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steventheplumber



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England 1987 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Keswick Green
Pleased for you, great looking landy.
Post #534025 23rd May 2016 4:35pm
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Riverboy



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Thanks mate Smile
Post #534027 23rd May 2016 4:45pm
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Cupboard



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Corris Grey
Riverboy wrote:
I think I prefer the look of the Land Rover Expedition rack, but it's steel Sad


You really don't want the Land Rover one if you actually want to use the rack, they're not practical at all.
Post #534053 23rd May 2016 5:59pm
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Riverboy



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2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Are they not? Not good then. Anyone have the Front Runner Slimline 2?
Post #534054 23rd May 2016 6:02pm
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languedoc



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Scotland 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alaska White
I'm in SW France too and looking for similar age car. Who was the dealer you used?
Post #534140 23rd May 2016 9:26pm
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Cupboard



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Corris Grey
Riverboy wrote:
Are they not? Not good then. Anyone have the Front Runner Slimline 2?


I can only speak for the 110 version which I have, but I wouldn't buy one. They're not built well, they rust badly and aren't very practical. They lack tiedown points, the bars are spread too far apart to walk on easily and because of the step at the front, whilst there is enough space for an 8*4' sheet you have to bend it. The bars are so spread out you usually have to put an additional load spreader on the rack because otherwise stuff ends up not properly supported or sat on the roof itself.

If you want to carry large sheets then roof bars would work better, if you want to carry small stuff then there are better racks.

It's a struggle to think of many positives other than the fact they look OK.
Post #534151 23rd May 2016 9:38pm
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Riverboy



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languedoc wrote:
I'm in SW France too and looking for similar age car. Who was the dealer you used?


http://www.lignonautomobiles.com/nos-defenders/

Not in the SW, they are over near Valence, but well worth keeping an eye on their website as they have some very nice Defenders and they dont seem to hang around for long. Very nice people, third generation family run, speak English, and have a very good reputation.

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Post #534172 23rd May 2016 11:42pm
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Riverboy



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Cupboard wrote:
Riverboy wrote:
Are they not? Not good then. Anyone have the Front Runner Slimline 2?


I can only speak for the 110 version which I have, but I wouldn't buy one. They're not built well, they rust badly and aren't very practical. They lack tiedown points, the bars are spread too far apart to walk on easily and because of the step at the front, whilst there is enough space for an 8*4' sheet you have to bend it. The bars are so spread out you usually have to put an additional load spreader on the rack because otherwise stuff ends up not properly supported or sat on the roof itself.

If you want to carry large sheets then roof bars would work better, if you want to carry small stuff then there are better racks.

It's a struggle to think of many positives other than the fact they look OK.


Oh Sad This isn't going to be easy choosing one then. How about patriot then? I read that they were good, however I'm not sure I like the look so much.
Post #534173 23rd May 2016 11:44pm
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xtr2turbo



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pesto_trader wrote:
I think you should buy a nice roof rack instead of masai windows. Not a big fan of those.


I would also think twice given your car already has the superior factory fitted windows. Might be different if it was a plain hard top.
Post #534205 24th May 2016 7:57am
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Riverboy



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I guess you either like them or you don't. Someone cheer me up by telling me they do Confused
Post #534213 24th May 2016 8:22am
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YOLO110



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I think they look very cool on the right coloured Defender! Thumbs Up Cool Cool

RRUK did a great look with his! Very Happy YOLO... You Only Live Once...
Post #534229 24th May 2016 9:36am
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Riverboy



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I know, his looked fantastic. I almost cried at the end of his thread when he sells it LOL

I think it will look great on my Corris grey. I've not seen one here in France so it'll be a bit unique Wink
Post #534231 24th May 2016 9:39am
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languedoc



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Scotland 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alaska White
Riverboy wrote:
languedoc wrote:
I'm in SW France too and looking for similar age car. Who was the dealer you used?


http://www.lignonautomobiles.com/nos-defenders/

Not in the SW, they are over near Valence, but well worth keeping an eye on their website as they have some very nice Defenders and they dont seem to hang around for long. Very nice people, third generation family run, speak English, and have a very good reputation.



Great looking garage, just called him with my wish list so hopefully he will find the right car
Post #534238 24th May 2016 10:10am
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Riverboy



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2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Great stuff! Good luck, I hope he finds you a really nice one. Did he mention mine being ready to collect by chance? LOL

I'm sitting by the phone willing it to ring Smile

EDIT

Picking her up Thursday afternoon Thumbs Up

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Post #534240 24th May 2016 10:12am
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Riverboy



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Guys, would this trailer be OK to carry all five wheels back to France? Size wise and weight wise?

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/travel-ac...ar-trailer

http://www.erdetrailer.co.uk/erde-234x4-trailer/

I'd buy it in France as its 300 euro cheaper here Smile makes a change to find something cheaper in France apart from wine!

I don't think I need the braked version, not if I'm pulling it with a Defender surely?


I really could use a big trailer anyway. Current one is too small and can't get many bales of hay in it. Rolling Eyes
Post #534310 24th May 2016 4:38pm
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