Thread: Ideas for your Expedition Defender

Gray fellas.
I've just returned from doing a loop of the Bourke Development Road to Karumba, and back to Innisfail via The Savannah Way.
The Bourke was quite a mess.
I had a fair bit of dust get in past the rear door seals on my 2012 110.
The seals are in good condition, but what do others recommend to improve dust sealing?
Thanks for any advice.
Ken

Hi Ken,
If you're talking about the back door where the spare sits you could use a spare wheel carrier to take the weight off the door.Rijidij make a great one.Taking the weight off the hinges will fix a lot of problems associated with the back door.

Thanks Marty.
Yes, dust has made it past the back door seal.
I already have a wheel carrier in place. I do have a small crease in the panel adjacent to the door (left side) where I hit a pole. I might get that repaired via Paintless dint repair and see if that helps.
Thanks again.
Ken

Best way is to pressurize the cabin.......a little difficult with Pumas as they don't have from vents.

Did you have the air-con on fresh air?? I believe this helps with pressurizing compare to re-circulate where it's not introducing new air.

when does a defender become an expedition defender....whats the minimum requirements?

I used to think I old defer fitted the touring category......

my new one......overland come to mind

Hi Weeds.
Yep, tried to pressurise the interior as much as possible as well.
Must just be the sealing.
Ken

Could spray some lanolin on the seals to catch dust. Lanolin doesn't harm rubber like other sprays.

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Gday fellas.
I'm putting together my spares case for my 2.2 Puma 110.
What do experienced over landers recommend to carry.I realise this could be an endless list, so it must be realistic, taking into account weak areas of the late model
Puma powered vehicle, storage availability and to keep weight down.
I have a dedicated medium size trunk to store spares.
Ok, recommendations sought.
Ta.
Ken