Thread: Swing Away Wheel Carrier

Originally Posted by ezyrama

Hi All

Who has a swing away and what do you think is the better unit. Tossing up between the Mantec and the Terrafirma which allegedly takes all the weight off the door

TIA Ian

Call Murray at Rijidij in Melbourne, does a single or double wheel jobbie, good man to deal with.

Originally Posted by ezyrama

Thanks All, Looks like Rijidij is the way to go. I don't have bumperette's (yet) so it shouldn't be an issue.
I do like that there is no drilling and bolting into the right hand side tub capping, even though I have
already done it once with the gas bottle mount.
Cheers Ian

If you want bumperettes go to expedition centre. They fit with the Rijidij.

Mantec ceased trading on 27th October 2017, so there little to no chance of getting a Mantec wheel carrier unless you can find a seller that has one in stock as they were pretty much made to order.

Originally Posted by ezyrama

Hi All

Who has a swing away and what do you think is the better unit. Tossing up between the Mantec and the Terrafirma which allegedly takes all the weight off the door

TIA Ian

I have a Ridjidij wheel carrier fitted to my 110 Puma it is outstanding and Australian Made. Check out the website BELOW
You wont be disappointed.

That's the old website link, the new website can be found at:

Rijidij Off Road – Custom Land Rover Solutions

Cheers.

Doesn't any one use Kaymar rear carriers any more. These are made in Australia, incredibly strong, no holes have to be drilled at all. I've had mine on for 20 years, The first accessory I put on, you do have to open the carrier first then the door, but it's not difficult to do. I use this regularly as a step up onto the roof rack, many, many times, it's as strong as a bull, strongest part of the Defender!.
I've even been tail ended without a dent/bend needing a repair still perfect. My jerry can holder is bolted independantly to the body of the Defender that has been hit & straightened on the vehicle hasn't been off the car in the 15 years that has been on, made it myself, two holes drill through body, bottom two holes pre existing holes.

I used to have my Hi Lift on wheel with shovel but gone to mag wheels so Hi Lift now on roof rack, until I can get a suitable fitting for mags.

Sorry seems I can't place pics on this thread any more, I did the last time a little time back ?????

Kaymar Rear Bars, Spare Wheel Carriers, Jerrycan Holders & Accessories Defender 110

Cheers
Bryce

Originally Posted by RoverOne

Doesn't any one use Kaymar rear carriers any more. These are made in Australia, incredibly strong, no holes have to be drilled at all. I've had mine on for 20 years, The first accessory I put on, you do have to open the carrier first then the door, but it's not difficult to do. I use this regularly as a step up onto the roof rack, many, many times, it's as strong as a bull, strongest part of the Defender!.
I've even been tail ended without a dent/bend needing a repair still perfect. My jerry can holder is bolted independantly to the body of the Defender that has been hit & straightened on the vehicle hasn't been off the car in the 15 years that has been on, made it myself, two holes drill through body, bottom two holes pre existing holes.

I used to have my Hi Lift on wheel with shovel but gone to mag wheels so Hi Lift now on roof rack, until I can get a suitable fitting for mags.

Sorry seems I can't place pics on this thread any more, I did the last time a little time back ?????

Kaymar Rear Bars, Spare Wheel Carriers, Jerrycan Holders & Accessories Defender 110

Cheers
Bryce

It would appear I can't edit my posts either, any way RRP is $1067 for Kaymar compared to the rigidij at $1300 & you have to cut n drill to fit theirs, but you can open when door opens.

Cheers
Bryce

Originally Posted by RoverOne

It would appear I can't edit my posts either, any way RRP is $1067 for Kaymar compared to the rigidij at $1300 & you have to cut n drill to fit theirs, but you can open when door opens.

Cheers
Bryce

Just wanted to add my 2 cents in as someone who has a Kaymar on his TD5.
They are solid as a rock and definitely well made, but if you want to open your rear door you have to unlock and swing away the rear carrier. Might not be a huge issue for some, but it annoys me - enough that I'm in the process of ordering some parts off Rijidij to modify it to be more like theirs.

Saw that you're considering the Rijidij - I would recommend. I looked at a couple replacement ones online around $600 - $800, but none look as solid as the Kaymar or the Rijidij. $1300 is a fair amount of cash, but I'd rather wait and save than buy twice.