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13th October 2017, 12:46 PM
In A Landy Down Under

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Originally Posted by weeds

Bayonet fitting like they have on caravans.

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Originally Posted by numpty

I used a quick connect fitting on the rear of my 130. (My Different 130) It was a Garth jobbie which I bought 2 of. Fitted one to my trailer build too. (MY trailer Build/Rebuild)

Unfortunately I haven't been able to find them since. Bought from the big green shed a number of years ago.

Thanks Guys, one of these is definitely what I will use!

Numpty, I think I found what your talking about online: BBQXL Safety Snap Lock Fitting. | BBQ XL - Australia's BBQ, Smoker, & Outdoor Oven Specialists
17th October 2017, 08:13 AM
numpty

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Originally Posted by In A Landy Down Under

Numpty, I think I found what your talking about online: BBQXL Safety Snap Lock Fitting. | BBQ XL - Australia's BBQ, Smoker, & Outdoor Oven Specialists

That's it exactly.

Good to know they can still be purchased as I'd like another one too. "the big green shed" doesn't stock them anymore and neither do they appear on the Garth website.

Perry
4th March 2018, 08:07 PM
Zeros

Is anyone planning a major international expedition in their Defender?

...I'm working towards the idea of doing a world trip in a couple of years time! All thoughts welcome.

I've seen lots of websites by those who've done it...most are from Europe. It would be great to know if anyone else from oz is planning something?
4th March 2018, 08:33 PM
Mulgo

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Originally Posted by In A Landy Down Under

Im not sure this is the best place to start this but I'll give it a go....I recently read the 4x4australia article on the Alu-cab Defender, pretty sweet gig.

They mentioned mounting the gas bottle on the back for a dual burner stove, and stated it was "plumbed in with a quick disconnect gas connection." but didn't mention any details. This seems like a brilliant idea, love the idea of carrying gas on the back and not having to get it down every time or take long hoses in the back. Has anyone else seen this done before?

My initial thoughts were:
Gas Bottle > Short Hose (With Regulator) > Fixed Female Hose Thread mounted above window (roof panel) > Hose running above rear door, down along side window, just above the numberplate > Fixed Male Thread mounted between plate and reverse light (similar to a connection I saw another user use, attached) > small hose to Gas Burner.
Then the gas burner on a table (either near the rear wheel or a fold down table like the Alu-Cab one)

Maybe theres simpler ways to connect (Quick Disconnect rather than threads?). Anyway, any links, ideas, comments welcome!

There you go: Quick-Fitting-Brass hose fitting, gas hose fitting, Brass gas hose tail, gas hose nut, brass hose nipple, gas hose male nut, brass nut, brass gas...

We use them for many years now.
9th March 2018, 02:21 PM
DiscoMick

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Originally Posted by Zeros

Is anyone planning a major international expedition in their Defender?

...I'm working towards the idea of doing a world trip in a couple of years time! All thoughts welcome.

I've seen lots of websites by those who've done it...most are from Europe. It would be great to know if anyone else from oz is planning something?

Weeds is planning to wander off, I believe, so you might want to contact him.
9th March 2018, 02:30 PM
weeds

2020 is the dream, 2021 is more likely.

Shipping container into Hamburg and follow our noses.
9th March 2018, 02:39 PM
Zeros

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Weeds is planning to wander off, I believe, so you might want to contact him.

Cheers Mick, will do... I'm working towards a world trip, with the aim of shipping my Defender OS in around two years time (funds and projects pending!). Looking at driving to Perth, then shipping to Cape Town... Cape to Cairo... Europe.. then east.

It looks like taking the 98 110 300Tdi...with a bit of TLC will be the go in terms of bush repair-ability and lower Carnet costs!

How are your plans coming together for the big lap? ...I reckon I'd focus entirely on driveline robustness and cooling systems if I were you. Less is more in terms of bolt-on accessories IMO. Don't forget to keep room for two spares, lots of water and no weight on roof.
9th March 2018, 02:41 PM
Zeros

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Originally Posted by weeds

2020 is the dream, 2021 is more likely.

Shipping container into Hamburg and follow our noses.

Hey Weeds...sounds like a similar timeline! Is shipping to Hamburg good value?
9th March 2018, 02:45 PM
weeds

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Originally Posted by Zeros

Hey Weeds...sounds like a similar timeline! Is shipping to Hamburg good value?

I believe so....and way easier than going into England.

I have spoken to two Aussie that have shipped into Hamburg.....I’ll take there lead based on that it went pretty smoothly.

From memory somewhere between $8 and $10k for the return trip.
9th March 2018, 03:00 PM
DiscoMick

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Originally Posted by Zeros

Cheers Mick, will do... I'm working towards a world trip, with the aim of shipping my Defender OS in around two years time (funds and projects pending!). Looking at driving to Perth, then shipping to Cape Town... Cape to Cairo... Europe.. then east.

It looks like taking the 98 110 300Tdi...with a bit of TLC will be the go in terms of bush repair-ability and lower Carnet costs!

How are your plans coming together for the big lap? ...I reckon I'd focus entirely on driveline robustness and cooling systems if I were you. Less is more in terms of bolt-on accessories IMO. Don't forget to keep room for two spares, lots of water and no weight on roof.

Thanks. We're nearing the end of our house renovations, so later this year I hope to have the money available to be able to finish off preparing for the trip.

The routes from Australia to Europe that seem most popular include:
1. South Africa and head north through Egypt
2. Bangladesh and across India, Pakistan and Iran to EUrope
3. Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos into China and then across
4. Russia and head west

Apparently 1 can be dangerous in some places in eastern Africa, 2 is dangerous in Pakistan from Quetta to Iran, but there are escorted convoys, 3 has the problem of Chinese rules requiring guides to travel with you (may also be required in Thailand and Laos), 4 is pretty wild in places, but Mongolia gets big write ups.

I'd love to try them all, but doubt if The Navigator would be up for it.
What do you think?

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