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The owners of the sailboat Uma converted a 2015 Land Rover Defender 110 into a full-time mobile living space to serve as a base during an extensive boat refit in Sardinia.0:56 The truck features a 2.4L Ford Puma diesel engine paired with a six-speed transmission.17:04 Exterior modifications include nine-inch LED floodlights, upgraded LED headlights and indicators, and a roof-mounted Starlink antenna.8:20 A waterproof, hinged cable gland on the roof manages wiring for these systems.14:54 The crew installed stainless steel rock sliders for frame protection and roof access, along with external storage boxes for recovery gear and a portable toilet.15:05 A 40-liter gravity-fed water tank occupies the rear quarter panel space.23:33 To improve off-road capability and maintenance, the build incorporates an onboard air compressor, a rear-mounted spare tire carrier to relieve stress on the back door, and recovery boards used for both vehicle extraction and leveling while camping.19:24 The removal of the factory trailer hitch improved the vehicle's departure angle.24:06

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