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| Author: | Brads2009 [ Thu Mar 23, 2017 6:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Rooftop Tent |
Hey guys, Rigged up some roof racks for my Jimny and put a RTT on. Anyone else done the same or have any experience with them?   The racks use the existing studs from the factory rails.    Hope to hear everyone's opinions and ideas. Brad Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Sage [ Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rooftop Tent |
Looks schmick! I've always wondered about putting that much weight on the roof/rack though. |
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| Author: | Brads2009 [ Fri Mar 24, 2017 5:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rooftop Tent |
Sage wrote: Looks schmick! I've always wondered about putting that much weight on the roof/rack though. Thanks Sage, I didn't think the factory rails with cross bars or a platform would take it so I built racks. I'm fairly confident the roof will take it. Time will tell. I haven't been for a drive with it up there yet. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | henno [ Fri Mar 24, 2017 11:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rooftop Tent |
The (static) weight will be fine. Driving is another story. |
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| Author: | Brads2009 [ Sun Mar 26, 2017 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rooftop Tent |
henno wrote: The (static) weight will be fine. Driving is another story. Haha true Henno. I'll wait for the cyclone to pass before I give driving with the tent on. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | MUSSMAGIC [ Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rooftop Tent |
Brads2009 wrote: henno wrote: The (static) weight will be fine. Driving is another story. Haha true Henno. I'll wait for the cyclone to pass before I give driving with the tent on. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk [color=#0000FF]How'd ya go?[/color] |
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| Author: | prolecs [ Wed Jan 26, 2022 1:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rooftop Tent |
Looks good!! I did something similar a while back, using the Jimny rails and four crossbars, but was never sure about the Jimny rails, so I replaced them with marine SS rails riveted on and using the Jimny roof attachment bolts. The rail is slim and flex enough to fit the roof curve with a few SS rivets. Then I modded an alloy frame I had, and supported it with 3 HD crossbars, then the RTT. I did find it a bit top heavy when you are ripping around the place so took the RTT off and made it a removable feature on my little trailer. The roof frame now carries only the awnings, an LED lightbar, and a bit of light gear. The trailer is not a problem to tow normally, but not good for bush bashing (nor is a tent on top). I leave it at base and come back to base at night. It gives me a bit of decent storage room which Jimny lacks, and the tailgate makes a good table and wine bar! |
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