topcat450
Member Since: 16 Feb 2020
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 15
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Boot space, 6x5 fence panel? |
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Before I start wrestling tomorrow, from your past experience, will a 6’ x 5’ fence panel fit in the back of a disco? Or will I have to strap it to the roof?
Anyone done it before?
Ta ! 2013, D4 XS
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25th Mar 2020 6:59 pm |
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SpiderBaby
D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1396
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Think you'll struggle - I've managed to load 4' by 4' sheets of plywood in at an angle but it was tight.
You'd be better strapping it to the roof rack to save damage to the interior. I see no ships........
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25th Mar 2020 7:03 pm |
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Trailered Movements
Member Since: 16 Jan 2020
Location: East/West Sussex Coast Borders
Posts: 1198
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Available width is 4', and length 5'6" in a commercial, so if anything you have the same width but maybe an inch or two less in length.
Available height is 3'4".
It might go in diagonally with the tailgate open.
Dave 2011 Discovery 4 Commercial SDV6 (Gone)
2010 RRS TDV8 (Gone)
1980 OBLIC 4.0ltr Range Rover (went a long time ago)
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25th Mar 2020 7:05 pm |
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topcat450
Member Since: 16 Feb 2020
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 15
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Yeah I thought it was a big ask. Haha my mates who thought I was mad getting a Landie might just be told “yeah it was no problem” and I’ll do it when they’re not around. 2013, D4 XS
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25th Mar 2020 7:07 pm |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
Posts: 12676
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If you have rails, even short ones, you should be able to lash it down well enough for a short journey at sensible speed. Anyone near you able to loan roof bars? Better still. .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
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25th Mar 2020 8:28 pm |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8043
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Have it delivered - could work out a lot cheaper! It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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25th Mar 2020 9:45 pm |
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gareth71
Member Since: 10 Apr 2016
Location: North-east Wales
Posts: 546
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I've got a 6' x 4' in the back of my D3 before now, but it was a pretty tight fit. Wouldn't fancy trying to get a 6' x 5' to fit!
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26th Mar 2020 12:52 am |
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jaqoda
Member Since: 23 Jan 2019
Location: Manchester
Posts: 150
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I've had the Expedition roof rack in the back with the tailgate open, which must be a similar size to 6x4ft – that was a tight fit diagonally.
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26th Mar 2020 9:32 am |
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Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
Posts: 2668
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I had 6x6 panels on the roof of my D3 quite often, I don't think you'll get anything bigger than 6x4 in the boot.
I've had a call from the local fencing company I use this morning to say the 3 6x6 panels I ordered won't be delivered next week and the depot is shutting tonight, so I'll be putting them on the roof of my D4 this afternoon, along with 3 posts and 6 bags of postcrete in the boot with the tailgate down.
Don't think I ever put 3 in one go on the roof of the D3, but the company is running a strict collection slot and dumping the stuff in the road outside so will have to try.
What would we do without our Discos.
Nasher. Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
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26th Mar 2020 9:47 am |
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Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
Posts: 2668
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I've just got back and the roads are deserted, but it is very rural around here.
I not only saw two police cars but got stopped by one.
I had 3 fence panels on the roof, the lower tailgate down with posts sticking out the back and bags of postcrete in the back.
He was very good about it, and explained that he understood I thought the journey was important but I should think harder next time.
I really don't know what I'd do without my Disco to haul stuff about in.
Nasher. Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
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26th Mar 2020 3:35 pm |
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mark the spark
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: southampton
Posts: 2475
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a lot more essential than the guy i saw yesterday swanning around roof down music up in his SLK convertible just very obviously out for a drive in the sunshine.
im sure we will all go out for what can be argued as non essential tips its jabout cutting down on the wholesale abuse they are really after and its that that needs to be stopped . MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
MY10 HSE D4 auto
MY14 XXV more buttons than the spaceshuttle
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27th Mar 2020 9:02 am |
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johnlad
Member Since: 02 Dec 2016
Location: blackpool
Posts: 406
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^^^How do you know he wasn’t a health service worker just finished his shift, letting of a bit of steam on his drive home.
Personally I think your fairly well isolated in your car.
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27th Mar 2020 9:05 am |
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mark the spark
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: southampton
Posts: 2475
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Must have been the most relaxed man in the health service at the moment judging by the look of him unless he was the paracetamol rep whos just had his bonus ....
is that the excuse your using then MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
MY10 HSE D4 auto
MY14 XXV more buttons than the spaceshuttle
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27th Mar 2020 9:12 am |
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johnlad
Member Since: 02 Dec 2016
Location: blackpool
Posts: 406
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I don’t need an excuse to travel as I’m officially able to do so.
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27th Mar 2020 9:44 am |
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swansty
Member Since: 21 Sep 2008
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 914
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mark the spark wrote:a lot more essential than the guy i saw yesterday swanning around roof down music up in his SLK convertible just very obviously out for a drive in the sunshine.
im sure we will all go out for what can be argued as non essential tips its jabout cutting down on the wholesale abuse they are really after and its that that needs to be stopped .
TBH if i had to go out in the car at the minute, id be taking my convertible too. Nothing better than a roof down blast.
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27th Mar 2020 10:41 am |
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