L322 Touring Mods

[healey88]

Hi All,

Been a while since I have posted on AULRO but now that the summer is coming I have a few more parts I'm putting on the car to make it a touring beast.

I have recently come across a genuine LR Expedition rack for my L322. Wasn't the cheapest option but I am very happy with the outcome. Managed to grab it for $1550 and its a sinch to install. Screws into the existing mounting points on the roof with no need for rails of additional brackets which keeps the overall height below 2000mm.

I'm going to use this now to add an awning, some camping lights and use the space on top for my spare Maxxis Bighorn and some much needed Jerry Cans. Might also get the LED bar on the front of it.

If you want to look at the Maxxis Bighorns plus some other mods I have done on the car refer to my previous thread:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/l322-range-rover/172620-photos-my-322-its-new-muddies.html

Here are some photo's showing the install and final fit of the LR Expedition Rack.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/1353.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/1354.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/1355.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/1356.jpg

[chaybra]

Very nice, I have the same rack and an awning installed and it is relatively simple, you will need the generic "L" Brackets because the angle of the sides is inclined.

Liking the light bar too, im sticking with the old fashion round ones because i have to many sitting around not too!

[Mr_T]

where do you get a genuine rack from?

[CSBrisie]

You can order from your dealer - but $2000 new.


I wonder how easy it is to mount say two jerry cans, spare wheel, other items? I have been thinking of getting a Pioneer Platform rack as you get the benefit of all those Rhino accessories that fit so easily.


This is a great looking rack - and I'm tempted - but not at $2k

[healey88]

where do you get a genuine rack from?

I got the rack from ULR in Melbourne. I have a good relationship with them there and managed to get it $1550. Although I think the reason I got it a bit cheaper was because I didn't order it, they had it in stock because another buyer pulled the plug.


I wonder how easy it is to mount say two jerry cans, spare wheel, other items? I have been thinking of getting a Pioneer Platform rack as you get the benefit of all those Rhino accessories that fit so easily.
I'm going to be mounting Jerry can holder and spare wheel in the coming weeks so ill keep posting updates. Get the spare tyre this Saturday.

[healey88]

Rack already coming in handy. Looking into mounting the LED bar this sat.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/1190.jpg

[CSBrisie]

I have to say it DOES suit the car! Keen to see how easy it is to mount the others bits and pieces. Assume a tri strap is how those wheels are held down tight?

[healey88]

Yea looks great with the tyres on it. Held them down with Ratchet straps.

[healey88]

So in between beers and bathurst on Sunday I managed to get a few things done to the car.

I found these great LED reverse/camp flood light which fit snug between the side of my roof cage and look great. Sadly yes I do care too much about how things look.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/576.jpg

Then in the afternoon I installed this nifty voltmeter into the center console where the old phone used to rest. It does involve making a few holes in the phone cradle but worth it.

The parts required to install this were:
LCD Volt readout screen
3 way switch with 'I' '0' and 'II' buttons
10m of positive red cable
5m of negative black cable

All up this came to around $30. I already had a solder at home which is required.

I ran the positive cables from both batteries to the switch, then the middle connector on the back of the switch ran to the positive of the voltmeter and the negative of the voltmeter ran to ground. Simple install, only time consuming part was running the wires.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/577.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/578.jpg

All in all very happy with the result.

Next up is the LED bar, im getting some steel fixing points welded to the cage this weekend so hopefully Ill be able to show some photos and possibly wire it all up sunday!

[CSBrisie]

Did you end up mounting two jerry cans on the roof? Curious to see what mounting points you used on this rack. Cheers

[uteman]

So in between beers and bathurst on Sunday I managed to get a few things done to the car.

I found these great LED reverse/camp flood light which fit snug between the side of my roof cage and look great. Sadly yes I do care too much about how things look.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/576.jpg

Then in the afternoon I installed this nifty voltmeter into the center console where the old phone used to rest. It does involve making a few holes in the phone cradle but worth it.

The parts required to install this were:
LCD Volt readout screen
3 way switch with 'I' '0' and 'II' buttons
10m of positive red cable
5m of negative black cable

All up this came to around $30. I already had a solder at home which is required.

I ran the positive cables from both batteries to the switch, then the middle connector on the back of the switch ran to the positive of the voltmeter and the negative of the voltmeter ran to ground. Simple install, only time consuming part was running the wires.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/577.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/578.jpg

All in all very happy with the result.

Next up is the LED bar, im getting some steel fixing points welded to the cage this weekend so hopefully Ill be able to show some photos and possibly wire it all up sunday!

I am wondering how you ran the wires to light bar etc?

[Strangerover]

I found these great LED reverse/camp flood light which fit snug between the side of my roof cage and look great. Sadly yes I do care too much about how things look.

Hey, nice rack! Which point did you choose to get power up to the rack? I've been mulling my options for a while, don't want to drill anything...

[CSBrisie]

Hi All,
I'm heading out to Innaminka/Coongie Lakes/Birdsville in July and want to mount two jerry cans and a small gas bottle on the RR factory expo rack...its not ideal for this TBH - Rhino et al are much better designed with heaps of specifically designed accessories (eg genuine twin jerry can holders, 4kg gas bottle mount, spare wheel mount etc).

Anyone seen anything I could use for mounting safely two jerry cans and a gas bottle - that might suit the tubular alloy design of this expo rack? The extra spare can just use a tri strap.

I note the 2006 G4 Challenge cars had a floor fitted (see photo) so I might go that route.
cheers

Chris M

[Graeme]

Here's my roof rack using a basket from a Patrol, now only needing some paint splashed on the brackets and rails. It hasn't been for a run yet so I don't know if its noisy or not.
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[p38arover]

It hasn't been for a run yet so I don't know if its noisy or not.

If the Rhino Pioneer Platform on mine is anything to go by, it will be very noisy. Fortunately the L322 seems to be well insulated from noise and it's only an issue if I open the sunroof.

[Homestar]

The 2 roof bars in mine make a bit of noise compared to when they aren't on, but it's not a huge issue. I don't use the sunroof so I wouldn't know if it's noisy with it open.

[rar110]

Here's my roof rack using a basket from a Patrol, now only needing some paint splashed on the brackets and rails. It hasn't been for a run yet so I don't know if its noisy or not.

You could attach a scoop to the bottom rail of the rack. I'm sure you've thought of that.

[Graeme]

Fortunately the L322 seems to be well insulated from noiseI agree. For the last 2 weeks or so its had 2 open-ended lengths of 25x25 rhs side rails but I couldn't hear any more wind noise than usual even at 110 kph. The ends will be plugged after the rails are painted.

[Graeme]

You could attach a scoop to the bottom rail of the rack. I'm sure you've thought of that.
A solid floor over the front portion of the mesh floor seems to be a popular fix.

[justinc]

Nice dog Graeme ☺☺☺

Jc

[rar110]

A solid floor over the front portion of the mesh floor seems to be a popular fix.

At the back to help either the dust.

[Graeme]

Nice dog Graeme
Yes he is. My wife has 2 but that one parks himself nearby me whenever he can.