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series 3 carawagon roof rack on ebay

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 6:00 pm
by AlexB
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Se ... 3f2117d8fa

2 hours to go . no bids - in west mids though

Re: series 3 carawagon roof rack on ebay

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 6:19 pm
by RMS
My latest project came with an original metal front roof rack, but I like the look of the original wood racks.

As I replace all the woodwork anyway, I put the wooden rack back on each one that I've done, and will do.
I do make it a little longer than original though, so it's almost as long as the metal ones.

You might be able to just see Steve's 'stubby' wooden rack under the metal one with a box, and then the wooden one on Patrick's in this picture.
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Here's another picture showing the size compared to the military one:
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In fact, you might be able to see on the last picture that I made the one on mine even longer than the one on Patrick's :cheers:

Just got to remember not to put full jerry cans on the front of the rack :aaagh:

Re: series 3 carawagon roof rack on ebay

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:34 pm
by DanC
I am considering ditching mine, as drag is the enemy of fuel consumption.... I could mount the spare wheel on the back door and the reduction in storage would stop me overloading for my trip as weight is also the enemy of fuel consumption :gold:

Re: series 3 carawagon roof rack on ebay

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:49 pm
by Peaceand
RMS wrote: My latest project came with an original metal front roof rack, but I like to look of the original wood racks.
As I replace all the woodwork anyway, I put the wooden rack back on each one that I've done, and will do.
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Does that mean that metal one is available.... :gold:

Re: series 3 carawagon roof rack on ebay

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:55 pm
by RMS
Probably - which are you thinking of putting it on?

Re: series 3 carawagon roof rack on ebay

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:03 pm
by Peaceand
Holly, as we made the top slats removable, it should sit nicely just above the two 'horns'. I always worry about putting heavy things up there, and I'd like somewhere to sit with a good view too.

Re: series 3 carawagon roof rack on ebay

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:32 pm
by AlexB
The wooden ones remind me of the drying rack I have above the aga.

Certainly reckon that with a bit of skill in the woodworking department, you could adapt it so you could put your washing up on one so it would dry as you go along.

Re: series 3 carawagon roof rack on ebay

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:49 pm
by RMS
You mean like this :neener:
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Notice that we could hang washing under our rack, but the Dormi has to have a line to another vehicle - not easy to keep it in line when you're driving like that though :wink:

Re: series 3 carawagon roof rack on ebay

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:27 pm
by jerryd
I find the expedition rack on mine invaluable especially when going away for a camping trip, I keep all sorts up there, the oz tent, table + benches, folding chairs, sleeping bags +pillows, fishing rods and occasionally the boat :gold:

It means that you can keep the inside of the vehicle reasonably free of clutter so you can use the stove etc when you stop for a pit stop. I also find it makes no difference to the car's performance whether it's fully loaded or empty, but it does have a 3.3 litre straight six fitted which pulls rather nicely :wink:

Re: series 3 carawagon roof rack on ebay

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:40 pm
by RMS
I've always fancied a full rack like that Jerry.

Looks like you've got loads of extra storage there :cheers: