Defender Dual Wheel Carrier

[rijidij]

I'll be at the Land Rover Clubs Expo (http://www.landroverexpo.com.au/) in Sydney this weekend. I'll have my County there with a prototype dual rear bar on it with wheel carrier and jerry can carrier.
I'll also have the first completely finished production model, fresh from the powder coaters. I've made a couple of minor improvements from the prototype.
I've made four of these so far. Three are spoken for and one to be confirmed, but I intend to make more of them soon.

Some details.......

The right hand carrier takes the spare wheel and opens automatically with the door, the left hand carrier takes either two jerry cans or a second spare wheel and is secured with a latch. This means if you want to remove the L/H carrier between trips, there are no latches to undo in day to day use.
With two wheels fitted, the tyres are wider than the body by approximately 50mm each side (255/85/16 - 33"), but not as wide as the flares. The wheel mounts are offset to one side, so when only the one spare is fitted the mount can be flipped over to bring the wheel in from the side of the body.

The main bar is laser cut 4mm steel and bolts to the chassis using all original holes, no drilling to do. The inner backing plates are made in a way that they use the vertical and horizontal parts of the chassis to ensure a solid mounting.

The standard lights from a Defender transfer straight from the car into the bar. The bar will be supplied with aluminium blanking plates to go where the lights were on the body. The blanking plates are 3mm thick and could be drilled and used for mounting things such as a power outlet or an air hose outlet. (blanking plates not yet fitted to my County in the pics below)

Current price (as at 24/07/15) $2600 + freight for either combination of 2 wheel carriers or one wheel and 2 jerrys.

The photos below are the prototype on my County.
I'm hoping to fit the first one very soon to a cool looking 90 belonging to a member on here. I intend to take a lot of pictures of the fitting process etc so I'll post them when it happens.

Cheers, Murray

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[mike_ie]

Looks awesome - can't wait to see the dual wheel version of this. Just curious - what's the gap between both spares like? I'm wondering how accommodating the carrier will be for slightly bigger tyres...

[Sith]

Me too mate, I run 255x85's ... very keen

[rijidij]

As a dual wheel carrier with 255/85/16's (33"s) there's about 2cm gap in the middle. This is the standard way I would supply the carriers. By the way, the tyre on my County in the picture above is a 255/85/16.
For bigger tyres I would just need to make the wheel mounts with a bit more offset. I did design it with bigger tyres in mind. It wouldn't be any extra charge as long as I have plenty of notice, for example, if I just got two wheel mounts powder coated by themselves it would cost $85, but if I get them done with a batch of stuff it would only cost $20-$30.
I don't mind modifying things to someone's needs, but you might have to be prepared to wait for it.

Cheers, Murray

[juddy]

Looks very good, Is there a 130 HCPU version?

[rijidij]

Looks very good, Is there a 130 HCPU version?

I would love to make a 130 version Juddy, but being a one man operation I've only got so much time and one pair of hands, so unfortunately it's not at the top of the list right now.

Cheers, Murray

[James]

Hi Murray,

You have put a lot of work into developing this dual wheel carrier.
I will look forward to seeing the pictures of the 90.

Do you know if the carrier will fit around the Hayman Reece tow bar on my 1999 TD5 110?

Cheers
James

[Sith]

put me down for a duel wheel carrier :cool:

Now think about selling my KAYMAR swing out

[rijidij]

Hi Murray,

You have put a lot of work into developing this dual wheel carrier.
I will look forward to seeing the pictures of the 90.

Do you know if the carrier will fit around the Hayman Reece tow bar on my 1999 TD5 110?

Cheers
James

G'day James,
The extra bar doesn't sit below the chassis at all, and with the cut-out area in the middle of the bar I'm confident it wont be a problem with any type of tow bar.

Cheers, Murray

[rijidij]

put me down for a duel wheel carrier :cool:

Now think about selling my KAYMAR swing out

G'day Brad,
It will be several weeks before I have more ready, but I am already ordering components and materials etc to make them as soon as I can.
I'll put you on the list and let you know when things progress.

Cheers, Murray

[mike_ie]

Murray, thanks for the answers. Another question regarding the dual wheel carrier - is there any provision for mounting the license plate and light???

[rijidij]

Murray, thanks for the answers. Another question regarding the dual wheel carrier - is there any provision for mounting the license plate and light???

Yes, the dual wheel version will come with a number plate bracket which can mount in the center of either wheel and has provision for a light. I've had these laser cut, but I haven't put them together yet.

Cheers, Murray

[dullbird]

saw your carriers today Murray they looked the goods :)

[p38arover]

I also had a look at the carriers today and I thought they were very good. I particularly liked the locking mechanism that Murray has devised. It is far, far superior to that on my Kaymar wheel carrier.

Don't tell Murray that I may have to copy that to my Kaymar.

I also liked the positive stop on the bar to stop it swinging too wide. It doesn't rely on the locking mechanism to stop it swinging. Very good.

I thought Murray's light poles were excellent, too, and that they use a locking gland to stop the cables being pulled out. I've never seen that before.

[dullbird]

I have one of the light poles and have had it for probably nearly a year where it has sat in its box...

I threatened Ian the other day that I was going to put it on the disco if he didnt pull his finger out!!!

yep its gunna be put on soon

[rijidij]

saw your carriers today Murray they looked the goods :)

Must have missed you at the show Lou, it's always good to meet forum members, chatted to quite a few on the day.



I thought Murray's light poles were excellent, too, and that they use a locking gland to stop the cables being pulled out. I've never seen that before.

Stops the cables pulling out and stops the water and dust getting in. There's a very well known brand of light pole which has the back of the switch and terminals fully exposed to the weather. It always annoys me when I see one, so I had to come up with something better. :D

Cheers, Murray

[Redback]

Hi Murray, do you do a components kit for a jerry can holder, I have a Kaymar rear wheel carrier.

Baz.

[rijidij]

Hi Murray, do you do a components kit for a jerry can holder, I have a Kaymar rear wheel carrier.

Baz.

G'day Baz,
Do you just want the jerry holders or do you want to build a whole swing arm, latch etc to fit to the existing Kaymar stub axle.
With a few dimensions, a swing arm etc can be made from standard components which I have.
I'm in the process of redesigning my jerry holders so there are less welds and more folds. These would probably be some weeks away.

Cheers, Murray

[Redback]

Yes Murray, just the holder to go into the existing swing arm.

We only use the two spare wheels for our longer trips in remote areas, we want to be able take the spare off to carry water for shorter trips without the camper.

Baz.

[Overlander]

Very nice! Time to go into business for yourself!

[rijidij]

Well, it's taken quite a while to get to this stage, but I've finally fitted the first dual carrier to a customer's car, this great looking Puma 90.......

This is what we started with.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/1185.jpg

Fitted up the new rear bar and carriers, also a telescopic LED light pole.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/1186.jpg

Job done, ready for the customer to pick it up tomorrow. The only thing not fitted is the number plate which screws on front of the jerry holder.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/430.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/07/1612.jpg

For those who want to see what it looks like with two spares, I temporarily fitted the L/H wheel carrier.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/1187.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/905.jpg

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This is the first production dual carrier that has been powder coated and I'm VERY happy with how it's come up :D. It particularly suits the silver and black colour scheme of this 90 as the light inserts are powder coated in metallic silver.
I'm looking forward to Carl picking up his car, I'm sure he will be happy.

Cheers, Murray

[dullbird]

Looks bloody awesome!!!!

whats the legalities of the wheel hanging over the outside line of the car like that? it looks as though those wheels in particular would hang out past the wheel arch which I thought was the outside line of the car..or is the mirror considered the outside line?

[Chops]

Great looking bit of kit Murray, love your work mate.

[rijidij]

Looks bloody awesome!!!!

whats the legalities of the wheel hanging over the outside line of the car like that? it looks as though those wheels in particular would hang out past the wheel arch which I thought was the outside line of the car..or is the mirror considered the outside line?

G'day Lou,
The above pics are a bit deceiving. This pic will give you a better idea of the offset of the tyres. This 90 has 235/85/16's and they actually barely stick out from the body.
I've set it up so the standard wheel mounts I supply will allow for 2x 255/85/16's (33")
With 255's they only stick out about 40mm past the body which is well within the flares which are the widest part of the standard car (Mirrors ??). Even 35's will be within the flares, but I need to supply modified wheel mounts for anything wider than a 255.

Cheers, Murray

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/1035.jpg

[dullbird]

wow yeah that other photo was pretty deceiving looking at this one

[rijidij]

One other thing I want to add as an optional extra (when I get time) is a small fold down table which will fit inside the tube behind the jerry cans. It wouldn't be very big, but would be handy for a quick lunch stop. It wouldn't extend into the space of the doorway in the open position, so wouldn't restrict access to the car.
I haven't decided what to make the table from yet, but I'm considering something like Alucabond in an anodised aluminium finish, just got to see if it will be rigid enough.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/1028.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/1029.jpg


I also want to point out the blanks over the original light holes. These are 3mm aluminium. The top one's where the tail lights were could be drilled and fitted with a power outlet, air fitting from a compressor etc etc.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/1030.jpg

Cheers, Murray

[dullbird]

great idea about the table Murray as for the blanking of the lights I never even picked that up on your pictures. do they have to be blanked due to close fitting? or are they just blanked simply because they are not needed and cant be seen so why have them there?

[rijidij]

...................as for the blanking of the lights I never even picked that up on your pictures. do they have to be blanked due to close fitting? or are they just blanked simply because they are not needed and cant be seen so why have them there?

The bottom ones have to be blanked due to close fitting, the top ones are no longer visible behind the wheels, so not needed. Also, all the lights from the car transfer directly into the new bar which saves the cost of new lights and retains the Land Rover theme.
If someone really wanted to fit different lights I have blank light panels with no holes which could be supplied with a bar to fit whatever you like.

Cheers, Murray

[justinc]

One other thing I want to add as an optional extra (when I get time) is a small fold down table which will fit inside the tube behind the jerry cans. It wouldn't be very big, but would be handy for a quick lunch stop. It wouldn't extend into the space of the doorway in the open position, so wouldn't restrict access to the car.
I haven't decided what to make the table from yet, but I'm considering something like Alucabond in an anodised aluminium finish, just got to see if it will be rigid enough.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/1028.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/1029.jpg


I also want to point out the blanks over the original light holes. These are 3mm aluminium. The top one's where the tail lights were could be drilled and fitted with a power outlet, air fitting from a compressor etc etc.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/1030.jpg

Cheers, Murray


Wow, Murray they look even better in those pics. Love the table idea and the accessory socket to the old lamp positions is a beauty. I am picturing you and your 4 legged associate sitting on a drum with a beer (Well, you with the beer, at least) looking and thinking about these little but ingenious additions after a hard day at the coal face.

Good stuff! Hopefully I can get my side of things back to normal soon, and then I'll have mine! Bwahahahaha:D

JC

[mike_ie]

Picked up mine today from Murray - who was more than happy to show me round the workshop and the collection of project Defenders that adorn the back garden. I picked up the dual spare wheel variety, and it looks top notch, and a lovely man to deal with to top it off. Will be fitting mine as soon as I find a quiet place to pull off the road.

[mike_ie]

Fitted mine up yesterday - and I can say first hand that the dual wheel carrier is built like a brick ****house - one solid piece of work. I left my brake/tail lights in place, but the reverse light and indicators have to be removed due to clearance. Al wiring is supplied for swapping out the lights, however seeing as I was retaining some of the lights, I found it easier just to run some seven core cable down from the wiring loom in the right rear panel (where the trailer harness wires in), and running that to the lights in the bar. Others may find the same thing. It's also worth putting an inline waterproof plug for the license plate light, as it makes removing the plate bracket for access to the light a bit easier.

Much, much thanks though has to go to sschmez and his family, who not only adopted me and taught me the finer arts of using dangerous powertools while holding a beer in one hand, but also made sure that I was fed, watered and showered before sending me on my way. Good people, the kind that make me glad that I signed up for these forums.

[rijidij]

Fitted mine up yesterday.................

Geez, didn't take you long Mike, you must have got stuck straight into it.


...........It's also worth putting an inline waterproof plug for the license plate light, as it makes removing the plate bracket for access to the light a bit easier. .................

I had actually thought about that, but then promptly forgot about it again :D

Cheers, Murray

[mike_ie]

Geez, didn't take you long Mike, you must have got stuck straight into it.

Finished up at around 4:30am, I get a bit fixated once I start work on something :D sschmez, a forum member outside of Melbourne, provided a shed and a rattle gun which sped up the process significantly. And beer, which slowed down the process significantly. Only way that carrier is going to come off is if the crossmember and half the chassis falls off with it... :) Will put a few photos up here if you want.

[rijidij]

.............. Will put a few photos up here if you want.

Everyone on here likes photos ;)

[walther75]

That sounds very interesting! I am looking for a twin wheel carrier with the option to have one wheel and two Jerry Cans. Do you have any pictures you can post?

[rijidij]

That sounds very interesting! I am looking for a twin wheel carrier with the option to have one wheel and two Jerry Cans. Do you have any pictures you can post?

G'day, and welcome to the forum,
Have a look at page 3 (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/verandah/159409-defender-dual-wheel-carrier-3.html) of this thread for pictures of the jerry can option, or you can visit my website (http://rijidijoffroad.bounce.com.au/#/home/4551020102) for more info.
The L/H carrier is interchangable between jerry cans and wheel carrier.

Cheers, Murray

[geckos]

Murray,
Could one be modified to accomodate the NAS spec LED lights? They are the same size as the reverse and fog lights.

cheers scott.

[rijidij]

Murray,
Could one be modified to accomodate the NAS spec LED lights? They are the same size as the reverse and fog lights.

cheers scott.

G'day Scott,
With the shape of the light panels as they are, I can't quite squeeze 3 NAS lights in.
I'll have a look and see what can be done.

Cheers, Murray

[mike_ie]

Everyone on here likes photos ;)

This is true :)


Rijidij's Dual wheel carrier installed on my defender:
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As you can see, there is surprisingly very little protrusion of the tyres on either side. I'm running 265/75/R16's. There's also about a three inch gap between the two spares in the middle, which means that you should be able to put most spares on the rear carrier without a problem.
http://photos2.pix.ie/B6/0D/B60D541E023A498A90448B8D8E81829B-0000358552-0003060243-00500L-0D926C0A1BE54C4FAF2A2EB4862ED50C.jpg


As you can see, although you can retain the brake/tail lights, there isn't enough clearance for the indicator lights. They're blanked off with the supplied 3mm aluminium plate.
http://photos3.pix.ie/5C/FB/5CFBCE93A1034CD18C88A9660A494133-0000358552-0003060241-00500L-28C51B72183C49E9921B37E7188B98B1.jpg


The back of the tyre carrying the number plate. As I mentioned earlier, best to put a connector inline so that you can plug out the licence plate light before removing the bracket. This is one I had sittign in the toolbox, I'll be swapping it out for a water/dust proof fittign as soon as I hit the nearest Jaycar.
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Apologies for the photos, they were taken in a car park this morning while breakfast was cooking :)

[rijidij]

As you can see, there is surprisingly very little protrusion of the tyres on either side. I'm running 265/75/R16's. There's also about a three inch gap between the two spares in the middle, which means that you should be able to put most spares on the rear carrier without a problem.

If anyone wants to fit bigger tyres than the standard set up allows for, I can supply wheel mounts with a bigger offset.

Thanks for posting the pics Mike. It's very satisfying to see a new product being put to use.

Cheers, Murray

[Didge]

Well loaded roof rack there :)

[rijidij]

Well loaded roof rack there :)

Mike is travelling around Australia without a trailer, so it's all gotta go somewhere :D

[mike_ie]

Well loaded roof rack there :)

Not as bad as it looks, believe it or not. Other than the rooftent, the two containers contain clothing, nothing more, and the jerry cans are left empty unless absolutely necessary. Recovery gear, anything heavy, lives in the back of the defender. But yeah, would still like to sit down sometime and shuffle things round a bit :)

[rijidij]

G'day All,
Well, I'm happy to say I'm getting good feedback on the first few dual carriers from customers.
It sounds like one of the carriers will get a really good workout over the next year or two. I sent one to a customer in Dubai (See pic below) and he will be travelling through India, Europe, Middle East and Africa, as well as all his weekend trips around Dubai in the sand dunes etc.

So we'll see how it goes.

Cheers, Murray

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/1141.jpg

[mike_ie]

Congrats on your first international order :)

That griddle on the rear tyre looks a lot like what we were talking about a few months back....

[Chops]

Is that what that thing is,, I was thinking it was something to do with security,,
That's not a bad idea for storage.

[mike_ie]

Is that what that thing is,, I was thinking it was something to do with security,,
That's not a bad idea for storage.

I'm not 100% sure, but I reckon it is. I used to have one similar to that when I lived in South Africa - they were fairly common there.

[rijidij]

Congrats on your first international order :)

That griddle on the rear tyre looks a lot like what we were talking about a few months back....

G'day Mike,
Yeah, we were talking about a similar setup. It's a good size and also a good use of space to store it on the wheel. One problem, I can imagine it would get pretty black and dirty from the soot on the fire, might be wise to cover it somehow.

Cheers, Murray

[GMK Disco2]

Very Nice work - when will you make stuff for Disco2's

:-)

[isuzurover]

G'day Mike,
Yeah, we were talking about a similar setup. It's a good size and also a good use of space to store it on the wheel. One problem, I can imagine it would get pretty black and dirty from the soot on the fire, might be wise to cover it somehow.

Cheers, Murray


In that location it would also get covered in reentrained road dust and diesel soot. You would want to clean it before each use...

[rijidij]

Very Nice work - when will you make stuff for Disco2's

:-)

Thanks,
I'd love to make stuff for all Land Rover models, but I'm a one man operation and need to grow an extra pair of hands to be able to do all the stuff I'd like to do.

Cheers, Murray

[dullbird]

O can see the room for exapnsion here Murray....perhaps you need to Tee up with someone that makes only Disco stuff..and put yourselves under one banner:)

I feel quite proud that we have had an AULRO member do what you have done Murray bulding the quality stuff that you build and servicing the Land Rover community giving them what they want.

I feel the same way about Mulgo too :).

[rijidij]

O can see the room for exapnsion here Murray....perhaps you need to Tee up with someone that makes only Disco stuff..and put yourselves under one banner:)

I feel quite proud that we have had an AULRO member do what you have done Murray bulding the quality stuff that you build and servicing the Land Rover community giving them what they want.

I feel the same way about Mulgo too :).

Thanks for your kind words Lou,
I take pride in what I do too, and it's very satisfying to see something I've made on the back of someone else's car.
Fellow members on this forum have been especially pleasant to deal with, and very helpful with ideas and suggestions for product design or improvements to existing products.
Daniel (Mulgo) has been a great help, not only endorsing and selling my products, but with general advise for my new business. A few years ago he was probably in a similar situation just starting out. We will be sharing a site at the Vic 4WD Show (http://www.victorian4wdshow.com.au/) again in Feb.

Cheers, Murray

[steane]

Fitted my Rijidij dual wheel carrier shortly after Christmas, prior to getting the Defender painted, as I wanted to move the rear lights to the bar and get the blanking discs painted on the car.

I think this is one of the original batch of four bars that Murray built last year, I've just been a bit slow off the mark.

The workmanship is fantastic, and it's a bulletproof bit of kit. Fitting was very straightforward, with the wiring taking the most time, although even that was easy.

Only issue I ran into was where the rear cross-member of the Defender had been dropped on something hard by a PO, which meant the lower face was pushed in a little. Had to straighten that to get the bar's mounting plates to fit in correctly.

Being a Tdi, there were no NAS style reversing lights/fog lights which the bar requires, but I was able to source those from Roverparts without issue. Went with two clear reversing lights.

Nice one Murray, I'm very happy :cool:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/02/1384.jpg

[rijidij]

Just adding some pics from my customer in Dubai

Cheers, Murray

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[Mr Rover]

Just adding some pics from my customer in Dubai
Cheers, Murray


I am so excited about this product - I was considering getting a standard swing away wheel carrier for my Dfer and having something fabricated to carry a couple of jerries on the rear. No need now, this is literally exactly what I've been looking for. Now to persuade the wife . . . :twisted:

[rijidij]

............. Now to persuade the wife . . . :twisted:


That's easy.........two quotes and two invoices ;):wasntme:

Cheers, Murray

[dullbird]

Naughty boy!!! i like your style hahhahahahah

[Bournie]

Hi Murray,

Sold the Puma a few weeks back to another Ambo in Sydney, looking for a RWC for my D3, saw some prototype pictures on your page, any idea on production time frame? Will you be doing a double for d3's?

BB

[rijidij]

Hi Murray,

Sold the Puma a few weeks back to another Ambo in Sydney, looking for a RWC for my D3, saw some prototype pictures on your page, any idea on production time frame? Will you be doing a double for d3's?

BB

I have done a second prototype which has been fitted to a members D3, but I need to do some further mods. Unfortunately I can't give you a time frame as I'm flat out with other stuff.
The D3 carrier could be made for L/H and R/H so could be used as a double, but the visibility of the rear lights then becomes a problem and there's nowhere to fit extra lights such as if you were to fit a rear bar.

Cheers, Murray

[streaky]

That's my Discovery along side Manuel's 90 in the Dubai pictures!

He's really pleased with the twin carrier and I must say I was very impressed too. Both cars are being loaded into a 40ft container in a few weeks for our Indian adventure.....:p

[rijidij]

That's my Discovery along side Manuel's 90 in the Dubai pictures!

He's really pleased with the twin carrier and I must say I was very impressed too. Both cars are being loaded into a 40ft container in a few weeks for our Indian adventure.....:p

It sounds like you guys really get around from what Manuel said. It's good to see one of the twin carriers getting a really good workout.

Cheers, Murray

[rijidij]

I fitted a dual carrier and light pole to this nice looking Nara Bronze Limited Edition 90 yesterday. This customer requested colour matched blanking plates for the light holes in the panels and black surrounds for the lights in the new bar. I think this was a good decision for the colour combination of this car as all the trims are black.
As with all my Land Rover customers, the owners of this 90 were a pleasure to meet and chat to about Landy stuff. They're new to Landys and come from an area west of Melbourne, so give them a wave if you see them.

Cheers, Murray

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[walther75]

Just adding some pics from my customer in Dubai

Cheers, Murray

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/1318.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/1319.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/06/1320.jpg

Hey Murray,

Just seen those now. I am very pleased with it. I usually carry two jerry cans. Now just fitted the 2nd spare instead. The build quality couldn't be any better. Did a whole lot of off roading in the last few months. No rattling, no noise. It just sits there. The only thing I had to do was putting stronger springs in. The light is a great addition for camping, just loving it. Was following the thread, shame you don't have more hands. Thinking about a 130 - that one should carry two spares as well... :)

[rijidij]

Hey Murray,

Just seen those now. I am very pleased with it. I usually carry two jerry cans. Now just fitted the 2nd spare instead. The build quality couldn't be any better. Did a whole lot of off roading in the last few months. No rattling, no noise. It just sits there. The only thing I had to do was putting stronger springs in. The light is a great addition for camping, just loving it. Was following the thread, shame you don't have more hands. Thinking about a 130 - that one should carry two spares as well... :)

Hi Manuel,
Good to hear the carrier is working well for you over there. I hear it's going to get a workout in India soon.

A dual carrier for a 130 would be a completely different design because of the overhang of the tub at the back. I have thought about designing a dual carrier for the 130, but just haven't had time to do it yet.

Cheers, Murray

[awebby]

looking for advise for a duel wheel carrier to fit my 2012 defender 90

[rijidij]

looking for advise for a duel wheel carrier to fit my 2012 defender 90

G'day,
Welcome to the forum.
The dual wheel carrier has been quite popular with Defender 90 owners as it helps to make the most of the limited storage space in the shorter car. The jerry can holder is also a great addition for a 90 as the standard fuel tank is a lot smaller than a 110.
I'll send you my phone number in a PM. You are most welcome to give me a call if you want more info.

Cheers, Murray

[walther75]

looking for advise for a duel wheel carrier to fit my 2012 defender 90

My vote goes definitely for the dual wheel carrier from Rijidiji. I have it on my D90 since a year now and doing a lot of off roading with it. Great quality and the whole kit comes complete to mount. No rattling, no fitting issues. Sits very solid. The only thing you might need to consider is upgrading your rear springs. Surely not the cheapest solution but worth every cent.

Below another picture with two wheels installed.

[dullbird]

Murray

Do you do any sort of carrier for the 130?

[rijidij]

Murray

Do you do any sort of carrier for the 130?

G'day Lou,
Yeah, I do a single carrier for the 130 , you can see pics of it in the gallery on my website. Gallery (http://rijidijoffroad.bounce.com.au/photo-gallery/4551411402)

If you're asking about a dual carrier, I'm making up some chassis extension brackets which will hopefully allow the fittment of the 110/90 dual carrier to the 130 (with original tub).
I've had the components for the extensions laser cut, but haven't had time to weld them up yet. I'll post the results on here if I can find a local volunteer with a 130 to fit them up. I'll need to make sure the setup is solid.

Cheers, Murray

[dullbird]

Hey Murray was actually asking about a single carrier to get the wheel out of the tub..thanks :)

Do you know whether having the carrier fitted inhibits an offroad trailer at all in terms of being at angles with the trailer articulated on the tow bar.

[rijidij]

Hey Murray was actually asking about a single carrier to get the wheel out of the tub..thanks :)

Do you know whether having the carrier fitted inhibits an offroad trailer at all in terms of being at angles with the trailer articulated on the tow bar.

I don't think it would have much affect on a tow bar. The end of the carrier where the latch is sits close to the chassis over top of the receiver.
I guess it depends on how extreme the angle is as to whether a draw bar might hit the tyre. The length of the tow bar would also make a difference.

Cheers, Murray

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/03/982.jpg (http://s204.photobucket.com/user/rijidij/media/Wheel%20Carriers/130%20Wheel%20Carrier/130g.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/03/980.jpg (http://s204.photobucket.com/user/rijidij/media/Wheel%20Carriers/130%20Wheel%20Carrier/130a.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/04/678.jpg (http://s204.photobucket.com/user/rijidij/media/Wheel%20Carriers/130%20Wheel%20Carrier/130c.jpg.html)

[rijidij]

Just updated the pricing for the dual carrier in the first post of this thread.

$2400 + freight for either combination.

Cheers, Murray

[n plus one]

Just updated the pricing for the dual carrier in the first post of this thread.

$2400 + freight for either combination.

Cheers, Murray

Hey mate, what's your availability/eta on these at the moment?

Also, I've already got your single carrier fitted - assume there's no point trying to re use any of it?

PM sent.

[rijidij]

Just got these pics from a customer in Dubai.


Still no issues at all with the (Rijidij Off Road) dual carrier even after more than one 50,000km in dunes, washboard tracks and mountains.................
A friend shipped in a K***** for his Nissan Patrol. A pain to fit and missing (powder) coating on several sides.

Still very happy with mine. Car is going to Morocco for a couple of weeks trip next month.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/01/161.jpg (http://s204.photobucket.com/user/rijidij/media/Wheel%20Carriers/Defender%20dual%20rear%20bar/Defender%20Dual%20Rear%20Carrier/Defender-Dubai-2_zps825130b9.jpg.html) https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/01/162.jpg (http://s204.photobucket.com/user/rijidij/media/Wheel%20Carriers/Defender%20dual%20rear%20bar/Defender%20Dual%20Rear%20Carrier/Defender-Dubai-1_zps9b58f8a6.jpg.html)

[rijidij]

Another member on here (Bushman83) called in the other day. It's always good to meet other members face to face.

He went to a lot of effort to put together a great video review of my dual rear carrier.

Thanks Brett, it was great to meet you.

Cheers, Murray

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIyWDlfjX6A

[rijidij]

I have had to review the pricing of all Rijidij Off Road products with the new financial year upon us. It's not something I wanted to do, but it's part of surviving in business unfortunately.

I have updated the price for the dual carrier in the first post (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/verandah/159409-defender-dual-wheel-carrier.html) of this thread.

Cheers, Murray