Swing Away Wheel Carrier

[ezyrama]

Hi All

Who has a swing away and what do you think is the better unit. Tossing up between the Mantec and the Terrafirma which allegedly takes all the weight off the door

TIA Ian

[LouNat58]

Hi All

Who has a swing away and what do you think is the better unit. Tossing up between the Mantec and the Terrafirma which allegedly takes all the weight off the door

TIA IanYou should consider looking at rijidij. Locally made and quality.

[filcar]

You should consider looking at rijidij. Locally made and quality.

x2 for Rijidij

I have the dual jerry can holder and rear wheel holder on the back of my 90 and it is quality gear that will outlast the life of the vehicle. Murray is member on here as well.

Rijidij Off Road – Custom Land Rover Solutions (https://rijidijoffroad.com.au/)

[weeds]

I have a Rijidij Single carrier......best bit I like is the lock open arrangement as you can unlock it from the door handle itself.

It’s also strong enough for a chainsaw rack or bike rack.

Does one of the two you have mention requires holes drilled into the body wrk??

[ninetubes]

I would have put the rijidij one on, but it wouldn’t have fitted without modifying my bumperettes. So I went with the frontrunner one. No issues with it. Much better sealing on the rear door with the weight off it.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/12/475.jpg

[VladTepes]

Rijidij

Defender 110/90 wheel carrier – Rijidij Off Road (https://rijidijoffroad.com.au/?product=defender-single-spare-wheel-carrier)

Defender Dual wheel and jerry carrier – Rijidij Off Road (https://rijidijoffroad.com.au/?product=defender-dual-wheel-and-jerry-can-carrier)


I have box containing one of Murray's wheel carriers (for a 130) in my garage at this very moment...

[DiscoMick]

Mantec. Works fine and easy to fit. Cheaper too.
But I do like the idea of supporting the locally made Rijidij product.

[Zeros]

I'm after a Rijidij carrier, wouldnt buy anything else, but no cash at the mo. Accessorising (or not) the Defender is frustrating with no disposable!

One day....
- Rijidij wheel carrier
- BAS tune and Intercooler
- Ashcroft ATB's
- mulgo exbox
- mulgo poptop
- traxide relays and dual battery

Is it Xmas 2020 yet? LOL.

[ATH]

I have a Rijidij on the Defender (vehicle for sale) and it's great. I had to modify the right hand bumperette by shortening it so the carrier would fit but that wasn't hard and it still looks OK.
I've also fitted one to the D4 and that doesn't cover as much of the rear lights as other brands. Top quality welding on the Rijidij product as well.
AlanH.

[Kayak1]

rijidij all the way, I love mine

[ezyrama]

Thanks All, Looks like Rijidij is the way to go. I don't have bumperette's (yet) so it shouldn't be an issue.
I do like that there is no drilling and bolting into the right hand side tub capping, even though I have
already done it once with the gas bottle mount.
Cheers Ian

[RecMec]

Hi All

Who has a swing away and what do you think is the better unit. Tossing up between the Mantec and the Terrafirma which allegedly takes all the weight off the door

TIA Ian
Call Murray at Rijidij in Melbourne, does a single or double wheel jobbie, good man to deal with.

[Marty90]

Thanks All, Looks like Rijidij is the way to go. I don't have bumperette's (yet) so it shouldn't be an issue.
I do like that there is no drilling and bolting into the right hand side tub capping, even though I have
already done it once with the gas bottle mount.
Cheers Ian
If you want bumperettes go to expedition centre. They fit with the Rijidij.

[kelvo]

Mantec ceased trading on 27th October 2017, so there little to no chance of getting a Mantec wheel carrier unless you can find a seller that has one in stock as they were pretty much made to order.

[Ian Bavin]

Hi All

Who has a swing away and what do you think is the better unit. Tossing up between the Mantec and the Terrafirma which allegedly takes all the weight off the door

TIA Ian
I have a Ridjidij wheel carrier fitted to my 110 Puma it is outstanding and Australian Made. Check out the website BELOW
You wont be disappointed.

[VladTepes]

That's the old website link, the new website can be found at:

Rijidij Off Road – Custom Land Rover Solutions (http://rijidijoffroad.com.au/)

Cheers.

[RoverOne]

Doesn't any one use Kaymar rear carriers any more. These are made in Australia, incredibly strong, no holes have to be drilled at all. I've had mine on for 20 years, The first accessory I put on, you do have to open the carrier first then the door, but it's not difficult to do. I use this regularly as a step up onto the roof rack, many, many times, it's as strong as a bull, strongest part of the Defender!.
I've even been tail ended without a dent/bend needing a repair still perfect. My jerry can holder is bolted independantly to the body of the Defender that has been hit & straightened on the vehicle hasn't been off the car in the 15 years that has been on, made it myself, two holes drill through body, bottom two holes pre existing holes.

I used to have my Hi Lift on wheel with shovel but gone to mag wheels so Hi Lift now on roof rack, until I can get a suitable fitting for mags.

Sorry seems I can't place pics on this thread any more, I did the last time a little time back ????? [bawl]

Kaymar Rear Bars, Spare Wheel Carriers, Jerrycan Holders & Accessories Defender 110 (http://www.kaymar.com.au/vehicles/landrover/lr_defender%20110.php)

Cheers
Bryce

[RoverOne]

Doesn't any one use Kaymar rear carriers any more. These are made in Australia, incredibly strong, no holes have to be drilled at all. I've had mine on for 20 years, The first accessory I put on, you do have to open the carrier first then the door, but it's not difficult to do. I use this regularly as a step up onto the roof rack, many, many times, it's as strong as a bull, strongest part of the Defender!.
I've even been tail ended without a dent/bend needing a repair still perfect. My jerry can holder is bolted independantly to the body of the Defender that has been hit & straightened on the vehicle hasn't been off the car in the 15 years that has been on, made it myself, two holes drill through body, bottom two holes pre existing holes.

I used to have my Hi Lift on wheel with shovel but gone to mag wheels so Hi Lift now on roof rack, until I can get a suitable fitting for mags.

Sorry seems I can't place pics on this thread any more, I did the last time a little time back ????? [bawl]

Kaymar Rear Bars, Spare Wheel Carriers, Jerrycan Holders & Accessories Defender 110 (http://www.kaymar.com.au/vehicles/landrover/lr_defender%20110.php)

Cheers
Bryce

It would appear I can't edit my posts either, any way RRP is $1067 for Kaymar compared to the rigidij at $1300 & you have to cut n drill to fit theirs, but you can open when door opens.

Cheers
Bryce

[BrisTraveller]

It would appear I can't edit my posts either, any way RRP is $1067 for Kaymar compared to the rigidij at $1300 & you have to cut n drill to fit theirs, but you can open when door opens.

Cheers
Bryce


Just wanted to add my 2 cents in as someone who has a Kaymar on his TD5.
They are solid as a rock and definitely well made, but if you want to open your rear door you have to unlock and swing away the rear carrier. Might not be a huge issue for some, but it annoys me - enough that I'm in the process of ordering some parts off Rijidij to modify it to be more like theirs.

Saw that you're considering the Rijidij - I would recommend. I looked at a couple replacement ones online around $600 - $800, but none look as solid as the Kaymar or the Rijidij. $1300 is a fair amount of cash, but I'd rather wait and save than buy twice.

[rijidij]

One big advantage of the carrier opening with the door, other than just convenience, is you can open the door from inside without having to open the carrier first. This is a great safety feature for rear seat passengers, and for those who sleep in the back of the car.

[weeds]

One big advantage of the carrier opening with the door, other than just convenience, is you can open the door from inside without having to open the carrier first. This is a great safety feature for rear seat passengers, and for those who sleep in the back of the car.

This feature is a nice to have as we have a Mulgo Poptop.....for us if it’s pouring rain when we pull up late we jump over the front seats pop the roof go to bed then can open the door in the morning.

[DiscoMick]

Opening with the door is a great advantage.

[skc]

Had a Manatec for while, but it failed on corrugations. Have since put a Rididij on both my 90's and not looked back. Would never use anything else.

[ezyrama]

One big advantage of the carrier opening with the door, other than just convenience, is you can open the door from inside without having to open the carrier first. This is a great safety feature for rear seat passengers, and for those who sleep in the back of the car.

I like the way you think. Not that I will be climbing out the back door (hopefully) but I like it. I will organise one in a week or two. Thanks all, the info, as usual is very diverse, informative and greatly appreciated. Have a great new years all.
Cheers Ian

[Witchdoctor]

I have designed a rear bar to complement my front bar and I'm going to adapt the AEV Jeep rear tyre carrier to work.

This carrier also attaches to the rear door & has the room to mount your hi-lift jack, long handle shovel & extra fuel (38Lt) if you buy the tank that mounts to it.
All the drawings are with my CAD man & job must be completed before this winter.

Cheers
Dave

[debruiser]

I have the dual Rijidij bar on my 90. Have a double jerry carrier/wheel carrier combo. It's awesome, and is it's own bumperette (I've run it into banks and slid along on it and the bullar :) ) wheel carrier is strong like ox, I sit/stand on mine to get on the roof. Jerry carrier has been backed into a really big paperbark tree and is still fine, it also gets used as a platform (while open) to tie down things on the roof rack.

I guess the trade off is that it was expensive.

I'm still working on getting a camp light setup on it; if you have a look on the website Rijidij can supply one (I was too poor at the time to get it)

I'd love one of these carriers for my series, but it would be nearly worth more than I paid for the car :(

[ezyrama]

After procrastinating over Christmas, I have just sent off an email to Murray.
I like the idea of supporting a small Australian owned business like myself,
so it's in the pipeline. Thx all.
Cheers Ian