Spare Wheel carriers

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Originally Posted by connock

Yer yer I get were your coming from BUT the driving advertisement for OL in the pictures also has a tow bar so you cant include that about off road driving and who takes a van/camper off road that has a 350kg ball weight any how?
Sorry but I'm just into keeping things as light as possible ( extra tyres not wheels etc.) I realise not every one knows how to change a tyre and some like to look like they go bush all the time. Kay mar bar, Two wheels, hi lift Jack, HF radio aerial + mount and shovel all on the back. This tells me, that person doesn't do a lot of outback travel.


connock

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perhaps they have a bullbar and winch to offset the weight of the rear bar and wheels? ;)

it won't offset the weight, just put more on....

I have to say I am happy with the combination of Mitch-hitch and Kaymar rear bar, which I actually have dual wheel carriers.

I don't have rear parking assist on my "S" model. I do have the LongRanger extra tank which gives me the easy combined range of 2000km without hassle.

The only real issue I have is the latching mechanisms. SWMBO definitely cannot handle them. No matter how they are adjusted :mad:

Currently I have an arm/shoulder issue, and I can not open the rear easily, having to use my left hand.

I would love a solution to the problem. As I get older I can see having issues with these latches, I do remember seeing one rear carrier from Melbourne with an easy latch, just wish kaymar came out with a retrofit one.......

Like this:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...013/11/103.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...013/11/104.jpg

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Originally Posted by gps-au

As I get older I can see having issues with these latches, I do remember seeing one rear carrier from Melbourne with an easy latch, just wish kaymar came out with a retrofit one.......

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I find the Dolium one very easy to use.

I second that Dolium one very easy! the one from melbourne by 4x4Intelligence not made anymore.. It had other problems though.

I bought the Dollium/Front Runner/Opposite Lock version. I hesitated because of the lack of a lock or gas strut to keep it open when parked on uneven ground. Turns out that I have not encountered a problem. It has an easily used latch and enough friction to stop it swinging. I like the minimal cosmetic change to the rear of the car.

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Originally Posted by ~Rich~

Like this:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...013/11/103.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...013/11/104.jpg

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gotta say it does look interesting.

BUT, I did say a retrofit for my kaymar.

After many medical tests/scans there seems to be only thing actually stopping my arm/shoulder problem recovery, I have had to stop using the tailgate latches totally for the moment.

I may have a 2008 D3 "S" my09 , with air suspension and leather (& a heap of other extras) coming on the market shortly.... :(

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Originally Posted by gps-au

After many medical tests/scans there seems to be only thing actually stopping my arm/shoulder problem recovery, I have had to stop using the tailgate latches totally for the moment.

I may have a 2008 D3 "S" my09 , with air suspension and leather (& a heap of other extras) coming on the market shortly.... :(

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If the problem is the force needed to open and close the lock, would a length of tube fitted over the handle to improve leverage be of any use? Otherwise can you have the arms (RWC, not yours!) removed for your recovery period, keeping a spare in the back?

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Originally Posted by Graeme

If the problem is the force needed to open and close the lock, would a length of tube fitted over the handle to improve leverage be of any use? Otherwise can you have the arms (RWC, not yours!) removed for your recovery period, keeping a spare in the back?

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Sometimes, I think mine might be a good idea !!.

I am actually side loading/unloading thru the right rear door (passenger behind driver). Its a pain, but doable.

But honestly, the vehicle will be going on the market soon, I just have to decide what to replace it with.. whichever, it will have to fit in the garage this time (well I did buy the house after the car last time). The carport is great, but the house extension will demolish that.