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neilashton
Member Since: 14 Jan 2010
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 2
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| Ski Racks for the back of the car and large Roof Boxes?! |
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I am trying to find inforamtion on to topics. I have a Discovey 3 and need the largest possible roof box and would like to see if there is a method for putting skis on the back of the car. Does someone make a rear mounted ski rack system for this car?? many thanks
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 14th Jan 2010 2:13 pm |
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ajc2260626
Member Since: 29 Sep 2009
Location: london
Posts: 46
  
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check out thule, they do a really big box that would fit fine on a D3....
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| 14th Jan 2010 3:06 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
Posts: 19689
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One of the towbar mounted bike racks would do the trick for carrying skis upright. I think Pendle do a dedicated ski adaptor for theirs? Thule also do a "backup" box that sits on their bike carrier which is cavernous.
One tip for the roofbox is to buy some of those JML vac bags. You would be astonished just how small things will pack down if you stick them in an airtight bag and attach a vacuum cleaner. Duvets shrink to the size of pillows, etc. Buy twice as many bags as you think you need, as I guarantee you'll puncture a couple of them at some point, but they are cheap as chips. I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 14th Jan 2010 3:35 pm |
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jonnyboy
Member Since: 05 Feb 2008
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 251
 
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ND,
Would one then need to pack the vacuum cleaner to repack for the return journey?? Just curious 
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| 14th Jan 2010 3:39 pm |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
Posts: 19689
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Vacuum cleaner in the chalet we use, and have never had a problem borrowing one from housekeeping if I stay in a hotel instead  I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 14th Jan 2010 3:47 pm |
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JF Lux
Member Since: 08 Sep 2007
Location: A little country in Europe
Posts: 3522
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NoDo$h wrote:Thule also do a "backup" box that sits on their bike carrier which is cavernous.
I recommend them - I use one. Big advantage is that it is very easy to get to (ie low down). And then skis can go up top.
Disadvantage is that it can be tricky to use all available space due to the way the top opens. Just need to pack the right items in the right types of bags/holders. You can't just fill it with only loose items. The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
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| 14th Jan 2010 3:58 pm |
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neilashton
Member Since: 14 Jan 2010
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 2
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| leaking windscreen!! Does anyone have a similar problem? |
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It seems to take in water from the top right hand seat...drivers seat side....and from the area just above the rear view mirror. This affects the central locking and I therefore have to use the manual alternative until the car is dry. I am out of warranty of course. Do Landrover recognise this as a fault and do you have any thoughts on what action I might take.
Many thanks.
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| 16th Jan 2010 2:16 pm |
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n1cktdv6
Member Since: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Warrington
Posts: 1161
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| Re: leaking windscreen!! Does anyone have a similar proble |
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We do what ND said, the JML bags are ideal and a little 12v dirt devil does the job perfect.... D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
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| 16th Jan 2010 2:48 pm |
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hensoni
Member Since: 01 Oct 2007
Location: Sleepy Somerset
Posts: 576
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Maxxraxx, who arguably make the best bike rack out there (without starting an argument...) provide a ski rack accessory.
I've never used one, but it looks like it would work and at 25 quid a shot, it's probably worth a punt
http://www.maxxraxx.co.uk/Accessories/ski_holder.html
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| 16th Jan 2010 3:44 pm |
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