Our Foley's expedition prepared vehicle is coming up for sale shortly - approx 6 weeks. Brilliant if your considering traveling with children (comfortable 5-seater) as we have been this past year. Equally suitable for those without kids but need the space. No roof tent and no special racking at back but has everything otherwise anyone considering a trip would need. Full details are available on our website re: modifications and what we paid. See [url=http://www.overlandwithkids.com/2009/12/land-rover-vehicle-preparation/]Overland With Kids |

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Hi there,

Could not see any photos of the complete vehicle or build details on your site?

Could you send some please?

Oliver1981
Apologies. A better specification is as follows:
Land Rover Defender 110 CSW 1998 300 (2.5TDi), currently 97,500 miles on the clock. Originally purchased in original format with bench seats. Everything fitted has been purchased from brand new and all work performed by Foley's expedition specialists (just over a year ago). This is an excellent model - the base vehicle of which we paid a premium for at the time due excellent condition, body and no rust.
1. 40L Water Tank fitted to rear of vehicle
2. Additional 40L Fuel tank fitted above as continuation to exisitng 70L fuel tank (110L in total)
3. 40L Engel Fridge is fitted between both bench seats in 2nd row (the seats sit either side of fridge)
4. Safety Devices Internal roll cage fitted - protecting sides and 2nd row seating area
5. Britpart 9.5T Electric Winch
6. Heavy Duty Bumper
7. Bull Bar
8. Additional Driving/Spot Lights
9. Double Immobiliser (two fitted and in operation in conjunction with each other)
10. All bench seats removed and 2nd row replaced with Exmoor Trim Cassic high back Rayleigh reclining seats x 2 (to match grey cloth original)
11. The 3x front seats are high-back, grey cloth original .
12. A full length strong mesh black metal cargo divider/dog gaurd is fitted behind 2nd row seats
13. Behind cargo divider, we have blacked out screens from inside using special film
14. Rear shelving area - cargo area is currently fitted with two main wooden shelf to separate storage area (easily removable) for luggage and equipment
15. Split Charge (two) battery system
16. 3 x 500w invertors (charging mobiles, camera batteries, laptop etc.) - one situated passenger seat front row, two situated either side 2nd row seats
17. 3-pin plug socket under one of the seats in 2nd row
18. External Security Grilles to protect cargo area
19. Swingaway on rear door for spare Tyre
20. 5 x Wolf rims fitted to wheels
21. BFG All Terrain Tyres (6 in total including 2 x spares but the spares are worn)
22. 2 x boxes assorted spares - Alternator, Water pump, Drive belt, Rear props U/J’s, Wheel bearings, Lock nuts, Lock tabs, Hub seals, Slave cyclinder, Master cylinder, Wiper blades, Mirror glass, Top hose, Bottom hose, Oil filter, Air Filter, Fuel filter, Fuel pump, Transfer output seals, Hazard switch, Flasher unit, Drop arm ball joint kit, Panhard bushes, Light units, Head set, Inner tubes, Tyre levers, Fuses, Bulbs, Hub spanner, Fan spanner, Nuts & Bolts etc.
23. Roof rack (nothing special but has done the job for us in terms of carrying spare wheel and assorted items)
24. Extra Heavy Duty (double) Suspension - we were originally towing 1.8T
25. Hi-lift jack - currently fitted to floor in 2nd row seat area
26. Sand ladders x 2 - currently fitted to roof rack sides
27. Additional driving/Spot lights situated on front bumper/bull bar area
28. Anti-roll bar
29. Diff guards
30. Heavy Duty Lock - fitted to rear door
31. The vehicle was in excellent condition prior to undertaking trip. Just before departure, we had everything changed and serviced as follows:
New Cam/Timing Belt. Driver door lock button & plastic trim, Brake servo, Wiper adaptor, Drop arm ball joint, Track rod ends, Steering damper bushes, Front radius bushes, Front brake discs, water pump, Leaking tri-pod gasket, Flange kit & seal, A frame bushes, Rear lower arm bushes, Rear disc brakes, Split rear breather pipe, Rear half shafts & drive members, Clutch master, Rear brake pads, Front brake pads, radiator, EGR exhaust removal and new down pipe replacement, Manifold gasket, anti freeze/consumables, New track rod tube, Manifold Gasket and more.
32. New hitch-lock at rear (originally to support 1.8T off-road caravan)
Hope this helps. If you need more info, just give us a shout.

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Cassie,

Description is perfect, thanks.

Do you have any photos you could send?

Oliver1981 - sorry for the delay in responding (follows non-stop 34 hour travel stint). Will get these on so you can see tomorrow.

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Here are two of exterior to give an idea. Let me know if you need something more specific at this stage (though probably best to see vehicle when it lands in UK). There are quite a few photos under vehicle prep of our website meantime which provide more detailed views.

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what happened to the caravan? always wondered if these units were any good but only getting to Ukraine doesn't sound too promising!
very interested as someone in their 40s with 2 kids!!

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I am also interested in what happened to the caravan
Regards
Chris

The caravan was an interesting experience. Design-wise it was perfect for our needs with two children (especially Europe). Problem was that what we bought was very old - had been sitting in the rain in Scotland, then Bristol before we came along and purchased. Then it sat in the rain in our driveway for a period. We didn't know that this 'old' model was ply-based - built for SA rather than UK weather. The ply had eventually rotted (unbeknown to us) causing it's eventual collapse. The non-existent roads we travelled afterwards made us think (what on earth made us think of bringing a caravan?). A couple of things to note - we are not sure what the design of the new model is but apart from material make-up, towing weight was 1.8T gross. We would NOT recommend towing ANYTHING for an overland trip. Something you can sleep on or preferably INside is much, much better. Versatility is everything to get you where you need to go. Much cheaper too as effectively something like an off-road caravan or even just a trailer is not cost effective for shipping etc - like bringing two vehicles. Fuel efficiency and stress on lead vehicle, parking, reversing, being able to just climb in and take off into those off-beat places, up those steep windy hills and mountains and so much more (freedom to roam is everything). If you need more info, just holler! (PS - we still loved that caravan & the kids adored but a 'no-no' for significant non-flat surface, sealed road overland trips. We were warned not to bring before our trip - but would we listen - no! If we had our time again, would recommend roof tent x 2 with children involved).

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Just an update to say vehicle arrives UK 20th June - little bit later than planned. With garage servicing and checks should be available end June - will advise as soon placed on eBay.
Many thanks

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How and where are you at the mo ? Hope all is OK

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Tacr2man,
Have just sent you a private mail. All the best.
Cassie

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Finally, we could afford to put vehicle through a very expensive MOT and after much heartache, vehicle is for sale. Newly MOT'd, new tyres (BFG A/T), new brake pads, new window screen. A full description goes on eBay in a couple of days. Excellent condition, Foleys expedition prepared with under 100K miles on the clock. Link follows shortly.

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Link to eBay - placed on sale today.

1998 LAND ROVER 110 DEFENDER COUNTY CSW 300 TDI RED FOLEYS EXPEDITION PREPARED | eBay

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Having one more try (tried once last year) at selling our vehicle on eBay 1998 Land Rover Defender 110 300 TDi Defender CSW Expedition prepared by Foleys | eBay

If we don't sell it this time round, we will still love it, buy it a new roof rack and roof tent and bring it along to Oz to live with us permanently for a while (it might even become an Australian migrant).

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