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AIRBORNE MEDIC
Member Since: 21 Feb 2012
Location: Lancashire
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Hi folks,
I hope you all had a good christmas and are looking forward to the New Year Can anyone point me in the direction of an expedition roof rack or suppliers which aren't going to cost nearly £1,500.00
Many thanks
Kenny "Your mind is like a parachute! It will only function when open"!
Kenny
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 30th Dec 2012 9:08 pm |
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buellbeast
Member Since: 30 Jul 2008
Location: Exile
Posts: 1885
 
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I may have a Prospeed rack and ladder available soon for half that  Club Forum Criminal !!!
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| 30th Dec 2012 9:20 pm |
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leeds
Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 4314
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My first question when people ask about roof racks is do you really need one/what are you putting on it?
If it is mainly for a roof tent consider roof bars as they are lighter and cheaper! Depending on tent can be combined with a basket for some extra storage.
IF rack is needed then questions to ask include
Luggage rail fixed (not so good for roof tents) or detachable
Steel or aluminium?
Steel are cheaper then Ali, however what finish? Paint or powder coated if damaged will rust and push coating off. Just galvanised looks a bit agricultural so galv plus powder coated?
Ali, welded or bolted?
Ease of attaching aerials, spot lights, work lights awnings etc
Brendan
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| 30th Dec 2012 11:31 pm |
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Drui
Member Since: 24 Sep 2011
Location: Suffolk
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I looked at a Hannibal one yesterday, ally and looked well built but still a grand. Will look around for a 2nd hand one first I think.
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| 3rd Jan 2013 6:15 am |
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Moo
D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
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I got mine second hand for £350 and have seen a few about for less than £500.
Happy hunting.
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| 3rd Jan 2013 11:10 am |
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WorkingCocker
Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 91
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I've got a prospeed one sat in the garage with bars I could be tempted to sell...
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| 4th Jan 2013 9:37 am |
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Drui
Member Since: 24 Sep 2011
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 36
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Any Pics?
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| 4th Jan 2013 6:00 pm |
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WorkingCocker
Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 91
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It's buried in the garage.
It's the prospered glass roof version for HSE but fits others, has the mesh floor.
Like the one in last picture on this ebay link.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ProSpeed-Off-Roa...19d698cd36
Selling at £879
I also have two roof bars to go with mine.
£600 the lot
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| 4th Jan 2013 11:29 pm |
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Drui
Member Since: 24 Sep 2011
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 36
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Tempted by this, pm sent.
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| 5th Jan 2013 8:39 am |
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Drui
Member Since: 24 Sep 2011
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 36
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Moo wrote:I got mine second hand for £350 and have seen a few about for less than £500.
Happy hunting.
Hannibal racks do look very well built. Is it right that these can carry a ton ???? , not that you'd want that much up top anyway.......
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| 5th Jan 2013 8:46 am |
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Moo
D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
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It is very well built. Not sure what it will take weight wise but we have a construction business and you'd be amazed what we get on it. Also great for camping.
Personally I prefer flat racks. I just think they are more versatile.
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| 5th Jan 2013 11:04 am |
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AIRBORNE MEDIC
Member Since: 21 Feb 2012
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 603
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leeds wrote:My first question when people ask about roof racks is do you really need one/what are you putting on it?
If it is mainly for a roof tent consider roof bars as they are lighter and cheaper! Depending on tent can be combined with a basket for some extra storage.
IF rack is needed then questions to ask include
Luggage rail fixed (not so good for roof tents) or detachable
Steel or aluminium?
Steel are cheaper then Ali, however what finish? Paint or powder coated if damaged will rust and push coating off. Just galvanised looks a bit agricultural so galv plus powder coated?
Ali, welded or bolted?
Ease of attaching aerials, spot lights, work lights awnings etc
Brendan
Hi Brendan
Thanks for the post. I use a roof rack on my land rovers because i carry a lot of kit both work wise and doing the camping trip thing too and serves to free up the back on the wagon for either kids or more expensive kit that needs to be secure.
I've choosen the land rover make bescause it's more aerodynamic and lighter than the one i had on my D2 which was a Safety Devices one.
Kenny "Your mind is like a parachute! It will only function when open"!
Kenny
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| 27th Jan 2013 2:26 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Frontrunner @ £984
great roofrack but gives a bit of wind noise on models with sunroofs Duncan
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| 27th Jan 2013 2:30 pm |
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