Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 38 minutes ago
In this video, I present to you my chosen vehicle for outdoors adventure. My trusty (not so trusty) Land Rover Defender, converted for off grid vehicle based camping and a rugged work horse to get me and my gear across all terrains.
Old Land Rovers are not renowned for their reliability and this old girl is no acceptation. However, the beauty about the simple design and old time mechanical engineering, makes it ideal for overland adventure as it can easily be fixed in the field with just a few basic tools and a big hammer.
I have had several old Land Rovers over the years and I absolutely love them (when I’m not busy hating them). Once bitten, forever smitten.
It is a lot of fun, can go almost anywhere, has a huge payload, pulls like a train even with a heavy trailer in tow, and is robust.
I made a simple conversion to my Land Rover - some storage cupboards, a simple method of cooking, an off-grid power system and a comfortable place to sleep - it might not be all .
‘bells and whistles’ but it works for me.
The cost of the conversion was very low as I used cheap shuttering ply and recycled scaffold boards for the cupboard units, made handles from foraged twigs and used up-cycled materials wherever I could, even the worktops were made from a recycled table top.The lining carpet and adhesive was the most expensive material in the whole build.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching!
Links
Headlining carpet fabric
vanliningcarpet.co.uk/shop/anthracite-automotive-marine
Ear Defenders
britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/shop/sale-items/army-ear-defenders-grade-1-1136639.html
Haynes Manual Land Rover Defender
amazon.co.uk/Land-Rover-110-Defender-Diesel/dp/0857339664/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=59014658811&dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw4rf6BRAvEiwAn2Q76qAB7Ve9l7CTtAMepizARg4KNyJKAkoEXUZ1eYu056pGKrOrIJ2h5BoCqdYQAvD_BwE&hvadid=259012453563&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9041117&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=3014230914988378756&hvtargid=kwd-339739120074&hydadcr=12128_1840986&keywords=haynes+manual+defender+110&qid=1598995162&sr=8-1&tag=googhydr-21
Poweroak (Maxoak) Bluetti AC50 Solar Power Generator
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£40 off with code W8JHWNJV
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Poweroak (Maxoak) Bluetti SP120 Solar Panel
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OneTigris Tigersden Baker Tent
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Contact me at:
simonablokeinthewoods@gmail.com
Or by mail at:
Simon, a bloke in the woods
PO Box 384
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 9DB
UK
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Music:
Crawdad Stomp. By John Kirsch
The Engagement By Silent Partner
In this video, I present to you my chosen vehicle for outdoors adventure. My trusty (not so trusty) Land Rover Defender, converted for off grid vehicle based camping and a rugged work horse to get me and my gear across all terrains.
Old Land Rovers are not renowned for their reliability and this old girl is no acceptation. However, the beauty about the simple design and old time mechanical engineering, makes it ideal for overland adventure as it can easily be fixed in the field with just a few basic tools and a big hammer.
I have had several old Land Rovers over the years and I absolutely love them (when I’m not busy hating them). Once bitten, forever smitten.
It is a lot of fun, can go almost anywhere, has a huge payload, pulls like a train even with a heavy trailer in tow, and is robust.
I made a simple conversion to my Land Rover - some storage cupboards, a simple method of cooking, an off-grid power system and a comfortable place to sleep - it might not be all .
‘bells and whistles’ but it works for me.
The cost of the conversion was very low as I used cheap shuttering ply and recycled scaffold boards for the cupboard units, made handles from foraged twigs and used up-cycled materials wherever I could, even the worktops were made from a recycled table top.The lining carpet and adhesive was the most expensive material in the whole build.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching!
Links
Headlining carpet fabric
vanliningcarpet.co.uk/shop/anthracite-automotive-marine
Ear Defenders
britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/shop/sale-items/army-ear-defenders-grade-1-1136639.html
Haynes Manual Land Rover Defender
amazon.co.uk/Land-Rover-110-Defender-Diesel/dp/0857339664/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=59014658811&dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw4rf6BRAvEiwAn2Q76qAB7Ve9l7CTtAMepizARg4KNyJKAkoEXUZ1eYu056pGKrOrIJ2h5BoCqdYQAvD_BwE&hvadid=259012453563&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9041117&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=3014230914988378756&hvtargid=kwd-339739120074&hydadcr=12128_1840986&keywords=haynes+manual+defender+110&qid=1598995162&sr=8-1&tag=googhydr-21
Poweroak (Maxoak) Bluetti AC50 Solar Power Generator
UK
amazon.co.uk/dp/B08168PGXF
£40 off with code W8JHWNJV
US
amazon.com/dp/B07Z7BFRYX
$42 off with code MAXOAK100
DE
amazon.de/dp/B07ZR9DQ45
€40 off with code POWEROAK5
Poweroak (Maxoak) Bluetti SP120 Solar Panel
UK
amazon.co.uk/dp/B08DY2DC5Z
£27 off with code AJV8KIVC
DE
amazon.de/dp/B08DXR7BRY
€30 off with code POWEROAK 21
Global
igg.me/at/ac200
OneTigris Tigersden Baker Tent
amazon.co.uk/OneTigris-TIGERSDEN-Baker-Style-Persons/dp/B085WXH3KF/ref=sr_1_5?crid=26TMBMVI032XF&dchild=1&keywords=onetigris+tigersden+tent&qid=1598995499&sprefix=OneTigris+Tigersden%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-5
Contact me at:
simonablokeinthewoods@gmail.com
Or by mail at:
Simon, a bloke in the woods
PO Box 384
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 9DB
UK
Facebook - Simon, a bloke in the woods
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Music:
Crawdad Stomp. By John Kirsch
The Engagement By Silent Partner
