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Lorryman100



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Interesting roof rack design
Interesting roof rack from a German company.

http://www.x-vision-x.de/product_info.php?...erade.html


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michaelwl



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Doesn't look much good for a real overland trip despite the nice picture on their web site. Very Happy
Post #372974 20th Nov 2014 11:13am
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K9F



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Looks a neat piece of kit and I like the modulated concept, being German you can bet your bottom Deutsch Mark it will be well-engineered and at a horrendous premium as a result.
My Patriot is fitted all the time and whilst it may not look particularly pretty I can at least get a sponge underneath it to clean the roof when needed. The rack depicted looks like it may take a while to remove perhaps? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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Post #372978 20th Nov 2014 11:32am
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captain slow



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I think it's got potential.

Probably needs some more work, but i like the modular design and low profile nature of it (might be too low at present, though) and they've clearly thought about load lashing and weight distribution. 2.2 Tdci 110 XS CSW Corris Grey
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Post #372979 20th Nov 2014 11:37am
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shaggydog



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Looks stronger than the roof it sits on.

I quite like it Very Happy Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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Post #372989 20th Nov 2014 12:09pm
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Eduardo



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I like it,
Probably will be quite heavy due the structure used (metal sheet), but it is a good idea in my opinion.

Cheers! Eduardo

MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64'
MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"

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Post #372994 20th Nov 2014 12:31pm
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Will.I.AM



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IF YOUR WORRIED ABOUT LOOKS THEN THIS IS A GREAT DESIGN, ALSO YES IT WOULD BE A GOOD CONSTRUCTION TOO AS IT IS GERMAN.
Post #372996 20th Nov 2014 12:46pm
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Mountain_man



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Funnily enough this is very similar to a design I have been working on for a couple of months. Was about to build a prototype in steel before getting it lazer cut in Ally. The nice thing about it on an overland truck is that it acts like the old Series Safari roofs which give additional cooling in hot countries which is great for us oldies without AC.,
Post #372999 20th Nov 2014 12:54pm
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shaggydog



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The nice thing about it on an overland truck is that it acts like the old Series Safari roofs which give additional cooling in hot countries which is great for us oldies without AC.


Funnily enough thats exactly what I thought when I saw it! Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter Very Happy
Post #373001 20th Nov 2014 12:58pm
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mk1collector



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Me too Rolling with laughter
Post #373003 20th Nov 2014 1:01pm
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smb



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It looks very similar to the roof rack system developed by GMB in germany.
Post #373008 20th Nov 2014 1:18pm
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Offroad-Tec



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I remember the design
I remember the design of this roof rack - it's mine!

Markus
Post #373013 20th Nov 2014 2:09pm
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Eduardo



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So, you are the owner of X-Vision?

Can you give us more details about this roofrack?
Materials used, weigth, weigth that can support, etc.

Cheers Eduardo

MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64'
MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"

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Post #373016 20th Nov 2014 2:19pm
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shaggydog



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So, you are the owner of X-Vision?

Can you give us more details about this roofrack?
Materials used, weigth, weigth that can support, etc.


Forum Discount? Whistle Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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Post #373019 20th Nov 2014 2:33pm
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Eduardo



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^^^^^^^^
For you guys, probably the freigth to here will cost more less the same tan the roof rack. Eduardo

MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64'
MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"

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Post #373092 20th Nov 2014 6:47pm
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