

My wife and I recently returned from four months in our twenty year old Defender 90 when we more-or-less did the round trip. We had a great time and found the 90 a great magnet for striking up conversations. See Vin Rouge in Australia

A big plus was that we had everything in the vehicle. The only downside was the need to pack up camp to go anywhere.

Oh yes, I should add that I'm in my 70s.

My only advice is fit good tyres, carry plenty of water and enjoy every moment.

Originally Posted by Vin Rouge

My only advice is fit good tyres, carry plenty of water and enjoy every moment.

Great advice. ...It's all you really need. + Some food, a tent, swags and a fridge or esky, a cooker and a couple of camping chairs. Good to go.

I love packing light. Nothing worse than the constant set up pack up of heaps of stuff. The only thing I put on the back seat of my 110 is my bag of clothes and the boot is only half full, so a 90 is perfect for one or two I reckon.

Also it's easier on those tyres, on fuel, on brakes and on the whole vehicle in general, the less weight the better.

Originally Posted by MrLandy

Great advice. ...It's all you really need. + Some food, a tent, swags and a fridge or esky, a cooker and a couple of camping chairs. Good to go.

I love packing light. Nothing worse than the constant set up pack up of heaps of stuff. The only thing I put on the back seat of my 110 is my bag of clothes and the boot is only half full, so a 90 is perfect for one or two I reckon.

Also it's easier on those tyres, on fuel, on brakes and on the whole vehicle in general, the less weight the better.

I wish my otehr half was happy to just go with basics and some fishing gear!

Originally Posted by Vin Rouge

My wife and I recently returned from four months in our twenty year old Defender 90 when we more-or-less did the round trip. We had a great time and found the 90 a great magnet for striking up conversations. See Vin Rouge in Australia

A big plus was that we had everything in the vehicle. The only downside was the need to pack up camp to go anywhere.

Oh yes, I should add that I'm in my 70s.

My only advice is fit good tyres, carry plenty of water and enjoy every moment.

Brilliant!

Many many thanks for the reply.

Love your website and blog... that says it all.

It's just 2 of us btw.

Completely agree with the others.
Remove the rear seats and put in a barrier, drawers, gull wing doors, fridge, roof rack, long distance fuel tank and a water tank with pump (read shower). The rest (tent, swags, etc) will easily fit into spare spaces. KISS applies. Go touring.
IMO the 90 would make a really great touring vehicle for 2 people.
Regards,