roof rack suggestion

Jackostammers · Mar 30, 2015

Hi Guys

I want to get a roof rack, I may get plain roof bars, but I do like the look of the bigger proper racks, (though not as keen on price)
But I wanted to know does anyone have any recommendations for a rack that is flat across, most seem to have a raised bar around the back or front or both, and I would want to be able to strap a surfboard or 2 to the roof and these raised bits don't work well for that.
On a side note how much extra do you think these roof racks add to the the mpg you get without do you think?

martin1512 · Mar 30, 2015

What vehicle?

Jackostammers · Mar 30, 2015

Good point that!
Defender 90 hard top- going on from what I mentioned as was hard to explain, but I guess the raised bar at the back wouldn't be an issue as long as was open at the front!

honolulujoe · Mar 31, 2015

you could always try and find a local metalworker/welder who could build you a customised rack to hold the things you want.

KillaJoules · Mar 31, 2015

If you are going to keep it, stay away from powder coated roof racks, get galvanised if possible.

My genuines LR rr is rotting away !

NeilB · Mar 31, 2015

I just bought a couple of Thule roof bars for my 110 off eBay. £36, can't go wrong at that price......

ER1C · Mar 31, 2015

Hannibal is the best flat across as its designed to hold tents which fold over, it has a lip you can add but you don't need to add this and can leave it off.(handful of bolts). its also the lightest as its aircraft grade aluminum, I could lift mine 1 handed onto the roof. They also have continuous guttering support all the way around the vehicle to spread the weight.

But they are pricey and a new one will set you back probably well over 1000 now..

Jackostammers said:
Hi Guys

I want to get a roof rack, I may get plain roof bars, but I do like the look of the bigger proper racks, (though not as keen on price)
But I wanted to know does anyone have any recommendations for a rack that is flat across, most seem to have a raised bar around the back or front or both, and I would want to be able to strap a surfboard or 2 to the roof and these raised bits don't work well for that.
On a side note how much extra do you think these roof racks add to the the mpg you get without do you think?

Bump · Mar 31, 2015

Ah, sir, you need a Front Runner Roof Rack...

See... surfboard...

mpg wise, i took mine off for a few weeks, it made next to no difference what so ever.

Oh did i mention i can get you discount on Front Runner racks?

And Front Runner racks are also all aluminium so very light weight. They are compariable to the Hannibal ones and are at the top of the market

livers · Mar 31, 2015

NeilB said:
I just bought a couple of Thule roof bars for my 110 off eBay. £36, can't go wrong at that price......

Sounds about £10 too much

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f62/thule-adjustable-roof-bars-279871.html

james6546 · Mar 31, 2015

I have this one:

Defender 90 - RAX £555.00 - FD RAX - Roof Racks Flatdog UK

No complaints so far, it's light, well made and cheaper than others I looked at.

One criticism I have is that the powder coating scratches off reasonably easily, but it is ali underneath, so not the end of the world.

Pic:

Jackostammers · Mar 31, 2015

Great answers thanks people.
James that looks great.
Bump- how much of a discount we talking here ?

what's the website to have a look?
Thanks

ebbadger · Apr 2, 2015

try direct 4x4 , they sell a roof rack with a raised section around the front quarter and the rest is flat, just bought one to go with their roof tent and very impressed, call em for a better deal than listed on the site

Cheers Steve

Bump · Apr 2, 2015

PM Sent with details

Jackostammers · Apr 2, 2015

Great thanks all, they look good. Front runner is the way to go, thanks for private message also.

livers · Apr 2, 2015

Jackostammers said:
Great thanks all, they look good. Front runner is the way to go, thanks for private message also.

Back to E-blag with mine then. Or it will weigh in at about a £5er

Jackostammers · Apr 2, 2015

Ha, not defo yet livers just working out what would be best.
Thanks

seanlandy · May 12, 2015

I was looking at the Direct 4x4 Titan Full roof for a Disco 2. It seems well priced but I can't find a review. Has anybody any experience of these?

Rosie · May 13, 2015

I love the look of the flat dog ones

THEengineer · May 13, 2015

are they like luggage racks your after? or more heavy duty? jack LANDROVER - National Autorax

Jackostammers · Jun 2, 2015

Sorry, been off line for a bit, was thinking of the flat roof rack, wouldn't be needed to be massively heavy duty more for luggage and surfboards.
Thanks

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