Hadn't seen this before, its kind of a cool hybrid between hard and soft RTTs
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Best roof racks and roof top tents?
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Hadn't seen this before, its kind of a cool hybrid between hard and soft RTTs
While we've enjoyed our setup immensely, we are considering upgrading. Basically to what @SDtaco has but for a long bed. Our current setup has been really nice and hasn't given us any issues, but we've decided if we're going to be doing this as much as we are we may as well have the setup we really want. At this point we just need to commit and pull the trigger.
Agreed, @SDtaco setup would work awesome. It's basically what my long term goals are also just with a separate cap and hardshell setup (which I loose access to the tent from the bed/ability to stand up) to keep the stock look.
Uptopoverland has a pretty sweet looking rack. I think if I had the budget that's what I would get.
Prinsu and Smittybuilt tent. I didn't do my research for either because it seems like the top dog in roof racks is prinsu and Smittybuilt because it's cheap and reliable.
I went with the Tuff Stuff ranger overland tent. There were several factors involved in my choice.
You could say I over-research items before I choose what goes on the Taco. I spent countless hours looking at RTT company websites, online vendors, various forums, and looking at pics before I settled on this one.
I chose this particular style (there are many others on the market that look identical) because it has an awning over the ladder, which equates to dry during rain. I also like how, even if I do not use the zip-in 'room' that comes with it, I have a hard awning over the side of the truck to prep or just hang out in a chair when it unfolds to the open position.
Oh, and it comes with a zip-in room. Thought that would be good to change clothes in, hang wet things, etc. All the reasons why I purchased a ground tent with 2 rooms in it years ago. One was used for sleeping, and one for dry storage.
Many of the RTT's out there have a ladder going straight up into the zip door and that's it. Not knocking that design, but if I'm dropping some benjamins for a RTT, I'm getting the most out of what I can find, and I wanted some protection if I had to climb the ladder in rain.
Third, it's a tent. I'm not about to spend 2 or 3 large on a tent.
Finally, Tuff Stuff gives a sizeable discount to the military. Every bit helps.
Now if I could just get past the name....
You could say I over-research items before I choose what goes on the Taco. I spent countless hours looking at RTT company websites, online vendors, various forums, and looking at pics before I settled on this one.
I chose this particular style (there are many others on the market that look identical) because it has an awning over the ladder, which equates to dry during rain. I also like how, even if I do not use the zip-in 'room' that comes with it, I have a hard awning over the side of the truck to prep or just hang out in a chair when it unfolds to the open position.
Oh, and it comes with a zip-in room. Thought that would be good to change clothes in, hang wet things, etc. All the reasons why I purchased a ground tent with 2 rooms in it years ago. One was used for sleeping, and one for dry storage.
Many of the RTT's out there have a ladder going straight up into the zip door and that's it. Not knocking that design, but if I'm dropping some benjamins for a RTT, I'm getting the most out of what I can find, and I wanted some protection if I had to climb the ladder in rain.
Third, it's a tent. I'm not about to spend 2 or 3 large on a tent.
Finally, Tuff Stuff gives a sizeable discount to the military. Every bit helps.
Now if I could just get past the name....
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tundraconvert
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I’m running Prinsu style rack with the iKamper Skycamp RTT. I spent the extra money because my wife wanted our two girls to be sleeping with us and I wanted the fastest set up and breakdown possible.
Super happy with the choice. I really dig the Vagabonds but that might be down the road when it’s just me the wife and the dog.
Super happy with the choice. I really dig the Vagabonds but that might be down the road when it’s just me the wife and the dog.
Thanks man. Can’t wait till we can go camp together
Battlebornoverlander
5️⃣ Platinum
Free Spirit High Country 55 Tri Layer. Its a Ice fishing tent on your truck lol. Rhino Rack mount on the topper and a Prinsu Designs Cab Rack
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I had the same problem with my Roam Tent cover. The zipper broke in two like that. The China brand is shit. It’s called SBB. These guys really need to change their zippers to YKK
I think the Smittybilt is an awesome option for the price, thanks for the recommendation. Do you guys have any budget recommendations for bed racks for the Smittybilt? Long bed. Thanks in advance!
I think the most budget friendly way to mount the tent is to do what I did. But it’s not really a bed rack so you do lose out of the additional functionality of a full rack. Mine looked like this using $100 mounting bars from @KB Voodoo Fabrications.
You can check out SOS Concepts too-
They have some good racks.
http://sosoffroadconcepts.com/misc-parts/bedracks-bedbars/
I have a 10% off discount code for you if you’d like as well.
@UploadAdventure @Tyler Thank you guys I really appreciate the recommendations!
On the subject of racks...
I thought about just getting some crossbars at bed height, but didn't want to lose cargo capability for my camping trips (I have a few large boxes), and a full height rack would have prevented me from pulling in the garage to work on mods/weather protection/etc.
Just some things to think about as you decide what option to pursue. Each of us have our reasons for what we chose - you just have to determine if your end result meets your goals.
I thought about just getting some crossbars at bed height, but didn't want to lose cargo capability for my camping trips (I have a few large boxes), and a full height rack would have prevented me from pulling in the garage to work on mods/weather protection/etc.
Just some things to think about as you decide what option to pursue. Each of us have our reasons for what we chose - you just have to determine if your end result meets your goals.
That box is pretty sweet looking. Unfortunately I'm not sure what it is, but I'd like to know as well.
Desert Armor RTT paired with SOS Concepts bed rack.