Roof Rack - Land Rovers Only

Choqiees · 11-29-2005, 10:43 PM

well a couple of days ago I read about someone's high roof rack made noises when he went about 80mph. is that common with other roof racks? sometimes I just can't go under 80mph, makes me sleepy and this other time i did more than 110mph ( i guess cant do that again with heavy gears next time)

second, is there any other roof rack besides the safety devices from EE that need not to drill holes and rip of the ceiling to have it installed? and im looking for full roof rock, not the half one.

im considering either the roof rack or a front bumper (ARB / TJM) both have pros and cons and both look pretty similar (from the pictures).

glad to hear your opinions specially from own experiences. Thanks

Funrover · 11-29-2005, 10:45 PM

My Yakima is quiet on my RRC!!! but it's not a full rack...well mine is!!

rmuller · 11-29-2005, 10:56 PM

80mph... My truck doesn't go that fast

My roof rack makes noise... even if i'm going like 35mph.. but between that and the mud tires I have on there, I just turn my radio louder.

Safety Devices makes the genuine one, North West Parts (www.northwestparts.com) offers one that is extremely similiar, but a lot cheaper. The only other full-rack that i'm away of is the Hannibal one, but i'm not a fan of the looks of it (But it does have the advantage of being flat, therefore nice for a roof-tent). Neither need to be drilled.

If it's between ARB and TJM, go with TJM.. a little better styled, better approach angle, and cheaper! (My favorite bumper right now though is a RoverTym A-Bar one)

Choqiees · 11-29-2005, 10:56 PM

what kind of Yakima that you have man? put some pictures id like to see

Choqiees · 11-29-2005, 11:06 PM

yours makes noise when going 35mph...hmmm, well I guess I can tolerate the sound that mud tires make but rattling sound from the roof rack kinda annoying even if i know that its okay.

yeah i saw the hannibal one with the tents. im pretty sure it's gonna be more comfortable when you sleep with that flat roof rack, but then again im with you about the look of it on a Disco but will look good on a 110.

the rovertym A bar is too slim for me, i dont really want to go with that look, of course on the trail it'll give me a lot of advantage though.

Maybe i'll go with the TJM, and you're right, I noticed TJM's a little better styled.

forget to mention mine is '02 DII

Funrover · 11-29-2005, 11:18 PM

I am planning on getting the basket..with the extensions it will cover all of the roof..I have mounted a wood plank to the roof and pitched a tent on top..red neck but it worked!! I am still building!!

Choqiees · 11-29-2005, 11:27 PM

you mounted a wood plank on the roof and pitched a tent on top...sounds good to me.

Funrover · 11-29-2005, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Choqiees

you mounted a wood plank on the roof and pitched a tent on top...sounds good to me.

Worked great..... I made an awning out of a tarp..It was the entire redneck set-up...I'll find some pics..Hopefully!!!!

rmuller · 11-29-2005, 11:30 PM

It doesn't make any rattling noises at all.. it just kinda sounds like an airplane is landing on top of me.. you get used to it real fast.. the noises aren't bothersome at all.. just dont expect to be able to drive down the high way, talking on the cellphone with all the windows open.

Choqiees · 11-29-2005, 11:40 PM

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I'll find some pics..Hopefully!!!!

you better...

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the noises aren't bothersome at all..

i need

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it just kinda sounds like an airplane is landing on top of me.. you get used to it real fast..

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wow sounds like an airplane landing on top of you even when you go 35...if you closed the windows then it would be like buzzing sounds? some of my folks here that would likely go on a ride on my DII are pretty much of a

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its a tough one now to decide...hmmm thanks guys those opinions are greatly appreciated. i guess i just have to postpone the roof rack

ibjettin · 11-30-2005, 12:27 AM

The noise isn't that bad... I had the Northwestparts rack for a while and wasn't that bothered by it...
My problem was parking... One time it took us almost an hour trying to find parking in San Francisco

I finally just pulled into a garage and hoped it didn't hit...

The thing is to never forget it is up there

and the noise is what helps...

Choqiees · 11-30-2005, 12:42 AM

that sums it up. unfortunately here in San Diego the basements at downtowa are pretty low, about 8" something and im pretty sure that the roof rack wont go through. that leaves me with the TJM then.

AAXD · 11-30-2005, 03:12 AM

I've got a safety devices highlander low profile, which requires removal of the roof rails on a stock disco. It is louder than hell at highway speed. They make a fiberglass fairing that goes between the roof and the bottom of the rack so no wind gets underneath it. I'm thinking of making a clear lexan cover and mounting 4 hella 4000's behind it. My Surco rack on my RRC is not as noisy but I also have it set way back with lights on the front.

roverX · 11-30-2005, 08:31 PM

I have a full length Brownchurch roof rack. Sometimes it makes noise around 55 mph +, sometimes it doesn't.

Choqiees · 11-30-2005, 08:53 PM

well i guess roff racks make some sound. i'll go with the bumper then. Thanks for the input guys.I appreciate it

11-29-2005, 10:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Choqiees Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, Indonesia Posts: 908 Gallery: 0	Roof Rack well a couple of days ago I read about someone's high roof rack made noises when he went about 80mph. is that common with other roof racks? sometimes I just can't go under 80mph, makes me sleepy and this other time i did more than 110mph ( i guess cant do that again with heavy gears next time) second, is there any other roof rack besides the safety devices from EE that need not to drill holes and rip of the ceiling to have it installed? and im looking for full roof rock, not the half one. im considering either the roof rack or a front bumper (ARB / TJM) both have pros and cons and both look pretty similar (from the pictures). glad to hear your opinions specially from own experiences. Thanks

11-30-2005, 03:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
AAXD Goofing off in the great white north. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alaska's Emerald Isle Posts: 628 Gallery: 1	I've got a safety devices highlander low profile, which requires removal of the roof rails on a stock disco. It is louder than hell at highway speed. They make a fiberglass fairing that goes between the roof and the bottom of the rack so no wind gets underneath it. I'm thinking of making a clear lexan cover and mounting 4 hella 4000's behind it. My Surco rack on my RRC is not as noisy but I also have it set way back with lights on the front. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "A deep respect for tradition allows vision for liberation from stagnation." Colin's Toys: 1972 Series III 88" 1997 Discovery XD 1993 RRC (Gone to a better place, goodbye old friend) 1983 Stage 1 109" 2002 Trek 4500 2005 Necky Looksha Sport 2007 Rans Rocket 2007 Honda Ruckus

11-30-2005, 08:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	I have a full length Brownchurch roof rack. Sometimes it makes noise around 55 mph +, sometimes it doesn't. __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

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11-29-2005, 10:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,461 Gallery: 0	80mph... My truck doesn't go that fast My roof rack makes noise... even if i'm going like 35mph.. but between that and the mud tires I have on there, I just turn my radio louder. Safety Devices makes the genuine one, North West Parts (www.northwestparts.com) offers one that is extremely similiar, but a lot cheaper. The only other full-rack that i'm away of is the Hannibal one, but i'm not a fan of the looks of it (But it does have the advantage of being flat, therefore nice for a roof-tent). Neither need to be drilled. If it's between ARB and TJM, go with TJM.. a little better styled, better approach angle, and cheaper! (My favorite bumper right now though is a RoverTym A-Bar one)

11-29-2005, 10:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Choqiees Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, Indonesia Posts: 908 Gallery: 0	what kind of Yakima that you have man? put some pictures id like to see

11-29-2005, 11:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Choqiees Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, Indonesia Posts: 908 Gallery: 0	yours makes noise when going 35mph...hmmm, well I guess I can tolerate the sound that mud tires make but rattling sound from the roof rack kinda annoying even if i know that its okay. yeah i saw the hannibal one with the tents. im pretty sure it's gonna be more comfortable when you sleep with that flat roof rack, but then again im with you about the look of it on a Disco but will look good on a 110. the rovertym A bar is too slim for me, i dont really want to go with that look, of course on the trail it'll give me a lot of advantage though. Maybe i'll go with the TJM, and you're right, I noticed TJM's a little better styled. forget to mention mine is '02 DII

11-29-2005, 11:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Choqiees Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, Indonesia Posts: 908 Gallery: 0	you mounted a wood plank on the roof and pitched a tent on top...sounds good to me.

11-29-2005, 11:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,461 Gallery: 0	It doesn't make any rattling noises at all.. it just kinda sounds like an airplane is landing on top of me.. you get used to it real fast.. the noises aren't bothersome at all.. just dont expect to be able to drive down the high way, talking on the cellphone with all the windows open.

11-30-2005, 12:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
ibjettin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 705 Gallery: 0	The noise isn't that bad... I had the Northwestparts rack for a while and wasn't that bothered by it... My problem was parking... One time it took us almost an hour trying to find parking in San Francisco I finally just pulled into a garage and hoped it didn't hit... The thing is to never forget it is up there and the noise is what helps...

11-30-2005, 12:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Choqiees Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, Indonesia Posts: 908 Gallery: 0	that sums it up. unfortunately here in San Diego the basements at downtowa are pretty low, about 8" something and im pretty sure that the roof rack wont go through. that leaves me with the TJM then.

11-30-2005, 08:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
Choqiees Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, Indonesia Posts: 908 Gallery: 0	well i guess roff racks make some sound. i'll go with the bumper then. Thanks for the input guys.I appreciate it

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