Wayne (NSW) replied:

Pterosaur,

After making the Kaymar single wheel carrier into a dual carrier on the 80 Series, I am going to make my own dual wheel carrier for the Troopie.

The main reason for doing it myself is that I want to make it a little different to the average rear bar wheel carrier.

Wayne

Ruffstuff replied:

Try K & N Fabrications in canning vale, they also sell through ARB but you can go direct.

Other than that keep an eye on the quokka for second hand swing out type.
Putting 1 swing out on the standard rear bumper isnt too much of an issue, but i think you will be pushing it with two.
Also if you are loading it up with camping gear , you might want to make sure your suspension is up to the task.

Big Kidz (Andrew & Jen) replied:

ARB are just about to release their very own Rear bar and you should ring head office and price one and find out just when they are available.

Andrew

Ray Bates replied:

Hi I had a rear wheel carrier on a 60 ser L'Cruiser. I gave it the flick as it was too much trouble to open the rear doors. One time it swung open and nearly cleaned up another vehicle. I finished up making a false floor behind the back seat and storing the spare there. There is room for tools and recovery gear as well. I have since done the same thing with my 80 series and my dog loves the false floor as she can look out the window as well.
I wouldn't have a spare wheel carrier on the rear as in my opinion they are not worth the money. They may look posh but serve no practicle purpose. Go and buy yourself a piece of good plywood and make yourself a false floor then you can also hide your tools away as well. A lot cheaper as well

Member - Roachie (SA) replied:

g'day mate,

Sorry you had a bad experience with Opposite Lock in the past; but my dual wheel carrier is from them. It was one of their first ones and they found that it needed a couple of strengthening gussetts to stop it from cracking. I got Pesty to weld them on for me (he's not a bad bloke for a yota owner...hahaha) and it works really well. It's been over a shyte load of crappy, corrogated roads (including 2 trips to cape York) and never had a problem. It has a small gas strut on each swing arm which limits overall travel and slows the movement down to a manageable speed.

I've gotten used to having to open the swing-arms every time I want to open the back doors. I've never timed it, but I'd be surprised if it takes more than 10 seconds to do them both. It's no big deal, really.

Mine cost about $1,700- (I fitted it myself with a mate's help), but that was about early 2002.

Cheers,

Roachie

Alex H replied:

g'day,
I replaced the standard spare wheel mount on the back door of my defender with a swingout that puts the weight on the chassis. As I wanted to be able to open the door from the inside as well, I attached the swingout to the back door with a sliding system so it opens and closes with the door - no need to open it first. Food for thought if nothing else.

Its a homemade job, and I guess my welding can't be too bad, as its survived the Canning Stock Route, Gunbarrell Highway and Heather Highway with no problems at all.

Cheers,
Alex

lost replied:

hello pterosaure,
i have just fitted a kaymar carrier to my 78 series, i got it through arb, its only got the r/h arm on it so far(will get l/h arm in a month or so), it cost me $1900 fitted and when i get the left arm its going to be round $600 fitted.

arb have just brought out there own carrier/tow hitch and i had a look at one on friday and they are orsm, but they are only bringing them out for the 100 series and gu patrol, there is no plans at this time to make them for the 78 series.

i got a quote from K&N in perth for a carrier a couple of months ago, it was $2200 fitted,but it was just a carrier, i would have had to buy a tow hitch as well on top of it.

Richard Kovac replied:

hi
our KIT78
KAYMAR dual rear bar and carrier cost $2030.00 in 10/03
it's been a very good investment
Richard