I don’t think that’s the case. The 150kg limit requires the plates, but without they’re rated for 90kg.
Agreed - Its quite obviously clear that the (standard) rating for the fenders is (90kg) and with the checker plate it rises to 150kg.
I don’t think that’s the case. The 150kg limit requires the plates, but without they’re rated for 90kg.
The plate is nothing but aluminum sheet that is pop riveted onto the top of the fender. If it would not hold 150kg before the plate is installed it surely will not hold 150kg after some sheet metal is attached on top. There is a thread somewhere here on the forum that has pictures of the additional structure under the fender for the non Euro zone vehicles. This additional structure is there from the factory. It is not added by the dealer/agent when they install the checker plate. The Euro zone models do not have this additional structure under the fenders because of pedestrian impact requirements. It is the same reason the Euro zone models have plastic bumpers while the rest of the world models have metal bumpers.Agreed - Its quite obviously clear that the (standard) rating for the fenders is (90kg) and with the checker plate it rises to 150kg.
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.Will the price of the vehicle at time of payment include the cost of dealer installation of these accessory items or will this become a separate cost paid to the respective dealer?
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.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.
Ah- okay! Didn‘t catch that there is this difference between EU and Non-Eu models. Thanks for the explanation.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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I'm yet to see anyone standing on them. And if they are , what are they doing?I have not attempted to stand on them...
Usually stepping to higher ground, the roof to get away from the lions.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.I'm yet to see anyone standing on them. And if they are , what are they doing?
So... a suitably trimmed piece of clear vinyl "wrap" to protect against scuffing may be sufficient.....?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.
Maybe suggest some sort of rear ladder? from which you can actually get on the roof!Usually stepping to higher ground, the roof to get away from the lions.
This from the US accessory brochureThe 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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Many thanks @MTNDOG and @TCMBoulder ...this is most helpful.. I'll probably try and scrounge some vinyl wrap ...or helicopter tape...This from the US accessory brochure
Tomorrow and I’ll be on the dirt.I'm yet to see anyone standing on them. And if they are , what are they doing?
@TCMBoulderThis from the US accessory brochure
5 bar?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!