Judging by the tow hitch the centre mirror would hardly be used.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrLandy
Certainly on mine the camper blocks rear vision but that's why there is side mirrors.
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Judging by the tow hitch the centre mirror would hardly be used.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrLandy
Certainly on mine the camper blocks rear vision but that's why there is side mirrors.
I don't. Like just about every caravanner and truckie on the road, I use the side mirrors. The wheel carrier has high and low positions and it's in the high position to allow more room for hitching/unhitching. With the internal mirror gone there is a handy aperture for the wiring of all the electrics in the console.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrLandy
You've removed your rear vision mirror?! Is that legal?
I've removed mine as well, very used to driving without one. I remember looking into it and I believe the official stance is that - as a commercial vehicle - the rear window and every window rear of the driver can be blocked out entirely; but the mirror must stay regardless. Typical loony regulation. If anyone ever questions me on it, I'll feign ignorance; but nobody has in 9 or so years.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrLandy
Oh, I used to have to put the mirror back on for roadworthies when I lived in NSW.
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Originally Posted by MrLandy
Probably is....you could argue it improves forward vision.....
I've never seen a rear wheel carrier like that. Did you have it modified to raise it up or is it off the shelflike?
I hitch my van no issues with a standard swing away wheel carrier configuration, but I do use a longer tow hitch. I can see where your set up would be usefull with an elevated hitch receiver.
Ken
Don't know. I'll have to check that out. Thanks for raising that.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrLandy
It's off the shelf from Safari Equip. Here's the linkQuote:
Originally Posted by Baytown
Defender Single Arm Multi Height Wheel Carrier - Wheelcarrier - Defender
I haven't yet tried it on the lower setting. Probably is OK there for hitching/unhitching.
I've kept the hitch as close to the rear as possible to minimise the effect of the caravan hitch download on the payload. A longer tow hitch will increase the load on the rear suspension.
6 door LR defender used to move people through the LR factory in Solihull for the factory tour. some kinda army vehicle 110 impressive, not sure where to look with so many gadgets fitted, highly modified defender 130, another modified defender from alive tuning and finally another defender with extra fitted side panels front and rear. enjoy
first shot at solihull LR factory
remainder of pics from LROI show in Peterborough UK 2016
pic1 - at LR factory solihull reception waiting for a feed
pic2 - waiting for test drive in jungle track, choice of LR's
pic3 - solihull driving experience site
pic4 - entering the jungle track in D4
pic5 - defender in show room in streets of London