RRC Roof Rack - Land Rovers Only

portlandbucfan · 01-05-2008, 06:42 PM

anyone have experince with this one?

BASKET STYLE ROOF RACK- SAFARI (50" X 50") - Exterior Accessories for Land Rovers & Range Rovers

Thor · 01-05-2008, 07:18 PM

Yes.

I had that one on my old 1995 RRC. I had my spare tire in there to save space in the rear cargo area. I thought it was o.k. I did buy the 'spare tire mount' for it, it braced the extra weight well and had a very secure metal rod to thread a bolt to, in order to keep the heavy wheel/tire combo in place. It was noisy and added noticeably to the aerodynamic (if you can use that word with a RRC) drag. I sold the rig in this configuration.

On my current 1992 RR1 I tried this configuration (better low profile rack that was much stronger) with a 285/75 spare. On this rig this set up bugged me! I even have a 4.6L engine but the drag seemed unacceptable (maybe I was doing trails further away). So I used the tie downs in the floor of the rear cargo area to secure my spare tire, and two strom cases. The rig feels much better with the load down low.

I guess you should decide what you want to carry. Light bulky stuff is ideal, but will add drag at highway speeds that could bug you. But if its the difference between having a tent and sleeping bags on an off road trip go for it!

Send me a PM with your e-mail address for photos of the racks mounted and in action.

gordo · 01-29-2008, 03:20 PM

Im a fan of the brownchurch rack from RN. Strong, fits/looks much better, etc. But it is more expensive and is powdercoated steel so it will eventually rust. I had one for 9 yrs and it was used when I bought it. A couple rusty sections but still very usable when I sold it last year for 150 bucks. Gordo.

stolenheron · 01-29-2008, 03:34 PM

BASKET STYLE HANNIBAL ROOF RACK - Exterior Accessories for Land Rovers & Range Rovers

get the hannibal! i love mine on my disco

Funrover · 01-29-2008, 08:08 PM

IMO they are weak! With that being said I am basing that upon a friends roofrack.. He cant hold the weight my Yakima can and has been very disappointed. I have never personaly had one so this is just an opinion from what I have seen!

roverthen · 01-31-2008, 06:07 AM

The Safari rack is kinda of weak but it has it's uses. You could always beef it up if you didn't want to spend more money on a rack.
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stolenheron · 01-31-2008, 07:32 AM

good point, you can always weld another gutter rail support to each side.

hey roverthen, what kind of flooring is on your roof rack and where did you get it? is that the like chicken coop flooring?

roverthen · 01-31-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by stolenheron

good point, you can always weld another gutter rail support to each side.

hey roverthen, what kind of flooring is on your roof rack and where did you get it? is that the like chicken coop flooring?

The flooring on the D2 is Rhino from 4X4AG.com. It is much quieter and stronger than the chicken flooring. I sold the rack a while back though.

stolenheron · 01-31-2008, 08:29 AM

thanks for the info on that site....too bad that stuff is out of stock.

roverthen · 01-31-2008, 08:39 AM

don't go by that, call them....you might be surprised.

01-05-2008, 06:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
portlandbucfan Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 22 Gallery: 0	RRC Roof Rack anyone have experince with this one? BASKET STYLE ROOF RACK- SAFARI (50" X 50") - Exterior Accessories for Land Rovers & Range Rovers __________________ 1993 Range Rover Country 1998 740 i (Blue/Tan Leather) 20'' rims

01-05-2008, 07:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Thor Solihull Society, CO and High Desert Rovers, NM Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,180 Gallery: 0	Yes. I had that one on my old 1995 RRC. I had my spare tire in there to save space in the rear cargo area. I thought it was o.k. I did buy the 'spare tire mount' for it, it braced the extra weight well and had a very secure metal rod to thread a bolt to, in order to keep the heavy wheel/tire combo in place. It was noisy and added noticeably to the aerodynamic (if you can use that word with a RRC) drag. I sold the rig in this configuration. On my current 1992 RR1 I tried this configuration (better low profile rack that was much stronger) with a 285/75 spare. On this rig this set up bugged me! I even have a 4.6L engine but the drag seemed unacceptable (maybe I was doing trails further away). So I used the tie downs in the floor of the rear cargo area to secure my spare tire, and two strom cases. The rig feels much better with the load down low. I guess you should decide what you want to carry. Light bulky stuff is ideal, but will add drag at highway speeds that could bug you. But if its the difference between having a tent and sleeping bags on an off road trip go for it! Send me a PM with your e-mail address for photos of the racks mounted and in action. __________________ Todd Carpe Rangius Roverum

01-29-2008, 03:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
gordo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 277 Gallery: 0	Im a fan of the brownchurch rack from RN. Strong, fits/looks much better, etc. But it is more expensive and is powdercoated steel so it will eventually rust. I had one for 9 yrs and it was used when I bought it. A couple rusty sections but still very usable when I sold it last year for 150 bucks. Gordo. __________________ Gordo www.floridalandroverclub.com 00 P38 4.6 blinging 92 stocker RRC 73 hybrid wheeler

01-29-2008, 03:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,439 Gallery: 6	BASKET STYLE HANNIBAL ROOF RACK - Exterior Accessories for Land Rovers & Range Rovers get the hannibal! i love mine on my disco __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

01-31-2008, 06:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
roverthen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 437 Gallery: 0	The Safari rack is kinda of weak but it has it's uses. You could always beef it up if you didn't want to spend more money on a rack. . . . __________________ Abraham 1993 Range Rover Classic LWB 1995 Range Rover Classic LWB I run, play, fix and live Rovers because I choose to.

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01-31-2008, 07:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,439 Gallery: 6	good point, you can always weld another gutter rail support to each side. hey roverthen, what kind of flooring is on your roof rack and where did you get it? is that the like chicken coop flooring? __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

01-31-2008, 08:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,439 Gallery: 6	thanks for the info on that site....too bad that stuff is out of stock. __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

01-31-2008, 08:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
roverthen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 437 Gallery: 0	don't go by that, call them....you might be surprised. __________________ Abraham 1993 Range Rover Classic LWB 1995 Range Rover Classic LWB I run, play, fix and live Rovers because I choose to.

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