What do you want in a roof rack?

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Originally Posted by jerryd

I've got an original "Brownchurch" expedition rack fitted, it's galvanized steel and has been fitted since new. There has been no damage to the gutters at all.
I find it's perfect and have carried all sorts of things on it :)

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I've had the same Brownchurch roof rack for 24 years on a couple of 110s. Most of the Kays that its done have been off the bitumen. It's heavy but it's lasted!

Check out their website for images and some design ideas. I think that their roof rack supports that come down to the 'waist' of the vehicle are unique.

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Originally Posted by HardCharger

Thanks for the warning, Lou!

Almost spent the coin for that one.

Now that I think about it, roof racks for "just in case" scenarios aren't really worth adding on then, right?

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I suppose it depends if you're buying a 90 or 110...

In a 90 space is a bit of a premium and I use the roof rack a lot. A 110 and 130 gives you a lot more scope.

Still pricey as a "just in case" accessory though!

Cheers,

Lou

Was actually planning it for the 110. But as you mentioned, it would be a pricey "just in case" accessory.

So I reckon the wing top and bonnet checker plating can be removed, or do I still need them to peer over a wall or something?

what I would like of your roof rack is that it accidentally appears on my rangie! How expensive are the current options? Stone the flamin crows!

IMO being able to.access the roof rack with easily detachable ladders is most important. So an easily hookonable ladder is essential - but not fixed in one position.

I bought this roof rack from a bloke who had it on his 110 for a few years. I gave it a good sand and resprayed it.

Its not that heavy and I have had a fair bit of kit on it on many long trips with the Edjits.

A couple of photos below

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...2013/06/88.jpg
Just after I installed it

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/7406/bl5o.jpg
With some additional mods including Hi-lift and shovel rack and rod tube

Thanks for all you ideas & input, fantastic!

Now to put that information to pencil & paper or Computer & come up with a good design That will cover most bases.

Ill start with alloy, low profile & flat sides to bolt things on to.

Ill post as it progresses.

Thanks again

David

I reckon the Australian army did a fine job,ugly yes but you could walk on em.
Mesh and tube

Do you mean the Perentie ones?

Well the ones that went on the early 110's were awesome