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Tank

Member Since: 25 Jul 2014
Location: Fife
Posts: 431

Flatdog Roofrack

Hi

Just fitted my Flatdog roof rack and very pleased with it.

For those of you who have one already can I ask a few questions.

There are no black plastic covers for the feet to roof gutter bolts and they are very visible against the black roof rack. Has anyone fitted covers to improve the looks?

There is no security in the fitting of the rack and if you had an alan key and a 13mm spanner (and a few mates) you could have it away in 5 minutes. Has anyone done any security to their rack to stop this? Advice welcome.

Finally I may have scratched my rack fitting it eh hem! Any advice on touch up paint?

Cheers

Tank

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14th Jul 2016 9:15am

Cupboard

Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 2971

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Corris Grey

If someone nicks it then it's easy to replace and that's why it's listed on your insurance as an add on extra

14th Jul 2016 9:33am

TC

Member Since: 21 Nov 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 715

Get some security bolts - Devon do a selection of sizes:

https://www.devon4x4.com/security-bolt-set-m10-x-35mm.html

14th Jul 2016 10:06am

taazzukcb

Member Since: 30 Aug 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 663

2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Should of come with black plastic caps. They used to anyway!

14th Jul 2016 10:55am

Greadh

Member Since: 17 Feb 2016
Location: North West
Posts: 97

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black

not on a flat dog, but I added these to cover bright bolts on roof bars:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bolt-Nut-Protecti...olt+covers

(check size)

Also decided it would remove potential snagging of awning on bolt heads

14th Jul 2016 10:58am

taazzukcb

Member Since: 30 Aug 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 663

They definitely used to!

14th Jul 2016 11:01am

Tank

Member Since: 25 Jul 2014
Location: Fife
Posts: 431

Yes they come with covers for all the bolts except the ones which connect the feet to the gutters. Phoned them today and they are looking into it. I know its just sad cosmetics but it would finish it off

14th Jul 2016 3:17pm

Tank

Member Since: 25 Jul 2014
Location: Fife
Posts: 431

Greadh wrote:
not on a flat dog, but I added these to cover bright bolts on roof bars:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bolt-Nut-Protecti...olt+covers

(check size)

Also decided it would remove potential snagging of awning on bolt heads

Thanks just need to figure out what size I have. They tightened with a 10mm socket I think or maybe a 13mm, need to check then work out what size covers I would need

14th Jul 2016 3:21pm

Greadh

Member Since: 17 Feb 2016
Location: North West
Posts: 97

I think this is right, but best check....

M4 7mm
M5 8mm
M6 10mm
M8 13mm
M10 17mm
M12 19mm
M16 24mm

14th Jul 2016 7:32pm

Tank

Member Since: 25 Jul 2014
Location: Fife
Posts: 431

Thank you

15th Jul 2016 8:41am

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