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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5818   
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Hello all DCPU owners,
Has anyone seen or fitted a 110 pick variant of the bars below, instead of a standard stick/hoop set? Something that will still fit a canopy? I'm asking as I'd like to consider a set-up that will allow a roof tent to be fitted after of the b-pillar. Thanks in advance for any pointers... 
 Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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11th Jun 2019 7:46pm |
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| OsloBlue Member Since: 14 Jul 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 822  
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That not a safety devices wolf model?
http://www.safetydevices.com/military/products/land-rover-wolf/ Here are here am here is http://www.safetydevices.com/expedition/pr.../645/1807/ I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/ Current: TD5 '110 "Lucinda" Thread here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62562.html |
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11th Jun 2019 7:50pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5818
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It is, but there's nothing on their site I can find which does 1/3 of that to fit a 110DCPU tub. I know they do special orders, but was wondering before considering that probably expensive route.... Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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11th Jun 2019 7:57pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5818
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I wonder if they will sell me just the two rear hoops and stays, assuming they fit. Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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11th Jun 2019 7:59pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2300  
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I've seen this one but wouldn't have thought a canopy could be fitted
http://www.purelymetal.co.uk/set-of-heavy-...10-5-door/ > 110 XS Double Cab |
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12th Jun 2019 5:08am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5818
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Blackwolf, that's exactly what I am thinking of. Hank, interesting. They do call them hood sticks, but I agree with you that they look too big for a standard hood. Also, at the cab end, they clearly wouldn't allow for the DCs cabin shape with the roofline and the protruding seating area. But I think half of the SD one above will.....we're getting there.
Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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12th Jun 2019 5:41am |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2300
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I'm not certain I follow your requirements exactly. Do you want the tent to be mounted over the pick up area? As in, you do not want to use a rack mounted to the roof/rear ladders?
I thought I had seen 110 DCPU heavy duty sticks, will keep racking my brains > 110 XS Double Cab Last edited by hank on 12th Jun 2019 8:01am. Edited 1 time in total |
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12th Jun 2019 5:48am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5818
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Sorry Hank. In essence I want the same profile as a standard hoop-set, but heavy duty enough to put a roof tent on top, likely the iKamper. With the iKamper in place, the hoop set would be exposed, but when the tent is taken off, I’d replace the canopy. Hence looking for something that can do both roles. Sonic’s certainly looks like it can achieve that as it seems to follow the dimensions/profile of a standard hoop set, sitting as it does within the width/length/height limits of the tub. The one you sent through, whilst called ‘hoop set’, seems to me to be too tall. Basically I would like to have an iKamper at some point in the future but neither want a full length rack with ladders (as is common on so many DCPUs) or a hard canopy from Truckman or similar, to support the weight of the tent, as I want to push it rearward (I do not like roof tents shoved forward over the driver, just an aesthetic thing). I’d like to keep the character of an open tub or canvas hood day-to-day, but with option for the iKamper. I want my cake and to eat it
 . But if the middle hoop on the SD version above is not too far forward (and looking at where it sit compared with the wheel arch, it doesn’t seem to be), buying half the set might be the option as the profile seems small enough to fit an Exmoor standard canopy over the top. More investigation required.... Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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12th Jun 2019 6:52am |
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| Tribord Member Since: 20 Apr 2013 Location: France Posts: 220 
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I like that idea Grenadier, and is something I have thought about previously to replace my full length Brownchurch rack with chequerplate floor, without losing the practicality. So my cake needs the canopy to be modified to be used with or without the tent (actually not a tent, but whatever I am carrying on the roof), and allow full length loads to be carried (normally boats/canoes, lengths of wood) so would need a matching hoop or roof bar at the front of the cab. Even then, I would be losing my current lounging/viewing platform on the roof and an easy way to attach an awning. Best solution I found was a full exterior roll cage, which I do not want, so I keep my rack.
But I will be watching your progress with interest, in case it leads to some new options. Good luck! I did see a stronger looking set of hoops on a DC around here recently. I will try and track it down and get more info. |
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12th Jun 2019 7:41am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5818
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Yes, the full external rack is an obvious option, but I don’t like the look of it and the standard DCPU rack, which I do like, doesn’t achieve what I want. I’ve just emailed SD, so I’ll let you know what they say. Maybe we have a better chance if a number of us want to buy a set? Will keep you posted. Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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12th Jun 2019 8:00am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5818
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Heard back from SD. Sadly the military hoops in the photo will neither fit nor (as far as SD are concerned) be structuraly strong enough to support a roof tent. I don't quite understand why, they look pretty robust and the weight will be spread, but I suppose they don't want to accept liability. So, they say custom is the only option.
 Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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16th Jun 2019 9:30am |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248  
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That would be me ! It was very well made but it only bolted to the top of the tub so would be fine for a tilt but I very much doubt it would be strong enough for a roof tent. Click image to enlarge Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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16th Jun 2019 1:07pm |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2168 
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Why cant the roof tent go on the main roof? With the right fixings etc.. Instagram @defender_ventures
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16th Jun 2019 1:18pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5818
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Thanks Bob. I’m curious why a tent wouldn’t work? Given half would be firmly attached to the roof of the cab, which is strong Anouilh to support it on its pwn, this was about having something under the rear when pushed back? So 50% on the cab with probably four fixings, then 50% distributed between the two hoops, each with a pair of fixings. Would that not be strong enough? Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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16th Jun 2019 1:18pm |
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