Thread: To rack, or not to rack...

Have you thought about hi lift holders that mount to your spare wheel?

Originally Posted by bris_faz

Have you thought about hi lift holders that mount to your spare wheel?

Worst idea ever made those things!!!!

Puts the jack out in the open, at a low pressure point so they get water + dust + road grime all over them...

Adds substantial weight to the door hinges / Wheel carrier points...

And, if the drop off you go down is extreme enough - can hit and grab the ground!

Seen jacks inoperable because of this, and seen huge damage done to vehicles as well...


Best place for a Hi Lift Jack - Home....

Hi-Lifts are the "Chrome Rims" of the 4wd fraternity....

I used to store my high lift across the floor right up against the back door. Easy to get to when needed,, although as the other guys said,, rarely used. I think I used it out in the bush once, when I had my series (20+years ago).

I have a step up rack that I use on my D1V8 with an awning attached. Use it for expeditions to carry the second spare, tent etc. I find it invaluable on trips (even though I have long removed the back seat there is still insufficient space for all SWMBO's gear).

I took off the rack and changed from muddies to highway tyres earlier this year when the D1 became my primary drive. Fuel economy improved by up to 3-4l/100km. I am planning to put it back on as soon as (or if ever) I get the D2 back because it is handy for the occasional bulky load and I keep tripping over it on the ground.

Fitting and removing the rack is simple if you have a forklift - not sure what is would be like without one.

Bill

It's free, so why knock it?

DM on my last TD5 I had a tradesman rack with a deflector on it and the economy was only about a litre difference. Was a great rack, very little resistance. This was my rack on my previous TD5

Originally Posted by Fluids

I put 3x Rhino HD bars up there to carry the foxwing awning. Didn't really notice any change to the fuel economy ... but when the Rhino 2m tray went up there my fuel economy took a hit.

When I can find the right sized one, I may swap the Rhino alloy tray for a flat steel mesh platform to cut down the wind resistance. With the step down in the disos roof line under the front of the rhino tray, and the wide floor panels in the trays floor, the wind can't easily pass thru and the whole thing acts like a giant wind sock ... a mesh tray would solve that problem, but finding a 2.0-2,2 mesh tray was the issue ... need to carry a 2m long oztent up there (canvas bag & stuff).

A basket (quick to mount/remove) would be good ... the rhino tray takes a bit to remove & refit.

Kev,

I went from Rhino Aero Bars to a Windcheetah rack and my consumption went up. My Supa-Wing is mounted better now but my fuel economy has gone to s....t.

Cheers,

Franz

Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

Evening all. (technically morning)
Just trying to way up the pros and cons of some roof racks.
Originally, I just wanted to have a pair of cross bars up the back, as I've got a sunroof and will at some stage use it, once it gets fixed
However, it would be very convenient to have a basket of some sort, which is why I started looking at the ARB half size ones.
Anyone who uses this care to share your thoughts on it?
Any impact on fuel economy?
Cheers
Muppet

I bought a cheepie off fleabay, regusseted the corners with 5mm plate alu and bent up some 10mm/50mm 90deg as upright supports well still very lightweight and supprisingly strong carry spare for van awning and pipes for tent poles and fishing rods,swag and anything light that might fit. Set up a simple pulley in the shed and it is easy to lift on and off [just keep the gutter mounts bolted on after removal I didn't and mine went to the dump after a cleanout!!!!!! ] anyone got 6 gutter clamps spare????