Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 11 i Land Rover Life

IN ASSOCIATION WITH FIRST of all, it’s very important to distinguish the difference between greenlaning and off-roading. The latter is probably the most widely misused term in Land Rover and 4x4 circles – greenlanes by their very definition are unmetalled or unsurfaced roads, and you won’t be driving off them. Greenlaning is a fantastic way of seeing countryside that the majority of the population won’t even be aware of, and a great excuse to get out in your Land Rover. In the UK at least, you will seldom drive truly off-road, the main instances being the field car park at a public event, a dedicated off-road driving centre, or if competing in off-road motorsport. In other words, private land onto which you have been invited. There is no such thing…

WE all start somewhere, and every seasoned Land Rover owner will have strong memories of their first. Typically it’s a source of mixed emotion – excitement at new possibilities, and horror as new gremlins emerge. Choose rashly and you can end up in a world of financial pain; get it right and you might have a four-wheeled friend for life. There’s everything to play for! In these pages you’ll learn which models are right for you, whatever your budget, whether you are looking for a broken old project, something shiny and modern, or something in between. We’ll also help you decide which particular engines or specifications to seek out, how to find the best deals, and how to avoid hidden costs like tax bills and repairs. We often say…

TODAY, preparing to live in your Land Rover on a long journey is relatively easy, with roof tents and camper conversions an accepted and easily obtainable part of the 4x4 scene. But back in 1954, when Peggy and Ken Teesdale and their friend Hugh Hill-Venning started planning a 32,000-mile overland trip from Tasmania to England, they didn’t have the luxury of being able to order what they needed off the shelf. Although roof top tents had been patented in America in the 1930s and Volkswagen had been making its pop-up camper conversions since 1951, there is no documented evidence of such a conversion existing for a Land Rover at that time. Luckily the two men were engineers – automotive engineers to be precise – so they set about designing a…

Handmade sourdough beef burgers TUCKED away in the heart of our small campsite in Devon, Long Acre Table is a place to spark your imagination, along with the fire and your family. Cooking on the road can be one of the most social parts of the journey, whether you’re sharing catering duties or taking turns to whip up a meal. Set in the private seclusion of Long Acre Meadow, with its tall hedgerows, mature trees, firepit and private entrance, this peaceful space is perfect for up to three Land Rovers and six people. No immediate neighbours means you can focus on sharing ideas, testing gear and cooking nomad-style, all while soaking in the tranquility. We operate on a strict ‘leave no trace’ basis. Occasionally, we’ll suggest useful bits of kit…

IN ASSOCIATION WITH We’ve heard it said that some people do actually manage to finish their perfect Land Rover build. But for the rest of us, our vehicles are continually evolving. That’s certainly the case with my Land Rovers – I have ideas and often buy the stuff I need, and then it sits there until I make the time to fit it. Like attaching a winch to my Defender. When Lulu our Discovery 2 started showing the classic signs of a head gasket failing, losing coolant and overheating, we knew it was time to tackle the problem before something catastrophic happened. Never having done a head gasket on a Td5 engine before, we called in the help of our good friend and mentor, Jonathan Lane, to guide us through…