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Kiter25



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Colour coded gear carrier
Hi folks, hopefully next month my fuji white x dynamic will arrive so been gathering bits. Picked up a second hand genuine gear carrier (along with roof rack and ladder) for a fraction of the new price from dealer. Box has some scratches and not a fan off the silver anyway. Can't decide if it should go white to match the car or black to go with the roof. Anyone done this and have any pics? Google not producing many results. TIA
Post #946425 21st Mar 2022 7:06am
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lightning



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What is that box on the rear side window of some Defenders actually for?
Post #946536 21st Mar 2022 10:20pm
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WizzardPrang



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Simon at PowerfulUK has painted his black. Current vehicle: 2020 Defender 110S
Gone: Defender 90 HT 200Tdi, Discovery Sport, Freelander 2

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Post #946538 21st Mar 2022 10:23pm
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blackwolf



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lightning wrote:
What is that box on the rear side window of some Defenders actually for?


To look rugged and help the driver convince him/herself that he/she would be an adventurer like the legendary Kenton Cool if it wasn't for the 9-to-5 job and 2.4 offspring.
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TRGRichie



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Post #946543 21st Mar 2022 11:25pm
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lightning



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To be honest it looks like the most pointless accessory l've seen. Would you actually store anything in that box? Also it looks like it seriously restricts the view in the drivers side mirror.

I would save the near £800 cost and go on a last minute holiday to Greece instead.



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Post #946767 23rd Mar 2022 5:23pm
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blackwolf



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Eight hundred quid for that!? Shocked Laughing

I wish I thought you were joking.
Post #946775 23rd Mar 2022 6:31pm
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Kiter25



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I got the expedition rack, ladder and gear carrier for £800 all in, certainly wouldn't have paid full LR price. Mine is a phev and there is nowhere to store the charging cables, real oversight so that's what mine will be used for.
Post #946777 23rd Mar 2022 6:36pm
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lightning



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Do you not have the false floor in the boot? Taken up by batteries l suppose.

ln that case at least you would have a reason for the gear box.
Post #946785 23rd Mar 2022 7:18pm
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DAP2022



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I’ve a phev and put in the dog guard, I then attached 2x Sakura flip top boot organisers tie wrapped behind the outer two head rests - so they don’t obscure rear view, can put charging cables etc in there. Wish there was somewhere better to put jack though
Post #946794 23rd Mar 2022 7:50pm
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markb110



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Makes sense to put a bottle jack, handle, gloves and strap.

The sort of things that would be hidden under the floor and a PITA when stuck on the side of the road with a puncture and the car is loaded....

That self healing wrap would be a good idea after painting as i can imagine it being easily scratched down the lanes of say Cornwall and Devon.
Post #946798 23rd Mar 2022 8:04pm
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DAP2022



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Is the side carrier strong enough for bottle jack etc?
Post #946801 23rd Mar 2022 8:10pm
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