Land Rover Defender 2020 Explorer Pack Expedition Roof Rack Demo & Fitting Instructions

[@L663]

The retail price for this rack for the 110 is £950 + VAT = £1140

[@mikeclark4416]

In comparison ,how much for the General Roof Rack for the Original Defender ? It seem like Land Rover are trying to prevent after market companies from making their parts for the new Defender .

[@HQBProductions]

Hmm.....I think send the luggage on by DPD....much cheaper!!!😱😃😃😃😃 I see Gerry has gone AWOL and the 110 has disappeared...did he write in and complain??😀😀😀 Also...the spare wheel cover has been playing tricks during the film....you will get the Continuity Police after you!😀😀😀 Good work Men..?always an enjoyable video even if not for our version car!, 😀😀😀

[@jonathanbarrett1708]

££££££ .. ouch !!

[@DashDriver-z1r]

That roof rack is made by Thule, those individual bars are Thule wing bars and those rubber strips come like that as you can have things mounted on the track it’s called t track, you cut holes in it for the fixings. Wing bar has been superceeded now by wing bar evo and the strips don’t need to be cut

[@simonjefferson]

@@DashDriver-z1r You are clearly a man in the know ! Very useful information !

[@Defender3d]

Just fitted mine. We then removed it after a 200 mile test run by undoing the 13mm flanged nuts and lifting the whole thing off. Works well and quick to remove and re install. Mpg went down by around 3mpg on my d240 FE. Does not affect the opening of the sunroof, and the noise was very minimal on what has been a very windy week in mountainous Lincolnshire.

[@L663]

Are there mountains in Lincolnshire ?... the in-laws live around Spalding and its super flat ! I don't have a sunroof but i have seen other complain about noise etc. Thanks for the info

[@Defender3d]

@@L663 no, none. Just rolling hills in the Wolds, but thats about it! 😂😂😂

[@stevenmoran4060]

powerfulukltd, big skies in Lincolnshire!

[@AaronMatthes]

Question I have with the mounting brackets. You always have interesting insight so I thought I'd ask. I've always felt the expedition roof rack has a nice shape to it, but it rides too high. Can you just install rack to roof rail attachments directly onto the roof rails and without the plastic 4" brackets? That seems it would bring it down 3" in profile and while the antennae may poke up a bit over it, but otherwise it sure would be lower profile. enjoying your videos so thanks for all of them.

[@johnmyers8567]

Using my roof rack to mount my rooftop tent, very handy indeed.

[@b8ascrub]

Any thoughts about manufacturing an aluminum front wind deflector like the ski racks have?? I think it could be mounted on the lower lip!! This would eliminate a lot of that noise when the sun roof is open!

[@b8ascrub]

Just complete this install today in 22 degrees weather! Your video saved me an hour or so! One thing I recommend is when installing the rubber strips into the wing bars, slide the rubber strip under the side frame on each side. This will give you an inch total and also helps keep it tucked down. I’m wondering what type of paint is used on the black edging? I put a scratch in mine..

[@L663]

Holy smoke - is that 22F ? -5 Deg C ? Saving you an hour at -5 Deg is a good job ! I am not sure what paint is used - we use this paint a lot and it always works well - happy to try it on my roof rack if it helps you ( my car is just for development so I am not too worried ) eshop.wurth.co.uk/Product-categories/Paint-spray-nitro-alkydal-quality-matt/31083006110704.cyid/3108.cgid/en/GB/GBP/

[@b8ascrub]

@@L663 thanks for the reply and info! I’m working an idea in my mind for you. I will draw it and send it via IG. Might have something brilliant for roof power and no holes. :)

[@shawnpalmer6966]

You can mount the ladder with the roof rack already mounted no problem. If you want to mount or unmount the side box you will need to unbolt the roof rack on the side the box mounts to and then lift up the roof rack and the mounting plates can be slid underneath. No need to remove the whole rack.

[@L663]

Yes - I think you can just remove the rear pillar easy enough. We are also looking at using some other T nuts that spin in and rotate.

[@shawnpalmer6966]

Yes, just undo the 6 bolts and push the rack up and slide the T bolt for the rear lunch box underneath then lower the rack right back down. I’ve done it several times.

[@edwardarias1312]

I like your videos. It would be great for you to post the vehicle height when you add accessories to the top of the defenders given how tall the vehicles are from the factory. Really important info when driving vehicles into garages.

[@grzegorzniklasinski5026]

Nicely done by LR but I would still opt for Prospeed rack which served me very well and covers more of the roof on D3/4 allowing for much more load options as well as not adding any noise while driving..

[@shawnpalmer6966]

3/8 inch stainless carriage bolts with the domed head ground down about 1mm will slide into the tracks on the rack allowing you to mount accessories easily.

[@HumanConfusion]

Thanks Simon, one question: does your rack also makes more than significant noise? Sure I was expecting some additional ‘whoosh’, but mine is really noisy. Actually I suspect the roof of my defender is not -fully- insulated. Can you once do a vid on how to remove the ceiling and see what’s behind? Would be another great video :-)!

[@d2w4x8nb]

they are really noisy!! I took it to the dealership cause I thought they installed incorrectly. They said lots of ppl complain about the noise!!!

[@marcatcaffelli]

The noise is absolutely unbearable above 20mph if you have your sunroof open. In addition this rack has many self tapping screws that strip themselves. Stay away!

[@HumanConfusion]

@@d2w4x8nb I noticed that adding a plate from the front to the first bar significantly reduces the noise. I’ll fix a plate like that in the coming weeks and keep you posted.

[@HumanConfusion]

@@marcatcaffelli I noticed that adding a plate from the front to the first bar significantly reduces the noise. I’ll fix a plate like that in the coming weeks and keep you posted.

[@Harrystark-f4j]

I just received my roof rack and I am concerned about the strength of the cross bars, I noticed they are secured with aluminium (stupid star with pin) bolts! 130 odd kilograms under hard breaking is somewhat concerning, your thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.

[@ArcherTheGolfer]

I have panoramic roof and roof rack. Its still nice on a sunny day with the roof open. Noise is quite loud between 40mph and 60mph but if you go slower or faster than they speeds its fine, weird

[@L663]

Just trying to make myself feel better for not getting the sunroof !

[@johnwillett4086]

@@L663 I have a sunroof in my Mk.II X-Trail and, to be honest, I have hardly ever openrd it - it stays closed most of the time. Love your videos - I relly want to replace my X-Trail with a new Defender, if I can just sort the cash.

[@scotthutchinson2184]

Thanks for the video! I love those very beefy mounts LR has engineered and thinking it would be nice to just mount some roof-rails to those directly, with a little fabrication. Do you know if JLR sells those feet separately?

[@L663]

No Land Rover do not - but as the Chinese have copied the rack they should be available from China !

[@VegetarianPig_VP]

Hi Simon and team, very helpful video as are all of them. Can you or one of your great viewers recommend a quality roof box company for my 110 as Land Rover cant tell me when they will have any back in stock. Many Thanks, James

[@L663]

Thule are the market leader in roof boxes but be careful when you look at the design of the clamping - if you have the full expedition roof rack then some of the roof racks are difficult to mount.

[@katherinefrost5808]

May have already been mentioned, but there is a lot of wind noise with the roof rack (especially with the sunroof open, not so much when closed). If the deflector at the front is truly a deflector, it does a poor job. I thought that piece at the front was there to mount lights… anyway you can do a piece on light bars, etc. I am still keeping my roof rack on, but I would like to add lights. Also, any plans to add more off-road worthy tires? Cheers… love your videos and my 2020 Defender P400 FE. Katherine (Seattle, WA)

[@L663]

Yes there is a plan to add more off road tyres... first i want to re-vist the off road track in Bristol with the same tyres and see if can do more now i am starting to understand the terrain response etc. Cool to know people enjoying our stuff all the way in Seattle !

[@bingweb]

Stupid question maybe - but would this fit into the rails on a discovery 4 ?

[@LukasKedziersky]

I’m interested too😊

[@tantanman2852]

Looks amazing, my only reservation is that with it on it takes it to just over 2m tall! Which around me is max height for a few places lol.

[@NabnarberSmith]

At about 12:45 you show the roof rails. Can you remove individual ones if need be?

[@steveroberts431]

Really useful video. I have one with the sun roof and was worried about how it would work out. And it looks like I could fit it too. Just waiting on the ladder video now - and stock on your website too 👍🏽 Keep the vids coming thanks

[@kylehendrix3531]

I have sunroof with the roof rack. It all works fine together. No problems at all. Wind noise is minimal surprisingly.

[@L663]

Steve... for you.. and only you....I have ordered the ladder £500 + vat so we can make a video of fitting it.

[@steveroberts431]

Cheers for that! It looks useful too - and not a mad price considering! Just noticed the price too for the rack at £950 plus the VAT. I am actually over in Amsterdam working and the Defender draws alot of attention when I'm in it. Gondwana Stone with black pack and black wheels. I went to buy a Vogue but walked away with the Defender! Next accessory will be a light bar on the front of the rack ..............

[@L663]

@@steveroberts431 Land Rover just told me no stock on the ladder so may be a week... or a month... we shall see ! I think the Defender was a good choice... more fun !

[@jimmonaghan6280]

Brilliant roof rack and serves its purpose very well but the noise can be a right pain in the a... after 55mph. Would love to figure a way round this issue, anyone know how to make it more aerodynamic?

[@L663]

I keep wondering about this ..

[@LandRoverDS2020]

Simon at 20:16 on the video you have 2 bolt heads exposed on the roof rail (front) wondering why they are there ? Thanks Andrew

[@TheGariuk]

Do you possibly know the dimensions of the rack (length and width)?

[@michaelclark297]

Waiting to see the new cards for the old Defender doors .they look great on that ROVER you own .

[@L663]

That project is UK made and seems to be taking our supplier ages.... but we keep pushing it along !

[@michaelclark297]

@@L663 kindest Thanks Simon , really looking forward to seeing them .

[@stevewinterton2598]

Great video again. I was watching with interest to see if the rack holes would line up with the pillar supports you put in and tightened up first. I think a bit of off camera trickery took place here. The mounting system is good in that after initial set up it appears easy to take of a reinstall by undoing the pillar to rail nuts. Sadly I think landrover have overlooked what happens next, how does one tie stuff down on the rack. My current disco 4 rack cross beams have slots in which I can fit eye bolts into anywhere I choose which are very handy and I can slip in M8 nuts and bolt anything down anywhere I want. So sorry landrover, I think i will be going aftermarket again for my rack. Nice engineering though.

[@L663]

Hi Steve.. the the holes lined up apart from the rear one on the LHS.. the pillar location system is spot on and gives an exact location for each pillar.

[@johnmyers8567]

The rack have slots in you just remove the rubber finishing where you want to tie down on the cross beam. Once in place you can cut the rubber trims and finish it off again to neaten it up. Works great.

[@stevewinterton2598]

@@johnmyers8567 Great Point, didn't think of that. Thanks

[@patrickklein2269]

Very useful instructions and guidance on the roof rack, many thanks! I want to install some lights on the roof rack. Is there a way how to run a cable/power connection from inside the car to the roof, maybe with some socket, to be able to remove the rack when it is not needed and "unplug" the cables on the roof rack?

[@L663]

Yes I need to look at this - I like the idea of a "bulkhead waterproof connector" I just found these - I could get some and do a video.... when i get my Defender back uk.rs-online.com/web/p/industrial-circular-connectors/1472989/

[@patrickklein2269]

Many thanks Simon for all the useful tips and tricks! Maybe a Multiport angle connector so that different lights and power sockets for a roof tent can be switched from inside the Defender, just as an idea. I wonder how to get this on the roof and not destroy or drill through the roof.

[@L663]

@@patrickklein2269 I am also thinking of making a power distribution panel for one of the rear corner panels above the lights - there is a lot of room available in the space and it could prove a goor route to get power from the rear fusebox to the roof without touching the roof.

[@freshwhite335]

Rack looks great, but why has no one commented on how good Tyler looks?

[@promenteryrobbins]

It’d be good to know whether the height of the bars, measured from the roof are the same on the roof rack, as compared with the height of the cross bars..

[@L663]

Here is the dimensions of the roof rack www.dropbox.com/s/7j9fbh4cg4nurs2/roof%20rack%20dimensions.jpg?dl=0

[@Andrew-bd7mp]

How is the wind noise on it? Thinking of buying the expedition rack but I mainly use the car for commuting - so wondering if it is a deal breaker?

[@L663]

It does get loud around 60 MPH

[@channadevassgunawardena4162]

Hello Simon, can you please tell me if it's noisy with that rack on? also how much more clearance do you need with the rack pan when the car is at its regular height? Thanks

[@L663]

Yes there is extra noise - seems worse / more noticeable with sunroof ! It adds 50mm to the standard height - as its only a bit above the top of the antenna

[@channadevassgunawardena4162]

Sorry is it 50mm above the camera or is it 50mm from roof? Thanks

[@quentinschmitz3179]

Hi guys, Can we add the roof rack dimensions to the car dimensions settings , for underground parking for example ?

[@vaughanmarbrow2690]

Hi Simon, have you got some CGI going on in this video.... The spare wheel cover flicks from black backing behind the DEFENDER stencil to its regular silver backing....?

[@L663]

Damn you guys are good... its a new product that was being tested during the making of the video....do you like it ? will do a video on this tomorrow

[@roy0509]

thanks for showing and explaining...great video !!! What height is the car with the roof rack? air suspension up/down?

[@L663]

Here are some dimensions www.dropbox.com/s/7j9fbh4cg4nurs2/roof%20rack%20dimensions.jpg?dl=0

[@roy0509]

@@L663 thanks a lot ;-)

[@10gimp39]

can you expand on what weight stickers mean I see the carrying capacity for the rack is higher than the roof bars, which i take as being for two bars. As you say you can fit three roof bars would this increase load capacity for the bars.

[@MrRaveDark]

Hey, @powerfulukltd, any thoughts on providing eye loops, t-track adapters and other accessories for the rack? I'm in the market and have not found any accessories for the LR rack anywhere... Frontrunner and Rhino etc. have tons, but all of us with the with factory rack have none. Could be a great opportunity... :)

[@L663]

I have designed some eyelets that fit on the main rails - not the roof rack - but i am working on things. Can you send me some links to the sort of things you would like to see please. Simon

[@MrRaveDark]

@@L663 Thanks for reaching out Simon! Eyelets/eye loops/tiedown rings that utilise the t-track would be a great start. Lots of things can be secured with those on the platform. Other things I’ve been looking for are accessories to secure recovery boards, shovels and supplementary lighting like these: Front runner: www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/be/rack-accessories/storage-accessories/front-runner-galvanised-tie-down-rings.html www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/be/maxtrax-brackets.html www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/de/rack-accessories/front-runner-ratcheting-spade-shovel-mount-bracket.html Rhino: www.rhinorack.com/en-us/products/roof/platforms-and-baskets/pioneer-platform-and-basket-accessories/pioneer-eye-bolt-kit-4-_43178 www.rhinorack.com/en-us/products/spares-brackets-components/brackets/light-brackets Just getting t-bolts of various lengths with a washer and nut that fit the rails would be great too. Then various brackets for attaching lights on the sides and back etc. The LR design of the platform has the slats cross wind/travel direction and that minimises the usage on the left and right sides, so possibly some larger side brackets or rails that add flexibility on the sides? Another idea I’ve had is to find another “lunchbox” mount on that side that gives more flexibility of attaching accessories…. Some carry fuel/water on that side.... Lots of ideas here, but just starting to get simple eye-loops and ability to flexibly mount things on the side of the rack would be a good start with a large potential customer base for owners of the factory platform. Thanks for listening 🙂 Really love your vids and products! 👌

[@MrRaveDark]

​ @powerfulukltd Here's another roof rack mount done by lucky8 in the US :lucky8llc.com/collections/defender-2/products/copy-of-factory-rack-shovel-mount

[@johnsonmc2000]

@powerfulukltd any update on any eye lops and other such accessories that will help use the Explorer rack with front runner and other products. I just took delivery of my P400 and struggling with whether to go with the front runner that is ready for anything they and others produce or the Explorer and having to find a way to utilize. Thanks.

[@d2w4x8nb]

Can you add anything so its not so noisy?? That's the only thing I hate about it.

[@petrokashlikov3204]

Do you know if it is possible to get mounting hardware part separately, in case original are lost?

[@mvirdi2333]

Hi 🙋‍♀️ very nice 👍 I think is much better with side frame 🖼 like Discovery 3 instead flat racks give xtra spoert but other side is good for carrying flat Bord / sheets both are good flat and with side frame 🖼. Thanks 🙏

[@georgejt]

Hi Simon. What size are the slots in the top of the rack for mounting bolts? Also need to know the depth of the channel, as some accessories use a threaded plate, with a bolt which screws in (downwards) and hence length is critical so bolt doesn't "bottom out" inside the channel. Others have the bolt welded to the plat which slides in the slots - but there are 2mm, 4mm, 6mm (thickness of the plate) available. Plus also different bolt widths (M6, M8) - need to know what will fit. Thanks! Cheers for a great video (again!).

[@L663]

Hi we are making some slot mount fixings for the side rails.. is that what you are looking for ? Let me know what you are looking to mount and we will get some good value parts available - we have done the designs already

[@georgejt]

@@L663 Not for the side rails. For the cross bars on the explorer rack. Need to find some T-bolts which fit (it two styles preferably - 1 with the threaded plate which you can screw a bolt down in to, and 2 with the bolt welded to the plate which you can thread a nut on to. I know there are many available on the market, but no one seems to know which ones fit in the LR rack channels in the cross bars (ie. what's the width of the T channel, what depth is in the T channel, how thick can the plate be in order to slide in the channel freely.). Thanks!

[@L663]

@@georgejt Started to look at this today... will try and get you the drawing tomorrow

[@jaredschreff4370]

@@L663 Did you end up working something out for the t bolts? Would be very useful to have. Looking for M8 x 20 equivalent with bolt + plate. Thanks!

[@simonjefferson]

@@jaredschreff4370 We have not developed a clamp system that clamps around the whole cross bar - what are you looking to mount ?

[@RickActual]

@powerfulukltd It’s a very good looking roof rack. Could this be adapted to fit my LR4 (NAS Discovery 4)?

[@0errant]

I was wondering about that, too.

[@leipan7797]

Excellent video! I just followed it to a T to get it installed with ease. Do you tried to remove some of the slats? I am thinking about doing it to fit a Thule Cargo Box I have, which seems to be only made for crossbars. Love to get your opinion on that.

[@MrRaveDark]

I'm in the same boat like you Lei Pan. I'm having the roof rack installed this week and I also have a Thule Motion XT XXL box that I want fitted on the platform. It fits really well with the LR Defender crossbars using the "claw grip" on the box, but I've gotten the Thule T-track adapter kit (697-4 for my model) and would like it to sit flat without removing any slats. According to my dealer it appears that Thule is the actual vendor for this rack so the T-track adapter should fit, but I'm worried that the bolts might be a bit short. I'll test it out next week after getting the car back. I've also started looking for T-track bolts that fit Thule separately, but I have so far not been able to find any....Maybe @powerfulukltd can locate and sell some??? :) I'd pick them up in a heartbeat. Racks like Frontrunner and Rhino have tons of accessories, but there are none for this platform....

[@brianhumphrey8494]

@@MrRaveDarkDid the Thule box work out okay on this rack? Do you need the adapter kit for a Thule box or will it just claw on like regular cross bars? - thanks

[@elyb4345]

If one omits the “lunch box” does it matter which side the ladder goes on in terms of fit? Obviously away from the lorries would be smart. Can you put the ladder on without the roof rack ? If you remove the installed roof rack, does that require removing the ladder?

[@L663]

The ladder can go on either side - there are mouting holes for the ladder on LH and RH side. The lunch box can only go on the RHS ! why i am not sure !

[@shuelswitt]

@@L663 I heard It has to do with the reinforced strength on that side of the car to deal with the rear swing door.

[@TheWorldOfSlowAnimations]

Great video! I have a ladder already installed. Do I need to remove the ladder first in order to fit the roof rack? Or is there a way to install the roof rack without removing the ladder? Thank you in advance! 🙏

[@andrewliu8906]

I have speced roof rail, can it be fitted with any non-LR crossbars? Or do you need to remove the original rails to fit? Thx

[@L663]

Hi - if you watch the video you will see that no crossbars are needed to fit the roof rack.... but you do need the genuine roof rails so you will be fine !

[@jasonwells9063]

Can you let us know the length and width of that expedition rack? I'm trying to see how much overhang my cargo box would have once mounted on this.

[@L663]

Hi Jason... as its you... I made this drawing.. let me know if you need more dimensions. www.dropbox.com/s/7j9fbh4cg4nurs2/roof%20rack%20dimensions.jpg?dl=0

[@vaughanmarbrow2690]

Hi Simon, have you seen the Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Kit? You don't need roof rails to attach it, it looks more utilitarian as you can add Front Runner accessories and its cheaper than JLR roof rack, would you consider fitting? Im unsure which to buy.....?

[@L663]

I found this rack you are talking about here :-www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/uk/roof-racks/land-rover-new-defender-110-slimline-ii-roof-rack.html I have a few comments 1) it seems to partly cover the rear antenna so this could be a problem 2) it does not seem to have wing profile slats so this could generate more wind noise 3) it looks longer than the LR one so that could be a positive. 4) it seems more expensive than the Land Rover one ? LR one is £1140

[@vaughanmarbrow2690]

I think this version can be fitted without roof rails, so if you didn’t spec the build with rails the Slimline II may be cheaper..? I agree with the wind noise, albeit they say wind deflectors come with the kit. It does look more like a front row forward rather than the streamline version that JLR offer, the only question I have is the Frontrunner rack more utilitarian...? Cheers Simon

[@L663]

@@vaughanmarbrow2690 Good point - i had not accounted for the cost of the rails. The rails do form the mounting points for the ladder and the side box so they do have other advantages.... I am not always a fan of gen accessories but i do think Land Rover have it nearly right this time ... perhaps just a little longer.

[@stevenmoran4060]

I was following one in my town today with the butty box and the roof rack on. Had to do a double take in case it was the sting! The one thing I noticed was that from behind it, I couldn’t see the drivers door mirror at all. Do you find the rear view through the door mirror compromised at all?

[@L663]

Got a lot of questions on this - we add this to the end of week vlog...a little driver side view

[@gilbertsong9006]

I want to know if I can install Thule vector alpine cargo box

[@perryaghajanoff2394]

Anyone know what height this makes the car overall for clearance in car parks, no air suspension

[@Defender3d]

Love your videos, but wish you could recommend a set of wheels for an offroad set. I watched your video on Offset and scrubbing, but thats made me all the more cautious.

[@L663]

I am still looking for a set of 18" wheels and tyres for mine...we have management approval ... I am not really into the whole wheel and tyre thing so i am working this one out too !

[@TheGariuk]

Do you consider 18” that come as standard on S trim? Also I believe terrafirma 18” steel wheels should fit they are 5x120

[@Defender3d]

@@TheGariuk I have, but landrover quoted £280 a wheel, which for a steel (I do like the look of them) is steep. My only other issue is the pressure monitoring, which i can live without, just not sure if I'll get constant annoying bongs.

[@stevewinterton2598]

Sadly the more powerful models only come with 19" rims and bigger, so for off-road the default will be 19". But the profile is 255/65 R19. There is only 1 offroad tyre made to this size, the Goodyear Duratrac and i priced them today, twice the price of the 18" tires. WTF

[@katherinefrost5808]

Land Rover Denver did something with one of their new Defenders… changed the brakes (I am not mechanical) and added 18" rims with 33's, I believe.

[@simonainslie6912]

Hi Simon, any idea why JLR say you can not fit a roof rack to the V8 Defender ?

[@simonjefferson]

I di discuss this in our review of the V8 Carpathian Defender - i think they bodyshell is the same on all Defenders... the top speed is not that much greater on the V8 so my assumption is that is just a matter of testing / approval.

[@benstalk9357]

Sir can we install also bike carrier on the roof rack

[@gilbertsong9006]

Can it use Thule cargo box?

[@jasonfreer8569]

Simon, thanks for the great video. Is there a way to update the pivi pro system to reflect the new height with the rack on top?

[@L663]

Hi Jason that is a good question and I guess there must be - I will take a peak in the secret CCF files...

[@jasonfreer8569]

@@L663 Thanks so much! I am about the add the rack and would love to adjust the display in the Pivi

[@chrispig7748]

Love your videos thinking of buying a freelander 2 what do you guys think?

[@pad3357]

Best vehicle Land Rover made! We miss ours!

[@L663]

They are awsome.. and good off road... need to get our project Freelander 2 in the workshop

[@TheGariuk]

A strange question. Can the aero bars themselves be moved or removed 1 at a time?

[@simonjefferson]

Hi - yes they can but not too much as there is a taper in the design of the track. We removed one to make a drawing for our clamps

[@TheGariuk]

@@simonjefferson Thank you!

[@alanedwards6491]

The anti slip tape was standard on G4..

[@b8ascrub]

Does anyone know if there is any slot nuts available for the rail channel? I want to add some tie down points that could slide right or left across the rails.

[@L663]

We sell some www.powerfuluk.com/vehicles/land-rover/new-defender/roof-accessories.html

[@loralampert]

Does anyone know if you can mount Yakima type clamp on Kayak holders that work on the Yakima JetStream Bars? Also has anyone gone through an automatic brush car wash system with this rack (with no attachments) on top? And can you confirm the sunroof does fully open? Going back and forth debating on getting this for the limited number of times I'll be putting in just 1 kayak and don't want to use our trailer, or on roadtrips where we might have more cargo we need to haul that previously we put on a tow hit platform.

[@L663]

You can jsut buy the cross bars - we do clamp blocks on our website that should help... www.L663.uk

[@ralphcooling7583]

Hi Simon would that roof rack be able to take a roof top tent with 2 people in it....on that small diagram it said Max weight capacity of 130 kilos i think roof top tent is probably about 70 kilos so you may be putting to much weight on it ? Ralph

[@L663]

There are a few things to consider here... 1) Dynamic load - when you are braking / accelerating / cornering there will be some strange and large forces on the roof load so this may be the basis for the weight limit on the rack - static load would probably be OK 2) Roof rack bowing - the weakest part of the roof rack will be the cross struts - these are likely to bend if large weight is put on these - if the load of 2 people was spread then i am sure it would be OK Just no playing hide the sausage in the roof tent though Ralph .. this could induce some dynamic loads !

[@ralphcooling7583]

@@L663 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍nice one mate great answer I won't. Ralph

[@johnmyers8567]

@@ralphcooling7583 I have a rooftop fitted and it works great, total tent weighs in at about 100kg and solar on the roof of the tent as well. Your challenge will come to mount the tent. If you are happy to drill away through the cross bars it is an easy install unless you want to preserve the look and finishing by using the slots on the cross bars it become a bit of a challenge. I wanted a quick release and install option and made some plates that I use to install and de-install. I lower the tent from a hoist system above the roofrack and then tie down with 4 bolts. Took some time to figure out and had everything made up, but installation can be a one man show now taking about 10min max. Maybe Simon can consider using this design as an aftermarket option.

[@ralphcooling7583]

@@johnmyers8567 oh sorry John Myers it was just that Simon was saying about a roof tent on the roof rack and when he showed it when it was in the box they showed the maximum weight 130 kilos sorry misunderstood a roof rooftop tent is no good for me as I'm registered disabled but thank you anyway. Ralph Cooling

[@mparack]

The static weight limit is 300 kgs so as long as the vehicle is stationary and the total weight of the rack, tent and people is below the 300kg mark, you should be fine.

[@210mikeh]

The wind noise from the roof rack is horrible! Well you make a roof wind deflector soon???

[@m.c.clap-yo-handz7632]

Can you open the moonroof with this fitted?

[@L663]

Possibly - but i do not have one to test... did not get management approval for the sunroof !

[@holdawg]

@@L663 please report back

[@m.c.clap-yo-handz7632]

@@holdawg I’ve been told yes, by my local dealership that you can open the moonroof with the rack fitted. But they’re back ordered so much in the US that not even the dealership has one to test ☹️

[@danielrhodes9212]

Great video keep up the good work

[@yitezeng1035]

Anyone has any idea about why they design the downward "lip" at the front of the rack? It creates so much noise....

[@L663]

Good question Sir ! is it for mounting lightbar onto ?

[@pbainbri]

is it possible to put box and ladders on the other side?

[@L663]

The LH side has 3 holes so you can mount the box or ladder The RH side has only 2 holes and these are spaced for the ladder.

[@alanedwards6491]

Next up front, side and rear lights....

[@PaletoB]

How's the Garry can and mount coming along? 😂

[@L663]

cardboard prototype done today

[@alanottley]

Nice roof rack! What happened to Gerry? He is missing in action!

[@L663]

Gerry was not invited to the wedding but he is coming back....

[@karimthechef]

any chance someone has the dimensions of the track , which flat nuts can be used for E

[@L663]

Hi Karim I think is the drawing of the cross bar on the expedition rack www.dropbox.com/s/fm3ymzv63rn7vtj/roof%20bars.jpg?dl=0

[@karimthechef]

@@L663 wow thank you so much :)

[@dantheman7370]

It looks like an oversized antenna, but well engineered though

[@mikeclark4416]

Where is "Jerry Simon ??

[@L663]

We could not socially distance with Gerry on the side .... dont worry he will be back.... when we launch our new "Gerry Can Holder"

[@mikeclark4416]

They really are trying to make things more awkward to place bits on the New Defender . Can you see the man in the street trying to put that lot together ? Even the Workshops at Land Rover Dealers wont appreciate this messing about Or roof racks will end up falling off !

[@L663]

Its in the DNA of a Land Rover owner.... messing about.. adding stuff..... generally making life difficult for yourself.... certainly the case for myself !

[@milesfinch]

"Fat from the front and thin from the back", reminds me of the Mrs, shes fat from every blumin direction!! ;-)

[@moorhs69]

That must be the most stupid & over-complicated roof-rack I've seen ... 1 minor change to the design & it would take under 5 minutes to install or remove instead of the hour-long fuss this thing requires..

[@L663]

I think there is some truth in your comments... but it is a good rack when its on the car !