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[Bricktop]

My Landie has the Ford Duratorq 2.2 SD4 installed. The same engine as the Evoque.



190 PS (188 hp/142 kW) and 317 lb·ft (430 N·m). The grunt this thing has for a 2.2 litre engine is astonishing.

Even I know 2.2 litre is a small engine.

It has a small engine capacity, but tricked up a bit with better valve and timing components and a bigger turbo.



It really boogies. For a 2.2 litre, 2 tonne 4x4.



 :Laie_68:

[Frood]

I've been hovering around 8.7/100k for awhile now, combined but 70/30 highway-city. Used to be 8.3 then it started gaining weight last year.  ac_biggrin

[Anonymous]

My Landie has the Ford Duratorq 2.2 SD4 installed. The same engine as the Evoque.



190 PS (188 hp/142 kW) and 317 lb·ft (430 N·m). The grunt this thing has for a 2.2 litre engine is astonishing.

Even I know 2.2 litre is a small engine.

It has a small engine capacity, but tricked up a bit with better valve and timing components and a bigger turbo.



It really boogies. For a 2.2 litre, 2 tonne 4x4.



 :Laie_68:

My husband has use of a company truck. It's a Ford F-150..



Only having one vehicle is a big saving for us.

[Bricktop]

I've been hovering around 8.7/100k for awhile now, combined but 70/30 highway-city. Used to be 8.3 then it started gaining weight last year.  ac_biggrin

I was expecting around 7 -8 around town. But it's heavy for its size.

[Frood]

My prob or not really a prob but part cause is the fuel. Try to Costco it every few weeks to get the discount which carries increased weight for the duration between fill ups.



So the savings are partly offset by weight but still significantly lowers running costs and saves time having to make extra servo stops.

[Blazor]

Nice Dinky! Planning on some Overland Adventures lol? I've looked at some Jeep camp trailer similar to that, where it all raises up to expose the kitchen and such, and still have the tent on top. Just dreaming of course lol. I like this Hobbit hole camper too lol...





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I love making vehicles unique. Im actually in the middle of a Lord of the Rings theme on my Jeep. So far I've only got some designs, but one thing I did was change out the shifter knob for a custom one, with Gandalf's mark engraved on it. Knob has the appearance of wood. Thought I had a pic of it on the stick, but this was all I could find....



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My Jeep's name is Shadowfax (Gandalf's horse), and since I dress as Gandalf, it is only fitting lol. This is a mock up of what Im thinking on the side of the hood. I might not include the tag line. Also Im changing the font since I finally downloaded the right one.



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I spliced Tolkien's initials with the ring scripture, and plan on sticking this on the Jeep, thinking in the area where the Jeep logo is ahead of the door. That or on the hood, or spare tire cover. Though for the tire cover, I was thinking of a few different options. Either the map of Middle Earth, this symbol, or Gandalf with his pipe and a quote.



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I have a custom plate too, but would rather not reveal it online lol.

[Frood]

Nice Dinky! Planning on some Overland Adventures lol? I've looked at some Jeep camp trailer similar to that, where it all raises up to expose the kitchen and such, and still have the tent on top. Just dreaming of course lol. I like this Hobbit hole camper too lol...





https://inhabitat.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/08/hobbit-hole-camper-Samm1t.jpg">











I love making vehicles unique. Im actually in the middle of a Lord of the Rings theme on my Jeep. So far I've only got some designs, but one thing I did was change out the shifter knob for a custom one, with Gandalf's mark engraved on it. Knob has the appearance of wood. Thought I had a pic of it on the stick, but this was all I could find....



https://i.ibb.co/R0s6Qz5/knob.jpg">







My Jeep's name is Shadowfax (Gandalf's horse), and since I dress as Gandalf, it is only fitting lol. This is a mock up of what Im thinking on the side of the hood. I might not include the tag line. Also Im changing the font since I finally downloaded the right one.



https://i.ibb.co/7Yh66xw/jeep-concept.jpg">





I spliced Tolkien's initials with the ring scripture, and plan on sticking this on the Jeep, thinking in the area where the Jeep logo is ahead of the door. That or on the hood, or spare tire cover. Though for the tire cover, I was thinking of a few different options. Either the map of Middle Earth, this symbol, or Gandalf with his pipe and a quote.



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I have a custom plate too, but would rather not reveal it online lol.

 



You're out there! Cool out there but still out there.



This is similar to what I meant:



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Cupboard on one side, fridge and barbecue/sink slide out the back, tent on the top with solar, and a battery with management system.



It's fidgety work trying to design in everything you want but keep the weight down and neat.

[Blazor]

 



You're out there! Cool out there but still out there.



This is similar to what I meant:



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Cupboard on one side, fridge and barbecue/sink slide out the back, tent on the top with solar, and a battery with management system.



It's fidgety work trying to design in everything you want but keep the weight down and neat.

You aint telling me nothing I dont already know!  



   



Yeah I googled it, and saw those, still pretty cool. Since I have a 2 door Jeep, I have to look at something to pull if I did. The one I was talking about is similar to your over the cab, it just pulls behind, pops up, and has the tent on top of the roof part with a ladder. Even has full size tires.



These aint exactly it, couldnt find what I seen before, but these are close....



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A tear drop trailer wouldnt be bad either.

[Anonymous]

We go camping every summer, but I've never seen anything like those whatever they are.

[Frood]

Those are popular here too. Pretty common actually.



I've always been quite partial to the Aliners for trailers. The heavy duty off road versions.



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Perfect level of functionality, easy towing, luxury, and an insulated hard roof so important for the heat.

We go camping every summer, but I've never seen anything like those whatever they are.

It's more an Africa, Middle East, Australian thing but it's taking off in North America too.

[Blazor]

We go camping every summer, but I've never seen anything like those whatever they are.

Well the one Dinky is looking at, is like a camper top that attaches to the truck bed, except it is more functional, and has pull out drawers that contain the sink, stove, etc. Then the top is like a pop up camper in a way.



With the one I was window shopping at lol, its a small trailer, that acts the same with the drawers, and pop gear, but up top a tent folds out.



My son watches some kind of Overland Adventure show that he gets into. He wants one too lol. These guys take their vehicles and compact quarters and gear, and go out in the middle of nowhere for a week or so.

[Bricktop]

This is my preferred mode of camping.



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[Frood]

We go camping every summer, but I've never seen anything like those whatever they are.

Well the one Dinky is looking at, is like a camper top that attaches to the truck bed, except it is more functional, and has pull out drawers that contain the sink, stove, etc. Then the top is like a pop up camper in a way.



With the one I was window shopping at lol, its a small trailer, that acts the same with the drawers, and pop gear, but up top a tent folds out.



My son watches some kind of Overland Adventure show that he gets into. He wants one too lol. These guys take their vehicles and compact quarters and gear, and go out in the middle of nowhere for a week or so.

Weeks. Many weeks sometimes  



If you have a good watermaker (next year. Out of my budget this year.)  ac_biggrin

[Blazor]

Those are popular here too. Pretty common actually.



I've always been quite partial to the Aliners for trailers. The heavy duty off road versions.



Perfect level of functionality, easy towing, luxury, and an insulated hard roof so important for the heat.



It's more an Africa, Middle East, Australian thing but it's taking off in North America too.

Cool, the one I saw was only like $5-6000. I like that Aliner, never seen one.



I imagine things like this would be in areas of Australia and such, with all the remoteness, one needs to be prepared.



Whatever I get (in my dreams lol) needs to be off road ready as well.



Do you remember the Rocky Daihatsu? Back in early 2000. Lil Jeep. My friend saw one on an Outback offroad race thing, saw how it handled, and got one. That thing was awesome, I drove it. Go anywhere like a Jeep and got over 30mpg. Only made 'em 2 years. Even had a crank so you could lift it for more clearance lol.

[Blazor]

We go camping every summer, but I've never seen anything like those whatever they are.

Well the one Dinky is looking at, is like a camper top that attaches to the truck bed, except it is more functional, and has pull out drawers that contain the sink, stove, etc. Then the top is like a pop up camper in a way.



With the one I was window shopping at lol, its a small trailer, that acts the same with the drawers, and pop gear, but up top a tent folds out.



My son watches some kind of Overland Adventure show that he gets into. He wants one too lol. These guys take their vehicles and compact quarters and gear, and go out in the middle of nowhere for a week or so.

Weeks. Many weeks sometimes  



If you have a good watermaker (next year. Out of my budget this year.)  ac_biggrin

I've never thought of needing a "watermaker" lol. There is water everywhere around here. I jus take a filter with me.