Thread: New D4 - now the expensive bit begins.

Originally Posted by Strop

Just as aside can you get a RWC that does not obstruct the rear lights? I like the look of them..,,

Yes. I understand the Front Runner RWC does not obscure the light, and subsequently obscures the view out the back window. Assuming you have a reversing camera that's less of an issue, though not great for rear visibility when driving forward. It's all compromises.

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

Yes. I understand the Front Runner RWC does not obscure the light, and subsequently obscures the view out the back window. Assuming you have a reversing camera that's less of an issue, though not great for rear visibility when driving forward. It's all compromises.

I researched this prior to committing and found that the Front Runner RWC had a slightly longer swing arm, thus obstructing more of the rear view. And while it exposed more of the right rear tail light assembly, it also meant that the whole assembly assumed a wider swing arc, which in turn risked fouling the front of our camper trailer. Which in turn meant that to open the tail gates, I might have had to make a conscious effort to swing the car to the left every time we stopped, so SWMBO could, if required, get into the load space easily.

Compromises, compromises.

Originally Posted by ATH

Very bad bit of workmanship I think. Just look at those jagged edges. Had much the same on our caravan where the electrics went through into the chassis so I fixed it with a bit of convoluted tube for safety.
AlanH.

I'm okay with their response Alan. I've already emailed the boss and he's asked me to bring it back and have it fixed immediately.

Yes, but filed away in the grey cells now of the rest of us. Things you don't think of.

Laurie