Thread: New 90 Accessories

hey I'm running a geniune LR expedition rack. I can't comment on roof tent as the 90 is tight on space and I need the rear passenger seats for my kids so use the rack for gear. It's a nice solid rack with plenty of tie down locations but it doesn't have solid flooring so I bolted a sheet of marine ply to the base so everything can be chucked on and strapped down. Another good thing about the rack is that it has 4 light mounts on the front and one for a work light at the rear.

Clearance is a bit of an issue, I can't remember exactly but I think in the vicinity of 2.25 or something like that which means it stays parked in the driveway which is good in a way because I have half the garage as a proper workshop for my bicycle collection and trailer. So far I haven't had any car park issues other than being able to get into some.

JimR, glad you're happy with the genuine LR rack.

Unless something has changed in the last year or two, that rack is made with mild steal tubing with a plasticote covering in stead of paint. Unfortunately they don't do anything with the inside of the tubes and as they're able to collect rain water, they are prone to rust if not treated yourself. I've bought a second hand 90 in the past with this rack fitted (or at least the 2001 version) and while the modular design is nice and strong, it did start to stain the roof with rust water drips comming out of the joints of the tubes.

I've personally always prefered the aluminium aftermarket ones purely out of the "fit and forget" benefit.