Mounting a roof console

[DefenderJim]

Hey guys,

Thinking about building a roof console for my puma 110. Just wondering from people who have built their own, how have you attached it to the roof?

Cheers

Jim

[goingbush]

Also about to build one for my Td5 110, Same roof as Puma & Tdi too I believe,

Am also mounting AC on the top of the cargo barrier & will be ducting the air forward in the console.

watching with interest.

[Michael2]

I just put in the Terrafirma console, which looks like an exact copy of the Outback console sold locally.

The Outback is about $350, but comes in a grey.
The Terrafirma was under $200 inc FedEX from the UK, but came in black. (109GBP + Freight)

The fitting instructions are all with it, it utilises the mirror mount at the front and you attach a plate to a roof crossmember with self tapers for the back.

I like that it's a low profile and doesn't make you feel cramped, that it's light weight (plastic not wood). I especially like the provision for a rear interior light, it means I no longer need a torch to find things on the floor. The forward interior light is also a little further back, so it shines into the cubby better. It has a single din radio mount and a drop down storage door.

You do have to trim your sun visors to fit it, the kit includes end caps.

What I didn't like, was that the 2 screws supplied for attaching the back section were too short.

[goingbush]

I just put in the Terrafirma console, which looks like an exact copy of the Outback console sold locally.

The Outback is about $350, but comes in a grey.
The Terrafirma was under $200 inc FedEX from the UK, but came in black. (109GBP + Freight)

The fitting instructions are all with it, it utilises the mirror mount at the front and you attach a plate to a roof crossmember with self tapers for the back.

I like that it's a low profile and doesn't make you feel cramped, that it's light weight (plastic not wood). I especially like the provision for a rear interior light, it means I no longer need a torch to find things on the floor. The forward interior light is also a little further back, so it shines into the cubby better. It has a single din radio mount and a drop down storage door.

You do have to trim your sun visors to fit it, the kit includes end caps.

What I didn't like, was that the 2 screws supplied for attaching the back section were too short.

any chance of some photos ?

[rainman]

Hi Jim,

Below are pictures of the one I made. I removed the original roof lining because it was RS and there's a lot of space at the front between it and the roof; replacing it with 20mm foam and marine carpet glued directly to the roof between the bows. The console is fixed using the four visor screws, 2 M5 nutserts into the roof channel either side over the doors, and a nutsert in the centre roof bow which runs from above the mirror to the rear centre of the sloping part of the roof.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/234.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/235.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/09/236.jpg

James.

[Michael2]

any chance of some photos ?

Here's a link to the Terrafirm website for a pic.

You can image seach the p/n for various pics on the web.

TFDRC - Defender Roof Console (http://www.terrafirma4x4.com/product_detail.php?prod=TFDRC&grp=122)

p/n TFDRCTC for a truck cab, otherwise TDDRC for a wagon.

[EchiDna]

I'm liking that a lot rainman... did you consider running a "T" shaped console all the way back to your rear aircon unit? Mine currently has a sheet of ply across the top/front of the windscreen that is due for an upgrade...

[rainman]

I'm liking that a lot rainman... did you consider running a "T" shaped console all the way back to your rear aircon unit? Mine currently has a sheet of ply across the top/front of the windscreen that is due for an upgrade...

Thanks EchiDna :). There will be a section running down the centre of the roof from the rear to meet the front console, mainly to act as a duct for the air conditioning, but it will also house some lights and perhaps a couple of other things. Ideas, ideas - so many options. This is what I love most about Series/Defenders - the sky is the limit.


James.

[EchiDna]

....This is what I love most about Series/Defenders - the sky is the limit.


James.


nah, the sky is not the limit, mine has a pop top ;-)

[debruiser]

I just installed a small unit for my radio.... just used the center 2 w/screen bolts and then drilled 2 holes through the lining and roof! Works pretty good, obviously used some silastic on the roof to make sure it didn't leak (any more than normal)