Building a RTT Rack
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trump
Adventurist
How is your gas mileage with it on? Is it noticeably worse? I want to keep mine as low as possible but still be able to have my dogs move around under it. I was thinking of making it about 9" off of the bed rails.
This is a horrible drawing...
Basically, I just may be shooting for something like the all-pro rack but have it only sit 9" high... I just need to pull the trigger and get the steel. (.095" wall 1.5" tube???)
...And of course a roof top tent.
It was a 1.5 mpg hit. You'll feel it on a windy day. The tube is 1.5" and unknown wall... though I bet you guessed it. How big are your dogs and how are you storing your gear?
juicebox
Adventurer
Oh that's not the actual color of my truck, it's just a photoshop color i did real quick. I was going for an olive green FJ cruiser color, but obviously I failed. The only reason why I chose that picture to use is because it was the first good side view shot I could find in my photobucket.
My dogs are medium size, ~50 lbs... Knee high for me, but I am 6'3". One is a pit/lab mix, and the other is a purebred aussie. I think with 9" they should be able to move around under there. Especially because the aussie sleeps under our bed every night... It's pretty funny. Like clockwork, my fiance and I get in bed and within 5 minutes she walks into the room and starts scooting around and trying to get comfy under the bed.
As far as gear goes, not sure. Just coolers and stuff I would imagine. I'm more of a glamper than an expo guy. Actually, the reason for the RTT is because my fiance will be camping with me. If it wasn't for her coming along I would just sleep in my sleeping bag on a tarp like I always do. When it starts raining I just burrito in the tarp. It's the poor man's bivy. :ylsmoke:
My dogs are medium size, ~50 lbs... Knee high for me, but I am 6'3". One is a pit/lab mix, and the other is a purebred aussie. I think with 9" they should be able to move around under there. Especially because the aussie sleeps under our bed every night... It's pretty funny. Like clockwork, my fiance and I get in bed and within 5 minutes she walks into the room and starts scooting around and trying to get comfy under the bed.
As far as gear goes, not sure. Just coolers and stuff I would imagine. I'm more of a glamper than an expo guy. Actually, the reason for the RTT is because my fiance will be camping with me. If it wasn't for her coming along I would just sleep in my sleeping bag on a tarp like I always do. When it starts raining I just burrito in the tarp. It's the poor man's bivy. :ylsmoke:
trump
Adventurist
Update: the original owner will be getting the rack back as of right now.
If anyone wants some pictures with measurements that look like they were done in crayon by a child... let me know by PM and I'll send you them.
trump
Adventurist
oliverlove
Adventurer
WOW!!! Trump thanks for all the help!!! I am building one very similar. I'll post pictures when it is complete.
Thanks for all the design idea's guys, super helpful!!
Thanks for all the design idea's guys, super helpful!!
Box Rocket
Well-known member
Here's my bedrack. It's pretty simple. All built from 1" square tube with legs made from 2.5" square tube split in half (C channel now) and angle iron feet. I just kinda winged it with this one but it has worked out great. I use it for a RTT, and as two layer bed storage when the tent isn't being used.
with the tent
with the tent
Mc Taco
American Adventurist
I went a different way. I like to be able to see out the rear window with as little obstruction as possible, so mine goes above roof line and over the cab. Only to the 'B' pillar.
Side shot. Best side view I have at the moment.
Rear shot.
Total length is 9 feet. No RTT yet, but works for canoe and more.
Side shot. Best side view I have at the moment.
Rear shot.
Total length is 9 feet. No RTT yet, but works for canoe and more.
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oliverlove
Adventurer
Keep those pictures of your setup coming, maybe we can get a sticky going on RTT racks!
Have you seen Allpros? My buddy just picked one up and I have to say I am very impressed!!! Price is pretty affordable too.
https://www.allprooffroad.com/05tacomatrailarmor/tacomabedracks
Heres my bed rack...never got around to mounting the tent but made it to hold a basket, RTT or the tentcot. Boy do I miss my Tacoma!!!
https://www.allprooffroad.com/05tacomatrailarmor/tacomabedracks
Heres my bed rack...never got around to mounting the tent but made it to hold a basket, RTT or the tentcot. Boy do I miss my Tacoma!!!