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Roof Bars. Land Rover vs Thule. Any recommendations?

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MangoTree

Member Since: 28 Mar 2016
Location: Farnham Common
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2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Nara Bronze

Roof Bars. Land Rover vs Thule. Any recommendations?

Hi folks,

I'm looking to buy a set of roof bars for my D4. After some research, I've narrowed down to the following:

Land Rover VPLAR0001 Cross Bars
Thule 969 WingBars

I think the Land Rover ones look neater since the ends do not stick out. The Thule ones might be quieter since they have a thinner profile.

Does anyone have any experience of either of these? Any advice or recommendations would be welcome.

Many thanks,

30th Mar 2016 12:43 pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 06 Mar 2014
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1154

2013 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS Auto Aintree Green

I don't think there's any difference in the noise they make. Neither are obtrusive.

The LR ones do look neater but their usable width is quite a lot less. It therefore depends on what you plan to use them for. I've got a set of both as the LR ones weren't wide enough for a particular roof box that I use. Darren

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30th Mar 2016 1:23 pm

MangoTree

Member Since: 28 Mar 2016
Location: Farnham Common
Posts: 9

Thanks for your response.

I didn't think of usable space on the roof bars and of course you're right, the LR ones have a little less because of their design. I was only planning to use it with a Thule Evolution 100 roof box, which I'm sure would fit on both, but I'll check now.

30th Mar 2016 1:43 pm

crip010

Member Since: 01 Oct 2014
Location: Twickenham
Posts: 433

2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Santorini Black

I bought some atera ones which were cheaper and to be honest fine but they did not go on quite so smoothly. I would recommend the Land Rover ones. In fact when I get round to it I'll be selling the Atera ones if any body wants them?

30th Mar 2016 9:01 pm

Woolmeister

Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Chandler's Ford
Posts: 3459

Lots of discussion already about this.

Try here:

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic94677.html

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30th Mar 2016 10:01 pm

clarkse

Member Since: 07 Dec 2009
Location: England
Posts: 15

2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Santorini Black

I recently bought the Thule 969 Wingbars (from roofbox.co.uk). They are very easy to fit, look good and are very sturdy and the noise from them is minimal.

Personally the fact they overhang slightly is a good thing as it gives slightly more working room for items (so i have a roof box attached and still have room for other items (if required- bike carrier etc).

Sorry no experience of the LandRover ones.

31st Mar 2016 5:58 pm

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