Thread: Accessory Advice New Defender 110

Spencer72,

In all honesty I'll stay away from the genuine Land Rover roof rack. It is very expensive for dubious quality.

Visit your local Opposite Lock shop (he's over here in the west Juddy!) and have a look at the new Wind Cheetah roof racks from Front Runner. If you are in the northern suburbs I can recommend the one in Wangara.

It will cost you less than the LR one for a significantly better piece of equipment.

Cheers,

Lou

Originally Posted by Loubrey

Spencer72,

In all honesty I'll stay away from the genuine Land Rover roof rack. It is very expensive for dubious quality.

Visit your local Opposite Lock shop (he's over here in the west Juddy!) and have a look at the new Wind Cheetah roof racks from Front Runner. If you are in the northern suburbs I can recommend the one in Wangara.

It will cost you less than the LR one for a significantly better piece of equipment.

Cheers,

Lou

I have a front runner rack and am happy but just be careful of warranty with aftermarket mods. Best bet is to keep mods to a minimum whilst under warranty.

I have had a close call with a warranty claim myself, so be forewarned.

Cheers Glenn

Glenn,

Out of interest, what warranty claim was that that might have been affected by an aftermarket roof rack?

It would be labelled an accessory and not a modification...?

Cheers,

Lou

Lou PM sent

Originally Posted by Loubrey

Glenn,

Out of interest, what warranty claim was that that might have been affected by an aftermarket roof rack?

It would be labelled an accessory and not a modification...?

Cheers,

Lou

Not speculating on others' warranty issues, but I'd suggest the old 'cracking at the roof joint' would be a classic (though complete BS) potential warranty dodge...

Originally Posted by Spencer72

Just bought my new 7 seat Defender 110 (arrives on the 28th). I am hoping to get some advice on the below accessories relevant to my requirements. I have the full family n wife routine, go beach 4WD but not much trail stuff or serious stuff, will be towing camper trailor:

Advice on the following:

1. Towbar Hayman reece type, price up one at local tow bar shop. They will be fitting it anyway, just wont have LR mark up. You would be doing well for
any warraty on a tow bar. Could even look at the wreckers and pay half.
2. Roof rack - bags, surfboards etc plenty of options, If your roof seam does crack LR will use non genuine garb to avoid fixing. But then if the roof rack
flexes a bit your roof seam wont crack. Better ones have long getter supports that run under the legs. Look for racks that that have 4 legs. Then supports that expand
two legs, and then a gap in between the front and rear gutter supports. It system provides broad support but allow for twisting.
3. Connection port for Engel fridge go Anderson, they are fail proof
4. Rear lights for the roof rack consider any potential awning
first, fox wing types can obstruct lights if you want to use them in a static
application. Would reverse lights on the trailer be better.
5. Ladder just check it doesn't go over or around the number
plate. I think ADR rules recon it obstructs the plate so render that type of
ladder illegal. It's only so the Gov cant take clear pictures of you.
6. 16" 'Saw Tooth' desgin black rims driving in sand wont
bother them, as mentioned gutters will.

Any additional advice on my new purchase would be greatly appreciated.

spend the money on a better stereo instead of the wheels.

I saw some good looking aftermarket steel rims at MR Automotive 16x7 for $125.

I like the Hannibal, wind cheetah & patriot racks.

I like the Hannibal awning. Fox wing is also great just takes longer to set up & pack away. An awning is pretty important I think.

The Dollium kitchen bench (without sink) and under rack slide storage works great.

A bar and side steps with side rails for protection when doing bush work.

A good capacity/quality compressor that will inflate tyres quickly. I have an ARB which works great especially compared to a cheepy I endured for years.

Thanks for all the advice, you guys are awesome, keep the suggestions coming, especially on the WA point of contacts.