Hannibal Roof Rack and 60th Anniversary brackets

[dmdigital]

I got the brackets from Hannibal during the week and was able to complete the roof rack on the Puma today (between rain storms) by installing the rails.

Peter at Hannibal Safari was great to deal with and they packed the rack and awning exceptionally well, and securely, for shipping without increasing the bulk of the shipment. He also was kind enough to order in these 60th Anniversary brackets instead of the normal Hannibal Safari one's - well it is a 2008 Defender, so that's a 60th Anniversary one even if it isn't an SVX:p

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/01/1601.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/01/1602.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/01/1603.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/11/832.jpg

[rumman43]

Love that rack and anniversery brackets.
nice low profile.
silver defender is the business as well.
thanks for the pics
ab

[Defender=1st]

looks bloody great...
Cheers Adrian

[JohnR]

That's awsome. I was going to call Hannibal on Monday for almost this exact rig. The only difference I only want 2m long rack and awning. If it's not a rude question what did this cost you excluding freight?

Cheers,

[dmdigital]

John, cost a lot, but in reality not that much more than a OL Rackmaster or even the ARB (if I also bought the optional ladder). Hannibal in Brisbane were great to deal with.

Personally I'm pleased I went for the full length as it covers from rear gutter to roof edge at windscreen. This also provides a "second skin" for the roof to a degree which is very good to have up here. Also the 2.4m awning gives just that little bit extra shade.

[dullbird]

and it sits just nicely with the plastic jobby also doesn't it ;)

[dmdigital]

and it sits just nicely with the plastic jobby also doesn't it ;)
Yep:D ;)

[dmdigital]

Here's a few pictures of the awning in use.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/11/834.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/03/1333.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/11/833.jpg

[stevencam]

Great rack and awning, but where did you source the side steps how are they mounted and are they strong enough to take a grounding.

Not a fan of steps but if it keeps the girls happy:)

[dmdigital]

Great rack and awning, but where did you source the side steps how are they mounted and are they strong enough to take a grounding.

Not a fan of steps but if it keeps the girls happy:)
They are the OEM ones from LR. I share your opinion on side steps, but what can you do:(

I haven't grounded these yet, but they are fairly well made and all steel bolted onto the out riggers.

[kenleyfred]

DM your rack and awning are exactly what I am after. You have made it much easier for me to convince the war office to allow me to get them now that she has seen them both closed and in use. Top photo's. Thanks.

Kenley

[eksjay]

Hey, nice pics.

What is the colour of this car??? Is it Zermatt Silver?

[sniegy]

Very Nice Derek,
You have been a busy little boy. I do like the 60th anniversary bits.
Exceptional setup wrt the roof rack & awning.
Even Barb commented on the setup.:clap2::clap2: She thought it was very neat & didnt spoil anything..

[juddy]

Pics of the rack, just waiting to get the swing out awning, and roof tent, Peters got me a ladder which will sit just behind the rear left door, and attatch to the top of the rack, easy to get up and down with the heavy stuff then...

[dmdigital]

Hey, nice pics.

What is the colour of this car??? Is it Zermatt Silver?
Yes, Zermatt Silver. Very, very reflective, like polished aluminium.


Very Nice Derek,
You have been a busy little boy. I do like the 60th anniversary bits.
Exceptional setup wrt the roof rack & awning.
Even Barb commented on the setup.:clap2::clap2: She thought it was very neat & didnt spoil anything..
Thanks Peter, I think the 60th brackets are a really great touch too. Peter at Hannibal was very helpful and got these in from South Africa for me.