RTT mounted in the bed, looking for input
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Finatic Angler
Adventurer
Interesting.
I had thoughts of something like this. I have a full size chevy and would like to have a RTT mounted just above the wheel wells. Could use underneath for storage.
Will be watching this one....
I had thoughts of something like this. I have a full size chevy and would like to have a RTT mounted just above the wheel wells. Could use underneath for storage.
Will be watching this one....
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Deleted member 9101
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I have thought of mounting one on my bed rails and using the space underneath for storage, then hauling my bike on my trailer. I just have a hard time paying that much for a tent...lol
Desert Dan
Explorer
You sort of loose the utility of the pick-up bed for hauling anything?
Everything I normally would take camping fits in the bed. It would fit right under the RTT mounted on Yakima bars attached to false raingutters bolted to the bed rails.
Yes..storage and getting to things could be an issue.
Bugspray
Adventurer
I have my Simpson 3 RTT mounted on a Thule xsporter rack. The rack is "collapsible" and has about six different spots you can lock it down at. I have it at the lowest slot and the tent just peeks above the cab. But if ever the need should arise I could just grab a buddy (or 3) and slide it up to the highest slot and i would have all the bed space back.....best of both worlds I think. I'll take some pics tomorrow and post 'em.
Sweet. I look forward to the pictures.
SAR_Squid79
Explorer
This is what I did with my Camping Lab RTT (before I built my trailer).
I had 4xInnovations fab a set of cross-bars for me. My setup had to be high enough to clear my spare tire carrier. That left me with plenty of room underneath.
I had 4xInnovations fab a set of cross-bars for me. My setup had to be high enough to clear my spare tire carrier. That left me with plenty of room underneath.
SAR_Squid79
Explorer
Here's a VERY clean and pretty, yet utilitarian setup that Pray4Surf came up with:
(yes - there is a hint of jealousy there
)
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27688
(yes - there is a hint of jealousy there
)http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27688
I like that.
How do you feel about the weight on those tracks? Ever have any issues?
i have mine mounted on my bed rails and idont like it. im looking at ways to get it higher like ^, yeah you have room undernieth but not much. i want to be able to get a bike in my bed as well.
Yes..room underneath is a must. In my truck, all my gear loaded in tubs, cooler, and chairs doesnt come much above the bed rails. Access is another thing to keep in mind also.
SAR_Squid79
Explorer
OF COURSE!
That's a 1-off custom also built for me by 4xInnovations. He planned to start producing them, until he was contacted by TireGate's lawyers who threatened to sue him if he made any more of them...