Member Since: 12 Jul 2020
Location: Bradford
Posts: 42
Roof Rack or Tow Basket
Good Evening
I am after a roof rack or tow basket for my D3, its to take camping equipment when we go on holiday. Can anyone recommend a reasonable place to but one and are there any people recommend i should stay clear off.
The Disco will be fully loaded with 7 people so the rack or basket will need to take all the gear.
Thanks
13th Jul 2020 8:32 pm
Lee Trinder
Member Since: 12 Aug 2018
Location: Henley in arden
Posts: 515
Hi, you might be better off with a trailer. We only just manage to fit all our stuff in with a roof box and Thule bag on the tow bar for the tent and the is only four of us. Money wise that is a cheaper outlay if you are going to do it often.
This is a pic of ours on our way to France for two weeks. Regards Lee.
13th Jul 2020 8:47 pm
Ruper
Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: Virginia
Posts: 318
Tow Basket
I went the safari rack version. However I made it myself, the main purpose
other than carrying stuff is a place to put my lights.
Wish I would have shortened the upright braces and therefore the height. It is actually longer than it looks in the photo.2005 Land Rover D3, 4.4L V8, Maya Gold Metallic
1966 Scout 800, 196 cu.in.
1975 Scout II, 392 cu.in.
15th Jul 2020 4:31 pm
Lightwater
Member Since: 22 Oct 2018
Location: Sydney NB
Posts: 96
You could use 4 crossbars depending on what you are loading. On my Freelander I had a roof platform but replaced it with 4 crossbars with a net weight saving of 16kg.
Visitor - Freelander owner
16th Jul 2020 4:52 am
theocanesLR3
Member Since: 18 May 2019
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 57
I use both, On the back is a heckpack (bit expensive but we have them on 3 discos and they hold up great)
Roof rack was a cheap one i found on here (or facebook)
See picture attached.
16th Jul 2020 12:06 pm
fusion158
Member Since: 08 Apr 2014
Location: California
Posts: 61
I'd recommend the Front Runner full length rack. I love mine and it's not that heavy. It is a little pricey but it's worth it in my opinion. Would also recommend getting the wind deflector, it can get really noisy without it.
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