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Offroad-Tec



Member Since: 28 Jul 2012
Location: Damshagen/ Baltic Sea
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Germany 
roof rack
... our roof rack ...


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Post #581522 30th Nov 2016 8:21am
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Riverboy



Member Since: 16 May 2016
Location: French sector, Earth
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2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Defendermatt wrote:
How does everyone get on with their roof racks with regards to wind noise on the motorway. I'm looking at getting a roof rack, I like the slim style and will probably go with a Flatdog one as I can't justify the price of a Hannibal or Patriot. I'm just a little worried about it howling at 70mph.


I've not noticed any wind noise from my Hannibal rack. I forget its there. The rails run front to back instead of side to side so that makes a difference plus my Defender is fully soundproofed.
Post #581543 30th Nov 2016 9:42am
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mcma1



Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
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Really tempted to go back to a rack, the Hannibal rack is probably my first choice. I found all the noise came from the RAI when I had it fitted with the G4 rack. Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #581546 30th Nov 2016 9:47am
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simon67



Member Since: 18 Jun 2015
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England 2004 Defender 90 Td5 HT Rutland Red
Not great picture, but got the Nakatanga cargo bars
Low profile and I can add to as I want

Currently just need the bars, but added the awning adapators


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Post #581550 30th Nov 2016 9:53am
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strang



Member Since: 16 May 2012
Location: Happy Valley
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
No wind noises that I have ever noticed with my Patriot. Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....
Post #581733 30th Nov 2016 7:27pm
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ginjez



Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 ST Santorini Black
I always blame my Patriot rack for making wind noises when Ang is travelling with me Rolling with laughter


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Post #581742 30th Nov 2016 7:45pm
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SingletrackFred



Member Since: 23 Mar 2015
Location: Reading
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
Flat dog

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Post #581794 30th Nov 2016 10:06pm
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Arierep



Member Since: 12 Apr 2013
Location: Portugal
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Portugal 1995 Defender 90 300 Tdi SW Alpine White
Here's mine, custom made, awaiting to be painted:


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It's heavily inspired by the Brownchurch ones, same tube spec. Includes a mount for 4 jerry cans at the rear and built in sand board mounts

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Post #582276 2nd Dec 2016 8:28pm
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Birdy



Member Since: 07 Oct 2011
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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
My two-penneth: my missus rolled (several times) a 110 fitted with a Brownchurch Heavy Duty with the vertical struts, if it didn't save her life it certainly saved her from serious injury. But having it permanently fitted made a big difference to fuel economy. Are you sure you need one? Since then I've used removable bars and a roofbox.

Peter
Post #582532 3rd Dec 2016 9:53pm
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Arierep



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Portugal 1995 Defender 90 300 Tdi SW Alpine White
I prefer to leave the roll over protection to the Safety Devices rollcage.

I'm leaving for a 11000km Africa expedition by the end of this month, so yes, I need the rack. If I had a 110 I perhaps could go around it, but on a 90 every inch of space is valuable
Post #582546 3rd Dec 2016 11:01pm
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leeds



Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
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Birdy, similar experience. Have been in a 90 which rolled with a full stainless steel roof rack. Am convinced the roof rack prevented the front of the roof coming down too far. We got out without any injuries.

Full roof rack v roof bars? Fuel economy? Well it is a Defender

Now if all you want to do is mount a roof tent for 2-3 weeks a year then 2 or 3 roof bars is fine.

If you are a jobbing joiner then a full roof rack might be the better options.

Yes I have talked people out of buying a full roof rack as all they were going to do is mount a hard shell roof tent on a 90. IMO 2/3 roof bars were the better option.

Now OK you can argue I am biased but what I like about the Nakatanenga Cargo Bear roof rack is that it is completely modular.

110 Cargo Bear roof rack take it off, take one section off and it will fit a 90. Going away on holiday with a roof tent then take connecting bars off and use 3 roof bars to support your roof tent.

Think very carefully how you intend using the roof rack before deciding which one to buy would be my advice.

Yes have used stainless roof rack, Patriot rack, Rhino Rack bars and Nakatanenga Cargo Bear system.



Brendan


Brendan
Post #582549 3rd Dec 2016 11:24pm
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Outlaw1



Member Since: 11 Aug 2016
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Jose tell us more about your Africa expedition or have i missed something ?
Post #582550 3rd Dec 2016 11:24pm
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miker



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Jose.Pereira wrote:
Here's mine, custom made, awaiting to be painted:


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It's heavily inspired by the Brownchurch ones, same tube spec. Includes a mount for 4 jerry cans at the rear and built in sand board mounts


Looking at yours makes me wonder if I would be able to fit in a half internal/external cage on my 110SW and retain the current hannibal roof rack.
Post #582554 3rd Dec 2016 11:51pm
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Arierep



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Portugal 1995 Defender 90 300 Tdi SW Alpine White
Outlaw1 wrote:
Jose tell us more about your Africa expedition or have i missed something ?


Here it is:
http://www.saharadesertchallenge.com/ensdc_index.html


Miker, I think the Hnnibal could work with custom rack legs.
A NAS style external side bars could maybe work around the standard Hannibal legs, but I can't recal one available for the 110
Post #582591 4th Dec 2016 9:13am
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leeds



Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
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Miker have a few words with the lads at Performance and Protection.

Specialist in roll cages and the chances are they have already done one, if not they could adapt one of their standard cages to meet your needs.

Fontact tel: +44 (0)1282 842200 - email: sales@ppcages.com website www.ppcages.com

HTH

Brendan
Post #582596 4th Dec 2016 9:46am
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