Hi all,
Just picked up my new D5. Appreciate all the great insights posted on this forum!
First up on the enhancement list is a roof rack. Debating between the Thule and FR Slimline II. A couple follow-up questions if you guys don't mind:
Scott Williams:
- Sounds like you learned the trick for popping the caps off the rails? Anything specific you can share on how best to do this or just plan to sacrifice the first one and learn from it? (I did find 1 youtube video on the install which helps)
- With caps removed while rack in place and innards exposed, any concerns with water coming in?
- Sounds like impact of rack (no gear loaded) on noise / gas mileage fairly minimal. Is that correct?
- if I got all the specs right, it looks like the LR roof rail weight capacity is 176lb, and the Slimline II is about 70lbs, which allows for about 100lbs. Any other weight considerations?
jptruck:
- the Thule online configurator does not offer an option for the D5, but does for the Discovery Sport. Is that the fit kit you used to attach to the LR rails?
Thanks!