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It has a 300Kg weight limit. I wonder what would happen it you were to extend it; if you were to increase the size to something useful (like the D4's platform) the extra leverage would greatly increase the strain on the hinges and the thin cable that holds it in place. Sit two moderately sized people on it and I wouldn't rate its chances...2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
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29th Sep 2016 8:42 pm
RDR
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 2260
physics will be a factor. i guess we need a tear down to see where the 300kg holding strength is coming from. its a whole new modding opportunity MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
MY12 HSE - Gone
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29th Sep 2016 9:05 pm
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1665
This is why you need a split tailgate.
2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
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2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
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30th Sep 2016 8:30 am
RDR
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Derbyshire
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Dangerous place to put it, I knocked many a cup off there when I forget and open the tailgate
I found the perfect spot is to the left and right of the tailgateMY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
MY12 HSE - Gone
MY16 HSE Luxury - Sold
MY20 D5 HSE - Sold
Current RR L460 PHEV
30th Sep 2016 8:47 am
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1665
But the boot is open.....it would only be an issue if the lower section was put down to allow larger loads to be put in. And I haven't yet needed a trolley from Greggs.2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
30th Sep 2016 8:51 am
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
RDR wrote:
Dangerous place to put it, I knocked many a cup off there when I forget and open the tailgate
I found the perfect spot is to the left and right of the tailgate
Agreed!
2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
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30th Sep 2016 12:52 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
Accessing work kit from back of car today.
Just to do this:
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Required this:
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It could be a lot worse I suppose!....
[/list]2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
13th Oct 2016 5:57 pm
crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
Posts: 5011
Park the other way around? 2005 D3 HSE 2011 D4 Landmark 2016 D4 HSE Lux
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13th Oct 2016 6:23 pm
peteyd
Member Since: 08 Mar 2016
Location: South Bucks
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Are you saying he's using it wrong?MY16 D4 Graphite in Loire Blue
13th Oct 2016 6:29 pm
eelpout
Member Since: 10 Aug 2007
Location: California, USA
Posts: 53
Red Merle wrote:
Accessing work kit from back of car today.
It could be a lot worse I suppose!....
and sadly it will be with the Disco5.
13th Oct 2016 6:31 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
crews control wrote:
Park the other way around?
Drive forward into a space?!! Never! 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
13th Oct 2016 6:34 pm
robpenrose
Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
Location: Surrey / SW London
Posts: 2136
crews control wrote:
Park the other way around?
Some people have to reverse park at work.
Good practise anyway
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13th Oct 2016 6:47 pm
Cobstar
Member Since: 03 Mar 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 194
Red Merle wrote:
crews control wrote:
Park the other way around?
Drive forward into a space?!! Never!
Did my Dad teach you to drive too, Red Merle? Although I did work at one place where site rules required you to drive into the bay with car pass on front dashboard.
I really like the fact that you can access work bagst etc by just upping the top part of the tailgate on my D4.
13th Oct 2016 7:56 pm
RRSTDV8
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
Location: Here
Posts: 13100
My RRS has the opening glass section of the tailgate. Very useful in similar situations. Wasn't a popular feature, apparently, and was dropped at the facelift. Visiting from rrsport.co.uk
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13th Oct 2016 11:21 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
Cobstar wrote:
Red Merle wrote:
crews control wrote:
Park the other way around?
Drive forward into a space?!! Never!
Did my Dad teach you to drive too, Red Merle? ....
Sounds like he and I would get on just fine 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
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