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Cibit



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P&P Roll cages
I was considering fitting a P&P external roll cage to my utility when I get it and the main reason for it is-
I caravan so rooftop tent will be unlikely and we have the 110 TD5 with frontrunner rack if it was neccessary.
The only thing I will be transporting regularly will be a open canoe which would surely secure to the roll cage, I think it will add to the looks of the vehicle and the cost is similar to a hannibal rack.

Are there any major reasons why not to go for the roll cage Question
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AndrewS



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Looks Question is the only reason I can think.
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markalpha



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Cibit no need for a rack if you go for mesh panels on top of your roll cage. My tent is attached to them and they are more than capable of taking the canoe, in fact we had a 1.6m howling moon, 1 man sit on and a 15ft open canoe on it and then put a twin axle caravan on the back, no probs what so ever.

If you can get the ends of the tubes sealed, would be my only advice as the rain gets in and rusty water comes out!
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P&P full external (plus internal hoop) on my 110. love it.


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Steve B



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looking good.

I am considering p+p too, I want a roof rack but they are expensive. Thinking of going this route and incorporating something to use as a rack.

Did you fit this yourself?

Steve
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Cibit



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Looks great, nice to see it on a black vehicle, because it looks stunning on markalpha's white ute Thumbs Up

The snorkle though, it looks like you made a big hole in your wing top for it? and where does the arial fit now Mr. Green
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Steve B wrote:
looking good.

I am considering p+p too, I want a roof rack but they are expensive. Thinking of going this route and incorporating something to use as a rack.

Did you fit this yourself?

Steve



They may be a bit pricey (although nothing compared to safety devices) but they don't rust within a month due to bad coatings.

yeah, fitted it myself. pretty easy really, especially as i was building the 110 at the time anyway.

Cibit wrote:
Looks great, nice to see it on a black vehicle, because it looks stunning on markalpha's white ute Thumbs Up

The snorkle though, it looks like you made a big hole in your wing top for it? and where does the arial fit now Mr. Green


it's actually epsom metallic green, just looks dark in that light.

yes. i cut a hole through the top of the wing, just so it wasn't exposed on the side where it could get damaged.

i fitted my aerial on the back of the cage (next to the coily CB antenna) although it would normally go where the snorkel is.
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Steve talk to P and P about mesh on top of the roll cage, works a treat! No need for a rack! Very Happy
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double cab happy



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very nice jim, me want one !
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Steve B



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markalpha wrote:
Steve talk to P and P about mesh on top of the roll cage, works a treat! No need for a rack! Very Happy


Thats what I'm thinking about Very Happy thanks.

Hey Jim, does it need welding, I'm good at cutting and bolting but no welding.

Steve
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The full cage looks very cool Thumbs Up much better than just the front cage. Bow down Bow down


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Cibit



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markalpha wrote:


If you can get the ends of the tubes sealed, would be my only advice as the rain gets in and rusty water comes out!


Would waxoil applied before the build stop this happening or are rubber bungs maybe the answer? 59 2.4 110 XS Utility
55 TD5 110 CSW Special Vehicle
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Both sound ok, it is not a huge problem but you do get water marks on the roof section above the front doors and as mine is white it really shows up.
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diesel_jim wrote:
P&P full external (plus internal hoop) on my 110. love it.


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Lovin' those GALV side runners :thumbsup:

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diesel_jim wrote:
P&P full external (plus internal hoop) on my 110. love it.


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Jim,
Did you go with the internal roll bar? We just had Dan fit a cage to a vehicle we just finished for an American Client, I will try and post pics tomorrow.
We normally get Dan Evans To fit our cages and we can also supply their cages.

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