RTT on wells cargo mini wagon?

Farm1

New member
This is my new plan, but I have never seen anyone put a RTT on a cargo trailer. How would I mount it? Would it be strong enough? Would I use a ladder rack? I need some help . . .images.jpg
 

kingg5

Adventurer
I think a contractors ladder rack would work quite well.

although, it looks as tho it has gutters, could you use gutter mount roof rack?
 

Farm1

New member
I didn't even notice the gutters - that would be ideal if I could use a gutter mount . . I'll have to check up on that.
 

Farm1

New member
Nice - my other concern is would it hold the weight? I figure the tent is 150lbs, wife and I are 325lbs not to mention the inevitable child crawling around with us. The rack says it has a 400lb capacity. Should this concern me?
 

elmo_4_vt

Explorer
I think you'd be fine as long as the weight was transferred to the walls, and not the roof. Even the weights listed are for the forces considered when in motion (bouncing down the road). So a little over when it's still should be fine.

Don

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Septu

Explorer
I think you'd be fine as long as the weight was transferred to the walls, and not the roof. Even the weights listed are for the forces considered when in motion (bouncing down the road). So a little over when it's still should be fine.

Don

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Agreed. Most will list 2 weights. One for when in motion, and one for when parked.
 

jeffjeeptj

Adventurer
I built a support system that bolts to the cargo uprights. Most rack connectors screw to the horizontal "surround" that connects the uprights together. Note that surround is heavy gauge sheet metal, not unlike the uprights. I went a little overboard and made my uprights out of solid aluminum. I did have to temporarily remove the luan interior to through bolt it. I did not want sheet metal,screws, even #12s. Indid put oak plywwod back in and varnished it. Suits us better than luan.
I have carried kayaks on Yakima racks, a cargo box filled with stuff. Rack includes crossmembers.
What appears as a gutter in your picture is most likely a trim piece to close the gap between the side material and the roof material, silver colored, like you see in my pictures. it kind of got in my way, but I worked around it. My cross members do stick out. I was not sure what to do, so I left the long material. Those horizontal extensions have come in handy for a solar shower, mounts for hi-lift, shovel, and other stuff. I would put on a center set for a RTT, maybe two additional. My trailer is 5X8. I thought the axle was too far back, but at speed, it does not fishtail.
Wife and expedition dog sleep inside, i sleep in a tent-cot.
 

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Farm1

New member
Good to know! I was leaning toward not having any extensions - but you bring up a great point. I'll rethink that.
 

wesel123

Explorer
I've done it and ran my Carson Trailer hard over many trails. Still wish I had it, it held up great. Started with a old cheap Mombasa then ran an Eezi Awn 1800 (great tent) and finally a Tepui RTT before I sold the whole set up.

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Farm1

New member
That is IT!! Thank you so much for the photos. I'll refer back to this often! Looks really great!

What kind of stabilizers do you have at the base? I'm guessing just standard will work just fine, wondering if you had any tips. And, is the rack a Thule? Do you remember what parts you used?
Sorry, kind of a newbie.
 

jm1ller

New member
How much is a new Wells Cargo 4x6? I'm thinking about the same thing and have had quotes all over the place ($1.8-3k)
 

Honu

lost on the mainland
Curious what suspension mods you did ?
Did it include having to weld anything onto the frame etc...
Thanks :)

I've done it and ran my Carson Trailer hard over many trails. Still wish I had it, it held up great. Started with a old cheap Mombasa then ran an Eezi Awn 1800 (great tent) and finally a Tepui RTT before I sold the whole set up.

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