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rleslie



Member Since: 10 May 2012
Location: Ellon, Aberdeenshire
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Scotland 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Epsom Green
Defender roof rack flooring
Hi folks,

I'm looking for a little advice. Just bought my first 110 and it came with the land rover roof rack. I need to fit some sort of floor to it, to carry my kite buggy and dry bags full of kit, along with camping gear etc.....as when I stick stuff onto the roof it all just falls through the roof rack cage and sits on the roof or my defender.....I can't be the only person with this issue.... Can anyone recommend something that fits? I'm not really wanting to buy expensive plastic boxes.....

Should I use marine ply? Or wire mesh cut and welded onto the rack.... really not sure what to use.....

cheers

Richard

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Not sure how to upload a photo..but its the same roof rack as the silver 90 at the top of this page...but a 110!
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GREENI



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Hi, and welcome..
I use WISA decking on mine, smart and tough !
Post #144293 10th May 2012 7:35am
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v40mav



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GREENI wrote:
Hi, and welcome..
I use WISA decking on mine, smart and tough !


Any Pics.

I looked at doing this some time back but gave up as it was proving too much hasstle trying to fix board to the rack without stripping it off and lights etc off. I plan on getting a patriot later ins the year which will solve tis issue for me

Keen to hear what others have done Defender 110 County SW

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Post #144666 12th May 2012 8:26pm
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familymad



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Have an expedition rack and would be interested too 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI
Post #145642 17th May 2012 9:34pm
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GREENI



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Sorry kids, I missed this request, I'll get some pictures up for you kids !
Post #145654 17th May 2012 9:57pm
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GREENI



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Here ya go...
From underneath, the rack has brackets to attach the board..



Fastened with countersunk stainless....though I would really put a big washer and cap head it down at a later date..



Overall view, I put the slots in to pick up on lashing points.

Post #145695 18th May 2012 7:47am
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Snowbeast17



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Scotland 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
familymad wrote:
Have an expedition rack and would be interested too



Quick question- Are these racks noisy on the road?

Ive been thinking of a G4 expo for a while now but been put off doing it because people told me that there is a lot of wind noise and it affects mpg. RRS tdv8 08
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Post #145776 18th May 2012 4:15pm
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v40mav



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its a defender - off course its noisy on the road Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Seriously - I do not have a board on mine - but it's not bad - and to be honest - any change in MPG is only really noticeable when I am carrying stuff on top -

I have minimalist spot lights but on my old Disco 3 with the expo rack and big lights it did make a difference - Defender 110 County SW

Disco 3 HSE

Freelander 2 HSE - SOLD going back to a car


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Post #145778 18th May 2012 4:29pm
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v40mav



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GREENI wrote:
Here ya go...
From underneath, the rack has brackets to attach the board..



Fastened with countersunk stainless....though I would really put a big washer and cap head it down at a later date..



Overall view, I put the slots in to pick up on lashing points.




Thanks for the pics - looks good but different style of rack and there are no bits attached the the LR one for mounting boards to - Defender 110 County SW

Disco 3 HSE

Freelander 2 HSE - SOLD going back to a car


www.lothian4x4response.org
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Snowbeast17



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v40mav wrote:
its a defender - off course its noisy on the road Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Seriously - I do not have a board on mine - but it's not bad - and to be honest - any change in MPG is only really noticeable when I am carrying stuff on top -

I have minimalist spot lights but on my old Disco 3 with the expo rack and big lights it did make a difference -



Laughing Ok I probably should have said more noisy than usual Very Happy
Cheers, I might just bite the bullet and get one, and some ear plugs just in case Thumbs Up RRS tdv8 08
Disco 3 HSE 57
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Post #145781 18th May 2012 4:46pm
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110SEB



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What does WISA stand for? I like it.
Post #145849 18th May 2012 8:52pm
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sparkylee



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WISA-Twin Plywood

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TR51



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Thanks for the pics - looks good but different style of rack and there are no bits attached the the LR one for mounting boards to


A friend mounted a chequer plate section to his rack using U bolts which worked well... and the drilling was very neat Whistle
I'll see if I can find a pic, but don't remember taking one during the fitting Rolling Eyes
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familymad



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Some of my powder coating has come off the top of the rack and I can see rust. Has anyone a good method to 'fix' this. Not had anything powder coated before!

Good photos. Ours about to be loaded with bikes and luggage for some wet lake district camping for a week. 375 miles each way......our first big outing in her too! 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI
Post #148083 1st Jun 2012 10:34am
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GREENI



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Powder coating is a right royal pain in the asss when it starts coming off.

Get a bit of Smoothrite paint on the exposed bit, peck any loose bits off before doing so.
Post #148085 1st Jun 2012 10:37am
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