Freelander 2 Roof Rack Anyone?

[NocturnalThingie]

Hi all, ok so first things first...I dont spend a lot of time on forums...so hopefully this message is where its allowed to be. If not...My Bad.

Anywho moving on, I have a freelander 2 and have given up on chasing other FL2 drivers whom have the oem roof rack, asking if they are using them...

Lol, so apparently this is not the way to get your hands on one as not all FL2 owners play nice with each other.

So I like the OEM rack, but the money is but few in my wallet. Thus I googled around and found some from somewhere in china (There or thereabout).

I found some for a really reasonable price, however the shipping charges exceed that of the actual price of the roof racks (I was gonna get two in, one for me and one for a friend)

So I figured, if anyone is interested PM me and we can see if we can share the shipping charges. This will make it cheaper for all of us

But I guess there will be some Q&A, so here it is :

Q: Are they OEM?
A: Ummm I doubt it, but they are OEM design (Thus a good old reproduction - Expect the well known gold/silver oval sticker which says "Made in ....." <- like everything

Q: Does is have the cross bar?
A: Apparently, yes

Q: Are they well built?
A: No idea... time will tell, but are apparently Aluminium...so thats off to a good start (bamboo would not be as robust)

Q: How long will they take to get here?
A: No idea, it depends on if we can get a few people together. But I am not patient so if there are no takers...I'll still get them. (thankfully me and my FL2 are off to Moz, so I may be able to wait until 9 May (When I get back)

Q: How much are they?
A: $138 a set (This excludes the shipping and Vat/duties) But still cheaper than getting them locally...

Q: Do you have a picture or link of the supplier?
A: Yes, I have a picture of how they look (like the oem one) and the link...but was worried about posting the link incase that's a no-no here

So there you have it, if you are keen pm me and let me know.

My next order will be a light bar of some kind to mount on the rack. I have yet to figure out which one I liked logic says the pencil beam ones ....(lol I think the 50" 17000Lumen one I saw may be a bit over kill for a FL2?) All the animals and people on the road would look like this at night -> ...and then shortly after would be like this -> 8) but with a stick or a dog.

Ok enough rubbish talk, pm me

[JJJ]

Perhaps Jono can tell us where he got his, pictured below?

[terratiger]

Try trevors1 as well, he has a roofrack and loads of kit on his roof?

[jono1981]

Mine was fitted by Hannibal in Epping.
Nice sturdy rack!!
Paid just less than 6k without the side rails an jerry can holders.
Quite noisy though.

[DFNDR-ZN]

Try trevors1 as well, he has a roofrack and loads of kit on his roof?

I use a frontrunner roofrack fits existing factory mounts no drilling etc for the rooftop tent I use quick release bars 2 bolts to undo and tent is off in 5min table fits underneath rack 2xgas bottle holders 1x20l water container and 1x 20l fuel Quite expensive but good quality setup not much wind noise etc.

http://www.frontrunner.co.za/vaf/pro...e=94&model=149

[NocturnalThingie]

Thanks guys, appreciate it. I am looking for the original factory type, I guess I should call it roof bars with crossbar? Anywho that's what I am after for now, eventually I'll look at the font runner type. Trevor's, where you not in front of us at the Landy Festival? I was the bloke who climbed into your tent to close it up when the rain came? (I would have been behind you with the caravan) ?

[DFNDR-ZN]

Hi yes that was me thanks for your help there much appreciated if I hear of any 2nd hand roof bars I will let you know otherwise the stealers have them at a price.. Cheers Trevor


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[Ruggededge]

Hi. NocternalThingie. I'm interested in ordering a FL2 OEM roof rails. If i'm not to late please drop me a mail. [email protected]

[NocturnalThingie]

Hi there, those that PM'd me...you've got mail

[NocturnalThingie]

Hi Guys,

If anyone else is interested? I have arranged for 4x of these roof racks...one of which is not spoken for now.

So if you are looking for one it's R2500 (For the OEM Style ...see original post)

PM Me please

[NocturnalThingie]

So we finally got them, an they appear to be the oem originals.

I may bring in more, if you are interested pm me.

[RANDYTD5]

Looks like I missed the bus as I only recently got my FL 2, but YES I would like those rails, PM sent.

Thanks

[charlesdidcott]

I'm sure I'm way late on this one but I'm also looking for some roof rails for my Freelander 2. Price at land Rover is crazy!

[charlesdidcott]

I've priced these roof rails in China and the price is good at $91 the problem is the shipping fee at $285. I'm assuming that if one purchases a few of these and spreads the shipping fee it works out more cost effective. I'm in Cape Town so if there are any other Freelander 2 owners in my area who would be interested to come in with me...

[douglash]

Howzit, please PM a link of the specific rack this is. Thanks.

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[charlesdidcott]

Hi Doug, I'm talking about the standard Land Rover roof rails as per the picture in post number 11 above.

[charlesdidcott]

Here is the website of the Chinese manufacturer:

http://cnt4x4.en.alibaba.com/product...oof_Racks.html

[douglash]

Thanks Charles.. Any idea when this order is planned for?

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[charlesdidcott]

Hi Doug,

My messages above are to see if anybody else would like to come in on an order with me. I'm just guessing at this stage but would assume that if there are 3 or 4 of us the spread of the shipping fees would make this a viable option. I've just sent an email off to China to see what the shipping will be for 3 sets of rails.

[charlesdidcott]

I've received a reply with a quote for 3 sets and the total including shipping, vat etc works out to around R3000 per set. So if anyone is interested let me know. It would make things a lot simpler if you are Cape Town based.