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DrLex wrote:
AndrewS wrote:
I think Frog quoted about £1,200 can't remember exactly as I went blank after the 'one thousand and.....' words were spoken. I am waiting for a reply from Trekk.
That's way beyond where my interest stops!
If your French/Walloon ain't up to much, you could ask the Penguin to assist. Day out in Belgium beckons?
the guys from Trekk/LPI speak fluent English so no problems there
BTW, in Belgium we speak dutch and german aswell
oh and On of the managers of Trekk is Rudy Thoelen, the one who won the first G4
(sorry for the late reaction)In a time of chimpanzees, I was a penguin. www.m-release.com
I don't think you'd get a mortgage on the tent. I'd guess there would be problems with Land Registry and the searches.Discovery 3 tdv6 7 seat Buckingham Blue
Had it since new - sold Jun 17 after 12 years and 214,000 miles
2nd Aug 2006 12:51 pm
Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059
OK I measured last night. Measuring across the brackets at their lowest setting, there is 50mm clearance in the centre of the vehicle. I am not sure that the rack even goes far enough back to meet with the "mouse" but there you have it. Measure the height of the "mouse" and you will know
2nd Aug 2006 1:05 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
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Thanks for that Baben!
Looking at the photo's available i'm pretty sure that clearance won't be an issue
And Baben comes up trumps again.
He's asking the relevant questions for me.
Now all I need to do is keep everything crossed until he comes back with an answer... 8)
2nd Aug 2006 3:57 pm
Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
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I'm in the process of refitting the rack, and meaured it just for fun. It's actually 2130mm long, not 2200, and ends approx 37mm short of the end of the glass roof, and is 58mm above the roof. This might help with the "mouse"/PTI antenna story. Have a look:
a couple more pics in the gallery under "modifications"
3rd Aug 2006 6:07 am
JJ
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 26
Front Runner D3 roof racks
Afternoon chaps.
JJ Here Frogs Island 4x4.
Just been reading through the thread, it would seem that your all looking for (or have been) some Front Runner racks. I read a post saying that I have estimated a price of £1200.... I can assure you this isn't the case, and my appologies if that was the impression given. Whilst i think its not appropriate for me to quote prices in the forum, what i can say is that the price stated above would buy 2 racks + VAT. These racks are redily available so please let me know where and when you need them.
Obiously if 3 are still requieds, we can talk!!
Regards
JJJJ
3rd Aug 2006 12:55 pm
10forcash
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Location: Ubique
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Well after a trip 'daaahn sarf' here's mine
Had another one on the roof on the way back up, so there was a bit of noise from the straps and packaging, however, went for a run out yesterday - thought a wheel was falling off! sounded like the resonance you get with a back window open at motorway speeds or driving over corrugations at the 'wrong' speed
As I hadn't fitted the air deflector kit (supplied) I tried it with the spare on - quiet as a whistling mouse
The rack is easy to fit , although a bit of ingenuity is required to get at some of the fixings, all bolts are supplied and the rails are also easy to exchange, fitting on top of standard roof trims would have been better as there is a 60mm gap at the rear, not visible from ground level though.
clears the PTI wart easily, initially it rests on it but there is loads of height adjustment available.
Pro's
much more stable than the Expo rack
more crossmembers reduces the chance of roof dents / breakage and provides lots of tie-down positioning points
Ability to carry over-size loads
Roof rails are more substantial
Lower rear profile
good manufacturing quality
Cons
looks like an old bedstead has been put on the roof (according to Mrs.10 )
Profile & shape doesn't blend in with the vehicle as much as the LR one
still relies on 8 x M6 fixings to the body, the same as the LR rack & rails
Bl00dy expensive from UK dealers
overall
great bit of engineering! more useful & sturdier than the LR offering, should blend in better with some kit on it - FR roof tent next year!
Not been above about 60mph since fitting mine but haven't noticed any noise from it at all so the 'noise killer' plates obviously do their job. If it ever stops raining I'll get the lights fitted, I'm expecting a small rise in wind noise then but hopefully nothing too muchThe End
Sorry to say but I'm with Mrs10 here - looks department 0/10, but I understand that it's a much better piece of kit than the LR one, but the LR one looks good. Sorry! Loving the power of the TDV8!
14th Aug 2006 8:03 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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VA, have to agree, the LR one does look better..... but that's all
I did think about the 1.6 metre rack, which would look less 'transit hi-top' but wouldn't have tha capacity I need
Form = LR expo
Function = Front Runner
Sadly the two are poles apart...
14th Aug 2006 8:16 pm
Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059
looks
IMO it can't be too difficult to make a rack thats as sexy as the LR one, but with a bit more beef. The problem here is the whole "industrialisation", in other words making it as universal and as cheap as you can. The LR rack is definitely made as cheap as they come, but yeah it's good looking. The FR rack will fit just about anything and strong as you need, but is a bit industrial looking.
Having a square rack is actually quite good for space availability, as we seem to make everything (except that damn spare wheel) square, eg roof tents etc. The curved bit on the front of the LR rack is very nice looking and great for low noise, but you can't really do anything with it till you take the top bit off. Horses for courses as we all know.
I'm a L, but don't go overboard...
14th Aug 2006 8:25 pm
Baben
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Location: Kyalami
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Sounds like you chaps are happy on the whole, so I am chuffed! 8)
14th Aug 2006 8:31 pm
10forcash
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Baben, happy as a dog with two d**ks
it wasn't a criticism, just observation I'll be a lot happier with the FR rack than I was / would be with the LR one, that said, different people have different requirements so looks like DG will be happy too 8)
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so no problems there
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