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| ANelson78 Member Since: 28 Feb 2021 Location: Surrey Posts: 14  
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I frequently have to take my 110 under a height bar, into local car park.
I also want to be able to occasionally strap my surf bords to the roof. I can do this via a 'soft rack' set up. Basically 30mm ratchet strap and two foam pads. So I am looking for a secure eyelet mount for the strapping that does not protrude above the roof line. Plenty of brackets and mounts but all seem to be for attaching bars or a rack to. in the links below Wondered if anyone has a more elegant solution? https://roofrack.com.au/product/roof-rack-gutter-clamp-long-each/ https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363678017076?ch...d1EALw_wcB |
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15th Feb 2022 9:28am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I'm not sure that what you're after is really possible. The problem with a gutter clamp alone is that it won't have any lateral strength and any force that you put on it, say with a ratchet strap, is likely to twist the gutter.
They only work with bars and racks because of the rigid junction with whatever spans across the roof. I'd suggest a couple of roof bars as they only take a few minutes to fit. 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 |
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15th Feb 2022 10:37am |
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| steveww Member Since: 05 Jan 2022 Location: Uppingham Posts: 571 
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I have a pair of Thule roof bars that are very quick to screw on/off; no tools required.
They could be yours for a small fee. Just not got around to posting them in the For Sale section yet. |
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15th Feb 2022 3:51pm |
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| db950 Member Since: 01 Feb 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 560 
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You could fit cargo tracking just below the gutter line then use clip in tie down rings, this would work better on a 2 door as you’d get a longer length for strapping, not sure if it would be long enough for a surf board on a 4 door.
This stuff… https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/cargotrack-ltrack 1997 Ex-MOD 110, Pop Top Camper, build thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72352.html 2014 Discovery 4 SE Tech Instagram @the110camper |
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15th Feb 2022 3:59pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2245 
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Fit a roll cage. Works for me 😁
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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15th Feb 2022 4:38pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Doesn't solve the height bar issue though... 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 |
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15th Feb 2022 9:18pm |
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| ANelson78 Member Since: 28 Feb 2021 Location: Surrey Posts: 14
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Sounds good. Yes please |
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15th Feb 2022 10:05pm |
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| ANelson78 Member Since: 28 Feb 2021 Location: Surrey Posts: 14
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Hm. Good point. I had thought the angle of pull would be mainly vertical, as the strap would have to go up over the roof, but having taken a second look I think you're right. |
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15th Feb 2022 10:06pm |
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| steveww Member Since: 05 Jan 2022 Location: Uppingham Posts: 571
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How about https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/collections/car...ack-ltrack
Looks like you run the track just under the gutters. |
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16th Feb 2022 4:24pm |
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| gcc130 Member Since: 05 Jun 2015 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 747 |
Surely under the gutter would foul the doors opening?
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16th Feb 2022 5:09pm |
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