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  1. 16th November 2013, 05:42 AM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by connock View Post
    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.


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    perhaps they have a bullbar and winch to offset the weight of the rear bar and wheels?
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  2. 18th November 2013, 01:15 PM #22
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    it won't offset the weight, just put more on....
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  3. 21st November 2013, 11:03 AM #23
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    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

    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.......
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  4. 21st November 2013, 01:27 PM #24
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  5. 21st November 2013, 04:03 PM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by gps-au View Post
    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.......
    I find the Dolium one very easy to use.
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  6. 21st November 2013, 07:25 PM #26
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    I second that Dolium one very easy! the one from melbourne by 4x4Intelligence not made anymore.. It had other problems though.
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  7. 22nd November 2013, 05:52 PM #27
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    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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  8. 27th November 2013, 09:45 PM #28
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    Quote Originally Posted by ~Rich~ View Post
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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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  9. 29th November 2013, 08:06 PM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by gps-au View Post
    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....
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Graeme View Post
    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?
    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.
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