Xanadoo Boot Basket

[Aussie Jeepster]

Just spent the last 20 minutes fitting my new arrival.
The Upper Boot Basket from Overland Adventure Products in the UK.
XBB Upper Boot Basket – Overland Adventure Products (https://www.overlandadventureproducts.co.uk/product/xbb-upper-boot-basket/)
Not cheap, and freight was a killer, but I'm more than happy with it.
NO, it is not a place to put a jack, air compressor and tool kit, but for blankets and wind jackets, it is ideal.
Now to sort out the cargo barrier.
I've got no associations with the company other than helping and encouraging them in their development.

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[loanrangie]

Look great but a bit exxy for me.

[Aussie Jeepster]

They did have a nice pre-release price when they were making the first batch.
I just looked at the current price, and yes, it is expensive when you add shipping.
Alan

[discomatt69]

nice bit of kit but bit hexy is a understatement ...
Could pull out the mig, oxy kit and pipe bender and have one knocked up in a day or 2 playing in the shed, might go and measure up some bits[thumbsupbig]

[DieselLSE]

... expensive when you add shipping.
Alan
And elusive. I ordered and paid for mine on July 9th and have not yet received it, nor had either of my follow up emails answered. I have no idea if the order is being processed or not.

[Aussie Jeepster]

And elusive. I ordered and paid for mine on July 9th and have not yet received it, nor had either of my follow up emails answered. I have no idea if the order is being processed or not.
Contact them on Facebook - I have always received replies. And he is there now.
I know there were many delays with this particular unit and I know he was not a happy camper about it, but in the end it arrived.
Alan

[DieselLSE]

...Contact them on Facebook.
Alan
I don't use Facebook. I tried it recently for a specific purpose, but after a few weeks closed the account. I'll get one of my boys to make contact for me. Not a lot of point in them providing an email address if they don't check it!

[SeanC]

How much was the freight ?

Thanks
Sean

[Aussie Jeepster]

How much was the freight ?

Thanks
Sean
60 pounds

[DAMINK]

nice bit of kit but bit hexy is a understatement ...
Could pull out the mig, oxy kit and pipe bender and have one knocked up in a day or 2 playing in the shed, might go and measure up some bits[thumbsupbig]

Yea im with ya. Make up half a dozen of them while you have the kit out and flog them off.

[SeanC]

60 pounds
Same as the Mantec upper load lugga I’ve been thinking about for quite awhile.
I like the way the Xanadoo hinges down.
I think I’ve changed my mind.
Sometimes procrastination can pay off.

[cripesamighty]

That's a nice classy bit of kit for a D3/4. I would love one. On the last couple of long trips in my D1, I used some old elastic cargo net off my trailer and strung it up between the roof grab handles above both rear passenger doors and my rear fittings for my cargo barrier. I packed my pillows and some bedding up there against the roof and it worked a treat. Not so sure it would work in my D3 though.

[loanrangie]

You will need a pommy dog guard as the usual cb have brackets running across the load space .

[Tony V]

Strangely enough, I brought the Xanado Boot Basket not the roof one.

Below is part of a write up I did on our Club facebook page Land Rover Owners Cairns - Home | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/landroverowners.cairns/)

If you want to contact Stewart (Stubo) try Stuart Smith <stubosmith@me.com> he is a Paramedic and works shifts.
He designed and now has the baskets manufactured for him, there had been some problems but he seems to be on track now.

I ordered mine on 5th August, it was in the country around the 10th of September, finally got it through customs (another long story) and received it on 20th September.

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The Land Rover OEM barrier is perfect, unlike the locally Milford made units it does not take any extra space in the cargo area. Its design allows some storage using the cargo net behind the headrest and against the cage, Akubra, First aid kit, Gloves and stubbie holders, all light and quick to access.


I have supplemented this with a Xanadoo Boot Basket.


Stuart is UK based but makes quality equipment for Disco 3's and 4's Xanadoo Boot Basket - Home | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/XanadooBootBasket/)


This basket saves me stacking items on top of each other, it separates the light from heavy and allows me to access items without unloading and repacking.
The boot basket slips up against the Cargo barrier if I need to carry taller objects which is fantastic.
I can also pull the cargo cover across the top of the basket if needed.


I had noticed that some people put their fire extinguishers on the boot side of the cargo barrier, mine is on the passenger side where it is easy to access it in an emergency.

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