Hi, my names Lloyd (nickname is BANKS). I own a MY16 L494 TDV6 SE. At the time of writing this I have a one year old little boy, and it’s important to my wife and I for him to grow up around and respecting nature, camping and exploring so the vehicle needs to change to suit our needs for us to be able to comfortably and efficiently do it.
I love researching, but was quite surprised to find that very few people have actually modified and/or used the Range Rover Sport for its intended (and advertised...) purpose. I thought I’d start to document my journey in modifying/converting/upgrading the car from it’s current ‘street’ to full a overlanding/touring setup, so others can follow along as well as use my experiences and knowledge in their own builds (I’ll fall into the traps so you don’t have too haha), and serve as a historical record for people that want to do what I’ve done in the future.
My build/modification list is the following (Green means I’ve got, or installed it), I'll include part numbers where I can:
Gloss Black Style 520 20” wheels with 265/50/20 Nitto Terra Grappler AT (Installed)
ARB Linx Vehicle Controller (In Design)
ARB Pressure Controller (In Design)
ARB Twin Compressor (In Design)
ARB 4L Air Tank (In Design)
ARB Bluetooth Comms box for TPMS (In Design)
ARB Internal TPMS Sensors (Installed - Including Spare Wheels)
Redarc Towpro Elite V3 Brake Controller (Installed)
GME XRS-370C4P Radio (In Design)
Garmin Overlander GPS (Installed)
Quad Lock Phone Holder with Wireless Charger (Installed)
AKASO DL12 Rearview Mirror Dashcam (Installed)
Rhino Rack 52101 (1528 x 1376mm) Platform & Associated Accessories (Installed)
STEDI 50.8” Curved LED Light Bar (ST2K-50-20L) (Installed)
Custom Draws (In Design)
Dometic CFX3 55IM Fridge (Installed)
Custom Dual Lithium Battery Setup (In Design)
10.25” Android head unit upgrade
Brembo 6 Piston Breaks with 4000 series slotted BDA rotors (Front - DBA43090S, Rear - DBA43091S) (Installed)
Mirack Swinging Spare Wheel Carrier (On Order)
I’m planning on filming everything and putting it up on YouTube & Instagram, but all the very detail technical information will be posted on here, and only here.
Follow along and enjoy!
I love researching, but was quite surprised to find that very few people have actually modified and/or used the Range Rover Sport for its intended (and advertised...) purpose. I thought I’d start to document my journey in modifying/converting/upgrading the car from it’s current ‘street’ to full a overlanding/touring setup, so others can follow along as well as use my experiences and knowledge in their own builds (I’ll fall into the traps so you don’t have too haha), and serve as a historical record for people that want to do what I’ve done in the future.
My build/modification list is the following (Green means I’ve got, or installed it), I'll include part numbers where I can:
Gloss Black Style 520 20” wheels with 265/50/20 Nitto Terra Grappler AT (Installed)
ARB Linx Vehicle Controller (In Design)
ARB Pressure Controller (In Design)
ARB Twin Compressor (In Design)
ARB 4L Air Tank (In Design)
ARB Bluetooth Comms box for TPMS (In Design)
ARB Internal TPMS Sensors (Installed - Including Spare Wheels)
Redarc Towpro Elite V3 Brake Controller (Installed)
GME XRS-370C4P Radio (In Design)
Garmin Overlander GPS (Installed)
Quad Lock Phone Holder with Wireless Charger (Installed)
AKASO DL12 Rearview Mirror Dashcam (Installed)
Rhino Rack 52101 (1528 x 1376mm) Platform & Associated Accessories (Installed)
- RTS551 Rails
- 6 x RLT600 Legs
- 5 degree Wedge (QMW05)
- 10mm Spacers (QMHD10)
- Ladder (RAFL)
- Ladder Holder (RUFLB)
- 4 x Maxtrax Mk II & Custom Brackets (Razed Products)
- 4kg Gas Bottle Holder (RGBH4)
- Spare Wheel Holder (RSWH)
- UHF Folding Bracket (43196)
- Stow It Shovel Holder (RIST) with Custom Brackets (Razed Products)
- STEDI Pioneer Lightbar Bracket (BRKRHINO-RACK)
- Rhino Rack Maxtrax Support Brackets (43197) to provide additional support for the ST2K-50-20L
- AutoElecOZ L494 LED Light Bar Grill Bracket (L494LB)
- STEDI Side Brackets (BRKST3K-SDE)
Custom Draws (In Design)
Dometic CFX3 55IM Fridge (Installed)
Custom Dual Lithium Battery Setup (In Design)
- ITECHWORLD 120X 100ah Lithium Battery
- Sirmarine PICO Display
- SCQ25 Quad Shunt
- SC301 Shunt
- Redarc 1250D BCDC
- EGON DC Hub
10.25” Android head unit upgrade
Brembo 6 Piston Breaks with 4000 series slotted BDA rotors (Front - DBA43090S, Rear - DBA43091S) (Installed)
Mirack Swinging Spare Wheel Carrier (On Order)
- STEDI ST3301 PRO 4.6" LED Work Light
I’m planning on filming everything and putting it up on YouTube & Instagram, but all the very detail technical information will be posted on here, and only here.
Follow along and enjoy!