Don't you need to take 3rd row out to fit the RallyflapZ ? Seems a lot of effort to then have to refit them, so you could just leave them out.
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Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
28th Apr 2023 1:40 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4252
ronp wrote:
I’M KEEPING IT AS A 7 SEATER.
Are you sure ? Absolute and positively sure? I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
28th Apr 2023 1:50 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15269
Sod off you lot.
Well, finally got the two Defender side boxes fitted.
Will need to strip it all back down though when I’m back from my break, as I’ve just coated the aluminium straps with sFixx blackout paint, I’ll be getting them powder coated.
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In the near side box I’ve got: jetboil, Sigg bottle with 1ltr water, collapsible electric kettle, two cups, bag of coffee/tea/milk/sugar, tub of biscuits, cup soups and my “pretty boy” mirror.
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In the off side box I’ve got: torque wrench (laid flat), compressor, tool roll, power pack & magnetic work light.
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So on a weeks trip tomorrow and will see how it all goes along. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
28th Apr 2023 6:51 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15269
You missed the “ “ in your quote. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
28th Apr 2023 7:08 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15269
...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
28th Apr 2023 7:23 pm
tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
Posts: 4287
ronp wrote:
Sod off you lot.
Well, finally got the two Defender side boxes fitted.
Will need to strip it all back down though when I’m back from my break, as I’ve just coated the aluminium straps with sFixx blackout paint, I’ll be getting them powder coated.
Click image to enlarge
Click image to enlarge
In the near side box I’ve got: jetboil, Sigg bottle with 1ltr water, collapsible electric kettle, two cups, bag of coffee/tea/milk/sugar, tub of biscuits, cup soups and my “pretty boy” mirror.
Click image to enlarge
In the off side box I’ve got: torque wrench (laid flat), compressor, tool roll, power pack & magnetic work light.
Click image to enlarge
So on a weeks trip tomorrow and will see how it all goes along.
😎👌A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
28th Apr 2023 10:19 pm
jdumont
Member Since: 03 Nov 2022
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 30
Might I ask what roof rack you've got? Looks much better than the ones I've been considering for my D4!
11th May 2023 11:03 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15269
Rack is a ProSpeed …… the outgoing version of this model.
...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
12th May 2023 8:48 am
jdumont
Member Since: 03 Nov 2022
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 30
Thanks very much! I had another Google and concluded it was probably a ProSpeed. I assume you're happy with it?
I think you've done a cracking job on those side boxes too! Look very smart!
12th May 2023 8:50 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15269
Thank you for that.
Yes, very happy with the ProSpeed rack, suits the Disco well imo.
Have also got two rows (6) PS XRS metal floor plates installed.
The latest rack from ProSpeed is more akin to the FrontRunner, (not my personal choice) so more than happy to have secured this one....... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
12th May 2023 8:55 am
jdumont
Member Since: 03 Nov 2022
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 30
I was planning on getting the FrontRunner until I saw yours. Just seems to sit closer to the roof and looks more like it's meant to be there rather than just a flatbed stuck on the roof. Decisions decisions....
I'll be following your build for more ideas!
12th May 2023 9:03 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15269
Just a few pics of the D4 taken yesterday to show the D4 with the side boxes fitted ..... for those interested.
Happy to say, side box fitment is fine .... as the haven't fallen off yet.
And my split charge electrics installation is working fine .... no sparks, shorts or flames.
So all is good.
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...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
18th May 2023 2:04 pm
Lightwater
Member Since: 21 Oct 2018
Location: Sydney NB
Posts: 97
Very nice.
A technical question, do you gain, lose or is it neutral for roof payload.
A good test on Australian roads to see if the side boxes fall off. Tyres at 24psi, this road (From WA to NT, NT side of border heading to Uluru) was fairly tame being sand & not stones.
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