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    Reliability of RR L322 2009 and Defender 110 (or 130 HC) 1985-90

    Daily driver, low 20's, occasional off-road, and you have access to a good Indy... go for the L322. My 07 Ford/Jag has been very reliable and what few repairs I've had to do (rear shocks, air compressor maintenance, brake work) have been relatively easy. Get yourself a diagnostic device to...
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    1995 Range Rover County Classic LWB

    1995 Range Rover County Classic LWB, 151000 miles We are a Range Rover family. My son purchased this vehicle, as the third owner, from a private sale in the NYC area. He added body protection and attended a few off-road events, but mostly used the vehicle for commuting in Long Island and...
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    Land Rover comes through for my RRC LWB

    After working on fuel tank breather hose issues on my 92 and 95 Classic I note that the factory fitted breather tube appeared to easily deteriorate with age and suffered from severe cracking. The problem with the 95 MY is the breather tube connects at the top center of the tank. Completely...
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    Engel vs ARB, battle of the frig

    How's the power consumption in your 35? More reading looks like their bigger dual zone unit actually uses less than the smaller one, but the dz looks huge! In one vid the person reaching into it was past their elbows! Your 35 looks nicely tucked in.
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    Engel vs ARB, battle of the frig

    Been reading up on Engel vs ARB and learned that Dometic makes ARB's fridge to ARB's custom spec. Now it looks like Dometic may be running a bit with ARBs spec in their CFX models. Only a couple models available here in the US, But the price is better than comparative ARB or Engel. Anyone got...
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    Post pictures of your Land Rover.

    Ready for "Romp".
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    Maine Winter Romp 2015: Who's going?

    Don't sweat it. There's lots of folk there willing to help and advise if necessary. Again, make sure you've got good recovery points. In slippery conditions kinetic recovery is often the best option to get your vehicle unstuck. This type of recovery puts an immense load on your points...
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    Maine Winter Romp 2015: Who's going?

    Try purchasing from Viking, or RN. Quality is important. FWIW, I carry a towing strap and a kinetic "yanker" strap. Don't forget a couple quality shackles too.
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    Maine Winter Romp 2015: Who's going?

    Did you get some recovery straps?
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    Maine Winter Romp 2015: Who's going?

    Not familiar with Discovery set up but I'm sure there must be some inexpensive solutions for recovery points. A receiver hitch adapter on the back? Recovery hook or jate ring under the front? A little hand held FRS radio is suitable. Usually available at Radio Shack.
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    Maine Winter Romp 2015: Who's going?

    Just reserved our rooms at the "Grande". To the OP, make sure you've got good recovery points front and rear and your own shackles, and it's courteous to have your own recovery strap. There's enough folk there with you on the trails that someone will help get you unstuck. Stuck vehicles are...
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    VERMONT OVER-LAND ROVER, The Northeast Land Rover Rally, July 25-27, 2014

    Yes, they definitely have put together some impressive vehicles. :iagree:
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    Range rover classic breaks

    You might give these guys a try: http://www.jewellamberoil.com/sales/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=65_67
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    Range Rover L322 Battery Install

    Can't get over that they put an explosive charge to sever the positive terminal connection in an accident. That's over the top. Guess that's the easiest way to secure all the electric gizmo's. Thanks for the informative post. I'll be purchasing my first L322 in the near future and I now have...
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