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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347   
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Hi Guys,
I want to fit my rear access ladder permanently as I don't like the idea of having to unbolt and re-bolt it every time I want to use the roof rack. Problem is, when fitted on the passenger side it partially blocks the number plate which is not so good. I can fit it on the other side but this will require a modification to the mounting slots in the ladder. What do we think?  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Passengers side Blocking number plate Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Drivers side not blocking the number plate Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter  |
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30th Apr 2016 3:22pm |
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| Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1836 
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Can't say I've ever heard of anyone having issues with the authorities and the ladder obscuring the number plate, but you obviously have a doubt otherwise you'd just fit it to the other side.
All depends how big a modification is needed to the ladder to get it fit 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone 2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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30th Apr 2016 4:27pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908 
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If you were worried you could weld in a loop around the number plate?
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30th Apr 2016 5:23pm |
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| miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1767 
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Hannibal roof rack, full height ladder, been there for 16 years and 180000 miles!
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30th Apr 2016 11:45pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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Or just move the number plate to the other side?
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1st May 2016 5:49am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Thanks guys for all the replies.
As it will only need a slot cutting in the mounting bracket I think I will just put it on the drivers side and then forget about it. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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1st May 2016 12:12pm |
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| DuncanS Member Since: 06 Dec 2013 Location: Cumbria Posts: 299 
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Don't forget though, if lifting items onto and off the rack whilst partially on the ladder, if you are right handed that will be a pig, and I think hence why ladders are more commonly on the left? If you are a leftie though, then its a bonus. North Cumbria Search and Rescue - Team Leader
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1st May 2016 1:09pm |
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| Birdy Member Since: 07 Oct 2011 Location: Côte d'Azur Posts: 869  
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"I think hence why ladders are more commonly on the left"
I think it's 'cos if they were on the right the door-mounted spare wheel would bash into them! But I had a Brownchurch roof rack/ladder which partially obscured the number plate, never had a problem with MOTs Peter |
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1st May 2016 2:57pm |
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| DuncanS Member Since: 06 Dec 2013 Location: Cumbria Posts: 299
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Yep other than the obvious rear wheel haha!
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1st May 2016 7:21pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3648 
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i think they are generally on the left so you can use them with the rear door open DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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2nd May 2016 7:39am |
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| Nevillerover Member Since: 14 Feb 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 224 
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Spare wheel will foul if ladder is on right side. Regs are quite ambiguous and I think just says plate must be visible from the rear. Yours is.
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3rd May 2016 9:05pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17481 
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Ladder may also foul the door if on the offside.
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3rd May 2016 9:20pm |
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