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eutek

Member Since: 03 Mar 2009
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 586

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Replace Expedition rack... what about ladder?

Hi all,

I'm considering ditching the Expedition rack I've got on my 110 because it seems I'm limited to the type of roof tent I can use with it. I can only fit a small Maggiolina or Airtop, rather than a medium - which isn't much help because there are three of us (two adults and one child).

Seems straightforward to replace the rack itself, it just comes right off, but the current ladder/light guard is secured to the body with bolts… how are those holes usually sealed up?

Anyone else go down this route previously?

The Expedition rack looks great, but it is a PITA to put anything on it or attach anything to it.

16th Jul 2012 10:43am

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6678

Why not just leave the ladder in situ as it acts as a lightguard as well, anyway and you may revert back to a roofrack at some point ...

16th Jul 2012 11:07am

eutek

Member Since: 03 Mar 2009
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 586

Doh... just realised I didn't type the rest of my original message.

I plan on replacing the Expedition rack with something like a Patriot or Frontrunner.

16th Jul 2012 11:10am

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6678

I'm presuming the ladder bolts to the existing rack at the top ? - In which case see if you can bolt to your new rack or find a replacement ladder that utilises the same holes

Take a look at the Hannibal ladder, it 'clamps' to the gutter at the top and picks up on the body fixing bolts at the bottom. The middle bolts to the top of the body at waist height and even if the holes dont line up with your existing it will probably cover over them

16th Jul 2012 11:18am

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8582

eutek wrote:

I plan on replacing the Expedition rack with something like a Patriot or Frontrunner.

Why?

For a roof tent 2 preferably 3 roof bars are more then adequate. Roof rack Front Runner/Patriot is £700/£1200+ weighs 30 kg+

2/3 roof bars £250- £400 weighs about 6-8 kg.

So unless you have other need for a roof rack I would suggest roof bars. The Australian Rhino bars are 1500mm long whereas medium Autohome roof tent is 1400mm wide.

Please be careful about choice of roof tent and roof rack as they may not always be completely compatible. For instance the Airtop has to be mounted at the front of a Patriot roof rack to get the catches to work readily.

If you are going to Biling we will have some Autohome roof tents displayed, some on Patriot roof rack, some on Australian Rhino bars.

Brendan

16th Jul 2012 11:37am

eutek

Member Since: 03 Mar 2009
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 586

Interesting post Brendan, lots I didn't take into account. Lots to think about.

I was leaning towards another rack, as I do use it a bit - wasn't sure if roof bars would do be as useful except for carrying a tent, but you've got me thinking along those lines as well.

16th Jul 2012 1:41pm

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