Thread: Defender 110 Wgn Roofrack Ladders - What are the options?

Originally Posted by EastFreo

I just got the standard LR full length one . Been more than happy with it. Kids love it - turns the Defender into a mobile playground.

How are these mounted? Clamped onto the Roof Gutter?

Mine was bolt to the roof rack and rear cross member only, no holes body panels.

Originally Posted by Robmacca

Thanks for that..... that's something that I'm sort of after.... this is the one: Masai Design Rear Roof Access Ladder for Land Rover Defender 90 / 110 | Rear Access Roof Ladder – Rear Access Roof Ladder – Masai Land Rover Defender Upgrades, Accessories and Parts



I assume u can still use this one w/o the folding step?
also, assume u can if u so choose to drill / bolt for added strength in the middle?

I gather these can only be bought overseas and not locally?

Yes I use it with the folding step, and yes you could strengthen it, that said I am 100kgs and it has to date had no issues with that weight, very strong mounting top and bottom. Though I climb up and the stand on the spare tyre.

Sorry no idea where in Oz you could buy.

I just use an aluminium telescopic 2m portable ladder. I can access all sides - no getting up on the rack. Bonus is I can use it for other jobs around the campsite or at home. I've made a lockable carrier for it for between the spare wheel & wheel bag, so its easily accessed, or not even taken away if the roof rack is off for short trips.
I have to remove the roof rack to get the Deefer in the garage anyway...

I have one of these;

#RWS - Rhino-Rack Wheel Step | Rhino-Rack

Granted its not a ladder (and one is on my wish list) but its good for loading up the roof (above the wheels - otherwise you need to open the rear doors and step on the floor).

I have a full length Hannibal roof rack and Hannibal rear ladder. Ladder looked a bit light weight at first but it’s not moved since installed. Works a treat. Only consideration is learning to not have your fingers on the edge of the rear door when you close it, you jamb your fingers against the side of the ladder. Hannibal Rear Defender Ladder - Hannibal Safari Equipment

Originally Posted by bent

I have a full length Hannibal roof rack and Hannibal rear ladder. Ladder looked a bit light weight at first but it’s not moved since installed. Works a treat. Only consideration is learning to not have your fingers on the edge of the rear door when you close it, you jamb your fingers against the side of the ladder. Hannibal Rear Defender Ladder - Hannibal Safari Equipment

That's pretty much the same as the FrontRunner version. I assume the bottom of the ladder is still needed to be drilled and bolted into place?

Originally Posted by Robmacca

That's pretty much the same as the FrontRunner version. I assume the bottom of the ladder is still needed to be drilled and bolted into place?

Yes. Through the capping. I used two stainless steel self drilling screws rather than bolts. Was short on time when installed so was only a ‘temporary’ measure, three years later....