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Zilch



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Australia 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Fuji White
After Market Roof bars/Kayak carriers

Looking to get a couple of Kayaks in the next few weeks and of course need the obligatory roof bars and mounts, any recommendations in terms of the roof rails and mounts ??

Does the Sport share the same design as the D3 in terms of roof rails Thud, might help me narrow the search some what Laughing

Cheers

Jim Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

Post #62207 Sun Oct 15 2006 8:49am
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Driller



Member Since: 18 Aug 2006
Location: Perth
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Australia 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 SE Java Black

Sorry to say but the only roof rails you can get for the sport are the factory LR ones. The only downside to these, apart from being very expensive, is the rails are a permanent fixture to the roof. You soon get used to them though...... Check on ebay if you are after a set, probably a load cheaper Wink

I think you'll find the LR ones are a Thlue manufactured product and all the Thule fittings can be mounted with the removal of the rubber strip down the middle of the cross bar

Post #62232 Sun Oct 15 2006 4:07pm
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Zilch



Member Since: 20 Mar 2006
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Australia 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Fuji White

Driller wrote:
the only downside to these, apart from being very expensive, is the rails are a permanent fixture to the roof.


Oh dear, a severe pain the wallet coming on i feel Embarassed checked the D3 site out, it seems they can get use a range of after market products, such as Rhino racks, front runner etc for the disco.

Will make some enquiries

cheers

Jim Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

Post #62315 Mon Oct 16 2006 9:58am
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DAVIS



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I researched this prior to purchasing our 16' Wilderness tandem kayak. Thule and Yakima do not make a roof rack for the RRS. I spoke with the manufactures and they said they have no plans as of now to make one?! I ended up purchasing specially designed foam pads, designed for carrying kayaks that come with straps for the middle, front and back. In addition I purchased a "rollerloader" for getting the kayak on and off, it weighs 84 pounds.

The first couple of times we used this set up (my wife and I) it slipped and we put a small scratch in the roof Sad , remember our kayak is 16' and 84lbs. If yours is smaller it will be a breeze. The foam pads can be found on the web along with the rollerloader. The pads sell for $120.00 and the rollerloader about the same amount.

The idea of drilling holes in the roof, not to mention changing the look of my RRS was not an option.

Post #62333 Mon Oct 16 2006 2:20pm
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Driller



Member Since: 18 Aug 2006
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Australia 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 SE Java Black

The LR ones aren't that bad to look at.... on a black sort you barely notice them and they at least open up the options of carrying bikes, boards etc. I think the asking price in OZ is about 1500! At least they won't scratch the roof like foam pads will if there is some dirt under them. PM TrivettRsport, he's in Sydney and can probably do you a good deal Wink

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Zilch



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Driller wrote:
I think the asking price in OZ is about 1500! Wink


Rolling with laughter surely not Shocked are they gold plated or what. Ebay in the UK, Marshalls are offering them at 260 of her majesties finest sterling (alledgedly genuine).

Might have to get a relative to come out for a holiday, complete with a set of roof bars and mounts in the luggage, will be an interesting discussion at customs Wink Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

Post #62457 Tue Oct 17 2006 10:50am
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Zilch



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Australia 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Fuji White
After Market Roof bars/Kayak carriers - UPDATE

Stopped at Roof Rack city on the Pacific highway or had a quick look and then called Rhino roof rails. Low and behold, they will be launching the RRS tracks in the next month or so. I was quoted for the tracks, roof rails and kayak carriers approximately 830 Australian. The landrover quote with the Aqua sport carrier was around 1750 bucks Shocked

So if you are thinking of getting the LR one, suggest you give Rhino a call

Cheers

Jim Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

Post #63936 Sat Oct 28 2006 4:24am
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Compuway



Member Since: 01 Apr 2006
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Australia 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

I ended up getting mine from the UK. Genuine LR for 232 pounds sterling. I got some other stuff as well so all up with the freight they worked out pretty reasonable. Roughly about a third of what they were trying to rip you off here in Oz. They look good and the cross bars are extremely easy to remove if you are not using them. Come with their own little carry bag.
Very happy with them.
Cheers....Wayne 2006 RRS TDV6, Java/Alpaca, Dynamic Response Pack, Tow Pack, Head and Tail light protectors, 20" Stormers, Roof Rails, S/C Grill and Side Vents, Tasmods. AutoLogic mod.
1988 RR Highline, 3.5 EFI Arctic White, ARB Bullbar, Roof Rails, 15" Alloys, Front and Rear light Grilles, Side steps. (Still going strong)

Post #64021 Sun Oct 29 2006 12:02pm
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Zilch



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Australia 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Fuji White

Compuway wrote:
I ended up getting mine from the UK.


Might have to follow you, i was hoping that the rails would be ready for xmas, but apparently they have only just issued the prototypes for load testing, so it could be another 4 weeks at least. Holding up my Kayak purchase Banging Head Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

Post #72888 Wed Jan 03 2007 9:41am
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Zilch



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Australia 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Fuji White
At Last

finally the Rhino Roof Racks have hit the market at a reasonable price,

http://www.roofrackcity.com.au/pdf/newspdf...NZ_web.pdf

Full steam ahead (paddle) on getting the kayaks, as i can now cart them around

I am sure i have been off-roading with the vehicle in the brochure.. I am sure that is Ben's known as Rangie on here, will have to investigate.. Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

Post #85705 Wed Feb 21 2007 11:42am
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peterl



Member Since: 02 Jul 2007
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Australia 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey
Rhino roof racks

Just fitted a pair of Rhino roof racks--aero shape. No problems and work well. Easy to fit. Got for $399 from the guys at Autobarn with a little negotiating. Rhino have sent me a large catalogue of accessories that fit the bars and would cover any pursuit. Very Happy

Post #128672 Sat Jul 28 2007 4:49am
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Rangie



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Australia 

That is pics of my car in the brochure. My car was used by Rhino to develop the racks. Very nice fit and finish!

Yes Zilch, it is me! Ben

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Zilch



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Australia 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Fuji White

Rangie wrote:
Yes Zilch, it is me!


Ben long time no see, here you are off to the 4WD Spectacular in February, hope to be there to dependent on business travel, so hopefully we can catch up

Cheers

Jim Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

Post #150442 Fri Jan 04 2008 11:19am
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Rangie



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Absolutley Jim, would be great to catch up, i will be camping somewhere in the area! Ben

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drex



Member Since: 25 Nov 2007
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United States 2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

gentlemen:

why is it that rhino racks are not available in the US? the importer here for rhino does not carry the RRS models...

this is so frustrating!

Post #156998 Mon Feb 25 2008 5:33am
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