Suits the Land Rover Defender 110 from 1984 onwards.
The Icarus Roof Conversion – There’s no denying the convenience of a rooftop tent, but that’s not to say the solution doesn’t have its shortfalls…
- You lose the ability to pack bulky items on your roof-rack
- It may raise your vehicle’s center of gravity
- Reduces aerodynamics, and…
- May prevent access to underground parking
But most of all, a hard top rooftop tent doesn’t quite provide as many benefits as an all-out camper solution, where you get to enjoy simultaneous access to your tent, as well as your vehicle’s kitchen / storage area – no matter how bad the weather. Well, that’s where our roof conversion comes in…
It’s also worth noting that the Icarus roof conversion is 100% reversible, so should you wish to migrate the kit to another Defender, or simply restore your vehicle to its original state, you have that option, too.
The roof conversion does away with having to climb up and down ladders, and also frees up packing space where you now have the option of mounting a full-size roof-rack. Bear in mind, however, that packing heavy items on top of your vehicle’s roof will affect how easy it is to open, so some experimenting will be needed to determine what works for you.
The roof takes seconds to unlatch and open, and thanks to the flip-up bed and mattress, you not only have access to your clothing and cupboards, you also get to stand upright while changing. Lastly, the roof can be closed with all your bedding inside, which means you never have to deal with stuffing away a sleeping bag, and you don’t have to find packing space for your duvet and pillows. Provided your bedding is relatively neat and flat, it’s all stored up top and is just a latch-and-flip away.
Overlanding has never been so easy, so convenient, and so unbelievably capable.
Features:
Aerodynamic design: To minimise wind resistance & fuel consumption
Construction: Aluminium
Colours: Black or white
Tent, dual layer: 400 gram UV resistant rib lock waterproof canvas with sealed seams
Roof insulation: polyethylene closed-cell foam & insulating quilt
Lighting: Two stock lights for reading & three LED diffused lights
Cargo: Integrated roof cargo tracks allow for small roof rack or load bars
Certification: Fully certified and road legal conversion.
Installation and certification not included in price but can be completed at our Christchurch workshop.
Please note a deposit will be required for this product.
Icarus Roof Conversion
External dimensions:
Length: 2815 mm
Width: 1440 mm ( 1470mm with gutters)
Height: 390mm with rails, 370 mm to roof top
Added height: 180 mmMattress dimensions:
Length: 2370 mm
Width: 1250 mm (two piece)
Thickness: 70 mmWeight:
125 kg + package weightColour:
Black or white