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  • Higgers
    Member Since: 30 Sep 2016
    Location: Powys
    Posts: 6
    Wales 

    Roof bars

    I've ordered roof rails, but not the bars as I want to fit a foxwing and therefore need roof bars with a bit that sticks out over the foot of the mounting bracket.

    Was pinning my hopes in Thule........

    https://www.thule.com/en-gb/gb/roof-rack/roof-bars?q=rBo4ECutv

    Anyone who's got one in the flesh looked at this option? I'm assuming that Thule do a standard foot mounting kit?

    Would normally wait, but the car is ready sooner than I planned so may as well do the NC500 at Easter in the D5 rather than the Defender!

    Thanks

    Ian
    6th Mar 2017 2:31 pm
  • pdes
    Member Since: 11 Oct 2016
    Location: Cambridge
    Posts: 233
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Santorini Black

    I don't get my D5 for a couple of weeks but have bought the LR roof bars from Duckworth saving approx £60 and a Thule Motion XL 800 Deep Gloss Black 6208B box from Snowchains Europroducts. Did loads of research but looks as though Halfords may be even cheaper now.
    6th Mar 2017 7:49 pm
  • B16 KJR
    Member Since: 24 Jun 2016
    Location: Rosyth
    Posts: 62
    Scotland 

    Can anyone clarify what the position is with the factory fitted roof rails please ? I see from the accessory brochure, that an Alpine Light kit VPLRR0158 and a Roof Rail Ditch Finisher VPLRR0157 can be ordered, does anyone know if these parts are included with the factory fit rails ?
    18th Mar 2017 12:03 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Yes they are, as I quieried the exact same questions. Duckworths told me this a few weeks ago, comes as a kit apparently. Am in same position, just need the rails not crossbars. Duckworths recommended garage fit them incase you damage the roofs paint with a screwdriver or break the glass. If in doubt ring Duckworths who will keep you right Thumbs Up


    Last edited by Road Runner 2017 on 18th Mar 2017 12:10 pm. Edited 1 time in total
    18th Mar 2017 12:06 pm
  • B16 KJR
    Member Since: 24 Jun 2016
    Location: Rosyth
    Posts: 62
    Scotland 

    Thats great thanks, I would be getting them factory fitted, rather than mess around with accessory fit, just wanted to know if those parts were included in the factory fit price Thumbs Up
    18th Mar 2017 12:09 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Yes the inside roof liner needs too come out so am told, so I thought let the experts do it. Phone them up on Monday too double check but u need the finishers etc to complete the installation but I can't remember what alpine lights are for. Laughing


    Last edited by Road Runner 2017 on 18th Mar 2017 12:43 pm. Edited 2 times in total
    18th Mar 2017 12:13 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Ring up Duckworths just too clarify though Thumbs Up
    18th Mar 2017 12:15 pm
  • Seaby
    Member Since: 13 Dec 2016
    Location: West Sussex
    Posts: 121
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Loire Blue

    I'm having them fitted to mine as forgot on the factory order. But my dealer says that even if you factory order, they're still a dealer fit??
    18th Mar 2017 12:48 pm
  • B16 KJR
    Member Since: 24 Jun 2016
    Location: Rosyth
    Posts: 62
    Scotland 

    According to my dealer, anything under 'options' on the configurator is factory fit, anything under 'accessories' is Dealer fit ?
    18th Mar 2017 3:21 pm
  • B16 KJR
    Member Since: 24 Jun 2016
    Location: Rosyth
    Posts: 62
    Scotland 

    In fact I saw an HSE yesterday which had just been delivered to the Dealeship and it still had all the protective plastic film over everything, including the roof rails, so they must have been fitted down at the factory ?
    18th Mar 2017 3:24 pm
  • B16 KJR
    Member Since: 24 Jun 2016
    Location: Rosyth
    Posts: 62
    Scotland 

    Road Runner 2017 wrote:
    Yes the inside roof liner needs too come out so am told, so I thought let the experts do it. Phone them up on Monday too double check but u need the finishers etc to complete the installation but I can't remember what alpine lights are for. Laughing


    http://gear.landrover.com/gb/en/discovery/...light-kit/
    18th Mar 2017 3:39 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Ah ok that jogs my memory now cheers 🍻. I was told dealer fit only. Maybe applies too first editions. I take it you have a First Edition on order also?? 😀
    18th Mar 2017 4:35 pm
  • Russell
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2016
    Location: Lydd
    Posts: 1102
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    Road Runner 2017 wrote:
    Yes they are, as I quieried the exact same questions. Duckworths told me this a few weeks ago, comes as a kit apparently. Am in same position, just need the rails not crossbars. Duckworths recommended garage fit them incase you damage the roofs paint with a screwdriver or break the glass. If in doubt ring Duckworths who will keep you right Thumbs Up


    Duckworths told me DIY fit
    Namib Orange 1st Edition with black roof and wheels.
    Privacy, tow bar, drive pack, surround camera, heated front & rear seats, auto dim door mirrors, side steps, remote Pro, RSE, arm rest fridge dash cam front and rear.
    18th Mar 2017 10:57 pm
  • Russell
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2016
    Location: Lydd
    Posts: 1102
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    What is the Alpine roof kit, what does it comprise of?
    Namib Orange 1st Edition with black roof and wheels.
    Privacy, tow bar, drive pack, surround camera, heated front & rear seats, auto dim door mirrors, side steps, remote Pro, RSE, arm rest fridge dash cam front and rear.
    18th Mar 2017 11:03 pm
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