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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265  
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Interested in this also.
I've 90% decided on a Mantec Carrier with a Simbars Disco wheel mounted rack. Thinking that the plate would mount behind the spare and the Mantec carrier would take the weight of the spare and the bikes. And because of the offset the door would still open even with the bikes on.??? This is pure speculation though? Has anybody tried this set up? |
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3rd Apr 2013 8:07am |
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| bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1923  
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That's the exact reason why i need advice, my luck isn't very lucky! And I will end up buying the wrong one,
I dont fancy hanging 3-4 bikes on the spare wheel  2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone) |
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3rd Apr 2013 9:06pm |
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| kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1309 
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I have the Nakatanenga swing away carrier.
Fitting was easy (just a few bolts and nuts into the cross member), price was good. The advantage of a wheel carrier is that the weight of the spare is not on the door hinges (door will eventually sag and not align with the door opening) I have also fitted a bike carrier but on the tow bar rather than on the spare. To do this, I had to bring the tow bar forward a bit so the bike carrier cleared the spare wheel.  Click image to enlarge |
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5th Apr 2013 8:23pm |
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| smb Member Since: 15 Jan 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1232 
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I have the basic Mantec one installed on my 110. It is supporting an Alloy Terrafirma Beadlock wheel and 265/75r16 BFG MT tyre. Not the lightest combo, but I have already had to adjust it once after approx 10,000miles. I have a step system(from Mud) mounted around it to make it easier climbing up to the roof rack as well. When I stand on it it creaks and moves and doesn't instil that much confidence.
Would I buy one again? No. I think I would spend the extra money on getting one more substantial. I don't know the name of it, but I have seen it on this forum. It is a single support taken from the crossmember only. Would I support bikes on it? Definitely no. Not with the value of bikes nowadays. This is only my opinion, but it is based upon what I have experienced only. Hope this helps. |
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5th Apr 2013 8:52pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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All you need to know about Safari Equip.....
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic18175....swing+away If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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5th Apr 2013 9:03pm |
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| smb Member Since: 15 Jan 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1232
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THAT'S THE ONE. I knew it was on here somewhere. Is it as good as it looks? |
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5th Apr 2013 9:10pm |
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| smb Member Since: 15 Jan 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1232
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THAT'S THE ONE. I knew it was on here somewhere. Is it as good as it looks? |
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5th Apr 2013 9:14pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Not had it fitted very long. Nevertheless as an engineer myself I can say that it is very well made and very sturdy. It is at the higher end of the market but in this case you definately get what you pay for. No drilling required just a straight forward bolt-on fit. Never mind the weight of a bike or two, it would take significant more weight than you could reasonably apply as it is borne by the rear crossmember! Highly recommended.
I got a bargain as I got mine from a fellow forum member who lives nearby. 'Leeds' (Brendan) a site sponsor sells them! http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go...1982794902 This thread may also be of interest...... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic16722....swing+away If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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5th Apr 2013 9:36pm |
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| BigRuss Member Since: 15 May 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2785
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I've had a safari equip wheel carrier fitted for about 18 months now with no issues, but it does sit rather high up.
I bought mine from step toe (leeds), I wanted that one because I wanted to fit bumperettes and they make a pair to suit. Have a look in my gallary  Russell
2011MY 110 XS USW Black |
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5th Apr 2013 9:51pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Any swing away carrier can be fitted with bumperettes with a little ingenuity.....I had my stainless ones 'reworked' to fit!
If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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6th Apr 2013 7:21am |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265
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See here 
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15769-45.html |
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27th Apr 2013 4:53pm |
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| Spruce Pirate Member Since: 08 Feb 2013 Location: Stirlingshire Posts: 124  
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I got a bog standard cheap (£100+ ish) one from Paddocks. It wasn't quite as easy to fit as the instuctions suggested, but not difficult. I've read quite negative reviews of them in other places, but I can't really fault it. Mine does a significant number of off road miles per week, normally at reasonable speed, not crawling along in low range and has stood up to all the abuse. This is the second one that I've had and find they take the weight off the rear door hinges. The only down side is the difficulty in accessing the door handle, and you can damage hands or keys left in the wrong place when opening the door, but I suspect this may be affected by the size of tyre you're running. Dirty Deeds - Done Dirt Cheap
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27th Apr 2013 10:14pm |
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| mark-d Member Since: 06 Apr 2013 Location: Eindhoven Posts: 2 
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I also have this one, I have a 33" spare tyre on it with no issues in that respect.... only problem i see is it rattles against the back door sometimes |
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28th Apr 2013 12:53pm |
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| natyeo Member Since: 27 Jan 2013 Location: Bentham Posts: 136 
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Same here it seems fine, weather the plastic piston will last the distance time will tell, either way it will save rear door 2014 2.2 90 hard top , Warm M8000 , Scorpain winch bumper, Ashcroft rear atb
2012 2.2 tdci 110 Utility 1993 110 CSW Warn M8000 , Scorpain winch bumper , 2" lift , Roamerdive overdrive, on going 1971 Hybird 200tdi, 2 x truetracs,Extrem winch bumper, M8000, GKN overdrive & Coils 2" lift, Glynn Lewis cranked rear trail arms 1971 Series 3 88, Perkins 4203,M8000,SATs,O/D, |
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