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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816   
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I know we're out of season, but my friend who's just bought a SW is considering upgrades for the future. He shall be buying a Fabbi spare-wheel ski rack and was wondering if, with a Sawtooth spare wheel, whether the rear door strength will suffice or if a mantec (or similar) swing away spare wheel carrier would be advised? Any thoughts or experiences? Ta
 Monsieur Le Grenadier
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1st Jun 2016 7:20am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906  
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Watching with interest, I really like the Fabbi bike carrier but concerned about weight. I was resisting spare wheel carriers as I understand they all end up rattling sooner or later? James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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1st Jun 2016 9:14am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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Looks like it could be a long wait for an answer.....
 Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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1st Jun 2016 9:17am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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Having said that, loads of Defender owners out here use them and it's not as if SW doors are falling off all over the place. Just thinking whether £350 plus fitting for the Mantec is worth the hassle for the rack, given you open the door four times a day during a ski trip. Once when loading, once when at the pistes, again when loading and finally when unloading back home. The rest of the time the door is locked and therefore supported. I also think the Fabbi, not to mention 5-6 pairs of modern skis, is likely quite light, whereas I have seen all manner of locally built, steel contraptions hanging off rear wheels, but again with no apparent problems. I know people do talk of the door hinges being weak, but how much abuse and weight are we really talking about? Thousands of Defs have been made, how many doors fall off or even start fitting/closing badly for it to be considered a genuine concern? Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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1st Jun 2016 9:21am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906
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Patience is a virtue
Possess it if you can It's rarely found in women And never in a man!  James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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1st Jun 2016 9:26am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7906
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My inexperienced opinion would be for ski's it would be fine (bikes different matter maybe).
The Nakatanenga is probably the best wheel carrier and only bolts to the cross member so no additional holes in body but £600! Also won't work with rear bumperettes. For that sort of money you might see how it goes and get a full door refurb when necessary? James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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1st Jun 2016 9:31am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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Exactly my thoughts. Thuile do an excellent bike carrier that fits on the tow ball, I wonder if they do the same for skis? That would be perfect option. Great build quality, well considered design (folds down away from the door to allow access) and sensibly priced. Will check.... Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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1st Jun 2016 9:34am |
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| churchy Member Since: 28 Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 237 
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Evening folks - did you guys ever progress this?
I am looking at one of these http://www.fabbri-racks.co.uk/catalogue/de...xv%2fjM%3d Bit Pricey but I need it for snowboards and skis. Been offered one just for skis at €80 so maybe I should change my allegiance! Any help appreciated! |
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23rd Nov 2017 6:40pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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Went with the one on your link, SW now owned by somebody esle, but they love the Fabbri. TBH, most Defs out here use them, very popular. If you've been offered one at 80€ I'd bite their arm off if in good nick. Or have you been offered another brand/model? Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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27th Nov 2017 1:53pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3289 
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I've used one a few times, borrowed from a mate. Really useful bit of kit.
Edit: I dont have a spare wheel carrier and suffered no problems. |
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27th Nov 2017 3:00pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5816
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That'll learn ya for being on the dark side. If that's where you want to stay, this might help... http://www.fabbri-racks.co.uk/catalogue/de...4vd3P4M6VD Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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27th Nov 2017 3:27pm |
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| churchy Member Since: 28 Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 237
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Age will catch up with me soon and one stick will become two!
Thanks for the info! Guessing I could buy the second hand rack and then the adaption kit. |
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28th Nov 2017 9:45am |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3289
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You say that but I actually switched from 2 to 1 about 15 years ago because of a knee injury. I found there was less lateral movement and stress on my ligaments when boarding. These days I can't ski for more than a few hours without serious swelling and pain whereas I can just about manage 2 weeks straight snowboarding. |
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28th Nov 2017 11:08am |
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