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  1. 26th January 2012, 10:32 AM #1
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    advice on spare wheel carrier for defender

    i'm looking to get a spare wheel carrier for my defender and was wondering if people had preferences one way or the other. looking on ebay i found one for about $450 but it is plastic coated and i've seen what plastic coated exterior parts look like after a few years!
    also, is it possible to find one that doesn't require drilling ?

    thanks

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  2. 26th January 2012, 11:22 AM #2
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    Rijidij Offroad make a very nice unit with some great additions such as the work light:
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    Mr Rijidij is of course a member here...
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  3. 26th January 2012, 11:33 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by isuzutoo-eh View Post
    Rijidij Offroad make a very nice unit with some great additions such as the work light:
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    X2!
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  4. 26th January 2012, 11:37 PM #4
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    x3 - consider yourself advised.

    Keep in mind whatever you buy will have to hold your spare, which is very heavy. There are many reports of even higher end units having trouble (read: cracking)

    I think Numpty on here had a Kamar which cracked, was replaced and cracked again.

    Murray (Rijidij) makes easily the best carrier and it is designed specifically for the Defender. I own one and it is a work of art.
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  5. 27th January 2012, 10:50 AM #5
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    x4
    I do have a Scorpion one for sale that has been strengthened.
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  6. 27th January 2012, 11:12 AM #6
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    I have had a Kar-Mar on for the past few years, without any problems at all.

    I use it as a ladder to the roof rack and regularly stand on the spare wheel when packing the rack. It has done lots on off roading and there is no indication of any cracking what so ever.

    With that said, I wish I had waited for Ridjidij's, it is a class item.

    Cheers
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  7. 27th January 2012, 12:23 PM #7
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    I'm putting a carrier in the rear of my puma aka BHP site vehicles and fitting mine there,I don't like wheel carriers on the door. Pat
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  8. 27th January 2012, 03:28 PM #8
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    x5

    I have the rijidij unit as well - a solid setup.

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    X6

    best one i have seen/owned.
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  10. 28th January 2012, 05:48 PM #10
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    Ridjidij x7


    The same factor that it is cooler/stronger than every other carrier....
    Another member on this forum got Murray to add a chain saw shelf above the wheel, very cool. So think about your dream carrier then talk to murray.

    Enjoy
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