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Jads777
 


Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
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Guernsey 
Roof box or expedition rack?

I have looked at all the relevant posts but I still can't make my mind up.

(I think I might be indecisive but I'm not sure!) Laughing

Which would you choose and why?

All replies much appreciated.  
Post #7058114th Jul 2006 7:41 pm
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ferrett
 


Member Since: 15 Jan 2006
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United Kingdom 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Firenze RedDiscovery 4

Expedition rack and ladder (of course), looks the business 2012 D4 - SDV6 XS - Firenze Red  
Post #7058614th Jul 2006 8:14 pm
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Chris200100
 


Member Since: 22 Mar 2006
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Expedition rack and ladder Jads, they look so cool on the D3 just got mine will post pics of it soon Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy  
Post #7060614th Jul 2006 9:28 pm
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DG
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Well done Chris...ladder on the 25th and rack to follow for me too Very Happy 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021  
Post #7060914th Jul 2006 9:42 pm
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Chris200100
 


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Cool Dick, I got aload of other bits too you won't reconize my D3 when their all fitted Very Happy Very Happy  
Post #7061114th Jul 2006 9:46 pm
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d3matt
 


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Is the expedition rack very noisy at motorway speeds? Matt  
Post #7062114th Jul 2006 10:37 pm
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DrLex
 


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d3matt wrote:
Is the expedition rack very noisy at motorway speeds?


You'll be wanting to speak with Andrew about his mod. Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana

Member of Club Med Sucks  
Post #7062414th Jul 2006 10:42 pm
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Chris200100
 


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it was to start with but then the noise seemed to lessen after a while,
i'm happy with the noise level to be honist its not as bad as I thought.  
Post #7066215th Jul 2006 8:20 am
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nwoods
 


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United States 2005 LR3 4.0 V6 Petrol Base 5 Seat Auto Chawton WhiteLR3

I have both. I used a Thule foot pack and load carrying bars, so that I can fit my Evolution 2100 roof box on the roof (perfectly quiet on the road), OR, I can fit my Hannibal safari rack down over the Thule load carrying bars and then I have an expedition rack for spare tires, fuel cans, etc...

Here is a pic of the Hannibal rack fitted on:
http://www.nextstepdesigns.com/images/LR3/...ack-16.jpg
http://www.nextstepdesigns.com/images/LR3/...ack-14.jpg

And a pic of the quick release (but lockable) Thule foot mount system:
http://www.nextstepdesigns.com/images/LR3/...ack-13.jpg  
Post #7069115th Jul 2006 5:46 pm
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AndrewS
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I have had a LR expedition rack on my car for some time now. To be honest it may look good but its not much use for carrying kit on a regular basis, the build quality is poor and even light weight ratchet straps will bend the rack before things tighten up Shocked . I don’t think it is designed for ‘industrial’ use.
I’m seriously thinking of going for a more robust design. I know the max SWL is 70kg so I suppose LR don’t need the rack to be made strong.  
Post #7069315th Jul 2006 7:55 pm
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Jads777
 


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Thanks all for the answers. The expedition rack sounds good.

How easy is the exp. rack to fit or remove? Do you all leave the rack in place or just put it on when needed? How do you prevent items on it from being nicked if the car is unattended? And, finally, does it affect the economy much?  
Post #7071315th Jul 2006 10:40 pm
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