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Largered

Member Since: 10 Jul 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 1978

I'm off for 4 months on a tour of the UK

Tomorrow I will be off on a tour of the UK for 4 months.

First week at a local CL site to test (and no doubt modify) the unit before the long haul, from south coast to Scotland ...... stopping on the way.

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I intent stopping at small sites / farmers fields. Scotland doesn't allow wild-camping (without a permit).

Due back in mid September.

(will have WiFi ....... so will be checking in )

14th May 2017 2:16 pm

axle

Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: South Yorkshire.
Posts: 1054

2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Got back two weeks ago, had a great time, saw lots of wild camping, have fun with the wee carnivorous beasties
. Common sense isn't very common.
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14th May 2017 2:38 pm

Yorky Bob

Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 4561

2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Firenze Red

Election is finished far sooner but great escape plan.

Interesting looking van what is it ? and why a van and a roof pop up tent ? FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

14th May 2017 2:48 pm

Largered

Member Since: 10 Jul 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 1978

Yorky Bob, search "Freelander 2 on tour" (under my user name) posted last year when I was in France......scroll down and you will find many more photos.

I built the trailer, it has 3 slide-outs ..... like the US RV's. One is a 4ft bed (width ways across the trailer), the other two are seats. It has an outside kitchen. I am using that till I get to Scotland, then leaving it my brother's house, then using the roof tent for the tour, picking it back up on the return journey.

14th May 2017 3:43 pm

markgbdavis

Member Since: 16 Aug 2011
Location: nottingham
Posts: 74

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Narvik Black

hi how does your spare wheel fit to the back

14th May 2017 6:53 pm

Largered

Member Since: 10 Jul 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 1978

its on a Full Custom swing away carrier, I built it last year for my trip to France.

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14th May 2017 6:59 pm

bxzx16v

Member Since: 11 Jul 2013
Location: Sunny Sheffield
Posts: 629

2012 Freelander 2 SD4 Sport Auto Barolo Black

Have fun . Looking forward to more updates and pics .

Mark 2009 FL2 TD4 SE (Sadly gone)
2007 FL2 TD4 GS (The wifes , gone after 8 great years)
2012 FL2 SD4 SPORT LE(Gone and missing it)
2015 DISCOVERY SPORT 2.2SD4 HSE (Now gone)
2014 Ford Bmax 1.0 ecoboost ( Gone but what next )
2014 Ford Focus 2.0tdci Zetec S (Gone,but what a car)
2020 Ford Fiesta ActiveX 1.0 Ecoboost
2024 Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 Tsi SEL

15th May 2017 6:47 pm

Lightwater

Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches
Posts: 4907

2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

How much weight do you have on the roof?

What is the thing on the rear bumper bar right hand side? Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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16th May 2017 2:44 am

Largered

Member Since: 10 Jul 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 1978

sorry for the delay in answering your question.

The roof sleeping pod weighs around 60Kgs. Google Bundutec South Africia.

The rear bumper bar .... Right hand side ???

The right hand side is a WMIK machine gun mount, which acts as a pivot for the swingaway wheel carrier. On the left hand side is a rugged step from a Bedford MJ/MK army lorry.

17th May 2017 4:54 pm

Largered

Member Since: 10 Jul 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 1978

Completed the first leg of my 4 month tour of the UK. I have parked up the trailer and going solo.

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Recently rigged the rest of my unit, incase the weather changes.

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From the top of the roof tent is a canpoy which allows access into the roof tent. Hung from that canopy is a 'changing' tent. on the other side of the FL2 is a sun awning.

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(photo taken whilst Wild Camping)

West coast Scotland ...... he I come......

10th Jul 2017 7:51 am

Yorky Bob

Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 4561

Get out the midge repellent up the West Coast. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

10th Jul 2017 7:55 am

Stubbenoldgit

Member Since: 15 Nov 2012
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 146

2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Lux Auto Zermatt Silver

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The rear bumper bar .... Right hand side ???

I think he meant the item circled, looks like an led lamp mounted in a front foglight recess.

16th Jul 2017 4:32 pm

Largered

Member Since: 10 Jul 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 1978

the LED Lamp is a sideways facing reversing lamp. I have one on the other side also.

Gives better visibility when reverse passing through obstacles ...... like the 'farm gate' to the barn conversion.

Yes it is a front fog recess.

16th Jul 2017 4:49 pm

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