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defender spare wheel bonnet mounted

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Ja1983:
the weight of a wheel on a bonnet makes it awkward to open, and bloody nasty should it close while your under it..
my spare is on a ratchet strap inside, sat on the arch.. plenty space in a 110 to do the same.. i dont like the idea of having a wheel hanging off the back door, as i'm sure weve all seen the cracked framework it leads to!

have you thought about a roofrack mount?

would go against the bonnet idea
-does block your vision
-makes bonnet operation tricky
-engine generates heat, which isnt getting away as quick nor is it paticularly good for your spare (fiat panda syndrome!)
-do you have room/want to risk a bonnet sitting round getting damaged/pinched!

kevinf:
hi thanks for the feed back

just to clarify when the 110 goes on trips that justify carrying two spares theres no room inside the vehicle after the wife,kids and the necessary camping gear etc
also  i am trying to put off using the roof rack for as long as possible


cheers kevin

Range Rover Blues:
What about one of those twin racks slung form the rear cross member?

diesel_jim:
Where is the rule that says the bonnet mounted spare is illegal?????    :roll: :roll:

topless matt:
there isnt one

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