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Roof rack back on?
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SteveK



Member Since: 21 Jan 2015
Location: Bromsgrove
Posts: 333
United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 HT Rimini Red
My first 110 didn't have a roof rack fitted and I never needed one! My second 110 (TD5) came with one fitted and I hated it! Above 50 mph on the way home, it felt like the hand of God was reaching down and dragging it back!

I sold the roof rack on eBay and bought some roof bars and (a) these are much less noisy than the roof rack, (b) they can be carried in the back on occasions when they might be needed.

I've never had the nessesity to revert to a roof rack, but I guess it depend on the load...
Post #704920 2nd May 2018 10:33pm
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Staftly



Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 55
United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey
My Hannibal full length comes off my 110 each winter, tidied up and stored below the garage rafters. Don't really notice any difference unless I go above 65 mph when its on. I really don't have a need for it during the winter, i take it off just in case some lowlife scroat tries to have away with it, otherwise it would stay on all the time.

Staftly
Post #704927 3rd May 2018 12:33am
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Enid_Puceflange



Member Since: 25 Oct 2014
Location: edinburgh
Posts: 1173
Scotland 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Baltic Blue
I must be honest

I have no need for a roof rack
It fitted because I love the look of it , and I barely get it above 50mph on my commute anyway, so never really noticed any noise or detrimental effect to my mpg
Not even wired the spotlights up yet Embarassed My confidence has been writing cheques that my abilities can't cash for years.
Post #704974 3rd May 2018 10:47am
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jst



Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8085
 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
Staftly wrote:
My Hannibal full length comes off my 110 each winter, tidied up and stored below the garage rafters. Don't really notice any difference unless I go above 65 mph when its on. I really don't have a need for it during the winter, i take it off just in case some lowlife scroat tries to have away with it, otherwise it would stay on all the time.

Staftly


exactly the same here. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #704998 3rd May 2018 12:58pm
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Tank



Member Since: 25 Jul 2014
Location: Fife
Posts: 431
Scotland 2004 Defender 90 Td5 HT Zermatt Silver
Its storage for me, I dont have the space. Going back on at the weekend to see what it looks like and if I dont like it it will be up for sale!
Post #705003 3rd May 2018 1:40pm
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LandRoverAnorak



Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324
United Kingdom 
I like a good roof rack - they look really cool. I've had all sorts of racks over the years - Brownchurch, Safety Devices, Patriot - but for practicalities I've managed with two or three roof bars on my last three Land Rovers and will do the same on my current one.

I guess what I'm getting at is if it's causing you an issue then ask yourself if you really need it or could you manage with roof bars? If the answer is yes then accept the compromise (noise, fuel economy or whatever) or sell it and pocket the cash difference. Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia
Post #705006 3rd May 2018 1:53pm
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chopcat



Member Since: 11 Sep 2012
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 412
Wales 2000 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Java Black
Grenadier wrote:
Lots of mention of the roof-rack being 'useful to stand on'. Not sure what you all get up to unless I have missed the point of Defender ownership Whistle

Ignoring practical and fiscal reasons, (as we all know, Defender ownership is neither about practicality nor frugality), I think 90s look nicer without.


I use mine as a mobile platform for cutting the hedges. Much quicker than a ladder ! Plus the 40’ pneumatic mast is fixed to it.

So I suppose if you need to ask the question you may as well leave it off..

Tc

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Post #705157 4th May 2018 6:29am
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Tank



Member Since: 25 Jul 2014
Location: Fife
Posts: 431
Scotland 2004 Defender 90 Td5 HT Zermatt Silver
Wooft ! Thats one big erection you have there! Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
Post #705209 4th May 2018 11:08am
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