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Weewilliewinkie



Member Since: 06 Jan 2019
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Scotland 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver
Roofrack

Is it possible to fit a roofrack to my Fl2 HSE, it has the panorama glass sunroof? Had a look around the roof and there does not appear to be any means to do so. Anyone done it? Thanks.

Post #372006 13th May 2019 3:03 pm
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Boxbrownie



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

If you talking the standard LR rails and crossbars then yes there are two different types, one for cars with the pan roof and one for cars without.

Each side there are two fittings ( under trim buttons that need to be eased out) at the rear portion of the roof trim cover, and one fixing at the front, but the front entails removing the trim piece and making a hole to go through to the captive nut in the roof at the front. Regards

David

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Post #372008 13th May 2019 3:55 pm
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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

If you use the search thread a lot comes up. http://www.freel2.com/forum/search.php?sea...rch_time=0

You do need the panoramic roof version. But other than that they are the same. I installed my rails, actually twice due to our rough roads breaking a bolt. It's not difficult, but 2 people are better than 1 when putting it on the roof assembled, but not fully tightened. Take your time over the weekend & get the tools, not worth scratching the roof to save a few dollars. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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Post #372150 17th May 2019 4:15 am
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Tigger



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Thule do a very effective set of roof bars for the FL2 that do not require roof rails to be fitted and they work very well. I used them regularly with all 3 of mine, with or without sunroof Thumbs Up

https://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel...p0RLsHjS80

https://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel...q%2CxmDT4a

I only wish they could be fitted to the Fatty; the only option there is with the (breathtakingly expensive) roof rails and they are hopeless on the Fatty Sad

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Boxbrownie



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

As Tigger says those Thule bars will be some, if not the best aftermarket (and better than most OEM) bars available, and if your not worried about not having or wanting the LR side rails (like me, I think the FL2 looks cleaner without) are a great alternative. Regards

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Post #372155 17th May 2019 7:57 am
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IanMetro



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Fuji White

Thread dealing with sunroof option roofbars (direct fitting)
http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic30477.html FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 74k+ miles) (MY2015)

Post #372157 17th May 2019 8:12 am
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npinks



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if you are wanting LandRover Cross bars, for a HSE with the roof rails already fiite

then i have a set that is going to be sold (i need to get round to listing stuff as the FL2 was sold a year ago), and i'm sure we could arrange postage to scotland or courier up if someone is passing Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Post #372159 17th May 2019 10:20 am
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IanMetro



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Fuji White

I ordered and fitted these Whisbars.
Whispbar roof bars package - S17 bars with K455 kit

https://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel...ZCJGm2KyH3

They seem secure and are easy to fit. The Sunroof operates with plenty of room.
(Just one thing my bars were boxed and marked up as Yakima, but look identical)
https://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel...query=7304

My thanks to those provided the good advice on this previous thread.
https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic30477.html

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 FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 74k+ miles) (MY2015)

Post #372503 24th May 2019 7:59 am
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RogB



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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Santorini Black

for fitting the clamp type roof bars, the ones that hook into the door frames, where is the recommended position for the front bar?

I know the rear bars should sit over the vertical window trim as apparently that point is the optimum for load bearing with non factory rails.

ive got a set of Pre Alpina bars fitted and have just fitted a roof box on but the box seems to sit way too far forward

Post #372504 24th May 2019 8:13 am
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IanMetro



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Fuji White

Roof Bar Positions (from centre of B pillar)

For older readers
Front Bar 7in forward
Rear Bar 22.5in back
Max Weight 132lbs

For younger readers
Front Bar 180mm
Back Bar 570mm
Max Weight 60Kgs

from Whispbars Instructions FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 74k+ miles) (MY2015)

Post #372505 24th May 2019 8:41 am
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RogB



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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Santorini Black

Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Cheers Ian

Post #372506 24th May 2019 8:51 am
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3narf



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Santorini Black

I had some of the Prealpina roof bars; they were quite well made. I sold them on ebay for £65 after a couple of years.

Post #377236 22nd Aug 2019 2:32 pm
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RogB



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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Santorini Black

my set of Pre Alpina bars are for sale now and a full set of Travall rubber floor mats Whistle

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