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18th Feb 2015 12:26 pm
Dave T
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I have borrowed in the past specifically for putting a ladder on. They were absolutely fine as long as you use propoer strappings and don't tie a stokers dhoby hitch!Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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18th Feb 2015 12:28 pm
Robbie
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If you are talking about the original LR bars then yes, they are very good indeed.
Mine have been on many adventures on top of many forum member's vehicles over the years and still look as good as new.
Wish I got to go on as many holidays as my roof bars.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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There's a bit of a technique to putting them on (candle wax helps a lot) but once on they're excellent IMO.
18th Feb 2015 12:45 pm
Chris@discovertrees
Member Since: 12 Jan 2015
Location: Cirencester, Glos.
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Thanks for the replies.
Verdict seems to be good!
Anyone near me (Cirencester, Glos.) got a set currently on top that i can have a look at or borrow a set to see how they are?
18th Feb 2015 2:15 pm
Chris@discovertrees
Member Since: 12 Jan 2015
Location: Cirencester, Glos.
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Forgot to say...yes am looking at the original LR ones. Brad at Yeovil (on here) has 25% off this month...
18th Feb 2015 2:16 pm
Woolmeister
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
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The usable width of the LR bars is poor when compared to Thule equivalents. You also can't buy spares for them (although you will find some Thule parts will fit them).
If you're not carrying much stuff, then it shouldn't be a problem and they will work just fine.
If you're planning on carrying a roof box and a kayak - or any other bits and pieces - then you should look elsewhere.
In summary, the usable width of the LR bars is between 85cm and 90cm. The longest Thule bars you can fit to a D3/D4 give you a usable width of 135cm. Quite a difference.
You might also find the load capacity of other brands is quite a bit higher than the LR ones which, I think, are rated at 80Kg.
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18th Feb 2015 4:51 pm
Robbie
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The LR bars are rated to the value of the roof which, by the book, is pretty low. I'm sure the bars are far stronger, as is the roof. The bars are narrow compared to what is on the market now. I guess the stylists at LR won the debate.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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I wouldn't use anything else on the roof apart from LR approved fixings, always have done!
18th Feb 2015 5:05 pm
chopcat
Member Since: 08 Apr 2013
Location: Pembrokeshire
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I replaced my roof bars with a rack and added some thule rail to it to take all the add ons for the boats and bikest. Both non standard LR but a far better job.
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18th Feb 2015 5:31 pm
Chris@discovertrees
Member Since: 12 Jan 2015
Location: Cirencester, Glos.
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Looking at a few second hand bars at the moment...couple from disco 3 owners. .
Just to check - the bars fit on both disco 3 and 4 don't they?
I have the original LR black bars which I bought second hand for the 3 and they fit my 4
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23rd Feb 2015 6:40 am
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