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    Simple water storage with pump for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    Granted it’s not in English but this is one of the YouTube videos I watched before making mine. It should give you an idea of the flow rate and there’s some mention of flow rate in the comments as well:
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    Simple water storage with pump for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    If you want to make something to fit a jerry can then you might want to check this out:
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    Simple water storage with pump for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    There’s an interesting video on YouTube about different water pump taps as well if anyone is interested: I wasn’t keen on his mention of them dripping so happy to stick with my own where I’ve fastened the trap up higher than the bottom to stop it leaking after the pump is turned off. Just in...
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    Simple water storage with pump for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    I enjoyed making mine. I could fit it to a container that fit the space I had available and it gave my a nice little project I could do inside during lockdown. But I can understand that some may prefer to just buy something.
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    Simple water storage with pump for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    The flow rate isn’t amazing if you raise the tap too high above the water level. If I want it to run faster then I lower the pipe/tap nearer the boot floor level but given that mine is only 5L (enough for me for an overnight and a day out) so was ok with the flow rate because didn’t want to go...
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    Simple water storage with pump for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    After building a drawer/bed setup I then knew how much space I had available for a water container. For now, I don't plan on sleeping away for more than the odd night so as yet there's no need to carry too much water. Since my setup will have a fridge and any drinking water (bottles) can be...
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    Post up your drawer/storage system

    I had some time free so have posted a write up of my drawer/bed build in case anyone is interested: https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/drawer-bed-build-for-land-rover-discovery-1-d1.222575/ I've also added a loads of notes and scribblings that I made during the course of pre-build...
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    Drawer / bed build for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    Scribblings/notes #7 --- Windows - Condensation when sleep in car - put some kitty litter in a sock and tie off the ends (the stuff with silica in it). When the socks get damp just take them out and dry them in an oven. For steamed up windows - polish them with shaving gel Window blinds -...
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    Drawer / bed build for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    Scribblings/notes #6 --- Use a strip of hardboard stuck on each side of shelf near back to guide it when sliding so it doesn’t drop as much when pulled right out - wait until painted in case the multiple coats in underside of drawer and top of shelf affects the gap size Can’t screw through...
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    Drawer / bed build for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    Scribblings/notes #5 --- Wydale plastics show an 8L water tank on their website but I’ve not found anywhere that stocks it (they didn’t reply to my email) and possibly not ideal anyway because it doesn’t have a handle to make it easy to remove for refilling, and the lid is only 2.25in diameter...
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    Drawer / bed build for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    Scribblings/notes #4 --- Use brackets in corners of drawers and drawer framework rather than just rely on screws to keep it firm See wanderlust overland youtube video of diy drawer build using standard tools and includes measuring and fitments and latches That video suggests using L brackets...
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    Drawer / bed build for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    Scribblings/notes #3 --- Use small Addison plug rather than cigarette lighter plug for fridge because it is a securer plug that clicks together and less likely to come undone when off road. Wire from battery under bonnet would need to come through bulk head, up A framed pillar across over...
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    Drawer / bed build for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    Scribblings/notes #2 --- Recovery and safety - recovery / waffle boards in case get stuck on my own Recovery and safety - fire extinguisher and mount Recovery and safety - first aid kit - scissors (1), alcohol pads (8), Antiseptic Cleaning Wipe (4), Tweezers (1), Adhesive Bandage - Large...
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    Drawer / bed build for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    Before I started on the above build...and over the course of it as well...I was making a load of notes of anything i spotted or crossed my mind. I've gathered them all together and thought I'd share them here in case they're of use to anyone. It all started with the micro camper video linked...
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    Drawer / bed build for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    Thanks. Yeah Solid Wood Worx guy looks familiar. I think I must've spotted some of his videos during my research. Speaking of which I'm going to post all my scribblings and notes in case they're of use.
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    Drawer / bed build for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    I used some 90 degree fold down hinges for the legs for extension 1 into the footwell. I spent quite some time trimming and sanding them to fit the contour of the rear footwell that each would stand on. I wanted to make sure that the load was spread as evenly as possible so there was less risk...
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    Drawer / bed build for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    Next job was my least favourite part of the build...painting. I taped up the areas/edges where sides would meet so that the paint wouldn't hinder using glue. With the time it took for primer to dry, then turn over and prime the other side, then turn back and paint, then turn over and paint the...
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    Drawer / bed build for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    After having decided that eye bolts on the end of the angle brackets wasn't the right idea, I decided to use u-bolts on the sides of the drawer box and just hope that the reach from the sides of the box to the sides of the boot wasn't a problem...as well as that there were turnbuckles suitably...
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    Drawer / bed build for Land Rover Discovery 1 (D1)

    After owning a D1 for some time I realised that I now had a car that was big enough to be able to lie out in. This would give the option of not only using it for off roading as I currently was but also to use it as a camper. With this in mind, I started looking into what options there were for...
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    Post up your drawer/storage system

    I did take the suggestion on board but decided to go with stuck down carpet for three reasons. I wasn’t sure that I’d always have enough stuff in the drawers for them to hold carpet in place that wasn’t firmly stuck in place. Someone suggested that bags and things can be stuck in place by...
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