Thread: Defender Roof Rack Options

Hi Drover,

I bought the Rhino - 3 x bars and the roof rack on top. It is a 3/4 size of the roof and you can add attachments for Shovel, High Lift Jack, and gas bottle holder. I have all these on it. I am amazed that I get no noise from the thing whatsover. I like the Hannibal and the Doolium Wind Cheetah ones too (Oppy Lock) but happy with my purchase.

I personally wouldn't put an ARB roof rack on due to their weight. They are a quality bar though and had them previously on a SWB Paj years ago.

The new range of Expedition Roof Racks from Land Rover are lighter than ARB, stronger than all the aluminium racks, and have more carrying depth: http://assets.config.landrover.com/l...04101.jpg?122m

(this is the 90 version, but they do full length 110 racks for around $2800. Other equivalents from RovaCraft much cheaper - all with integrated ladders - see attached BearMach catalogue from RovaCraft)

Also include front and rear light mounts. I had a Hannibal for last 4 years on my old 110 - was a very capable and spacious rack. The only downside was strength of the upright side rails (narrow tracks with lots of trees, plus side slope = some bent rails!) although they were easy to straighten out and refit.

The slot system for taking tie-down rings, jerry can holders etc is very clever - as are the optional side rail mounts for hi-lift jacks and shovels. From what I can tell, Hannibal is the best of the alum; but am going to try the new lighter LR expedition rack on my new Puma.

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[QUOTE=Gavster;1198854]The new range of Expedition Roof Racks from Land Rover are lighter than ARB, stronger than all the aluminium racks, and have more carrying depth: http://assets.config.landrover.com/l...04101.jpg?122m

Looks good, but in my case I have often slept on top and also walk around on top a fair bit be it playing about,getting a better view or strapping things down. The wider slats, although heavier, suit us better for walking/sleeping on.
Also my head used to get hot from sun through the sunroof, so the slats give better shade.

Kenley

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Originally Posted by MacFamily

Wind cheetah Alloy WindCheetah - Dolium Pty Ltd

Hannibal Hannibal Safari Australia my choice and a few fender drivers on here have one plus lots of Accessories.

I like the look of the Wind Cheetah due to the low profile, I have a Jaram which is very good but it's a pain getting into car parks etc so I'm thinking of replacing it.

Best thing about the Wind Cheetah:

Weight: 0.00 kg

Don't know about the others,
The side rails are easily removed on the Hannibal, lowering it by 85mm.
Ive left mine on cos we find them handy.

By the way. Scorecard at home
Carport downpipe 0
Hannibal Rack 1

Match report. Carport Guttering totally destroyed, needed angle grinder to finish job. Slight dent in Hannibal side rail and some powder coating scratched. Left as is to remind wife to be more carefull in future.

Kenley

Originally Posted by SVX37

Hi Drover,

I bought the Rhino - 3 x bars and the roof rack on top. It is a 3/4 size of the roof and you can add attachments for Shovel, High Lift Jack, and gas bottle holder. I have all these on it. I am amazed that I get no noise from the thing whatsover. I like the Hannibal and the Doolium Wind Cheetah ones too (Oppy Lock) but happy with my purchase.

I personally wouldn't put an ARB roof rack on due to their weight. They are a quality bar though and had them previously on a SWB Paj years ago.

How easy is it to remove the rack (leaving just the bars)?