Fender / checker plate question

[TCMColorado]

In the US you pay the dealer to install all accessories - labor rate I saw was $265/hr. They should provide an estimated cost sheet before they install with the time for each accessory. The dealer in LA was able to do that.

If dealer installed accessories are spec'd at the time an order is placed for the vehicle some dealers are not charging any additional fee for the installation. This is the case at Red Noland in Colorado Springs. If later you want additional accessories installed that were not spec'd as part of the original purchase then labor charges apply.

 

[TCMColorado]

Can the checker plate be ordered from an agent for Euro and UK models? It would seem unwise as the checker plate almost encourages you to stand on the fender and these models lack the fender reinforcement.

 

[Gibby]

The checkers retail for $330 if purchased separately and the installation charge at my dealer is $490, making the total cost installed at $820. Each checker is fastened with eight rivets and there are installation instructions on the UK INEOS website.
It would be your choice to install them yourself.
I have not attempted to stand on them...

 

[Krabby]

Nearly $500 in labor? Oi.

 

[NoAge Hunter]

The Euro and UK spec models do not have the heavy duty fenders because of pedestrian impact standards. The Australian and US models do have reinforced fenders that are rated for 150kg. The rating is for 150kg with or without the checker plate. The plate is simply a scuff resistance surface that is added on top of the fenders and does not impact the load rating. The attached image is from the Ineos accessory catalog. Note that the wording is confusing. The fenders come from the factory with additional reinforcement underneath that allow for the high load rating, again outside the Euro zone. The checker plate is an accessory that is installed by a dealer/agent to protect the paint if an owner wants to use the fenders as a working platform.


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Ah- okay! Didn‘t catch that there is this difference between EU and Non-Eu models. Thanks for the explanation.

 

[Tazzieman]

I have not attempted to stand on them...

I'm yet to see anyone standing on them. And if they are , what are they doing?

 

[Max]

I'm yet to see anyone standing on them. And if they are , what are they doing?

Usually stepping to higher ground, the roof to get away from the lions.

 

[Woody]

I'm yet to see anyone standing on them. And if they are , what are they doing?

I have stood on mine, just to see if you can. It took my weight at 100kg. I wouldn't go jumping around it on though.

 

[DenisM]

I have stood on mine, just to see if you can. It took my weight at 100kg. I wouldn't go jumping around it on though.

So... a suitably trimmed piece of clear vinyl "wrap" to protect against scuffing may be sufficient.....?

 

[Tazzieman]

Usually stepping to higher ground, the roof to get away from the lions.

Maybe suggest some sort of rear ladder? from which you can actually get on the roof!

 

[MTNDOG]

The Euro and UK spec models do not have the heavy duty fenders because of pedestrian impact standards. The Australian and US models do have reinforced fenders that are rated for 150kg. The rating is for 150kg with or without the checker plate. The plate is simply a scuff resistance surface that is added on top of the fenders and does not impact the load rating. The attached image is from the Ineos accessory catalog. Note that the wording is confusing. The fenders come from the factory with additional reinforcement underneath that allow for the high load rating, again outside the Euro zone. The checker plate is an accessory that is installed by a dealer/agent to protect the paint if an owner wants to use the fenders as a working platform.


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This from the US accessory brochure

 

[DenisM]

This from the US accessory brochure

Many thanks @MTNDOG and @TCMBoulder ...this is most helpful.. I'll probably try and scrounge some vinyl wrap ...or helicopter tape...

 

[Stu_Barnes]

I'm yet to see anyone standing on them. And if they are , what are they doing?

Tomorrow and I’ll be on the dirt.

 

[ECrider]

i'm very intrigued how the RoW vehicles have had their bonnet wings/fenders reinforced. If anyone who has the reinforced ones can shed some light (and pics if access) on how they appear to be strengthened then I would be very grateful. Tks

 

[Krabby]

This from the US accessory brochure

@TCMBoulder

This was my recollection. I don’t disagree with your questioning how a thin sheet of aluminum can provide an additional 130 pounds of support, but that’s what IA claims.

 

[Tom109]

I really like the utility of the protection plates and they are 5-bar, which is uncommon in the US. However, I will never drill holes in my wings!

 

[Krabby]

I really like the utility of the protection plates and they are 5-bar, which is uncommon in the US. However, I will never drill holes in my wings!

5 bar?

 

[Tom109]

5 bar?

The number of bars comprising each block.

 

[Krabby]

The number of bars comprising each block.

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oh. I didn’t know that was a thing. Is that an official way to gauge checker plate strength? I’ve never had checker plate on anything I’ve owned.

 

[255/85]

The number of bars comprising each block.

Does anything else on the vehicle have this pattern? I'm partial to the look of conventional diamond plate. Perhaps the 5-bar version has better slip resistance?