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supatanka



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2004 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Zermatt Silver
driving with tailgate / boot open

    Hi all.. i have to pick up a wardrobe this weekend..and was wondering if it doesnt fit in boot with seats down wether anyone has had to drive their FF with the tailgate or boot open or both..the wardrobe im told dismantles into "flat pack" just seeking advice or tips how im going to do this ..ha i have also bought some bungee cords.. just incase..

    thanks all in advance

Post #128066 28th Jun 2012 9:28am
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you can, i've done it ...but legally you need to have your number plate showing.... ... - .- -.




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Also beware of toxic fumes entering the vehicle

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supatanka



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Right.. okay thanks so windows down jobby? is it possible to just have tailgate down.. im in work atm and away from the ff so cant play ..also is there any clips on boot in order to hold it down.

Ta

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As above, just keep all your windows open for the journey to prevent exhaust fumes entering.

Post #128072 28th Jun 2012 9:44am
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The upper tailgate "should" stay down if fully down, but just tie it onto the luggage loops to hold it in place. Also secure your wardrobe properly. If you have a trailer number plate set, use that too. There are no hoops, clips or hooks on the upper tailgate, you will just have to lash it down as best you can. .
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supatanka



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Thats great.. thanks v much..im just trying to look for something to attatch bungee too on upper tail gate.. haha thanks all ill be sure to post pics in the what have you done today in your ff section Thumbs Up

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+1 re fumes keep front windows open Thumbs Up Mine was a blue one! Smile

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And to be different I find when driving with the rear hatch open it is best to shut all windows and put the airconditioning on.

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axle



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+1 for windows shut , I do it all the time just put the blower on max to keep positive cabin pressure in fact just a bit less than max is usually enough Thumbs Up 2008 MY Supercharged
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Get a pair of bungee cords, unbend the hooks a bit, then cover the unbent parts with something soft.
Hook those around the bottom edge of the upper gate, and hook the other ends to the tie-downs on the floor near the rear seatbacks.
That should help keep the glass from bouncing up and down. Jim
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Andy



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I did this yesterday. I collected a large wooden workbench for my garage. It just about fitted but only with both tailgates open.

I don't see the potential issue with fumes though. You're driving away from anything you create yourself and the exhausts point down towards the floor. 2010 MY Vogue SE TDV8 3.6 Stornoway Grey- fully loaded

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That's what I thought and many jap 4X4 have opening tailgate windows......

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gabbo



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England 2007 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 SC V8 Zermatt Silver

and so did the FL1

youre not in an enclosed space anyway as the tailgate is open........ 07MY SC VSE (on its way)

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drakes



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

As to the number plate showing early classics hate a hinged number plate so that when the tailgate was open it could be made to hang down. 2010 3.6TDV8 Stornoway Grey/ Black interior - gone
2005 4.4V8 (M62) Bonatti Grey/ Parchment interior - gone
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1977 White - gone (should have kept)

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