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| Josh K Member Since: 01 Nov 2013 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 266   
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http://www.senseofadventure.biz/defender-9...e-lockers/
I've seen these before and although they might not be to everyone's taste or budget the basic idea is quite good. 2007 (57) Defender 90 (Sold) Looking for another to replace it. The road less travelled.... is a muddy one! |
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12th Dec 2014 11:41am |
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| zone30 Member Since: 07 Sep 2012 Location: Gent Posts: 669  
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Nooooo!  |
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12th Dec 2014 12:05pm |
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| zone30 Member Since: 07 Sep 2012 Location: Gent Posts: 669
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Drawers seem the best solution so far.
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12th Dec 2014 12:05pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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What about mounting them vertically to the rack ladder(s). Would stop people climbing onto the roof also?
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12th Dec 2014 2:06pm |
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| zone30 Member Since: 07 Sep 2012 Location: Gent Posts: 669
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When greenlaning, we usually go for a 4-5 days, meaning that morning, noon, evening en night I need to be able to open the door as well as get on top to open/close the tent.
Not sure, but I think it'll be in my way then. I am also going to check if I cannot mount them on the back of the roofrack, at least I have access to the door. The tent is only an issue morning and evening, so, if I can easily remove, may not be that much of a problem. |
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12th Dec 2014 2:18pm |
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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455 
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How about making some brackets to lift the jerry cans etc up a bit and make false floor to slide them into at the rear sideways in 👍 It's good to be back from the dark side
DC110 -2012 Black with black hood and black x-tech FFRR 4.2 vogue Renault traffic auto PT crusier convertible Laika x700 Motorhome |
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12th Dec 2014 5:14pm |
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| zone30 Member Since: 07 Sep 2012 Location: Gent Posts: 669
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Problem is: they are already the highest point. This would raise them another 20cm.
Not easy is it? |
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13th Dec 2014 11:15am |
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| sharkey964 Member Since: 05 Oct 2014 Location: On a muddy track Posts: 574  
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This is how I mount mine on our overland 110.Just using a couple of straps.
It's cheap & easy,you could give it a go & if not happy with it,It's cost next to nothing. 
Marc  Click image to enlarge |
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13th Dec 2014 12:11pm |
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| zone30 Member Since: 07 Sep 2012 Location: Gent Posts: 669
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That where the shovel will be mounted. It's now on the side of the roofrack but essentially is a branch hook, so that will be moved.
I think when I build the roofrack branchglider I will see if I can mount it on that. Otherwise the drawers are still te best option. I see some have shortened their boards. What is the minimum you find to be still usefull? I think mine's 1.5m and may need trimming to the width of the rack. |
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13th Dec 2014 1:09pm |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826 
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If putting them in the drawers like I did, you're limited to the length of the rear load space. In mine (given the drawers take some of the space) it's around 1m.
For the times I've used them, 1m has been fine, but your usage my be different. Cheers Simon |
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13th Dec 2014 6:44pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018
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Could you remove your side steps and have these fitted there. Slide in and out and serve a double purpose? Mounted a bit like this, rotated 90 degrees:
Click image to enlarge or hang off the front bumper: Click image to enlarge Last edited by Supacat on 13th Dec 2014 8:19pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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13th Dec 2014 7:23pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018
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Click image to enlarge
and even simpler without the spare there:
Click image to enlarge trying to think if this would work:
Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Last edited by Supacat on 13th Dec 2014 8:28pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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13th Dec 2014 7:38pm |
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| zone30 Member Since: 07 Sep 2012 Location: Gent Posts: 669
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Hmmm interesting...
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13th Dec 2014 8:09pm |
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| yostumpy Member Since: 01 Aug 2010 Location: n/kent Posts: 327 |
2 options that would immediately spring to mind,
a) mount them on the side of the truck at the rear, in a pair of channels, over the rear windows (one each side) BUT MOUNT THEM SO THAT THE REAR SIDE DOORS CAN STILL OPEN, ie slightly further back, and so that they overhang at the rear. This not only protects the rear windows from damage offroad, but also prevents forced entry. There is already a certain amount of 'overhang' with the ladder and spare wheel anyway. b) alternatively sling them underneath the roof rack, side by side, again on sliding channel sections, either at the back , over the door, or over the sloping bit, but that might result in muddy water running down the screen. |
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15th Dec 2014 8:22pm |
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