Mac Man
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Huntingdon
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It has been suggested by my independent LR dealer that the fitting a swing away wheel carrier could infringe my insurance  I'll be checking with them tomorrow. The garage also advised that new EU regulation limits any overhang of the bumpers for crash safety requirements. Has any forum member knowledge concerning this ruling 
I'm now not rushing into purchasing a wheel carrier until I can find out something concrete about this 
Comments welcome please 
Keith Keith
Always on the move
2005 Discovery 3 HSE Indus Silver
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 22nd Apr 2013 8:02 pm |
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MARKW
Member Since: 29 Aug 2008
Location: SW
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So that has implications for toolbars on the rear and A bars on the front. Although the wheel carrier is a bit bigger than those. HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
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| 22nd Apr 2013 8:07 pm |
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TdV6Pete
Member Since: 10 Aug 2012
Location: Rutland
Posts: 415
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Sorry i cant help. But can you let me know where you are getting the wheel mount from please (and how much?)
Many thanks. 2inch Lift, 33inch Cooper STTs, Wheel Spacers, Hidden Champion 9000lbs Winch with recovery points, Full Underbody Protection including Rear Bumper Guard, Rock Sliders, Snorkel, 4x4 screen enabled and Sat Nav on the move (thanks to Bodsy), Discreet LED roof lights, LED work light, BAS Re-map and EGR's blanked, V8 Brake upgrade with Grooved, Drilled and Slotted Brakes, Halo Fog Lamps, Roof Rack, 240V Inverter, CB radio and finally a Swing away wheel carrier with Hi-Lift mount...
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| 22nd Apr 2013 8:11 pm |
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SpiderBaby
D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
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I've had a wheel carrier for years. No problems with either NFU or Aviva insurance. I see no ships........
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| 23rd Apr 2013 7:28 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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I'm fairly sure the regs apply to newly manufactured vehicles rather than after market, though you will still need to ensure that your lighting is visible at all times with the carrier in the open position.
As for insurance ...it is a modification which ever way you look at it and therefore you should notify your insurer regardless.  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
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| 23rd Apr 2013 8:48 am |
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SpiderBaby
D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
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Both of the companies I used / use were very laid back about the wheel carrier (and snorkel etc).
Just be open and honest - if in doubt ask before purchase what impact it would have on your premium. I see no ships........
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| 23rd Apr 2013 9:41 am |
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Mac Man
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Huntingdon
Posts: 75
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Thanks every one for your comments.
I have contacted my insurance and they are perfectly happy with me fittng a swing away wheel carrier.
Out of interest the only items they would require notification were mods to the suspension and remapping the engine.
What they would not cover would be the fitting of the old steel bull bars This type of extra would have to be the plastic low impact type specifically designed by the manufacturer and have gone through the safety test and approval programme.
Now I know Keith
Always on the move
2005 Discovery 3 HSE Indus Silver
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