Got an email form a guy in regards to these:
4WD Systems | Roof Racks | Gear to Goannawhere
http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...isco_front.jpg
They go for around the low 800s....
Sound not too bad..
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Got an email form a guy in regards to these:
4WD Systems | Roof Racks | Gear to Goannawhere
http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...isco_front.jpg
They go for around the low 800s....
Sound not too bad..
Thanks for that Milsy.
The 4WD Systems one is worth considering. The last full length rack I purchased (for my old Maverick years ago) was from them and it performed admirably.
Steel is a plus, so they say, as aluminium is hard to repair if/when corrugations have their say on weld-points. Of course it's a bit heavier!
I didn't realise they did a contoured version. Maybe I'll check them out (when I've got a bit more spare cash).
Thats the rack I run. Quite heavy but very strong.
I was lucky enough to pick it up quite cheap 2nd hand.
Rez.
Rez, How heavy is it mate?
It would have to be 40-50kgs. Takes two people with a bit of strength to lift it up and fit it.
Because of that I leave it on permanently now.
It double as the perfect roof protection from trees too ;-) Its had a few decent run ins with overhanging branches and it always comes out on top.
Rez
I like the alloy TJM contoured racks.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...010/08/747.jpg
Poser shot of mine and Bruce's (Wander)
My understanding is that TJM powdercoat the steel racks black and these alloy bars are a silver/grey powdercoat. I looked at getting mine redone in black but the cost of stripping and recoating was more than what I paid for the rack secondhand. I was told that because the powdercoat was in good nick they could coat straight over without stripping but no guarantees.
My BBQ (as above) is usually on the front section and roofbag fills the rear section when req. The rack itself I find great and apart from carrying "stuff" makes a fantastic viewing platform/lookout/vantage point.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...010/08/748.jpg
Allen (AJSLRD) doing his stuff.
Stevo
Yeah I think the aluminium may be the go, just due to weight. Poor old disco struggles as it is.. I would prefer it in black but will speak to TJM about it this week.
From my manual "The MAXIMUM roof rack load is 50kg for normal road use and 30 kg off road."Quote:
Originally Posted by Rezley
Is this an issue or are Land Rover being too conservative.
Gooseneck I'd say that refers to the factory rack/bars and the wieght they can safely hold.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gooseneck
My rack weighs that by itself and I'd be confident it could hold a good 100kg, not that I would put that much weigh up so high......
When I stand on it it doesnt even flex.
Rez