Jul 28, 2022 2 min Off to Italy All preparations complete for 2 weeks with @atlasoverland in the Italian Alps. With that in mind I thought a summary of the vehicle set...
Jun 14, 2022 2 min Now for the Suspension From the outset my setup was going to need heavier suspension. A full internal rear fit out, water tank (plus 60 litres of water),...
Nov 3, 2021 1 min New Gadgets We are off to Wessex for the weekend with Peter Girling and @AtlasOverland for a couple of days on the tracks and lanes in the Salisbury...
Stuart McIntyreJul 28, 20222 min readOff to ItalyAll preparations complete for 2 weeks with @atlasoverland in the Italian Alps. With that in mind I thought a summary of the vehicle set...
Stuart McIntyreJun 14, 20222 min readNow for the SuspensionFrom the outset my setup was going to need heavier suspension. A full internal rear fit out, water tank (plus 60 litres of water),...
Stuart McIntyreNov 3, 20211 min readNew GadgetsWe are off to Wessex for the weekend with Peter Girling and @AtlasOverland for a couple of days on the tracks and lanes in the Salisbury...
Stuart McIntyreOct 9, 20211 min readNNNNiftyAs a slave to the brand I’ve changed plates from the old McMUD moniker (bought for my original cancelled 110 D240 order) to much more...
Stuart McIntyreSep 26, 20211 min readWeekend in GallowayDragged the caravan down to Gairleston on the Galloway coast for a weekend away. Beautiful spot. Let us do a little local sightseeing...
Stuart McIntyreSep 16, 20211 min readThe LunchBox TableSo I’ve now put the lunchbox table into production via my trusty local sheet metal shop. The original was made out of scrap odds and...
Stuart McIntyreAug 21, 20212 min readLikes and DislikesA week of reflection after our first real shakedown I thought I’d summarise what I am liking and disliking about the D90 HT and what is...
Stuart McIntyreAug 15, 20211 min readNorthumbria Shake-DownJust back from a great week exploring the lanes and tracks of Northumbria with Pete Girling and Atlas Overland. 6 cars including the...
Stuart McIntyreAug 5, 20211 min readFirst Trip PreparationsSo as We head out on our first overlanding expedition with Nifty (@AtlasOverland Northumbria tour) I thought I would list the...
Stuart McIntyreAug 3, 20211 min readUpper shelfThat’s the last bit of the design now in and some initial testing done. I’ve installed an upper shelf above the drawers to allow packing...
Stuart McIntyreJul 29, 20211 min readFitting OutThings are now getting close to done ahead of Nifty’s first proper outing with Atlas Overland in Northumbria the week after next. All...
Stuart McIntyreJul 20, 20211 min readRivnutsThat’s an evenings work in prep for Atlas_OverLand’s upcoming Northumbria trip. Completed installing the rivnuts (thank you Powerful UK...
Stuart McIntyreJul 10, 20211 min readDay out with the Landrover Experience teamNifty enjoyed a nice day out on the tracks above Butterstone Loch in the company of a mixed bag of like minded explorers. Thank you...
Stuart McIntyreJul 5, 20211 min readNow for the Water TankSo the water tank has arrived. Fits really nicely. The WEMA sender sits a little proud but will comfortably fit under the drawers. Will...
Stuart McIntyreJul 3, 20211 min readSlimline Roof CarrierHow’s this for a slimline carrier. This is my custom carrier for my OzTent. 5mm Folded Aluminium checkerplate. I have two of these and...
Stuart McIntyreJun 27, 20211 min readThe Drawers are hereThey fit!! Picked up the Frontrunner 6 cub box slide yesterday from Andrew @Maverick4x4. 6 cub boxes on the lower tray and a full...
Stuart McIntyreJun 10, 20211 min readEither Way Water PumpHere’s my latest invention. Low water pressure, no water pressure. Filling or emptying? This was my solution to speeding up the filling...
Stuart McIntyreJun 8, 20211 min readGood Morning Campers!First shake down of the X-Cover wild camping on the Northern tip of Gigha. Hard to find fault. Location and scenery to die for. Gin tray...
Stuart McIntyreJun 5, 20211 min readLangoustinesA first trip out. Basing the caravan at Carradale Bay on the Mull of Kintyre we have two weeks to check out NiftyNinety’s towing...
Stuart McIntyreMay 28, 20211 min readWhat could possibly go wrong?Getting a 55kg tent off the top of Defender 90 roofbars that are 2m10 off the ground. if I could get it in the garage I could sling from...