Refurbishing a cheap Disco 1

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Spent a few quality hours rewiring my dash/security cameras, a few extra always on USB outlets and my fridge. I also removed the factory subwoofer to allow keeping the fridge in the truck facing rear for easy access.


Sadly the trip to Ontario got cancelled as uscis never approved my wife’s early parol request. :/

A friend kindle offered us her place in Naples,FL which unfortunately was impacted by a hurricane just prior to our trip. . . :/

So our vacation became going to see family and visit the Smoky mountains.

 

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What roof rack did you install? I didn't notice you mention it, other than the picture.

 

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What roof rack did you install? I didn't notice you mention it, other than the picture.

It is a rhino rack pioneer platform

Rhino Rack 84”x56”
I used the tall rain gutter mounts with a 10mm spacer to clear the rear of the roof and the rear moon roof which curves outwardly very slightly. The rear most tall mounting feet have to be modified slightly on the back side to clear the seals which protrude for the safari windows.

 

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Pumping fresh fluids into the truck for our trip north tomorrow.

 

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She made the nearly 1600 mile round trip journey to the 45th parallel without issue. The toddlers have officially dubbed it the “bluey truck” and throughly enjoyed the commanding view that they had over mom and dad from the rear seat between the LR elevation and their child seats.

 

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6 years on and she's still providing us with wonderful trips. While exploring on our most recent trip up north for thanksgiving we were able to tour through a conservation park known as "African Lion Safari" in Ontario. Neat place, and the kids had a blast looking out at the wildlife out the safari windows as the baboons climbed about on the roof rack.

 

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Some details? Heading next in Ontario (sister) and searching for special spots Can to SFrancisco