Thread: Bonnet mount

IIRC landrover didnt discontinue the bonnet mount as an accessory till the TD5's, so you should be fine

I have one on my 300 Tdi and love it. Have been many thousands of k's on rough road and no problems. Alledgedly you can't say the same is true about the standard rear door spare carrier!

Opinions differ here as to the desirability of bonnet mounts here. It is true they detract from corner visibilty. I've found they increase fuel consumption a tad, and make the steering heavier so I only use it on trips away for the second spare or as first spare when the cabin is loaded with gear and people.

Another negative is you need two people to open the bonnet because when you pull the lever in the cab, the weight prevents it from "popping" and you either need a tiny block of wood to hold the lever pulled or a 2nd person to lift when you pull the lever.

But they look cool and they do solve a storage problem. I've concentrated on the negatives but I'm glad I have one all considered.