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| JimmyLR Member Since: 03 Nov 2010 Location: Cornubia Posts: 19  
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G'day,
i was thinking about the same thing should I require a solid floor to sit in the rack. I've seen a piece of ply used quite effectively as its light and strong and readily available. I have some marine ply out of an old rubber ducky boat that fits together in sections that I will use when I need it for trips. Cheers |
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14th Feb 2011 10:07am |
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| tt3 Member Since: 01 Feb 2011 Location: Auckland Posts: 5 
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Thanks for the reply JimmyLR! Defender 110 2011
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14th Feb 2011 10:49pm |
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| discocuzzy Member Since: 16 Jul 2008 Location: surrey Posts: 1200 
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Hi guys, these racks are made by safety devices and on their website in the uk they mention they do a flooring kit.
Might be worth seeing if they have a distributor in your neck of the world. You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things |
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15th Feb 2011 6:42am |
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| Josh_WA Member Since: 24 Aug 2010 Location: Perth, W.A. Posts: 9 
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i have seen guys use form ply ( the black stuff) to good effect. its a bit stronger for standing on or heavier loads but is an abosolute
 to get on and off so its kinda permenant.
there have also been reports that this mod can reduce the heat build up in the cabin by partly shading the roof. Cheers ________________________ Josh 2006 Defender 110 Double Cab |
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22nd Feb 2011 1:53pm |
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| tt3 Member Since: 01 Feb 2011 Location: Auckland Posts: 5
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Thanks Josh_WA, i've been doing some research my self and have identified another couple of options that may be suitable. I received this from a sign company; "Yes, the ACM (aluminium/pvc composite) we use would be excellent for your roof rack.
The standard sheet size is 1220mm x 2440mm and is 4mm thick, available in blk,silver, white for NZ$140+gst There are other colours available, blue, red, yellow and orange but these are only available in 3mm thickness and are the same price". Apparently its quite strong. Also a product called HDPE (similar to chopping board plastic has been recommended to me and comes in larger sheets, http://www.dotmar.co.nz/polystone-300/poly...eets.html. This is available in 3mm and 5mm+ options. I will inspect both options and measure them up. Cheers Defender 110 2011 |
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22nd Feb 2011 7:58pm |
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| Red Desert Member Since: 23 Aug 2010 Location: Lake Constance Posts: 53 
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separate fields made of 2.5mm AL would be a nice and strong solution :
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5th Mar 2011 7:03pm |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3709  
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The standard fitment to the Land Rover racks was a ply material called Buffalo Board. A Google search will give you more info. 130's have feeling's as well you know
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6th Mar 2011 11:16am |
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| tt3 Member Since: 01 Feb 2011 Location: Auckland Posts: 5
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Thanks for all your suggestions. I get the roof rack and defender to attach it to in 4 weeks so will report back after that. Defender 110 2011
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6th Mar 2011 7:55pm |
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| v40mav Member Since: 25 Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 206 
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Guys - I've just bought and fitted the LR expedition rack to the 110 - What flooring is recommended for this and how best to fit the floor to the tubular rack -
I recall seeing some pics in a post but cannot find link anymore - any pics welcome Cheers Defender 110 County SW Disco 3 HSE Freelander 2 HSE - SOLD going back to a car www.lothian4x4response.org |
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6th Mar 2011 11:14pm |
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| 110SEB Member Since: 29 Jan 2009 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1444 
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I'm thinking of getting some Buffalo board for sections of the Brownchurch (but not all of it). Pics of LR set ups:
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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7th Mar 2011 10:30pm |
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