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SparklesMcgraw

Member Since: 04 Sep 2023
Location: WA
Posts: 13

Adding ladder before roof rack

I’m planning on adding some accessories to my new defender with the deployable ladder being one. I haven’t yet decided on what rack to go for so would adding the ladder first mean it would have to be removed to then add a roof rack? Still deciding on either platform or bars.

Thanks

29th Jun 2024 2:54pm

LR Nuts

Member Since: 10 Aug 2022
Location: UK
Posts: 993

It all depends on what roof rack you are fitting. Some of the low profile racks may not allow for the ladder.

29th Jun 2024 3:52pm

stevemfr

Member Since: 18 Sep 2022
Location: Strasbpurg
Posts: 128

If you're going to be going for the OEM expedition rack, it needs to be at least partially removed to mount the ladder.
But just out of curiosity: what are you going to be doing on your roof without a rack? Why the ladder?

RRC 2Dr, RRC 4Dr,
P38, and 2 L322s,
2 FL1s and a L663 on the way

29th Jun 2024 6:19pm

LR Nuts

Member Since: 10 Aug 2022
Location: UK
Posts: 993

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I used the LR Expedition rack and Molle plates (Powerful uk) then you can mount ladder on either side of the vehicle.

29th Jun 2024 7:58pm

WizzardPrang

Member Since: 05 Nov 2020
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 141

LR's fitting instructions:

https://accessories-instructions.landrover.com/enUSA/new-defender

Hope that helps.

Current vehicle: 2020 Defender 110S
Gone: Defender 90 HT 200Tdi, Discovery Sport, Freelander 2

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29th Jun 2024 9:59pm

SparklesMcgraw

Member Since: 04 Sep 2023
Location: WA
Posts: 13

Thanks. Was just wondering if mechanically it would have to be removed before fitting a rack. It’s just a matter of timing as I’m having other things also fitted at LR but just haven’t decided on a rack yet. I’m guessing if I go simple roof bars these can be added with the ladder already in place?

29th Jun 2024 11:42pm

WizzardPrang

Member Since: 05 Nov 2020
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 141

Yes, I've got the ladder fitted permanently and my roof cross bars can go on and off as required. That's on the 110, on the 90 there appear to be 2 versions of the cross bars & as I understand it one set can't be removed once the ladder is in place. Current vehicle: 2020 Defender 110S
Gone: Defender 90 HT 200Tdi, Discovery Sport, Freelander 2

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30th Jun 2024 10:01pm

chpsk8

Member Since: 26 Sep 2023
Location: Midwest
Posts: 41

I installed my factory rack before the ladder, which was a mistake. I needed to remove the back corner roof rack bracket and then loosen the rest of the rack in order to get the ladder hardware mounted.

So order of operation for a factory roof rack should be:

1. Lunch box/ Ladder
2. Factory rack

For roof bars it doesn't matter the order of operation.

1st Jul 2024 12:29am

SparklesMcgraw

Member Since: 04 Sep 2023
Location: WA
Posts: 13

Excellent feedback thank you!

1st Jul 2024 12:56am

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