erm...not a good idea...centre of gravity...50kg weight limit...plus you will find the roof box landing in the car in front if you have a shunt...
Heavy bits = in the boot, first items packed so they are low and as far forward as possible...
(sorry...nanny mode off now... )The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
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Heavy bits = in the boot, first items packed so they are low and as far forward as possible...
Some good strong tie down points in there that can be used to ratchet things to the floor! Places like Adli sell ratchet sets for under £10 now.A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
2nd Jul 2010 9:02 pm
astonbuilder
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
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disco3kenny wrote:
Why Completely "Load" your Disco when you can pull a little trailer so freeing the rear and roof space???:
Er, because it means you are then restricted to two lanes of the motorway, fighting to get above 56.1mph with the truckers and caravanners and even a rare overtaking opportunity on A/B roads where you 'wind' the Disco' up is less likely to present itself with a trailer as well. If it don't fit in the boot and roofbox it don't go (and, yes, I've done some serious camping with kids, dog and BIIIIIIIG tent and not slumming it either..... )
The britpart guard is excellent. Very easy to remove and refit when you want to use 7 seats.
I leave mine in ALL the time unles using 7 seats, same with previous Volvo I used a solid guard. I carry a toolbag and various bits in the boot and would never want to risk the lives of my children in an accident without one.
I reckon it takes only a couple of minutes to fit / remove once you get used to it.
Chap I worked with many, many years ago told me tale of how a engineer was killed by his toolbox flying through the car in an accident. The story has stock with me, and for a long time I had saloon cars for this reason and now with estates i always have a load guard in place whenever possible,
Don't hesitate with a net, get a solid sturdy barrier.TDV6 HSE Lux (2014MY)
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2nd Jul 2010 11:12 pm
astonbuilder
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
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The Disco' should have done some parts-bin sharing when part of the Ford owned PAG set-up.
I used to have Volvo estates and they had a net that came out the top of the roller blind and hooked into the roof on sturdy hooks. This was useful at times and took 10 seconds to pull out and hook up yet it retracted away neat and tidy. This was a good idea and I've seen it on other cars too.
The XC70 'off-road' version went one step further with a fold-down metal barrier that was fitted in the roof. This was a solid tubular construction that closed the gap between roof and top of seats. As someone else metioned about solid dog guards, it also provided a bit of space for kids to shove pillows, soft-toys, etc. behind their headrest for journeys. You see standard V70 cop cars retro-fitted with it but it was never offered as an option as far as I know by Volvo to normal punters on their V70's, can't think why not
This was a brilliant bit of kit IMO and didn't encroach on the boot space either as it swung right up to the headlining when not in use. The Disco'should have had exactly the same bit of kit I think
They could be retrofitted. I put one on my v70 t5 when I bought that. Like you say it was a brilliant designTDV6 HSE Lux (2014MY)
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3rd Jul 2010 7:48 am
Roel
Member Since: 16 Aug 2008
Location: home
Posts: 1215
The Police doesn't like me traveling with traillers on holiday.
If the road is clear and my wife sleeping and there are enough petrol stations, I can make some miles in Germany. Roel
1997 Camel Trophy Disco ex-P101JWK (traded it for a Britains 42101)
1984 90 TD5
2005 G4 Disco 3 BN55WPT
Also member of club MTR
and Club Faultmate
Interested in my 4x4 history see my website: www.mudmachine.webklik.nl
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3rd Jul 2010 8:11 am
bambi
Member Since: 10 Apr 2009
Location: south yorkshire
Posts: 2059
Were Just doing the same thing now off to filey for the weekend, but we have the tintent on the back, but all heavy stuff goes low down then strapped in place, then smaller, soft,lighter stuff on top off them, then they are covered with the cargo net i try not to go above head rest hight.
You drive the safest car available then compromise those most precious for a nights beer money. its a no brainer, either go trailer, top box or guard, or if not enough time re-pack then cover with cargo net.
nanny mode off.
3rd Jul 2010 8:53 am
disco3kenny
Member Since: 19 Jan 2008
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Another tip when camping. That is a copy off what was in my Camel. I mad a floor at about 35 cm from the bottum off the load space. Below that is my tent and toolkit and some other heavy things. The big advantage off this is when the weather isn't that nice. i.e. raining.
I can pitch up my tent without taking anything else out off the car. So when the tent is up I can throw everything dry in the tent and the other way around off-course load everything in the car dry and then brake off the tent.
You can just see it in the picture it is just below the rear blinkers. The fridge is standing on it.
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Roel
1997 Camel Trophy Disco ex-P101JWK (traded it for a Britains 42101)
1984 90 TD5
2005 G4 Disco 3 BN55WPT
Also member of club MTR
and Club Faultmate
Interested in my 4x4 history see my website: www.mudmachine.webklik.nl
Sorry it's in Dutch and with google translator it gets funny.
3rd Jul 2010 12:29 pm
bluerunningdog
Member Since: 01 Feb 2010
Location: By the sea
Posts: 43
I bought the Britpart/Travall dog guard thanks to recommendations on here. It's much lighter and less industrial than the full LR guard and seems to do the job just as well. So thumbs up from me!
11th Jul 2010 9:32 am
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14372
If you have too much stuff ..get yourself a Bak-Rak ....great bit of kit and very usefull
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11th Jul 2010 10:36 am
RichardB
Member Since: 03 May 2010
Location: Hants
Posts: 485
bluerunningdog wrote:
I bought the Britpart/Travall dog guard thanks to recommendations on here. It's much lighter and less industrial than the full LR guard and seems to do the job just as well. So thumbs up from me!
Just looking at this and may need something similar. Couple of questions that you may be able to help with...
Is it easy to fit / remove (I'd only need in occasionally)? And is the fitting onto the pillars going to be permanent / leave a mark if removed?
Ta
11th Jul 2010 11:13 am
bluerunningdog
Member Since: 01 Feb 2010
Location: By the sea
Posts: 43
Yes very easy to fit and remove. Luggage cover can stay in place. Not a permanent fix to the pillar but it might leave a mark as it rests against it. I paid about £92 inc delivery.
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