Thread: Converting RH to LH Drive

May I ask why? Planning a big OS trip or selling in a LHD country?

I would have thought that because it was originally a RHD, converting it to LHD would need engineering - depending on which state you are in of course.

I know that in Vic the rules have changed and LHD vehicles of a certain age no longer have to be converted to RHD, I wonder if the rules apply in the other direction (RHD > LHD) ?

Certainly a very interesting question..

Originally Posted by grey_ghost

May I ask why? Planning a big OS trip or selling in a LHD country?

I would have thought that because it was originally a RHD, converting it to LHD would need engineering - depending on which state you are in of course.

I know that in Vic the rules have changed and LHD vehicles of a certain age no longer have to be converted to RHD, I wonder if the rules apply in the other direction (RHD > LHD) ?

Certainly a very interesting question..

Have been planning an overland trip..shipping the defer to Hamburg in 2021

I have another grand idea......just thinking out aloud.

I’m guessing the authorities would be scratching their head about converting in Aus and might not be allowed.

Main question is a TD5 any harder to do than say a Perentie??

If it is 'just' for a trip I wouldn't worry. I shipped my LHD 90/110 to AUS/Asia and back, drove probably 15 times from main land Europe to the UK. You will get used to it quickly and a fully loaded Defender travels better in the slow lane anyway. m

Originally Posted by 100inch

If it is 'just' for a trip I wouldn't worry. I shipped my LHD 90/110 to AUS/Asia and back, drove probably 15 times from main land Europe to the UK. You will get used to it quickly and a fully loaded Defender travels better in the slow lane anyway. m

Not really just for one trip.....there is a bit more to it than that.

We are already happy to Overland for 12-18 months in its current setup regardless of the countries we pass though.

I see. I think in general if the LR is not special or highly modified then buying a car locally can make financial sense over a conversion. m

So do the big trip and finish in a LHD country and sell it ????

That could be difficult. I don't know your plans but I traveled a few times under a carnet which prevents you from selling in another country. m

Originally Posted by pop058

So do the big trip and finish in a LHD country and sell it ????

Originally Posted by 100inch

That could be difficult. I don't know your plans but I traveled a few times under a carnet which prevents you from selling in another country. m

Sell it before you go and take 12 months to "deliver" it.