Thread: Setting up MY16.5 SDV6SE Questions

That's okay Drivesafe. I was starting to get confused (well, more than I am) .

Traxide D4-5U ordered. That'll be my first job

Originally Posted by Hugh Jars

Hi everyone,
My Disco will come without roof rails. I would like to put roof bars (probably 3 to carry a kayak). I know Rhino has a kit for this, but does anyone else offer one of similar quality with the option of a basket when not carrying a kayak?

Hi & Welcome!

I saw most of the thread so far has been about the electrics, but in relation to your question above about bars & racks, Depending on the look you want, if you are carrying a long kayak, you might consider installing the long LR rails rather than the long + short sections of Rhino rails. The reason I say this is because if you are intending on having a third rack above the driver area anyway, then you might find sliding the racks along the LR long rail easier and more flexible in placement than the 2 sections of the Rhino option.

I only have the Rhino rails on the rear/higher of the roof, and put a single crossbar on the front/lower occasionally. For pictures, see this post.

Thanks very much for the info, eddomak! Your info and thread is most helpful. I wasn't aware that the LR rails were available to retro-fit. Nevertheless, I live on the northside and just up the road from Artarmon, so I'll pop in to the place you recommended.
Thanks again!

Picked it up on the 29th. SDV6 SE with Tech Pack & E-diff. Didn't really need any other factory options, so I'm pretty happy. It drives better than the HSE demo I tested.....

Originally Posted by Hugh Jars

Thanks very much for the info, eddomak! Your info and thread is most helpful. I wasn't aware that the LR rails were available to retro-fit. Nevertheless, I live on the northside and just up the road from Artarmon, so I'll pop in to the place you recommended.
Thanks again!

No worries - do a search on this forum for installing extended rails, and there should be some information there. You can buy the extended (or the short) rails on eBay in silver or black.

Artarmon roof rack world are awesome - they are not the cheapest (but not overpriced either), but their service is second to none. They have helped me on many things and given me free spare parts here and there to help out with some of my ideas. They are also open to trying to make your ideas work (eg my front cross bar).