Member Since: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Adelaide
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Expedition Rack - adding stronger base
Gents, any suggestions for a better "base" for the above? ie something additional to the cross bars to give a bit more strength.
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1st Jan 2008 12:00 am
StornowaySA
Member Since: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Adelaide
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sorry, not strength, I mean to make it easier to carry things - like some sort of lattice panel.MY2010 D4 HSE 3.0, e-diff, 19inch MTR's; LLAMS Height adjustor, LR f & r light guards, LR side steps, LR bright finish side door mouldings; LR/Mantec G4 front bash plate, LR G4 Winch kit, Warn 9500lb Winch; GOE compressor guard, Uniden UHF, LR bright finish roof rails, LR G4 driving light kit, LR G4 ladder, 4 x extra rear compartment 12V sockets, Traxide dual battery system and Optima Yellowtop battery, ORS drawer system / fridge slide, LED rear compartment lighting.
1st Jan 2008 12:01 am
SKP
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 219
A sheet of light seaply, probably make it quieter as well
My (Tradesman ) rack has steel mesh, which makes it easier to tie to.
1st Jan 2008 1:17 am
Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
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How much was the rack Blackperth ?
Neil.
1st Jan 2008 1:29 am
Bill Wright
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
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There's a thread on here somewhere describing what you want. 3mm chequer plate was an option I think.
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1st Jan 2008 8:22 am
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
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A fair few in the UK added aly sheet to the expo rack for easier loading but it dont make it any quieter in fact I thought it was a fair bit noisier and the roof is a to clean.
A strip can be added to the front this really does make it quiet but it can mark the roof
We did all this then brought Front runners
1st Jan 2008 9:40 am
StornowaySA
Member Since: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 406
Rack was one of a miriad of LR extras fitted by previous owner ("A" Bar, spotties, DVD rood mounted, side steps, door protection moulding, Expedition rack and ladder, lamp guards, the list goes on forever!!!!!). He traded it after 19000kms on a Range Rover TDv8 Vogue. I took the rack off as car wont fit in my office car park but it will go back on for Big trips! I think its worth over $1500 in Oz.MY2010 D4 HSE 3.0, e-diff, 19inch MTR's; LLAMS Height adjustor, LR f & r light guards, LR side steps, LR bright finish side door mouldings; LR/Mantec G4 front bash plate, LR G4 Winch kit, Warn 9500lb Winch; GOE compressor guard, Uniden UHF, LR bright finish roof rails, LR G4 driving light kit, LR G4 ladder, 4 x extra rear compartment 12V sockets, Traxide dual battery system and Optima Yellowtop battery, ORS drawer system / fridge slide, LED rear compartment lighting.
1st Jan 2008 10:55 am
PierreJ
Member Since: 22 Aug 2007
Location: Perth, W.A.
Posts: 448
BlackPerth wrote:
I took the rack off as car wont fit in my office car park but it will go back on for Big trips!
If you want to sell it let me know. I am in the market for a roof rack, and will prolly make a decision on which one in the next couple of weeks. Why is the fear of long words called hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia?
2nd Jan 2008 6:52 am
StornowaySA
Member Since: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Adelaide
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No, keen to use it on our trip in July, just need a better base fitted.MY2010 D4 HSE 3.0, e-diff, 19inch MTR's; LLAMS Height adjustor, LR f & r light guards, LR side steps, LR bright finish side door mouldings; LR/Mantec G4 front bash plate, LR G4 Winch kit, Warn 9500lb Winch; GOE compressor guard, Uniden UHF, LR bright finish roof rails, LR G4 driving light kit, LR G4 ladder, 4 x extra rear compartment 12V sockets, Traxide dual battery system and Optima Yellowtop battery, ORS drawer system / fridge slide, LED rear compartment lighting.
2nd Jan 2008 11:58 pm
Andycapper
Member Since: 09 Sep 2007
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 70
Hi Blackperth,
Have a query for you.
On another thread someone is asking if you need the roof rails for the expedition rack...?
I was told that it bolts directly to the mounting points on the roof - or maybe there is a choice of mounting options (ie direct or via rails??)...however, since you have apparently removed yours, I guess you should know...
Your comments would be appreciated.
All the best,
AndyHave my new year Disco..! Atacama Sand, active diff, active headlights, hi-ice, cooler, sliding loadspace floor, window tint, MP3, Mantec plate, roof rails, mud
10th Jan 2008 8:10 am
Gareth Site Moderator
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You must have the LR roof rails to fit the LR Expo rack.
10th Jan 2008 9:00 am
Alex08
Member Since: 09 Nov 2006
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1600
Gareth wrote:
You must have the LR roof rails to fit the LR Expo rack.
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