Land Rover Defender 2020 side mounted gear carrier VPLEP0437 Fitting Instruction Video
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- In this video we look at fitting the side mounted gear carrier on our new Land Rover Defender 2020 110. This is a genuine Land Rover accessory part number VPLEP0437. The fitting instructions are pretty clear. We seemed to be missing a part and a bit confused about the main support having an F and an R on them but this not being covered in the instructions
Yet another cracking video, you could do one of paint drying and we would watch 👍🏻.
So here’s an idea for a video experiment which will be very interesting, motorway run at a set speed without roof rack and then the same road and length with the rack. Would be very interesting to see how the economy is affected
One step further ? Get a db meter to check wind noise.
Extremely informative, thank you. I think designing a jerrycan carrier based on the fitting of the box would be great addition 👍 Very good location for the jerrycan too, right on top of the fuel tank lid.
Having fitted this i did think along these lines... I was considering making a version of the 2 hook ( Part B ) as once you have these they form a platform that you could mount a whole load of products onto. We may be able to do these in stainless steel ?
Yea, my Idea exactly, don't have much use for this box but replace the lower trim piece with a aluminum rail and you could fit anything you want. 🤔
@@L663 I think that will be much more useful than the box, I would definitely get one.
@@L663 I would order this tomorrow! I came here just to ask if it was possible to buy some of the hardware bits without the box, so I could try to make some sort of molle panel for flexible attachments.
@@jamesdavidheiser993 As far as i can see none of these are available as spare parts
you could put the jig on and then measure from the end to the hole on the jig . no need to mark the trim
This is a much better idea ! masking tape the jig in place
Seems to add a very small percentage of extra storage space at the cost of a fair percentage of extra aerodynamic drag ?
I would have to agree - if it was more easy to remove it would be much better as you could then just fit it when needed... not on the commute... my commute is about 4 mins ! so not a big issue
@Miggy Z Maybe i only made the video to see if anyone was stupid enough to watch it.....
So glad I watched this. Easy peasy. Might just have to order one of these fancy pants boxes.
I want to take mine off it obscures the driver's side mirror massively.
@@richardw5375 I ended up installing one. I don't find it obscures my mirror, but I'm in the USA and the box is on the passenger side.
A step drill bit is what you need for big jobs Simon
Really helpful. I found the longer screws (that came with my off brand purchase) were too long for the rails or the trip so had to swap them out. the 23mm measurement here is clutch!
perfect for an external mini bar
Another great video as usual. The obvious question is, why on earth would you want to pay £600 for that monstrosity clamped to the side of your Defender. To hold your sanitiser and masks maybe?
It also limits the view on the drivers door rear view mirror... not significantly but noticable.
You would think for £600 they would include the bottom trim piece save butchering your own trim
@@dwrowley The trim panel is £56+vat retail....so not cheap to replace if you get it wrong...
It does seem strange to bolt a box on the outside of the car to only carry small stuff that would easily fit inside the car.
What would good is if it could hold the jack etc so then there would be no need to go under the boot floor ( and unload all your luggage ) to get the jack and change your wheel ( as the wheel is on the back door )
Great video! Looking forward to seeing the expedition roof. I have hear it adds a LOT of wind noise and pressure on the sunroof when the car is fitted with a sunroof. I’d be curious to hear what you think and if you hear it. Also looking forward to the wheel arches! Great content and keep it coming!!
You do get wind noise for sure (true of any roof rack). There’s a weird ‘chin’ on the rack at the front - which is either there to alter the aero profile or to accept a light bar (perfect dimensions).
As for pressure, I’ve not noticed anything, although I’m not sure what the symptom would be.
Overall the rack is pretty neat and straight forward to fit (as I’m sure Simon will prove).
Alan Davies yeah, I appreciate your comments. I test drove a Defender with Explorer pack and it seemed that the Chin pushed the air right down onto the sunroof making the air flow not very pleasant when opening the sunroof. I am looking forward to Front Runners rack when it comes out but would love to hear about other alternatives out there if anyone wants to share!
Hi, don't you know if it's possible to swap easily the lunch box with the ladder? Do the holes on either side fit both accessories? Thank you!
The ladder can fit to LH and RH side - there are holes on both sides - the lunch box can only be fitted to the RH side of the car as the rear most hole is not there on the LH Side.
@@L663 thank you for the reply!
Slick. I wish I had one of these for j200
What is your impression of how strong the box is? From the video, it looked a bit flimsy, like it was made out of plastic Chineseium.
Hi - i think we can do better... been looking at the Givi Trekker paniers for motorbikes and they look much stronger.
Why don't you use a step drill to drill the correct diameter hole?
Any plans to do a video on fitting the side steps to the new Defender? Going with you colour scheme, maybe paint them black first?
Hi. Will it take a 5L petrol / diesel can so I don’t have to have them in the boot?
Great video - i might have a go at fitting that
Is the foam between the box and the window continuous? Are there any weeps or gaps to allow moisture to escape? Please follow up if you get condensation or water collecting in the space between the box. Thanks.
Thanks for the video - is there a reason the box can only be fitted to the right side - I fancy a box on both sides. I've ordered 1 box for the right side but would prefer both sides to have fitted exterior boxes - thanks
So Land Rover pur 3 mounting hole on the RH side and only 2 fitting holes on the LHS
So you can fit the ladder on LH or RH side
You can only fit the side gear carrier to the RH side as the rear most mouting hole is missing !
You can drill a hole and fit an M6 rivut - we did this on our molle plate fitting video.
No idea why Land Rover decided not to fit the rear most hole ! bit of an oversight !
Nice, but I see it as a tree branch snagger. Maybe put some clear vinyl on the leading edge to keep the scratches down...
Can you please share the measurement from the top of the jig, to the pilot hole? I purchased a near new gear carrier, but the kit did not include the jig…
Gentleman in this video reminds me of Wallace from Wallace and Gromit
Question.......My Land Rover Dealer didn’t use the spacers (L)......so there’s a lot of play....and a lot of vibration noise coming from the carrier. do you get any noise?
Land Rover states the lunch box can only be fitted to the drivers side which is where the ladder would go when you put a Clam Shell Tent on top, so in your opinion could the lunch box be put on the passenger side which is where I think it should go.
I looked at this today... and the passenger side has the mounting points in different places and only 2 ( not 3 like on the drivers side ) The 2 seem to be very close and I guess are there for the Land Rover ladder.
@@L663 thank you for the reply, it seems strange they would do that as 270 degree Awnings go on the passenger side so then you can not use the ladder, I know they would be thinking of America but they should also think of Australia and the UK which I am sure would have the same issue, any way many thanks. Mike P.S. Love your Channel on the Land Rover Defender
270 degree awnings can only be opened on specific sides but they offer both sides. I need to see if it will be a problem, but hanging low, I don't think it will interfere with an awning.
@@spikemd1364 Many thanks for your comment.
In Australia the 270 degree awning is fitted on the passenger side (Left Side) so if the awning is open you can not use the ladder.
Any Way Land Rover has agreed to put a Riv-Nut on the Passenger side so I can swap the Pannier over and the ladder will fit on both side so that is all sorted now.
Would you know if the lunch box can be fitted if cross bars are fitted?
Is there a drain hole in the bottom of the internal pocket? I reckon the ‘extra’ grommet might fit in there 😉
But would it still be a drain hole then?
Tony Packe it gives the owner the option.
Good idea... let me go and have a look...well you are correct there is a grommet at the bottom so the one in the bag must be a spare !... I guess this could be a good idea... if one was to put your wetsuit in there.... one use i have thought of is when we next go to France the cheese can go in the box so the car does not stink when you get back in the car after the ferry !
Also allows you to drain it easily if you remove the grommet and give it a good wash when dirty.
Love that box
In later videos the lunch box is black, did you just paint that in your shop, or can you order from JLR in black? I'd like to get a black one to match the blacked out look. Any tips? did you wrap it?
Yes we got the local paint shop to paint it - I dont think you can order from JLR in black.
Maybe we should make a cover that goes over the original and get them pre-painted so customers can just stick them on ?
Can I fit on a 2006 Range Rover vogue? I absolutely love it!!!
Another thoight - I am surprised that JLR only give the measurements from the edge to the point where the hole is - they should also give the measurements from the edge to the edge of the drilling tool - this would make it much easier to get the hole in the right place because you can't see the mark you made when the drilling template is in place.
Yes this was my thought in the video... but the idea of placing the jig on the trim and sliding it and measuring the hole lcoation seems the best idea
Hi 🙋♂️ thanks again for another great video 👀 like 👍 a proper off road feel what is the load capacity.
Thanks 🙏
Hi great video, just bought my second new defender , but my first hybrid, they fail to tell you, you have nowhere to put your cables or jack imagine my surprise and dissatisfaction.So your video has given me an idea although expensive. Question one ,will the cables fit in one and the jack in another? Second question will a roof rack fit ok with them installed . Great videos thanks.
That is a good question. The roof rack will indeed fit. I can test the jack in my car... but not the charging cables as we do not have any. Which charging cable do you get with the car - the 13amp household charger or the type 2 lead ? let me know and i will see if I can find one. Maybe our molle plate would help keep them organised
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Yes the roof rack fits fine with the side box
@@L663 Thanks for that , I have both leads be interesting to see good idea if you hang them in the boxes would make it very tidy. Keep up the great work.
@@malcolmhouse7285 what about something like this made for the side gear carrier ? but nicer ?
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@@malcolmhouse7285 I have found some leads on ebay so will make a start on this project when they arrive !
When you held the two struts together, one *did* look slightly different from the other. I assume because the vehicle tapers very slightly towards the rear. Also - for cutting the 19mm holes, would a "tank cutter" have been better? or a taper drill? I like the sheet metal hole cutters where you have two metal pieces that you tighten with an Allen key and slowly punch a perfectly circular hole in metal (even square holes if you get the right one). The one thing about the side box is that they only seem to be in silver and not available in body colour (same with the spare wheel cover) - it seems a shame that they don't do these in body colour (or do they just want you to buy silver cars?).
Good points... a hole saw would be a better idea but i just about got away with blade drill ! I used one of the 2 piece hole punches when fitting a set of Ikea taps ! it came with the taps ! Not a fan of that silver... need some graphics for the side box !
@@L663 I'm really surprised that they don't do body colour oiptions - it only really looks good on the silver car and odd on anything else.
Please what of how to dis-assemble the box and the other tools and accessories and the rail on top the vehicle
Side box for drive thru not putting into car window
Put 🔒 outside
2way opening system no needing to open windows
With QR code scanner less human intake
Design from LR would be better if it was easily removable... even if it left some "scaffolding" behind
Yes totally agree ... I am working on it !
Great video, you think this could be modified to fit a D4?
I am surprised that they did not include a connector for the alarm to protect the box too. Enjoy your videos, it does seem that these accessories are not well thought out.
In a way they are well thought out.... but as an afterthought !
I’d like to do this, well, more specifically, install your molle plate, but before I drill holes, I’d rather have a replacement trim piece to hand incase I mess up or wanna return to factory. Do you know what the part number is for that trim piece please?, I assume there are several depending on which paint color you have (Pangea Green here)
Think I found it, assume it’s unpainted… LR132274
Will you be making a “lunchbox” for the new Defender that mounts to the other side? I know the USA would prefer a USA driver side lunchbox. The ladder can go on either side but the lunchbox can only fit one side
I could design a revised waist rail to allow this....
@@L663 I’d be the first Customer. I plan on putting my ladder on the passenger side (US) so I can access my roof rack, which will have my cargo box that opens on the passenger side. Hence the reason I need the luck box on the drivers (US) side.
Why does anything require revising? Can’t one simply reverse the brackets to install on the opposite side?
Does the box match LR4/4 too? Thank you
You need to make some box stickers to keep the 110 stickers
Ben the graphical genius is on the stickers !
When you are in the drivers seat...and look in the drivers side view mirror...does the side carrier stick out and obstruct your view in the side mirror?
It is noticeable but not too bad
If you have the Clearview RVM on the sharks fin on the roof then that gets rid of the blind spot created by the lunchbox.
I wondered about that when I was following one the other day, it definitely looked like it would be visible in your mirror.
Brilliantly helpful videos - thanks so much - wondered if you could comment on removal of the gear box and ladders. My ‘one who must be obeyed’ :) has permitted the addition on condition we can take it them off when not needed! I’ve had mine fitted pre delivery and now read in fitting instructions‘... not designed to be removed and could be damaged ...’ . Any guidance on how to remove them would be much appreciated ? :) Many thanks Ian
Hi Ian - the ladder top cover breaks whenever you remove it and this is something I need to develop a solution for !
The side gear carrier is much easier to remove but leaves 2 holes in the side waist rail trim that can easily be covered with some tape or I could source some plastic plugs that cvover the holes.
@@L663 Oh fab thanks - that is hugely helpful - I am hoping Mrs G gets used to the box but you never know ! :) thanks again Ian
@@L663 Simon, love the videos you guys make! Curious if you ever sourced the plastic plugs to cover the holes or if you happen to have a part number for the trim. I am thinking of removing the exterior box and want to cover the holes or replace the trim.
Land Rover accessories seem to rely on owners drilling an awful lot of holes in their lovely new cars.
Don’t use a wood drill bit on aluminium, btw does the box interfere with the rear vision from the door mirrors?
Yes i was a bit rushed ( excuse the pun ) but should have popped to screwfix and got a holesaw
powerfulukltd do the boxes restrict your vision from the door mirrors.
@@scotiajinker8392 I just watched the video and then installed a box I got from Hunter's Prestige. I just did a test drive and I was really surprised that I barely see it in my side mirror.
Why do Land Rover think it requires a Box outside the vehicle ? Is the inside small ? . Hope the Car has been sorted yet Simon
I think the idea is to put your wet,dirty biking gear, wetsuits, boots and so on in it to keep the interior dry
Or save ££££ and simply carry some carrier bags to put your wet dirty kit in!
Are you keeping a tally of how much you've saved by doing this stuff yourself?
I need to do this at the end ... we should have the whole explorer pack to fit..
@@L663 I hope you add on the winch too.
@@JohnBaldwin63 Well believe it or not it seems Land Rover are warming to me... and "Mr Skywalker" is fighting my corner and there may be a winch heading my way !
@@L663 The funny thing is, I don't see the winch as an option on their website. I only see the accessory pack.
how does this detract from over right shoulder view
You can see the box so it must limit the view but not that i have ever found it a problem
Great
Hmm!! will it catch branches and get ripped off ?
Yes this is a possibility....there is a joke somewhere about "being ripped off"....
@@L663
Yes!! No doubt !! its a plastic box with a plastic hinge and a plastic holder uppererer which seems not very practical !!
No. Because no one will ever drive down a scratchy green lane and get it caught on a branch. EVER.
@@highdownmartin
Not much point in having a Defender then !!
@@jameslindley924 obviously
Simon we are both bady born in the 70s as a school boy I wanted the "action man" lunch box or "action force" tylor will have no idea but action man stickers!!!!!!!!
Evil Knevil !
@@L663 ya or even he-man!!
Hole saw might be cleaner than a Zip Bit
I would rather use a 19mm hole saw being that the trim is very thin.
Yes this would have been a better idea.... but the drilling compound worked !
When it comes to the roof rack I am very interested in seeing how easy it is to put on and off because I lift my Disco 4 rack off when not being used.
@@stevewinterton2598 In the box it is heavy ! so i guess its going to be at least a 2 man job !
I use a system of pulleys and do it by myself. I haven't seen a half rack for the Defender that would allow for the carrying of a fifth spare wheel and the use of the sun roof.
Can't believe you used a wood bit for the drilling of the holes ? Don't you have a cone type step drill in that super workshop ? 🙄
First people tell me off for using a woodworkers hammer... now my drill bit choice... but yes you are of course correct. I could do a video of auger / blade drill / hole saw / cone drill etc
BMW Motorrad have same key lock sets, JLR could do that easily
Yes it would be nice to have same key on cross bars / side box etc.
@@L663 Out of interest, what price are those panniers? M/C jargon! lol
@@kevinwyatt9771 A snip at £500 + VAT = £600 !!!
@@L663 get outa here!!! LOL BMW aluminium side panniers with larger capacity and key sets are cheaper. They look easily removed by scumbagtheives
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WHats the purpose? Its extremly small and low volume.
We found it ideal for transporting cheese
less then 3kg :D@@L663
Does this fit an LR3 ??
No but we plan on making our own version of this ... and if we do we will make one for the D3 D4 !
@@L663 excellent. I'm from British sister lives in carney I'm in the states now
If Gerry had been at the Wedding he'd have seen who damaged THE STIG.
True - it was on that side too !
Hmm...an eye watering c£800 for that going by an Options list. That is some price for a box that will intrigue thrives and hold...sandwiches...or a prized Cobra plucked from the wilderness of Asda carpark! I’m not sold on the idea Simon but good work on showing us how it is done! I suggest a graphic...DANGER MAY CONTAIN LIVE VIRUS!!!😃😃😃😃
Yes or Danger ... live snake inside !
Such a shame you can't get it colour coded
Yes its that nasty silver colour again... its everywhere !
It's got an actual tarts handbag, hahaha. JLR, what have you done, smh.
If you are going to show people how to fit it please used correct tools as a replacement trim will cost slot from jlr
I appreciate and accept your advice... could I offer you some in return ?....If you are going to write comments giving people advice, please check what you write before posting .... "will cost slot" ?????
Captain Kirk hated Klingons! lol
Its weird. I think you have unwittingly given it a new moniker - its now called "The Clingon".🤣 Might be useful for transporting your boots if you've stepped in something 'orrible. but otherwise, why would you?
From the day I first saw it I thought this box was a dumb gimmick. Where I off road a tree would smash it on the first day.
Oh no my lunch would be all over the floor and eaten by squirrels !
12:28 Molybdenum I think is a lubricant. I cant find the hole. 🔩🕳 Too much molybdenum. 🤣🤣🤣
I like watching your videos but land rover has sucked you in to there most unrelieable products I know they are an icon but you can sell anything if you market it right even the brand new one you bought broke down after you picked it up that should be a sign of the crappiest vehicle ever built we as owners should all get together and sue them for making the most unreliable product ever made .I leaving the brand and waiting for the grenadere so will buy a Great Wall in the mean time can’t get any worse than a land rover will keep watching your videos though as they are a good watch and will quietly laugh at the headache s and trouble that people have with them
Hi Bernard I think its too early to comment on the medium / long term reliability of the car just yet but you raise some concerns and of course you are not alone with your thoughts and comments. But so far i am happy that i have a car that can go off road / go to the shopping centre / go to an important meeting / be a wedding car / look great at a country pub.... I cannot see that being true for the Grenadier or the Great Wall but they may be great cars in their own right but not really a challenger for the new Defender.
Yes, Rovers are not known for reliability. Go buy a soulless Japanese econobox. Some call us idiots, others passionate. Rovers are not for everyone and thankfully so.
more cheap plastic….Jesus...
Sir this is expensive plastic at £600 !
WHY ? 🙄
A good question......
The only thing more pointless than such a vehicle in the UK is that ridiculous box, at least if gives me something to laugh about when I'm stuck in endless traffic jams in our overcrowded dirty little country.
I thought it was stupid ..now m 100% sure is tupid
What utter crap fitting instructions. Another crappy LR afterthought by having to hack away at your vehicle. Why not fit to the LR a set of rails whereby accessories can be easily bolted to?
Hello, Do you have a email so I can get in contact?
Sure its on our website - www.PowerfulUK.com