simple cross bars, no factory rails

[aglio]

hey everyone - new to the forum and a new LR4 owner. I purchased one w/o the factory rails and I'm wondering what my options are for a simple set of cross bars to throw a cargo box or bikes on the roof. not looking for a full on safari style rack and I'd prefer to avoid buying OEM rails.

I noticed a setup on Yakima's site for Whispbars that use the factory mount points on the roof. Is this a viable option? Anything out there that isn't $500? This is a temporary need, would love to keep it around $300 (or less).

I tried searching and most results were focused on full on racks that were overkill for my mission.

 

[aglio]

OK so I did some additional searching, thinking about this:
Land Rover Discovery LR3/LR4 Roof Load Bar Kit (Half Foot Rail Mount) - Front Runner
http://www.frontrunneroutfitters.co...f-load-bar-kit-with-fald004.html#.VaSl77e751w

Figure that way, if I want to upgrade to a slimline II down the road, I can - in the meantime, I should be able to toss a cargo box and a bike on this guy.

Any feedback?

 

[aj22]

hey everyone - new to the forum and a new LR4 owner. I purchased one w/o the factory rails and I'm wondering what my options are for a simple set of cross bars to throw a cargo box or bikes on the roof. not looking for a full on safari style rack and I'd prefer to avoid buying OEM rails.

I noticed a setup on Yakima's site for Whispbars that use the factory mount points on the roof. Is this a viable option? Anything out there that isn't $500? This is a temporary need, would love to keep it around $300 (or less).

I tried searching and most results were focused on full on racks that were overkill for my mission.

I have the Yakima set up with bike carriers and a roof box. I posted a couple of pix last year. Works great.

 

[LOMartin]

This is a great plan. I have the full rack and love it.
Your upgrade will be cheap in the future as you will only need extensions and a bracket.
It's a fantastic rack; the full rack doesn't make a sound.