Member Since: 21 Jan 2006
Location: Rena
Posts: 45
The factory toolbars are actually made by Thule, but are not compatable with other thule accessories like bikeracks, skiracks etc.
If you go for the LR branded ones you need to buy LR branded accessories
If you want to put a rooftent on top the Thule kit is more suiteable. due to higher weightload on the Thule kit compared with the LR branded ones.Simon
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25th Oct 2006 4:06 pm
gazzab
Member Since: 21 Oct 2007
Location: Holmfirth
Posts: 397
ksskaret wrote:
The factory toolbars are actually made by Thule, but are not compatable with other thule accessories like bikeracks, skiracks etc.
If you go for the LR branded ones you need to buy LR branded accessories
If you want to put a rooftent on top the Thule kit is more suiteable. due to higher weightload on the Thule kit compared with the LR branded ones.
Is this actually the case?
I have a Thule roof box and top of the range Thule bike racks. Hoped that they MIGHT fit to the LR bars. Other posts seemed to suggest that Thule, Halfords etc boxes fitted LR bars.
2nd Nov 2007 12:21 pm
Nigel Tracey
Member Since: 04 Nov 2006
Location: Lausanne
Posts: 395
Yep they fit the LR bars.Mrs Jones ? We've come for your Liver
2nd Nov 2007 4:23 pm
gazzab
Member Since: 21 Oct 2007
Location: Holmfirth
Posts: 397
Nigel Tracey wrote:
Yep they fit the LR bars.
They dont fit ! Roofbox co can sell things to adjust my older roof box. The cycle carriers wont fit though I dont believe.
Can you get the basic rails from Thule (or any one else) rather than LR ?
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3rd Jan 2008 11:31 pm
wolster
Member Since: 07 Dec 2007
Location: various
Posts: 352
Re: Thule roofbars to Discovery 3
king_rava wrote:
Should I remove all the "soft" plastic cover on the roof?
It sounds like you don't actuially have the roof rails fitted. The soft cover is covering a channel, this is where roofrails (which sit proud of the roofline) fit into.What if the "Hokey Cokey" really is what it's all about?
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4th Jan 2008 10:25 am
Mikeeee30
Member Since: 08 Jan 2008
Location: Banbury
Posts: 3
hi
I am confused (very easy thing to do). I have a GS variant without the fitted roof rails. What do I need to attach my roof box? does the Thule bits detailed here require me to first fix the LR roof rails or can i fit in the channels without them. if i do need the rails is their a 3rd party alternative or will i be giving LR more money?
ta for any clarificationwell why not give it a go what harm can it do!!!
9th Jan 2008 9:32 pm
craig
Member Since: 08 Aug 2006
Location: Home of LR.
Posts: 2545
You need the roof rails that run from the front to back.
Check ebay - they're on there occasionally for cheaper than dealer prices.
Alternatively - try Nick @ Yeovil Land Rover (The Large One) who provides a discount to D3.co.uk members.
Not aware of any alternate providers for roof rails im afraid.
Oh and welcome
9th Jan 2008 9:36 pm
PierreJ
Member Since: 22 Aug 2007
Location: Perth, W.A.
Posts: 448
rogue wrote:
Not aware of any alternate providers for roof rails im afraid.
Member Since: 26 Feb 2008
Location: Knysna
Posts: 212
I have just ordered parts 751 & 3027 for my Thule bars. Received a call from the dealer asking if I would prefer the new lo profile kit (just released). Collecting in a few days time, will advise on the functionality of the kits.Ren Colyn
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1st Mar 2008 12:43 pm
alanwxr
Member Since: 19 Nov 2006
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 306
Would be interested to see the parts numbers when you get them............
1st Mar 2008 10:08 pm
Rencolyn
Member Since: 26 Feb 2008
Location: Knysna
Posts: 212
Will advise when received but was told that it is the same part numbers, just superseded the old items.Ren Colyn
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2nd Mar 2008 2:52 am
Rencolyn
Member Since: 26 Feb 2008
Location: Knysna
Posts: 212
Just fitted the RR. Part #'s are 753 (supersedes 751) & 3027. Not as low as I expected but I suppose the 751 parts would have been a lot higher. See pics in my gallery. Took 30 minutes to fit on my own (& no scratches!). Easily removable. Hope it fits in my garage!Ren Colyn
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4th Mar 2008 9:06 am
Rencolyn
Member Since: 26 Feb 2008
Location: Knysna
Posts: 212
It Fits using Access Height Only the bolt on the spare wheel bracket touches but I have enough meat there to cut shorter! Now the next problem... How do I remember to select access height every time I pull in? Hate to think what I would have done if it did not fit! Move house??Ren Colyn
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due to higher weightload on the Thule kit compared with the LR branded ones.
Only the bolt on the spare wheel bracket touches but I have enough meat there to cut shorter! Now the next problem... 
How do I remember to select access height every time I pull in? Hate to think what I would have done if it did not fit! Move house??
