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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
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Hello All,
I hope you'll make an Aussie welcome. 
In Africa, it seems that the two major roofracks for the D3 are Hannibal & Front Runner.
Having said that, it appears from a scan of your site, that Front Runner racks dominate. Is this a fair assessment?
I'd be keen to hear your thoughts as to which roofrack you fitted and why?
Many Thanks,
Peter The Bearded Dragon
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 16th Mar 2009 7:26 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
 
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I went for the FR because of the fact that they are just down the road from me . I have had no problems with it .
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| 16th Mar 2009 8:15 am |
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Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 800
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Nah, we are friendly oaks, just leave sport out of it 
FR is the more popular RR as it is a strong set up, I have
the expo RR as I don't want to put too much weight on top.
The side rails come in handy for me with the awnings and
just to keep what I have inside the RR. D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
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| 16th Mar 2009 8:16 am |
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Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 790
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I have FR full length "Windcheeta" slimline with folding table sliding in underneath.
Had to choose between FR and LandRover and price was the major issue (LR almost double the price) and weight bearing capacity (LR almost half the weight capacity). Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
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| 16th Mar 2009 8:16 am |
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Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
 
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Hi Bushwanderer
I looked at the FR roofrack but eventually decided on the African Outback roofrack (locally made) - see link for details: http://www.africanoutback.co.za/products.h...and+Rover. IMHO the rack is better made than the FR, has better features and I can remove it in two minutes when not in use.
My rack is 1.7 m long and 1.15 m wide is a short enough not to interfere with the sunroof and I am also not tempted to load too much onto it  I manage to load an RV5 Oztent (largest one), two jerry cans, two King Goanna stretches and four camp chairs with ease 
I hope this helps or confuses your decision 
Doc D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
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| 16th Mar 2009 1:56 pm |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059
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Seeing as Front Runner are literally across the road from me, it was an easy choice. I am not sure what their distributors act like, but I know that I get great after-sales backup from FR, and have tested this more than once. I have the full-length rack, and just bought the 1/2 size (550mm x 1100mm) table to slip underneath.
That said, the African Outback rack really is IMHO a tad sexier looking 
Like anything, the local support you are gonna get afterwards (or the lack thereof) will make you forget about what you paid for it.
One thing to watch if you are planning on going with aftermarket and loading the rack is that you replace the LR roof rails with somethng more formidable.
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| 16th Mar 2009 2:48 pm |
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Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
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I forgot to mention that the stainless steel table slides under the rack on rails - great quality
I use my rack at least twice a month and it has been fantastic. I have not had any issues with the rack yet, so I cannot vouch for the after-sales-service D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
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| 16th Mar 2009 4:48 pm |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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Doc
Can you post up some pictures of the table and it's fitment under the rack! I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
Buzz Aldrin (1930 -
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| 16th Mar 2009 5:03 pm |
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Stu
Member Since: 08 Feb 2009
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2423
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Oooohh a table that slides into rails underneath! I NEED one of those. If anyone has pics it would be great. I'm such suckers for gadgets and gizmos D3 HSE MY05 Auto
Expo Rack, Club MTR, LR Spots, A Bar, Light Guards, GNVP Sump Guard, GNVP Ladder, Cup Holders, RLD A Bar brackets. Disco3Club stickers, Aux power on Mod
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| 16th Mar 2009 5:25 pm |
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Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
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Hi Guys
I will post pics tomorrow as the table is at home in the garage.
Doc D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
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| 17th Mar 2009 5:24 am |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
Posts: 4030
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I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
Buzz Aldrin (1930 -
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| 17th Mar 2009 8:09 am |
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Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
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Hi Guys
As promised, here is a pic of my African Outback SS table complete with single malt bottle for scale
The table fits very neatly under the rack on padded aluminium rails which prevent it from rattling. The table is secured with metal clips which can be locked using a zip-tie or small padlock.
I have found the system to be very elegant and useful D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
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| 18th Mar 2009 5:27 am |
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Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 800
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doc, can I ask a favor, could you measure the folded thickness
and top dimensions of the table, when time suits you 
I think that set up could work on my expo rack.
Thanks in advance. D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
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| 18th Mar 2009 7:10 am |
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Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
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Hi Discoeast
I will make the measurements this evening and send through a pic of the rail system D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
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| 18th Mar 2009 7:14 am |
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Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 800
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Thank you very much D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
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| 18th Mar 2009 7:18 am |
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