Strange Rover
10th November 2011, 02:05 AM
Hi, I need some inspiration (Pictures). I have a 2001 4.6 HSE. I took the air suspension out about 6 years ago after numerous problems culminating in a complete failure on a trip in Lesotho (cross between Nepal and the Khyber Pass)
Anyway, I want to remove the spare wheel from the wheel well and mount on a modified rear bumper so that it will swing out of the way. The wheel well itself would be an ideal location for a long range tank as the 90 liters I currently have limits my range considerably. I had thought that an LPG tank that fits in the well would be ideal as a ready made (no accessories for P38 available in SA due to low sales volumes) with some mods to pump the fuel to the main tank or direct to engine ala the old Jags.
I also want to close off the rear load area from the rest of the cab and remove the rear side windows between the C and D pillars and replace with steel plates with latches that will open, the reason being that I will be fitting a drawer system but will use the cube and enclose the sides of the drawer system entirely, hence the need for side access to a dual battery system.
After all that, perhaps you can direct me to a thread where I can see what you have been up to in Australia regarding the kitting of your vehicles for overland expeditions as well as your local suppliers with web sites who make kit for the P38
Many thanks in advance
Anyway, I want to remove the spare wheel from the wheel well and mount on a modified rear bumper so that it will swing out of the way. The wheel well itself would be an ideal location for a long range tank as the 90 liters I currently have limits my range considerably. I had thought that an LPG tank that fits in the well would be ideal as a ready made (no accessories for P38 available in SA due to low sales volumes) with some mods to pump the fuel to the main tank or direct to engine ala the old Jags.
I also want to close off the rear load area from the rest of the cab and remove the rear side windows between the C and D pillars and replace with steel plates with latches that will open, the reason being that I will be fitting a drawer system but will use the cube and enclose the sides of the drawer system entirely, hence the need for side access to a dual battery system.
After all that, perhaps you can direct me to a thread where I can see what you have been up to in Australia regarding the kitting of your vehicles for overland expeditions as well as your local suppliers with web sites who make kit for the P38
Many thanks in advance