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Needledown



Member Since: 12 Oct 2020
Location: New York
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Roof rack after purchase
Has anyone ordered roof rack after you purchased the truck?
What did land rover charge you for the rack and install ?
Can you order the rack and install yourself or is that option only purchasable through the dealership?
The ladder is also something I’m looking into

Thank you
Aaron
Post #861272 13th Oct 2020 12:15am
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StructuralDefect



Member Since: 08 Aug 2020
Location: Middletown, Ohio
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I paid 2075. I believe the rack itself was 1800 or 1850 so the other 275 or 225 was labor. The first one they put on was scratched up so give it a full inspection. They replaced it for free but it looked like a dog chewed one of the corners. I didn't catch it until I got home. The roof rack makes a huge difference visually in my opinion. Good luck



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 2020 Defender S, P300 in Fuji White w/black ext. pack. Ebony leather heated front/rear seats. Comfort & conv. pack. Towing pack. Cold climate pack. Panoramic roof & expedition roof rack. Classic mud flaps. Fog lights. 19 inch 6 spoke w/off road tires. Clear sight rear view mirror. Sirius XM. Delivery 9/4/20
Post #861274 13th Oct 2020 2:03am
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Needledown



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Thank you for the info. Is there any good way to reach up there with
Out the ladder?
Post #861275 13th Oct 2020 2:30am
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Digger2000



Member Since: 19 Sep 2020
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Other HT Tonga Green
Stand on the rear tyres
Post #861297 13th Oct 2020 7:59am
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shawnpalmer



Member Since: 29 Sep 2020
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I put one on after purchase...it is very easy with the help of someone else and if you know how to read instructions. Instructions are online.
Post #861835 16th Oct 2020 6:08am
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speedykjr



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Thule Roof Rack Option
After reading the article below online, I reached out Thule South Africa about how to configure an after market roof rack since Thule has not released any compatible roof racks in the US for the new Defender. They couldn't have been more helpful and educated me that previously released Thule fit kits are being used for the new Defender in both Europe and South Africa. Below is what you need which I was able to find at online stores or on Ebay. I did mine in all black to match the roof (see pic) and it looks much better (and lower profile) than the OEM dealer option. As important, I am experiencing almost no wind noise. Hope this helps everyone.

Thule 3040 Fit Kit
Thule 753 Rapid System Foot Pack
Thule Wingbar Evo 127 (50 in)

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-ne...f38b97f284
Post #861947 16th Oct 2020 4:26pm
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Supacat



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Isn't there an online video from our man in Swindon?
Post #861951 16th Oct 2020 4:50pm
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Philm



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Post #861971 16th Oct 2020 7:02pm
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Digger2000



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Other HT Tonga Green
Does anyone know if the roof rails that the roof rack bolts onto can be retro fitted on the vehicle at a later date or do they have to be specified on the factory build?
Post #862563 20th Oct 2020 8:44am
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vlad



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I asked the same question at my dealer and they said they can't be installed at a later date, but then I saw this video:



So I guess the answer is yes, they can be retrofitted
Post #862567 20th Oct 2020 9:21am
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Digger2000



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Thanks vlad I’ll watch that this evening. I was just a bit worried there as I hadn’t ordered them and will more than likely want to put a roof rack on at some point for my surf boards Thumbs Up
Post #862570 20th Oct 2020 9:48am
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Zeplin000



Member Since: 30 Jun 2020
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I’m also thinking about fitting a roof rack. I like the look of the LR rack but in the uk it’s about £400 more than the front runner equivalent (appr £850). Has anyone fitted the front runner rack to their new defender? Any pros/cons of the frontrunner rack? I see it covers the antenna at the back so could be an issue with gps and maybe clear sight camera.

If I go the LR route would the frontrunner accessories be compatible?
Post #862750 21st Oct 2020 7:55am
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Tim in Scotland



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I had the roof rails and cross bars both fitted 2 months after the car was delivered so the dealer saying it cannot be done is very wrong. Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed!
Post #862772 21st Oct 2020 9:12am
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Digger2000



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Other HT Tonga Green
Thanks Tim Thumbs Up
Post #862777 21st Oct 2020 9:32am
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Needledown



Member Since: 12 Oct 2020
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Noise
After I had the rack installed when the sun roof is open
It’s like a thunder noise like the sound when you only have one window open
In a car. Anyone else have this ?

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Post #863263 23rd Oct 2020 6:49pm
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