Roof Top Tent

chadley

chadley

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Just got a sweet deal on a used TRDPro. Looking to get a RTT on it. I’ve seen a bunch of fab frame set ups and tents. Who has what?
Why did you get that specific one? Pros and cons?
 
chadley said:
Just got a sweet deal on a used TRDPro. Looking to get a RTT on it. I’ve seen a bunch of fab frame set ups and tents. Who has what?
Why did you get that specific one? Pros and cons?
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Sweet. You finally ditched the 4runner and grabbed toyota buy the taco. :confused:
Congrats.
The small trailers with the RTT’s are great the ones @whippersnapper02 is talking about. If you can pull one of those. If not replace the suspension on all four and the leaf packs maybe add air bags.
 
I like the RCI, KB Voodoo, CBI, and Frontrunner outfitter. Those are my top 4. WTF is Leitner thinking with their price point? What am I missing there????
 
OR17TRD said:
Sweet. You finally ditched the 4runner and grabbed toyota buy the taco. :confused:
Congrats.
The small trailers with the RTT’s are great the ones @whippersnapper02 is talking about. If you can pull one of those. If not replace the suspension on all four and the leaf packs maybe add air bags.
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I just google RTT on trailer. A guy used a truck bed trailer and built a rack same bolt pattern on the trailer axle. as the 4 runner pulling it. Had great ground clearance. It was pretty damn impressive. I would do alittle research about that setup. It was probably whippersnapper that built the damn thing. He is crafty like that
 
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Front Runner roof rack , RTT, awning was back ordered so the ARB Awning fit in the Front Runner brackets as if they were made in the same factory. Probably are.
 
I was buying on a budget when i got my RTT. Love the Tepui brand. Easy setup and take down. Great product. I should have bought a heavier model as i bought the lightest version and it doesnt do so well in the lower digit temperatures
 
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Front Runner roof rack , RTT, awning was back ordered so the ARB Awning fit in the Front Runner brackets as if they were made in the same factory. Probably are.
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I didn’t think about putting the tent on top of the cab. Is there any crazy pro cons between doing that on a roof rack vs. installing on a bed rack?

Obviously a roof rack is cheaper. I don’t want to put a cab on the back

Thoughts?
 
Personal preference. I carry stuff in the bed daily that I needed a Cap. Some put them on-top of the cap . I think bolting to the cab of the truck is the most secure.
 
OU81taco16 said:
Personal preference. I carry stuff in the bed daily that I needed a Cap. Some put them on-top of the cap . I think bolting to the cab of the truck is the most secure.
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Your gas mileage would take a big hit with the RTT on the cab. I had a bed rack built that put the tent as high as it would go with out any major drag.
 
chadley said:
I didn’t think about putting the tent on top of the cab. Is there any crazy pro cons between doing that on a roof rack vs. installing on a bed rack?

Obviously a roof rack is cheaper. I don’t want to put a cab on the back

Thoughts?
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It’s only money for gas for each camping trip. A couple of miles per gallon less it’s a big deal. Your not taking any money with you when your dead.
 
I decided to go with the short bed rack to reduce drag. Haven’t decided on a specific RTT yet but will get one that is lower than top of front cab.
 
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