Hi all,

Picking up my FL2 next week, need roof bars, but no idea which ones to look out for on eBay etc?

2014 HSE without roof rails, appreciate thoughts on OEM or non

Iggy

These are from NZ, not sure on UK availability.

https://www.prorack.co.nz/en/flyers/216953

Best bet though is just 'bite the bullet' and fit the genuine LR rails and cross bars.
(wouldn't recommend the aftermarket stuff, mainly due to finish)
If you do decide to fit the rails and do it yourself, best bet is to have the existing holes tapped out, there have been a few issues with bolts getting too tight and snapping (mine included). FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.

I've got Thule roof bars and feet, no problems with quality and easy to put on and remove. Different versions depending on whether you've got a sunroof or not. Got mine from.

www.roofbox.co.uk

Iguana wrote:

Hi all,

Picking up my FL2 next week, need roof bars, but no idea which ones to look out for on eBay etc?

2014 HSE without roof rails, appreciate thoughts on OEM or non

Iggy

Thanks all,

Downsizing from a D4, so planning on a roof box for extra carrying capacity

ronp wrote:

These are from NZ, not sure on UK availability.

https://www.prorack.co.nz/en/flyers/216953

Best bet though is just 'bite the bullet' and fit the genuine LR rails and cross bars.
(wouldn't recommend the aftermarket stuff, mainly due to finish)
If you do decide to fit the rails and do it yourself, best bet is to have the existing holes tapped out, there have been a few issues with bolts getting too tight and snapping (mine included).

if you don't want the full roof rails (genuine or aftermarket) then its a definite for the Prorack Whispbars, they are a brilliant bit of kit and can be left on all the time with minimal wind noise or loss in MPG

Iguana wrote:

Thanks all,

Downsizing from a D4, so planning on a roof box for extra carrying capacity

As you won't have all the 'nooks & crannies' from the D4, and as you need the extra space, look at utilising the spare wheel well as best you can.

If [like me] you have a full size spare wheel, look at inverting it to make use of its depth.
You'll first need to protect the face, then shorten the long threaded securing bolt.

I've got a lot of stuff packed in and around the wheel well.
examples:- towing strop, plastic traction boards, folding shovel, compressor & loads more, plus what you can make out in the pic.
My boot space therefore is totally empty, ready for any big items I may have to carry.

Click image to enlarge

 FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.

Ronp
Does the boot floor be supported properly with the wheel face down? Does your extra kit pack it up? Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

What I have is very similar to RonP’s photo, but I put my overalls in last and that pads out to support the floor - i’ve had heavy loads in above and no sign of it bending...yet! 2005 D3 2.7 Auto
Previously:
2010 MY FL2 TD4e GS - Now gone at 199,500 miles, about 135,000 of them mine.
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel

I’d say would probably be ok with out the locating bolt with stuff packed around its unlikely to move much , think I’ll use mine like that. Guessing a piece of carpet in the wheel well would protect it suitably. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

Bobupndown wrote:

Ronp
Does the boot floor be supported properly with the wheel face down? Does your extra kit pack it up?

RonP, brilliant !! off out to do this the now

see you got the obligatory jump leads

On the question of spares I have a fullsize spare but it has a TPMS valve and the rest don't, does this make a difference if I had to use it? If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

🐑
Freelander 2 HSE auto 2014 ( Florrie ) ..... Try again.
Freelander 2 GS 2012...... Gone.

Just make sure you protect the face of the alloy as you put it downward. FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.

Bobupndown wrote:

I’d say would probably be ok with out the locating bolt with stuff packed around its unlikely to move much , think I’ll use mine like that. Guessing a piece of carpet in the wheel well would protect it suitably.

I would recommend keeping the securing bolt - in the event of an accident (roll) the loose spare might make a mess of anything inside the car when it tries to get out  Cheers,
Raz
FL1 TD4 GS Auto 2001 Silver
FL2 TD4 Auto 2007 Black
FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2012 Fuji White

You can cut the securing bolt down (as I did) when fitting an inverted spare.  FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.