Defender 110 Wgn Roofrack Ladders - What are the options?

[Robmacca]

Guys....

Wanting to know what others are using as ladders that are mounted on the rear of their 110 Defender Wagons? I'm looking at a full length version and not sure what is out there atm. I've currently the Front Runner version but thinking this time around of the full length version....

What options do I have?



rob

[jon3950]

I suspect the answer to this is none that are legal. They all seem to obscure the number plate. Pity, as I'd like to go down this path myself.

The ones I have found are the genuine LR one, Travall, Safety Devices and Patriot. The Safety Devices and Patriot ones are designed to mount to their racks.

Cheers,
Jon

[Shoogs]

I have one of these, was on the vehicle when I bought it, seems to go ok.

Rear Access Roof Ladder for Land Rover Defender (https://www.masai4x4.com/defender/rear-access-roof-ladder/)

[jon3950]

I like that one. It’s the first I’ve seen that doesn’t require drilling, other than ones that attach to roof racks.

Cheers,
Jon

[Robmacca]

I have one of these, was on the vehicle when I bought it, seems to go ok.

Rear Access Roof Ladder for Land Rover Defender (https://www.masai4x4.com/defender/rear-access-roof-ladder/)


Thanks for that..... that's something that I'm sort of after.... this is the one: Masai Design Rear Roof Access Ladder for Land Rover Defender 90 / 110 | Rear Access Roof Ladder – Rear Access Roof Ladder – Masai Land Rover Defender Upgrades, Accessories and Parts (https://www.masai4x4.com/defender/rear-access-roof-ladder/Masai-Design-Rear-Roof-Access-Ladder-for-Land-Rover-Defender-90-110-p62709329)


EX VAT PRICE: £104.17Masai Design Rear Roof Access Ladder for Land Rover Defender 90 / 110A high quality product designed and manufactured by the Masai special engineering team. Recommended for use only with our NAS rear step or folding rear step.
For vehicle styling and light-weight use, the Masai roof access ladder can be simply clamped-on to the rain gutter and bolted to the existing body mounting points on the chassis. No drilling Required.
For extra strength and rigidity the Masai ladder has extra heavy duty brackets located at the roof line and tub line where the body of the Land Rover can be drilled and bolted.


For use with rear folding step or NAS rear step. Zinc plated steel with black powder coated finish.

I assume u can still use this one w/o the folding step?
also, assume u can if u so choose to drill / bolt for added strength in the middle?

I gather these can only be bought overseas and not locally?

[weeds]

PO of my 300tdi moved the number plate to the drivers side, had a full length ladder the the hi-Lift sat behind the ladder.

[Robmacca]

PO of my 300tdi moved the number plate to the drivers side, had a full length ladder the the hi-Lift sat behind the ladder.


Sounds like a good idea but not sure how legal it would be with the swing out tyre carrier inhibiting view?

Did u make your ladder or did u buy it?

[weeds]

Sounds like a good idea but not sure how legal it would be with the swing out tyre carrier inhibiting view?

Did u make your ladder or did u buy it?

PO made it from scratch out of 25 RHS

Oh good point about spare, mine was only on the bonnet, no spare hanging off the back.

[DiscoMick]

I think it is possible to buy square number plates which might not be obscured by the ladder.

[EastFreo]

I just got the standard LR full length one . Been more than happy with it. Kids love it - turns the Defender into a mobile playground.

[Wallaby Ted]

My 85 110 had it on the drivers side from factory as there were no holes for it on the passenger side.

The spare tyre mounted on the door did cover it a bit, if you had a carrier it would probably make visibility worse.

Richard


Sounds like a good idea but not sure how legal it would be with the swing out tyre carrier inhibiting view?

Did u make your ladder or did u buy it?

[Robmacca]

I just got the standard LR full length one . Been more than happy with it. Kids love it - turns the Defender into a mobile playground.


How are these mounted? Clamped onto the Roof Gutter?

[weeds]

Mine was bolt to the roof rack and rear cross member only, no holes body panels.

[Shoogs]

Thanks for that..... that's something that I'm sort of after.... this is the one: Masai Design Rear Roof Access Ladder for Land Rover Defender 90 / 110 | Rear Access Roof Ladder – Rear Access Roof Ladder – Masai Land Rover Defender Upgrades, Accessories and Parts (https://www.masai4x4.com/defender/rear-access-roof-ladder/Masai-Design-Rear-Roof-Access-Ladder-for-Land-Rover-Defender-90-110-p62709329)



I assume u can still use this one w/o the folding step?
also, assume u can if u so choose to drill / bolt for added strength in the middle?

I gather these can only be bought overseas and not locally?

Yes I use it with the folding step, and yes you could strengthen it, that said I am 100kgs and it has to date had no issues with that weight, very strong mounting top and bottom. Though I climb up and the stand on the spare tyre.

Sorry no idea where in Oz you could buy.

[DeeJay]

I just use an aluminium telescopic 2m portable ladder. I can access all sides - no getting up on the rack. Bonus is I can use it for other jobs around the campsite or at home. I've made a lockable carrier for it for between the spare wheel & wheel bag, so its easily accessed, or not even taken away if the roof rack is off for short trips.
I have to remove the roof rack to get the Deefer in the garage anyway...

[4xsama]

I have one of these;

#RWS - Rhino-Rack Wheel Step | Rhino-Rack (http://www.rhinorack.com.au/products/trade-work-solutions/ladders-steps/wheel-step/rhino-rack-wheel-step_rws)

Granted its not a ladder (and one is on my wish list) but its good for loading up the roof (above the wheels - otherwise you need to open the rear doors and step on the floor).

[bent]

I have a full length Hannibal roof rack and Hannibal rear ladder. Ladder looked a bit light weight at first but it’s not moved since installed. Works a treat. Only consideration is learning to not have your fingers on the edge of the rear door when you close it, you jamb your fingers against the side of the ladder. Hannibal Rear Defender Ladder - Hannibal Safari Equipment (https://www.remotetravel.com.au/hannibal-rear-defender-ladder)

[Robmacca]

I have a full length Hannibal roof rack and Hannibal rear ladder. Ladder looked a bit light weight at first but it’s not moved since installed. Works a treat. Only consideration is learning to not have your fingers on the edge of the rear door when you close it, you jamb your fingers against the side of the ladder. Hannibal Rear Defender Ladder - Hannibal Safari Equipment (https://www.remotetravel.com.au/hannibal-rear-defender-ladder)


That's pretty much the same as the FrontRunner version. I assume the bottom of the ladder is still needed to be drilled and bolted into place?

[bent]

That's pretty much the same as the FrontRunner version. I assume the bottom of the ladder is still needed to be drilled and bolted into place?

Yes. Through the capping. I used two stainless steel self drilling screws rather than bolts. Was short on time when installed so was only a ‘temporary’ measure, three years later....

[DiscoMick]

Don't they bolt to the cross member?

[Robmacca]

Don't they bolt to the cross member?

No, not these ones...