Lets see your 80 series RTT pics

[Flagster]

Sure if they can carry 1000 lbs of drywall why not a couple RTTs

 

[Pskhaat]

2200 rooftent, the 1 and only rooftent to buy for the family:

RMP&O, yes the roof may handle it, but I prefer the bigger tent. I did need heavier springs and put the sway bars back on.

 

[JohnnyS]

The 1600 fits the two of us very comfortably, it is so comfortable that sometimes we can't help but laugh about it.
We're upgrading to 868s in the back, the 863s aren't cutting it since the addition of one of Christo's dual swing outs.
I weighed it the other day and we're right at 6700 pounds, the second spare and winch should push us over 7K.
Kinda heavy....

 

[Pskhaat]

Is this picture with the 868s?

 

[JohnnyS]

Nope that is with the 863s (Js up front).
It is pretty level but the suspension is way too soft for my tastes when off camber, the worst is rough downhill.
I'll also be adding more weight to the back pretty soon; the second spare will be mounted in the stock location on an OEM steel wheel, and I'm planning on a second drawer.
I thought about 864s but after talking to a few guys with a similar rigs I decided that I should probably go straight for the 868s.
The rig is always loaded as well, all we need to do to head out is stock the fridge
Input?

 

[bunduguy]

Do you people with experience with RTTs and FJ80s think you could mount 2 RTTs to the top of an 80 series? I was thinking if they were smaller tents (big enough for two people though) and you had the right rack that two RTTs could be doable. Do you think the 80 series roof is strong enough to handle it in the long term?

You could try just 1 of the Howling Moon 2.4m tents! That's almost 8ft by 8ft when open!

 

[Pskhaat]

I thought about 864s but after talking to a few guys with a similar rigs I decided that I should probably go straight for the 868s.

Yep, I've run 863s, then 864s and when I would do really long over-laden multi-week trips (2200 RTT, 5 people and food and camp supplies therefor, extra fuel, extra water, stuff hanging off the hitch wart) I went to the 868s. I would advise those at your weight. I like the 864s for moderate-heavy, but I would even sag the 864s on loaded trips.

 

[Mauka2Makai]

The 1600 fits the two of us very comfortably, it is so comfortable that sometimes we can't help but laugh about it.
We're upgrading to 868s in the back, the 863s aren't cutting it since the addition of one of Christo's dual swing outs.
I weighed it the other day and we're right at 6700 pounds, the second spare and winch should push us over 7K.
Kinda heavy....

That SLEE rear bumper sure is nice. Where is your second spare at? On the bottom or inside?

 

[JohnnyS]

The second spare will go in the stock location. The bumper was designed so you can still access the factory tire winch mechanism.
I can really recommend the bumper, the plates that are behind the rear tires are super stout & complement the rock sliders well; it also allows us to easily carry two spares, fuel outside the vehicle, the hi-lift is out of the way, trash on the back, etc...

 

[Mike S]

Here is my 80 with a Maggiolina Grand Tour in Montana...

At the Grand Canyon North Rim...

A customer's 80 with Columbus Carbon Fiber is Baja...

Desert Dude with his 80 and Maggiolina...

An 80, 70, and a 60... with Maggiolinas:

 

[Mauka2Makai]

The second spare will go in the stock location. The bumper was designed so you can still access the factory tire winch mechanism.
I can really recommend the bumper, the plates that are behind the rear tires are super stout & complement the rock sliders well; it also allows us to easily carry two spares, fuel outside the vehicle, the hi-lift is out of the way, trash on the back, etc...

That is a very very nice set up you have their.

 

[Mauka2Makai]

Does this count.

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That is ridiculous :Wow1: (in a good way), looks like theres room for one more RTT. Or even better move the two forward and have a outside jacuzzi in the back and it would definitely be the sickest EXPO limo ever. :sombrero:

 

[Blizz]

My HDJ80 with the Maggiolina Airlander. I previously owned an Aezi-Awn like tent. Fiberglass tents are a lot better and cleaner to set up, less wind resistance and a lot better in the winter.

Cheers,

David

 

[nuclearlemon]

my airlander, med size. was a bit larger than i originally wanted, but works out better for my other half, who's rather tall. after a weeklong expo with friends, two of whom had fold overs, i realized that i couldn't do those. if you're height challenged, get a maggi. they are expensive, but are more durable both open and closed, quick setup and tear down, and easy if you're short. i don't have a vestibule yet, but plan on getting one. i also like that i can leave bedding in, whereas the foldovers can't. also, minimal if no fuel loss, very important with these fat bastards.

disadvantage, price and they take up a lot of room

 

[JohnnyS]

Will the medium Airlander fit someone who is six feet tall comfortably?
What do you think your average deploy & stow times are?
Any complaints?

Cheers!