advice on spare wheel carrier for defender

[pushkin]

i'm looking to get a spare wheel carrier for my defender and was wondering if people had preferences one way or the other. looking on ebay i found one for about $450 but it is plastic coated and i've seen what plastic coated exterior parts look like after a few years!
also, is it possible to find one that doesn't require drilling ?

thanks

paddy

[isuzutoo-eh]

Rijidij Offroad make a very nice unit with some great additions such as the work light:
Home - Rijidij Off Road (http://rijidijoffroad.bounce.com.au/#/home/4551020102)
Mr Rijidij is of course a member here...

[Rimmer]

Rijidij Offroad make a very nice unit with some great additions such as the work light:
Home - Rijidij Off Road (http://rijidijoffroad.bounce.com.au/#/home/4551020102)
Mr Rijidij is of course a member here...

X2! :D

[Shonky]

x3 - consider yourself advised.

Keep in mind whatever you buy will have to hold your spare, which is very heavy. There are many reports of even higher end units having trouble (read: cracking)

I think Numpty on here had a Kamar which cracked, was replaced and cracked again.

Murray (Rijidij) makes easily the best carrier and it is designed specifically for the Defender. I own one and it is a work of art. ;)

[numpty]

x4 ;)
I do have a Scorpion one for sale that has been strengthened.

[Drover]

I have had a Kar-Mar on for the past few years, without any problems at all.

I use it as a ladder to the roof rack and regularly stand on the spare wheel when packing the rack. It has done lots on off roading and there is no indication of any cracking what so ever.

With that said, I wish I had waited for Ridjidij's, it is a class item.

Cheers

[PAT303]

I'm putting a carrier in the rear of my puma aka BHP site vehicles and fitting mine there,I don't like wheel carriers on the door. Pat

[davidgate]

x5:)

I have the rijidij unit as well - a solid setup.

Dave G

[portafilter]

best one i have seen/owned.

[onesilop]

Ridjidij x7


The same factor that it is cooler/stronger than every other carrier....
Another member on this forum got Murray to add a chain saw shelf above the wheel, very cool. So think about your dream carrier then talk to murray.

Enjoy

[Sith]

I am wanting a duel wheel carrier for mine , that will free up valued roof space .Ultimate 4x4 make them for defender but the price is rude

[alittlebitconcerned]

Rijidig x 8

Looked at the rest, ended up with the best. Seriously.

[d@rk51d3]

Thanks for the rijidij link.

Interesting to find a Land Cruiser sub-section.

Half expected it to contain this:

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n422/r33c1eb0y/gas-can-and-matches.jpg

:angel::angel::angel:

[rijidij]

Wow, Talk about 'head swell'............I think it's about to explode :D

Thanks for the comments guys.

Cheers, Murray

[LowRanger]

I have one of Murrays' earlier versions of jis wheel carrier ie. pre work light fitting,and it has been fantastic,it carries my 35"tyre on steel rim without any movement or vibration evident,the mount had taken a beating from being smashed against rocks(my truck gets a hard time) and still no more problems than a bit of paint missing.I don't think you can go wrong looking at this wheel carrier.And NO I have no affiliation.I am just another Satisfied customer.:D

[pommy]

Go Murrays wheel carrier mine holds 35" tyre too not a problem ...Good price too