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Flumpet



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver
Convert Freelander 2 into commercial van

Hi

I was wondering if there were any conversion kits or instructions on how to convert a standard Freelander 2 into a commercial vehicle (ie take out the seats, replace with floor and install cargo mesh behind the front seats.

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I never use the back seats and need the space for my dogs. NB, could approach Nene Overland to do the conversion for me (££), but would prefer a kit or instructions/guide to do it myself.

thanks

Post #394752 27th Jul 2020 10:09 pm
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3landertwo



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Very early commercials of the FL2 were 'custom' built by Nene 'UnderHand' (I wouldn't trust them them toput a nut'n'bolt together !!!)
LR then made the factory supplied Commercial.

Your best bet is to find, on eBay, a vehicle that has had the conversion the other way, converting a Commercial to a regular vehicle. They do appear on eBay from time to time. Breakers sell kits which include bulkheads and floor supports and plastic window blanks (these are only covers NOT replacement windows.)

I have seen photos on this site of people who have converted the back end to a van type.

I'll look some out.

Post #394757 28th Jul 2020 7:51 am
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3landertwo



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These are the rear quarter fixed window plastic blanks


This is the rubber extension to the LR rubber boot mat
(although shown on folded down seats not extended floor)

Post #394758 28th Jul 2020 7:57 am
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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

Not only was there physical differences. The car's code deep in the electronics was changed so the was no chance of opening a rear window etc. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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Post #394759 28th Jul 2020 8:19 am
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3landertwo



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here are a selection of Commercials interiors. some look to be OEM LR, some Nene ? and two DIY

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The DIY floor is Phenolic Resin plywood in both spare wheel floor cover and extension floor (over seat area)

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Flumpet



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

Great , thank you.
I'm not looking to change the electrics as I still need the windows for ventilation.
Photos look good. Will keep any eye out on eBay, but looks reasonably straightforward from the pics.

Post #394817 30th Jul 2020 6:59 am
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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

You couldn't & were not allowed to have the rear windows opening. Others wanted to have the rear windows open just a bit. Hopefully you can get around this administrative issue. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

When we travel around Australia for about 3 months at a time. We take the rear seat bases out & lay the backrests down. There is still a bit of room under where we store tow ropes.

We have noticed over the 3 months the backrests drop a bit as the foam in the seat compresses. So it would be better to support the floor with something more substantial for the long run.

I would take the entire seats out & you will have some more storage. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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Flumpet



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

Hi
Yep looking at taking the seats out, like you say, it'll give more room. Might just make up a 'floor' out of ply to put over the backrests.

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Flumpet



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

Hi
Yep looking at taking the seats out, like you say, it'll give more room. Might just make up a 'floor' out of ply to put over the backrests.

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3landertwo



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Here we have a Special LR built FL2 Commercial, for Western Power Telecoms.

Note the rear door window, gives sufficient viewing between B pillar and internal bulkhead then anything behind the bulkhead is blanked off. This is why lightwater is saying the rear door windows should be inoperative.

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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

3landertwo wrote:

When I'm in the outback I block the fixed glass between C & D columns with insulation from the sun, a lot of people do this. When stopping in country towns to replenish supplies, they have a lot of 45 & 60 degree street angled parking. Not being able to see out of the rear side window is a real pain & it is asking for an accident when backing out. You just can't see any other cars or motorcycles driving along the road, & the reverse camera doesn't really help either. One of us always stands in the street to signal if the road is clear to reverse.

 Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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RealBeale



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Set of parts on eBay atm for this conversion. LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2.2 TD4 2006-2010 DOG GUARD AND BOOT INTERIOR TRIMS. Item number : eBay Item No. 124285716751.

Post #395075 5th Aug 2020 10:58 am
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3landertwo



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That is what I said ------- sometimes pop up on eBay, and this is the correct kit,

Comes with the extension floor and bar work also the very very rare rubber mat.

you could say its the doggies boll**ks Rolling with laughter

Post #395079 5th Aug 2020 11:16 am
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3landertwo



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OP, here is another set of what you are looking for ....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Free..._Auction=1

much cheaper price.

I have NO connection with this seller or his ad on ebay, just trying to help a fellow FL2 owner.

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