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J77 wrote:
D5 is a reasonable load carrier and according to LRs dimensions in their brochures the D5 has a larger luggage space, being taller, wider and longer than the FFRR.
While not in the D4’s league, the D5 is still an impressive load carrier, with more internal load space than the Full Fat. What makes the D5’s greater loadspace much less useful is the extraordinarily high loading height, the bulky rear door and the lack of a serious loading platform / dog balcony / portable work bench! On balance I find the Fatty much more practical in day to day use. When it comes to needing serious capacity, I simply hitch a trailer! 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
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15th Mar 2019 11:23 pm
Red Merle
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I’ll post up the internal dimensions of the rear aperture of the Fatty in the morning. Perhaps others could do the same for the ‘4 and the ‘5 please?2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
15th Mar 2019 11:35 pm
jimbg
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What is the load height of a Fatty and D4?
My D5 is 80cms to the floor which is the same as a Sport.
I will check the full dimensions later.
16th Mar 2019 9:38 am
Someone-Gone
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16th Mar 2019 9:51 am
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D5
Width of opening at boot floor level = 1150mm
Width of opening at inner roof level = 940mm
Centre height boot floor to centre inner roof = 840mm
Side height boot floor to side inner roof = 760mm
Tailgate height from ground (standard access height) =780mm
Tailgate height from ground (reduced access height) = 760mm
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feck me, get the theodolite out why don’t you.
16th Mar 2019 10:43 am
jimbg
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DG, you have a different height to mine.
When it is on reduced height my 2017 HSE is 800 mm!
You are not using a Chinese tape measure by any chance?
I just press the button in the boot to lower the car, do you have a different procedure?
16th Mar 2019 12:58 pm
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Checked it twice ...when I say 'reduced access height' thats using the boot button to take it to the bump stops21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
16th Mar 2019 2:02 pm
LT
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These pics of the front door aperture and the angle of the A pillar are telling. If you’re tall the windscreen is significantly closer to your face in the D5.
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2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
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2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
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16th Mar 2019 2:10 pm
jimbg
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DG wrote:
Checked it twice ...when I say 'reduced access height' thats using the boot button to take it to the bump stops
Well i press the boot button until I can hear no more air hissing and then keep it held for a couple of seconds more and that gives me 800 mm?
Maybe the 2018 drops a bit more, I will have to take a tape measure next time I am in the stealers.
16th Mar 2019 2:33 pm
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You had me doubting myself, but just checked again and it was the same as earlier. What wheels are you running?21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
16th Mar 2019 2:59 pm
jimbg
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The standard 20 inch 255/55 R20
16th Mar 2019 3:06 pm
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Hmm me too 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
16th Mar 2019 3:09 pm
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Land Rover have always been consistent with their build quality!
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feck me, get the theodolite out why don’t you.
...when I say 'reduced access height' thats using the boot button to take it to the bump stops
