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johnnyd



Member Since: 13 Apr 2013
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Defender 90 Roof Rack
Hi all

Sorry been a bit quiet of late.......too busy at work

Any recommends for a roof rack here, i looked at front runner, but way to expensive, looking maybe 200-300 quid for something light.

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
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LandRoverAnorak



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Depends what you want to use it for and, to a certain degree, how fashion conscious you are.

If you plan to use a roof tent then you really need one without side rails, at least on one edge. Patriot, Hannibal and Front Runner all offer suitable ones but they all tend to be in the higher price ranges.

A much cheaper alternative for that use would be to fit roof bars.

For general purpose use you could do a lot worse than look at the various offerings from Brownchurch. They aren't as sexy as the newer extruded aluminium designs, but they're well proven and good value.

Land Rover racks (as shown in the picture at the top of the page) look fantastic but are expensive new and tend to hold their price second hand. Their very open frame design means they aren't as useful as they could be, IMHO, and I sold the one that I had for that reason. Darren

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Post #240921 4th Jun 2013 9:17am
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blackwolf



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Tack has a 1.7 metre Patriot rack for sale at the moment (unless it's already been sold)!

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Post #240922 4th Jun 2013 9:21am
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johnnyd



Member Since: 13 Apr 2013
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Bah......Missed buying it by a couple of hours......sold Sad

Anyone any comments on these ?

http://sidesteps.co.uk/shop/defender/defender-90-roof-rack/

http://quicktread.com/shop/defender-90-expedition-roof-rack/

Its a quick tread apparently

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
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K9F



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Johnny,

For the price I'd maybe hang out for a Hannibal or Patriot. The price you'll pay second hand you'll always recoup come selling time and they look more robust than the ones depicted.
Decent racks are like buses, you'll wait for a while then two will come along together.

Stick a 'Wanted' ad up, anyone selling may look there first. I did....

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic7646.html?highlight=patriot

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