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super8



Member Since: 11 Apr 2013
Location: Surrey
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2005 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Java Black
Roof rails / Roof bars / Roof rack

Hi All

I know that there are a number of posts on rails / bars / racks... but I am looking to get some clarity.

I need to carry a roof box simple as that... the problem is I just don't know what i need.. rails / bars or a rack !!!

I am looking at the bars below, which are aftermarket but I think will do the job.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rover-L322...20d6dfbf4d

Any guidance would be appreciated... I am also not sure if I need to be worrying about weight as this will possibly have two boxes, one for skis and the other for clothes etc...

Look forward to any replies.

Thanks

Danny Range Rover - Supercharged - On the drive.
Discovery V8 - Sadly gone.

Post #205570 25th Aug 2013 7:35am
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northernmonkeyjones



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for a roof box, bars will do the job, though the standard LR bars may be a little wide for a lot of the boxes on the market.

Also fitting the rails and bars you are looking at will mean that you have to permanently leave the "tracks" in position and you have to snap off the fixpoint covers to fit them, LR do a set of sport bars which are the bars less the tracks, these are meant to be more removable i think but are still wide.......

one solution is a thule system, i was looking at this the other week, it comprises of a foot kit, bracket adaptor, and set of bars. I think in total it came out at around 140 notes, but the bars are standard size so will fit most boxes, also they clip round the door frames so you dont have to remove the fixpoint covers.

http://www.thule.com/fitguide/default.aspx...;market=gb

as far as i can tell no one as yet does an aftermarket system which fits into the lr fixpoints on the roof.

One other option is to ask your local LR dedaler if they rent the load systems. i noted that Hunters near us does. There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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Post #205572 25th Aug 2013 7:48am
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Alistair



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If its just for occasional use, then I'd recommend Thule.

As stated its a modular system, foot pack is car specific, the bars and accessories are interchangeable.

Post #205596 25th Aug 2013 9:45am
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super8



Member Since: 11 Apr 2013
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Thule Bars

Hi

Thanks for the link out to the Thule site, looks to be the best option.

Super8 Range Rover - Supercharged - On the drive.
Discovery V8 - Sadly gone.

Post #207072 31st Aug 2013 9:24pm
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Joe90



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Or make up your own, of course Wink

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic2798.html

has served me well for transporting ladders, a Topper, a windsurfer and a kayak (all separately Embarassed ) .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember Wink
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33CHINACARS



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This is what I fitted to my L322 & I'm very happy with it

http://www.rhinorack.com.au/Vehicle_LAND%2..._4101.aspx

Along with this top box

http://www.thule.com.au/details.php?p_id=4...Motion_200

Gary

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