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Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3758

110 SW Roll Cage - Pictures please, Can they be a roof rack?

Hello

I think we are coming round to the idea of my truck being a keeper... I've always been a little concerned having had cars with multiple airbags and safety features these trucks up to are not actual very strong.

If you have a cage on a 110 SW please post your pictures and what make it is. I will have a look on the safety devices website as I know already there are some choices.

Looks like it would be external, and I would also like to know could the cage be used as a roof rack? Bike on a thule carrier?

I'm looking at this one but understand you can have different supports across the top

Thanks

18th Dec 2016 4:36pm

agentmulder

Member Since: 16 Apr 2016
Location: Outer Space
Posts: 1324

I just bought the L242, yet to arrive though.

I emailed SD, they say it certainly can be used as a rack. It's spec was actually higher than the maximum Defender gutter mount rating (which I think is very conservative and ignored by all)

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I'll find the email once I get off the phone.

Makes me wonder why SD offer racks for sale also! It appears that people can't be trusted to tie good knots. Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants...

18th Dec 2016 5:46pm

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green

I believe the JLR rating for roof rack loading is more to do with keeping the spec tilt angle than any static or even dynamic loading limit per se.

18th Dec 2016 6:37pm

lb73

Member Since: 27 May 2016
Location: North Wales
Posts: 293

I believe mine is a protection and performance one which looks like it was second hand when fitted to my 110 before I got it ( it's also got an internal middle hoop as well)
When I get round to it I intend to upgrade the bolts etc to high grade stainless steel button heads, as they are a bit mix and match at the moment.
Haven't used it as a rack or fitted a rack to it yet however I like some of the rhino ones plus they seem a reasonable price, either that or I might weld one up myself.

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Click image to enlarge 1999 300TDI 110 CSW BMW 3.0
1972 VW Beetle 1200
2002 Dax Rush 3.9 V8
2012 Audi A3 tdi
2020 Renault Kangoo electric

18th Dec 2016 6:55pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3758

^ I like how close to the roof this fits.

At first I thought external front bit then move in, but my car is black to the external will blend in I think...

18th Dec 2016 7:20pm

sharkey964

Member Since: 05 Oct 2014
Location: On a muddy track
Posts: 574

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Mine is a SD cage,though fitted to my 90.
I have fitted my roof tent & Foxwing awning to it.

Marc.

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18th Dec 2016 7:44pm

markalpha

Member Since: 23 Apr 2008
Location: Downham Market
Posts: 690

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Nice truck that

Been pleased with the cage. Rear section has cross bars and can be used as a roof rack

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18th Dec 2016 8:12pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

I have an SD roll age on my 110, just like mikealpha above. Have used it as a rack a number of times, ladders and such, even this years Christmas tree...

I do have a brand new SD 90 rack for the cage sitting at home if anyone wants to make me an offer. Includes the fixing kit and would even consider parting with the SD rear ladder too. Just saying...

Love the cage, feels a whole heap safer cruising down the road and really stiffens up the chassis as well.

20th Dec 2016 7:54pm

dave18

Member Since: 11 Jul 2015
Location: Gorleston, Great Yarmouth
Posts: 497

1984 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Portofino Red

If its a proper cage as in tied into the chassis and not just a show cage mounted to the ally body then it can definatley be used as a rack or loads of rack companies make Land rover racks with cage fixings

21st Dec 2016 6:01pm

agentmulder

Member Since: 16 Apr 2016
Location: Outer Space
Posts: 1324

I found that email from SD:

Quote:
According to the Land Rover manual the maximum roof load is a 150 kg, both our roll cages and roof racks are capable of holding more than this however we can't provide measurements as it will depend on the individual vehicle as well.

The RBL172 7SSS roll cage is manufactured with a small roof rack section on the rear, it is designed to hold smaller luggage without the need of a roof rack.

Turns out it wasn't as specific as I recall, but neither was my original post.

Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants...

21st Dec 2016 6:05pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3758

Safety Devices replied to an e-mail

£1130 ex vat fitted. Which they say would take 8 to 10 hours... I actually thought it would be more than that,

Have to get saving.

21st Dec 2016 7:54pm

Rosco

Member Since: 03 Dec 2010
Location: Burntwood
Posts: 1833

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

Group buy?

2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW

21st Dec 2016 8:40pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3758

Joking aside I could probably sort a deal...

However when looking for just a roof rack these can be £600 to £1000 easily.

So its all relative. For me its just piece of mind so will get my jar and start saving

21st Dec 2016 8:45pm

Rosco

Member Since: 03 Dec 2010
Location: Burntwood
Posts: 1833

At the right price id be interested, but probably not for 6 months or so. 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone
2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW

21st Dec 2016 8:52pm

dave18

Member Since: 11 Jul 2015
Location: Gorleston, Great Yarmouth
Posts: 497

One thing to remember is that NO ONE currently makes external roll cages for Landys with ribbed roofs

21st Dec 2016 9:14pm

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