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Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
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On the rr topic - although FR is strong, the cross members do sag under weight and items do fall through that could damage the D3's roof.
Heine fitted some expanded mesh (sic) on top of his rr that solves the problem.
Then onto the interesting topic of weight load on the roof of a 4X4. The Defenders' manual states maximum of 75kg's and under "emergency conditions" 150kg's. I once had a metal rr on the Defender that probably weighed 100kg's on its own 
Not sure what the specs are for D3 with pneumatic suspension
Saw an old Nissan Patrol in Richtersveld with water, petrol, containers and other stuff on the roof - a quick calculation showed in excess of 300kg's on the roof  Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
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 5th Jan 2009 11:55 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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Deondef wrote:
Heine fitted some expanded mesh (sic) on top of his rr that solves the problem.
I normally collect firewood and throw it on the roof . I was worried about the sunroof being damaged by branches etc . (as per the roof of my defender) .
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| 5th Jan 2009 1:32 pm |
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Davew
Member Since: 01 Jan 2009
Location: Stepps
Posts: 11
  
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Thanks AP, Deon and Heine. Pretty much confirmed what I thought.
Never been much in favour of roofracks much for overlanding. Apart from fears of over loading the roof, the D1 had such a small boot area a trailer was almost a must 4 up. The D2's were better, but I used the trailer mostly then having invested in one. I think I used the roofrack I had maybe half a dozen times in 5/6 years. Loadspace in the D3 is so much better, I'm reconsidering.
Deon, not sure you need a roofrack for that oxwagon? 
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| 5th Jan 2009 2:10 pm |
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Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 800
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Guys, just be aware of where the rails mount on a D3 roof 
The gutter mounts where stronger, as this is where the roof and
side panels joined like the defender, more on the outer edge of
the roof line. The D3 is more inboard, thus the roof/inner supports
and glass carry most of the weight, the side panels will hold some
weight till it bends down. IMHO it is not designed for heavy loads.
I simply hate driving a top heavy vehicle  therefore water
and extra fuel are as low as possible, and light stuff on the RR  D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
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| 5th Jan 2009 4:54 pm |
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Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 790
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I realise that each traveler is different, but the rr really comes in handy when traveling overland without trailer and all the recovery gear (which you will never need  ) can go on top as well as gazebo/awning and the 2nd spare wheel you will also never need. Slide-in table very handy. As per Heine's post firewood collection much easier - just ensure that sunroof is closed when you do this - ask me 
Agree 100% with Discoeast on overloading and the above is probably the limit Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
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| 5th Jan 2009 5:49 pm |
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