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    Which Roof Rack?

    Hey All,

    I am starting to look for a roof rack for my LWB 460. I see that Hannibal, African Outback and Frontrunner all say they have racks for the G.

    My question is what rack do you have and is there a praticular make and model that I should look out for, either to buy or to avoid?

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    Re: Which Roof Rack?

    Hello Antony

    I have after quite a bit of research I settled on the Hannibal roofrack. Very happy so far. They also modify it so that you can slide in a table unedr the rack. Hannibal also exports G roofracks to the US.

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    Re: Which Roof Rack?

    Quote Originally Posted by Doug Nel
    Hello Antony

    I have after quite a bit of research I settled on the Hannibal roofrack. Very happy so far. They also modify it so that you can slide in a table unedr the rack. Hannibal also exports G roofracks to the US.
    What is the max height of the rack above the centre of vehicle roof ? I need to work out if vehicle and rack will fit in to my garage!
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    Re: Which Roof Rack?

    I know the Americans on P3 speak very highly of the Hannibal.

    I think I have a Front Runner. It is neat and very well made.

    It costs fuel to use it though. It adds 10 - 15% to my fuel bill unladen.
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    Re: Which Roof Rack?

    Had an African Outback on my 290 and also very solid. Also came with the table slide.

    As far as I can remember, the Frontrunner is a bit cheaper than the other 2 mentioned. All 3 are excellent.
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    Re: Which Roof Rack?

    The Frontrunner roof rack is used by UNICAT GMBH (the MB appointed outfitter) to the new "ENTDECKER" G. Must be good!

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    Re: Which Roof Rack?

    Quote Originally Posted by Michel Zimmermann
    ...the new "ENTDECKER" G...
    Where are you ordering your "ENTDECKER" http://www.mercedes-g-entdecker.com from? And $$$=???
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    Re: Which Roof Rack?

    [quote=Danie Bestbier][quote="Michel Zimmermann":395c30qn]...the new "ENTDECKER" G...[/quote]

    Where are you ordering your "ENTDECKER" [url="http://www.mercedes-g-entdecker.com"]http://www.mercedes-g-entdecker.com[/url] from? And $$$=???[/quote:395c30qn]

    Will let you know all the "gritty-bitty" soon
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    Re: Which Roof Rack?

    I saw that the Entdecker has been specced with a Frontrunner, although they say "specially customised" so no telling how far it is from the stock rack.

    Hannibal got back to me with a price, about a grand more expensive than the Frontrunner. No response from AO yet.

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    Re: Which Roof Rack?

    hey

    Does anyone know where one can find a roof rack like this one, or preferably the member/beam that supports it on the sides, would rather build one than import it for too a high price?

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