Lowered my Shelf by around 30mm using bolts as in the photos below and the additional clearance makes it a lot easier to get items on to the shelf
Two things:
1) That's a great idea using the bolt and nuts like that to create an "adjustable shelf". Nice job!!
2) This is the first photo I've seen with a shelf in a Disco with a glass roof. Watch out for sun damage on things placed up there, maybe put some type of cover over the glass or at least pull the shade if you've got one.1998 Discovery LSE - Gold, 249,000+ miles, completely stock
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3rd May 2017 12:40 am
IOM man
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Thanks, I did think about using spacers but the bolts and locking nuts work well - I could have used 100mm long coach bolts that would have given more adjustment but I didnt want anything stored on the shelf flying off the top under hard braking
I will probably close the blind to protect the glass and items on the shelf from the sun Current:
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3rd May 2017 7:30 am
robpenrose
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I would like on of these. It would be good if they made an adjustable one so it can fits everyones needs perfectly. The bolts idea is a good solution, but its a bit of a shame it couldn't have been designed with some adjustment.
I guess sometimes, these things just progress and improve as people start to use them!
Shame they are not a bit cheaper as well!! I'm sure they would end up better off if they sold more units at a lower price, than only a few with higher prices etc. Same with the XB baskets as well.
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3rd May 2017 12:51 pm
Iguana
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I am very much toying with the idea of getting one, ideally to hold tools etc - Is there a weight limit on them?
oh dear, my mouse just accidentally clicked on the purchase button Iggy/Ieuan
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3rd May 2017 12:55 pm
Iguana
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SWMBO is at work, so hopefully will have the time to get it all fitted before she gets home Iggy/Ieuan
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MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
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5th May 2017 10:14 am
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How did I know MrsI would be at work when it arrived!
Quick hide the cardboard and get it fitted, she'll never know.
Found a down side, things tend to jump out of it when bouncing along cobbled tracks. Wedging against the ceiling only works so well.
5th May 2017 10:47 am
robpenrose
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Could you put a bungee net or something over the top to pull in against the base to stop things moving?
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5th May 2017 11:17 am
Iguana
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DSL wrote:
How did I know MrsI would be at work when it arrived!
Found a down side, things tend to jump out of it when bouncing along cobbled tracks. Wedging against the ceiling only works so well.
Yes, it always works out well (most times anyway)
Dell, I was thinning about that when I was fitting it, I used to have a bungee cargo net thing for the back for the motorbike, I think those would work on these. I'll have a look to see if I can get a cheap one on eBay and report back
Mine now fitted:
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The dog crate made it a bit of a stretch
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But now fitted and loaded with stuff
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View looking back from drivers seat:
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Took 30 mins to fit, but was a bit fiddly around dog crate side Iggy/Ieuan
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MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
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1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
5th May 2017 11:43 am
Iguana
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Current LR =
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1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
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MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
5th May 2017 11:44 am
RootinTootin
Member Since: 23 May 2013
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Can anyone post a pic of it in place with the 3rd row seats up, please?🙏🏻
5th May 2017 11:59 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Iggy, most of the trip they have been fine and my torque wrench in its tube acts as a good lip. It's these German cobbled old roads, like the one I'm parked next to atm, that have a way of shaking everything loose. Plus I'd taken the hi viz jacket that I keep up there out & not put it back, that helps jam everything in. Not quite sure I'd use the same "squeeze it all in" approach with the D4's glass roof though.
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PS That looks a very handy extra space/shelf between the dog crate and the load lugga shelf. Scope for more purchases me thinks.
5th May 2017 12:19 pm
Iguana
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RootinTootin wrote:
Can anyone post a pic of it in place with the 3rd row seats up, please?🙏🏻
Would love to, but with boot tray, dog crate etc, will take me about 1hr to get everything out and back in I'm sure somebody will be along soon though
Del, I keep dog leads, poo bags etc on top of the crate, but always room for more stuff!!!
Just been out to Sainsbury's and am very impressed with the lugga, holds exactly what I wanted, although stuff does move about up there - have bungee'd the socket set down for now until the cargo thing arrives
Very impressed though with it, perhaps a tad expensive, but made to fit perfectly and simple to install
Oh forgot to add, quick delivery, Ordered on the 3rd and arrived on the 5th Iggy/Ieuan
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MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
5th May 2017 12:34 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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I could do a pic with the 3rd row of seats up. If I fitted them as they've been under a bed for the last 8 years.
5th May 2017 12:58 pm
TinTapper
Member Since: 16 Aug 2016
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I'll try and get a photo this weekend for you guys, but have to say using the third row seats with load luggage is not recommended! Mantec say 'NO' to this in the instructions and having tried seats up there is no headroom, maybe for a small child but that's a heavy bit is steel above their heads...
Someone tried removing the shelf and leaving brackets in place - gives headroom but easy to whack ones head edge-on the bracket...ouch!
Just for enlightenment, I have the LR cargo compatible version which is a few inches shorter to allow for the swept back angle on the dog guard/cargo barrier. It's quite a tight fit with both fitted, I had to put some sponge rubber between the two to stop chafing/rattling etc.
The load lugga is a handy bit of kit, bought a roll of bungee cord and fittings to tailor make tie downs to suit shelf and whatever contents
6th May 2017 12:47 am
RootinTootin
Member Since: 23 May 2013
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Thanks for the help folks. I'm itching to buy one of these to save the clear out required every time I load the mower, strimmer etc to go and cut the grass at my dad's place.However if it's going to make more hassle if I need the third row seats, then I'll just have to think of other things to spend my money on
I did contact Mantec to ask them about this but have not heard back. Given that TinTapper says it states NO in the instructions, I thought it might have been an easy question for them to reply to but, to date, no response
TinTapper, thanks for the offer of the photo but save yourself the hassle, you've already answered the question.
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