Roof Tent Mounting Options

[tele'n]

this is what i have done on my canopy.

i will be changing this to an external aluminum rack with extension so it is solid for years of use. See attached pics. my canopy will fit under this rack so it could be used with or without the canopy on.

i've heard only 200lbs is the load limit if you are using the side mount style! i've also found it will shift and move when used offroad. i can't ever seem to get it tightened enough to prevent it.

 

[Scott Brady]

Nice work.

Is that a Hanibal Tent?

 

[tele'n]

Nice work.

Is that a Hanibal Tent?

yes it is.... see attached pic.

this tent is awesome!!

 

[adventureduo]

As soon as my tent arrives , im going to mount it to my INTI roof rack. It has a aluminum rail floor. I'll post up some pics at the end of the month.:1888fbbd:

 

[erod]

Tele'n, that is a sweet set up! Got any more pics, mod thread, anything? I really like the tent/topper combo and have been contemplating it as an alternative to my current wildernest set up (see pic). Anyway, nice looking rig. Cheers!

 

[tele'n]

most of the other pics are kinda the same. i used those blocks of wood to provide the right spacing between the tent and the rack. i also made a groove in them with my router to allow the bar to sit in there without moving too much. drilled right through the tent floor and used some pipe clamps to secure it!
i am eventually going to move to a different type of rack like the one i posted above. much more stable and may even make it easier to setup.
i like the canopy idea over a camper because i can take mountain bikes, gear and still keep that all dry and locked while sleeping up top! dog has a spot in the canopy too.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

As soon as my tent arrives , im going to mount it to my INTI roof rack. It has a aluminum rail floor. I'll post up some pics at the end of the month.:1888fbbd:

I will be doing the same with the African Outback rack! I have seen several posted that it cant be done, my reply is "Watch Me"

 

[adventureduo]

Why are they saying that ?

How is it so hard? its a flat surface... how much more easier can it get?

 

[blupaddler]

O.K...

Time to revive this thread.


Can those of you with Yakima or Thule type load bars post up pics of your mounting solutions. Also, if you have an Eezi Awn or similar, please add if you drilled through the floor in order to mount the tent.


Thanks



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[tele'n]

...which reminds me... i'm going to be trading in my bars for the bigger rack setup i described earlier. i waited for the winter to pass so now it's time to start getting this changed out. the bars that i used are OK but the mounting system just isn't 'good enough' in my opinion. i'll post here when i get that rack installed. i also drilled through the floor to attach so i better be able to use the same points to install on the new rack.

O.K...

Time to revive this thread.


Can those of you with Yakima or Thule type load bars post up pics of your mounting solutions. Also, if you have an Eezi Awn or similar, please add if you drilled through the floor in order to mount the tent.


Thanks



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[Equipt]

Here is an option that has been brought to my attention as an option for mounting to either the Thule or Yakima bars. It is called a Universal Snar, and can be found at

http://yakima.com/Product.aspx?id=97


The beauty of this item is that you do not have to drill your bars to mount the tent, and definitely do not have to drill the floor. This mount work on either the square or round bars and allows the mounting bolts to pass through and clamp around the load bar. I haven't seen it in use yet, but several friends are goin to try it out this week.

I prefer a heavier set of load bars if at all possible, but the sport bar style works well too. The Thule bars offer a flat surface, and thus have more contact surface with the mounting extrusions on the Eezi Awn tents. It helps spread the load. Hope that helps.

Paul

 

[tele'n]

Well a few posts ago i put a pic of a ladder rack up. i'm trying to get a pic of what should be the proper mounting method on the new tacoma box. i need something to show the guys i'm getting the rack from to make sure it will work. i'm not sure they completely understand that it is different than other boxes in how it is fastened.
any previous people out there that have it mounted on a new taco?

thanks

 

[tele'n]

anyone got their roof tent mounted above a canopy or attached to the canopy? can you post up some pics or thoughts on it?

 

[S.B.]

Hello - my first post here. I just got my 08 tacoma quad cab TRD. I was wondering why more people dont use an option like this:

http://www.diamondbackcovers.com/products_tc.asp

maybe it is the price? or the looks of all that diamond sheet? i think they are around 1300 bones. have not called the local dealer though.

from what ive read, the weight seems to be around 100lbs....less if you get the light duty one. and it can support 1600 libs. and its removable. I was thinking of rhino lining or powder coating it black. seems too simple, what am I missing?

thanks. this place rules bythe way.

 

[articulate]

Hello - my first post here. I just got my 08 tacoma quad cab TRD. I was wondering why more people dont use an option like this:

http://www.diamondbackcovers.com/products_tc.asp

Odd! I've got some pictures I recently took of a similar thing I built. Even used the Yakima stuff mentioned a little higher up on the page. I'm-a-go-dig-em-up. Hang on.......