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| Chopperone Member Since: 13 Nov 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 396  
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Spent some time yesterday at Donington with Brendan whilst picking up my Nakantenga side steps ( which I hope to fit later today) & my spare wheel lock.
I also had a look at the Nakantenga spare wheel carrier which is a nice piece of engineering but unfortunately not cheap. I am trying to justify the benefits of owning such an item...... Can anyone help me out Guy May your life be like toilet paper ; long & useful. |
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20th Feb 2017 7:31am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905 
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I'm in the same boat and am really tempted by this http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic52552.html but still a lot of money. I know the wheel puts a lot of strain on the back door, especially with all the slamming over the year, but I I'm assuming replacement hinges will be a lot cheaper than a wheel carrier. I also worry about them rattling and corroding.
If I ever did get one (find one at a good price) I think it would be worth the extra to get the Nakantenga as it is at least stainless and doesn't require any drilling  James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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20th Feb 2017 9:14am |
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| jomara Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1790  
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I have had two carriers fitted, the first ended up going back to Peter at Nakatenga for inspection after a 26T lorry reversed into my 110 and pushed it 25 yards up the car park. The strength and engineering of the Nakatenga kit saved my Defender from major damage, a new back door was required rather than tub, side panels and roof which it would have needed!!
I fitted the Nakatenga S/S carrier as I've had experience of failed bearings and heavy corrosion on my previous Mantec and Sonic/Allisport carriers, couple this with galvanising and refinishing and you're almost at the cost of the stainless unit 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto 2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone 2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE |
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20th Feb 2017 10:38am |
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| datcullen Member Since: 15 Aug 2013 Location: UK & Italy Posts: 153 
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Having had a very squeaky, grotty looking, Mantec-esque (can't actually remember what make) spare wheel carrier on the TD5, I'm also thinking that the Nakatanenga is the way to go. Other than price the only downside I can think of is the fact that I can't pronounce the company name let alone spell it
One question though - I'm looking to add a spare wheel mounted bike / ski carrier and wondered if anyone had experience of using either the paddock spares type: http://www.paddockspares.com/da4118-bike-r...ery-1.html (I know this won't do skis) or the Fabri Gringo: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fabbri-Gringo-695...B002RACUCM with a single arm carrier such as the Naka-whatsit? We only ever carry a max of 2 bikes - 1 MTB and 1 kids or 3 pairs of skis so not a huge weight. TIA Beau 110 UW - '15 2.2 90 - '85 V8 soft-top RRC - '84 5 door, Option Pack C, 33k miles from new --- Elise S1 - '00 Millennium SE Elan +2 - '68 kit built by my dad Panda 4x4 - '87 in Italy |
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20th Feb 2017 10:49am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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Guy, do I have to say I am biased? Good quality engineering does not come cheap! Look at PJB advert, a one year old, used Nakatanenga wheel carrier sold relatively quickly for £500. Now we have had to put up the pice by about 10% due to the fall in the £ against the euro so PJB would have paid less then £600 for it. Now how mainly second hand wheel carriers would have a depreciation of less then 20%? Look at the Christmas charity auction when the winning bid was more then the normal retail price. Must give you an indication to what people think about the quality of the Nakaranenga stainless wheel carrier. jomara, I knew a 27 tonne lorry had reversed into your 110. I did not realised it had pushed your 110 25metres across a car park. The wheel carrier was not badly damaged I seem to recall. Brendan |
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20th Feb 2017 6:01pm |
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| Harrygf Member Since: 04 Jan 2016 Location: Banbury Posts: 70
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Thumbs up for the Nakatanenga from me. Had mine on for ~2-3 years and think it is great. Very neat but as you say quite expensive. I think worth the extra. Now converting my CSW to a soft top and the wheel carrier can stay as is- which is great
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I very nearly bought that one in the for sale section for my father-in-law who has been very envious of mine ever since I got it. |
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20th Feb 2017 6:17pm |
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| jomara Member Since: 26 Oct 2009 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 1790
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Hi Brendan I think the most damaged part of the carrier was the door plate but I was surprised it survived as well as it did, definitely saved my 110 from some serious expensive body repairs (as if £4K wasn't enough  )
Are you guys coming to the Scottish LR show this year?
Cheers John 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon 1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto 2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone 2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE |
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20th Feb 2017 7:13pm |
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| CDN38 Member Since: 14 Nov 2014 Location: Courtenay, BC Posts: 729  
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After a lot of time weighing the options (and costs) I went with the Nakatanenga. I wanted it from the get go, but needed to justify the cost. Not only the cost of the carrier it's self, but also shipping it half way around the globe just adds to the overall expense.
I HATE rust... being made from stainless is a HUGE advantage, being it will never rust or need re-coating No drilling into the capping, as you would with a Mantec carrier. Single pivot bearing is HUGE... = reliability There's adjustability for the positioning due to wheel offset / tire width There's also adjustability for closed fit to the door. Absolutely NO rattle or noise at all. It is the ultimate as far as a tire carrier goes, it just doesn't get any better, and will probably outlive the vehicle. You truly do get what you pay for. One other point... if one was looking to buy a Defender, and on the list of equipment in the advert for the vehicle was was a tire carrier, which would raise your eyebrows more, and look closer at the advert? "swing away tire carrier" or "Nakatanenga swing away tire carrier" it's a Landrover thing... my renovation thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40792.html |
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20th Feb 2017 7:44pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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CDN, when has Canada been halfway across the world?
We have shipped these wheel carriers to various places including Zambia, Singapore, UAE, New Zealand, Australia and 6 to a customer in the Falkland Islands. Obviously I am sure Nakatanenga could add to the list of non European countries they have been sent too. Not the cheapest wheel carrier in the market place (however not the most expensive one either  ). People do seem impressed with the quality of the engineering and having seen them being machined it is extremely impressive to watch..
Will try and find out what bikes can also be attached. Skis will not be an issue. Please remember to use an extension lighting board if bikes obstruct number plates and lights. Brendan |
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20th Feb 2017 11:13pm |
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| CDN38 Member Since: 14 Nov 2014 Location: Courtenay, BC Posts: 729
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"half way across the world" is a bit of a figure of speech....but when you live on the "left coast"...
Earth's circumference at the 49th parallel is - 26,000KM Vancouver to Germany... 8,200KM... about a 3rd. I stand corrected, but it's still a costly distance to ship a 20kg hunk of steel in a big box... well worth it though. It's one of the things we have to deal with out here... I just bought a Hannibal 2.4 awning, 20% off January sale... nice savings....still £180 to get it here  ... however... If I want a Global Roamer overdrive... I can drive 5 minutes down the road and pick one up from Ray's shop! it's a Landrover thing...
my renovation thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40792.html |
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20th Feb 2017 11:37pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5035 
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Not that im getting one any time soon...but do you have to remove the NAS step to fit it - i note its compatible with the NAS step Mike
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21st Feb 2017 12:54am |
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| CDN38 Member Since: 14 Nov 2014 Location: Courtenay, BC Posts: 729
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In order to access 2 of the fasteners, you will need to remove a NAS step bumper.
 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge it's a Landrover thing... my renovation thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40792.html |
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21st Feb 2017 1:00am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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It is quite a while since I have fitted one with a NAS step fitted.
I can not remember if we managed to fiddle the bolts into position with the NAS step in place or took the alternative route of threading the bolt through from the inner side of the rear cross member. Brendan |
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21st Feb 2017 1:18am |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5035
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Thanks - i currently find myself planning jobs based on a "can i be bothered" to strip to fit principle
Mike |
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21st Feb 2017 1:23am |
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