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I read some where the load capacity for older defenders was 75kg including the rack - my daughters Barina had greater capacity at 100kg, as you said KarlB - it's all about stability.
I get to the roof from either side steps onto the rear wheel and up or rear bumperetty things onto the spare which Karl has pointed out is nice and stable and then up to the rack - make sure the rack has some sort of base such as expanded metal and not just a few bars (they're hard work to get around on)
Hey Didge, you are right - some Defenders are listed as being 75kg, and some 150. There were some threads around that had lists of the years etc, but I can't seem to find it.
Haha flagg, earlier I was looking for a youtube video from another forum user to post on the site but do you think I could find it?? No chance in hell, but I know I've seen it :)
Hi,
Those folding side steps are good for the rear wheel. But my rack comes forward to the front of the roof.
To use it there I made a couple of hooks from 25mm flat, to go over the seat runner )front of sat and back) that then holds a 25mm square tube in place on top of the steps frame. The bottom of the frame sits on the door sill, beside the seat box.
You will find that one of the straps has a bit of a twist in it. Therefore a third strap is required to allow for the other side of the vehicle.
This all works very well to stand alongside the vehicle and give better reach, but does not allow one to climb up. I would not trust the mount for the spare hanging off the rear door.
SO! Where do I get one of those folding alum ladders that I saw stored lying length ways on the bonnet of a dark blue mainland Defender visiting Hobart last Thursday (23/4)? It was either a folder, or two sections that locked together to make one, but definitely low profile.
Either that, or a steel 6mm square section straight run that goes from the cross-member to the roof area?
rovers4
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Not sure about that particular alloy ladder, though I know Rhinorack make a folding steel ladder. http://www.rhinorack.de/Rhinoweb/Ima...7921_12119.jpg
But for the price they're asking I could get the custom one made, that I mentioned in an earlier post.
I go to Japan quite often and these telescopic ladders are very common, Supa-Direct - The ORIGINAL Telescopic Ladder
Must be due to the shortage of space. They seem a good bit of kit, possibly a little bulky for what you might be after.
Hey VladTepes, I approached a couple of local fabricators, who took measurements and reckoned it would be pretty straight forward to knock one up. The price was around the $150 mark, about a year ago.
The wheel step works for me at the moment, if I need to get on the rack then I climb up on the spare which is mounted on one of Murray's fine carriers. It's just like most things at the moment, I have to prioritise between what I really need and what I want.
Tony,
If you haven't got a roof rack yet, and you don't mind climbing on a roof rack then consider the Hannibal from either Landybitz or Mungo (expedition.centre.com.au). They come with a rear ladder, come in 1/2, 3/4 and full length for the 110. I have one and find it great. Its low profile (without top rail) so I can still fit in my garage.
Front Runner racks are similar and you can purchase a ladder separately so ends up being about the same price. From my research, the Front Runner slats run across the vehicle but the Hannibal's run length ways to help keep noise down. I liked both racks but the Hannibal was lower to the roof (30mm or 50mm) which was the difference to enable me to get it into my garage.
The slats are quite wide (about 100mm) so its pretty easy to walk on just be very careful in the wet.
Rob
On our 9-week trip last year, sleeping mostly in a rooftop tent, I carried half of my aluminium extension ladder from home. I have a 3-section collapsible ladder as well as a folding ladder from an older RTT, the proper ladder is lighter in weight than either, much sturdier and more stable. I slung it under the roof rack, could easily access it from my side steps then use it for roof access.
Thanks Rob was looking at the Hannibal.Quote:
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Cheers
Tony
Accepting the risk of being howled down ... I believe there are three outstanding roof racks available in Australia: Patriot, Hannibal and FrontRunner (in descending price order). All are light but strong and available in a range of sizes and a with a range of accessories. I opted for a FrontRunner, not because it was the cheapest option, but because of the stainless steel table that fits neatly under the rack. You can see it in the photo in my earlier post. I got the ladder at the same time and have since added a FrontRunner gas bottle carrier to the rear drivers side. FrontRunner is the most readily available of the three. You can see all their stuff on the Dolium website (Dolium Pty Ltd). You can purchase from any Opposite Lock outlet or from Mulgo and others.
Cheers
KarlB
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What is the mechanism used for the table slide? I'm planning to build my next roof rack with the same idea, but solar panels that can slide out when parked/camped. I was thinking slide out over the windscreen.Quote:
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