Expedition Roof Racks & Side Steps

[Gav110]

Am looking at possibly having one if the new LR genuine expedition racks with ladder fitted to my new vehicle instead of the Hannibal I have now.

Have been very happy overall with the Hannibal - size, wind noise and versatility with the slotted tracks and variety of innovative bolt-ons. Only downside has been toughness.

Being alum, has required a fair amount of straightening (upper rails) from love taps with the local trackside fauna... (someone has to do the vegetation management right?!).

The downside of steel (eg ARB racks) is weight, but the new LR expedition rack looks slightly lighter having a less dense floor (grateful for any specs). All experience appreciated.

Also Looking for the best set of steps - ideally higher mounted than the tubes from LR (and tougher). Thanks Gav

[Ranga]

So, does that mean you're getting rid of the Hannibal rack? If so, I'm interested.

[Gav110]

So, does that mean you're getting rid of the Hannibal rack? If so, I'm interested.


Sorry mate - it's going with the vehicle - private sale or trade on new Puma.

[Tomo]

I am thinking about these sidesteps.....

Troutbeck Sales & Services Land Rover (http://www.troutbecksales.com/steps.htm)

The look nice and strong...
Anyone have any experience with these?

[pommy]

I have these sidesteps on my defender and very happy with them kept me off a couple of trees before , Len is a great bloke to deal with too . Purchased a few other items of him also .

[Gav110]

I am thinking about these sidesteps.....

Troutbeck Sales & Services Land Rover (http://www.troutbecksales.com/steps.htm)

The look nice and strong...
Anyone have any experience with these?

Spot on - just what I was looking for - thanks ! Mount up high and look tough. Have just written off for pricing.

[Gav110]

Pommy, Tomo - will these steps fit with the chequer plate sill protectors (factory or after market)?

[Tomo]

I have these sidesteps on my defender and very happy with them kept me off a couple of trees before , Len is a great bloke to deal with too . Purchased a few other items of him also .

Pommy,
That is a mean looking Defender you have there.
Any chance you could post up some pics of your sidesteps???

Cheers

[pommy]

Will try to post up some pictures not very good at that sort of thing . There is some pics and vids of the fender on the last ( 3rd ) Otways trip on Aulro site

[pommy]

Gavstar pretty sure the sidesteps will fit with the checker plate sill protection

[Gav110]

Thanks guys. I also called RovaCraft (Rovacraft (http://www.rovacraft.com.au/)) today, and they have a couple of designs for Defender. I am getting pricing and photos - will advise.