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  1. 29th January 2011, 08:10 AM #1
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    Talking roof racks

    looking at buying from Ebay---full length with mesh floor $850---new with lights etc from powerful 4x4 in Sydney. Anyone already got one? I've been sent photo's all look good what you think???? RRP $1780
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  2. 29th January 2011, 10:07 AM #2
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    [FONT=""][COLOR=""][SIZE=""]Yeh u came really close to buying one of those actually all look good,but I'm pretty sure they don't have the step down it would sit quite high up front.ended up just scouring eBay for second hand arb.but that's just my preference...[/SIZE][/COLOR][/FONT]
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  3. 29th January 2011, 10:09 AM #3
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    [FONT=""][COLOR=""][SIZE=""]I meant 'i' came really close sorry[/SIZE][/COLOR][/FONT]
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  4. 29th January 2011, 11:53 AM #4
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    IMO these are too heavy...

    Get a Windcheater or similar.. OL and Dolium are sources...

    $1395.00 without the accessories...

    You can add much more then! And roof is rated, so the rack weight removes carrying capacity.

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  5. 30th January 2011, 07:29 PM #5
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    Hello Greg,

    Why would you want a roof rack that can weigh 50-60kg and then load it up with maybe up to 200kg. Yes you can carry a lot of weight on the roof but the centre of gravity is raised higher and higher with the more weight that goes on the roof thus making rollover easier with each kg added.
    A trailer is a much better option and you can carry more weight in them, but then opinions are cheap.

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  6. 30th January 2011, 08:25 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason789 View Post
    Hello Greg,

    Why would you want a roof rack that can weigh 50-60kg and then load it up with maybe up to 200kg. Yes you can carry a lot of weight on the roof but the centre of gravity is raised higher and higher with the more weight that goes on the roof thus making rollover easier with each kg added.
    A trailer is a much better option and you can carry more weight in them, but then opinions are cheap.

    Cheers,

    Jason
    I have so much gear that I need the roof rack as well. I also tow a popup camper[fiberglass] with full awnings and fossicking gear,freezer,fishing gear, spares etc and I love being comfortable when out bush. Luckily I have a 4 bay shed [its' also full]........
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  7. 30th January 2011, 09:46 PM #7
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    Sounds like you need a trailer for your trailer!


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  8. 31st January 2011, 11:19 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Disco EMU View Post
    Sounds like you need a trailer for your trailer!


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    Yea got one of them as well, I think the local constabulary would frown on a road train behind the disco
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    Quote Originally Posted by greg smith View Post
    looking at buying from Ebay---full length with mesh floor $850---new with lights etc from powerful 4x4 in Sydney. Anyone already got one? I've been sent photo's all look good what you think???? RRP $1780
    i think you need to remove factory rails to fit these, at least thats what they told me when i rang a few months back.
    plus at 50kg you only get to add another 50kg before being at the roof limit.
    cheers
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  10. 31st January 2011, 11:31 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yorkie View Post
    i think you need to remove factory rails to fit these, at least thats what they told me when i rang a few months back.
    plus at 50kg you only get to add another 50kg before being at the roof limit.
    cheers
    Sure so I have had another look and they also have a aluminium rack 62.5in x46in designed for a toyota l/cruiser, asked if the legs would fit the disco,only $320 or so, I have a set of rhino racks so, if needs be, I willfit on top of these if neccessary!!!!!!!
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