Best way to mount roof top tent? (1 Viewer)

[hskb]

So I thought I don’t need a roof rack to mount my rtt but it proves difficult to do so. There is no clearance for me to tighten the bolts.

I would like to ask what are my options? A roof rack is kind of heavy and expensive just to mount the tent.

Thanks for your help

 

[AlpineAccess]

So I thought I don’t need a roof rack to mount my rtt but it proves difficult to do so. There is no clearance for me to tighten the bolts.

I would like to ask what are my options? A roof rack is kind of heavy and expensive just to mount the tent.

Thanks for your help

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While there are exceptions, almost all hard shell RTT's require an aftermarket roof rack due to exceeding the static/dynamic load ratings. The factory roof rack on a 100 series isn't designed to handle the load of a hard shell RTT (or most RTT's in general). There are numerous threads on this forum about how to mount an RTT to the different designs of land cruisers; including many on the 100 series.

You will want an aftermarket rack which utilizes all of the weight distribution points on the roof of the 100 series; not just the front and rear points. Take a look at Gamitivi racks and you will see an example of how to properly distribute weight to the roof to handle this kind of load.

100 series stock roof rack and RTT

I have a 2004 stock rack. Will the standard roof rack work with roof top tents. If that's the case then it seems like it would be best to keep the standard rack due to weight and wind issues when not in use, not to mention the cost of a more rugged rack.

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Rooftop tent on stock rails?

I’ve searched the forums and found varying opinions on this. it looks like the weight limit on stock rails for the 100 series is 150lbs. So any RTT under that should be fine. Some people say you need a new rack system, others say they have run RTT’s on stock rails with no issues. Who is...

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Roof Top Tent Choices

Howdy. Looking at Roof Top Tents for my 100 and two brands have my attention. Quick Pitch and IKamper. I like the streamlined look and size of the IKamper, but I like that the Quick Pitch is in an aluminum case, can be used as a roof rack as well, and has a pretty good awning option. Anyone have...

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100 series roof rack

Looking to brief up the rack system for rooftop tent, saw one on Rocky road outfItter, 100 Series Safari Rack System - stealth rack, low profile, anyone has one? And what do you think? Here is the link Landcruiser 100 Series Roof Rack: Toyota LandCruiser 100 Series Roof Rack Thank you 🍻

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The above are among dozens and dozens of threads exploring this.

 

[DTCsk8er]

While there are exceptions, almost all hard shell RTT's require an aftermarket roof rack due to exceeding the static/dynamic load ratings. The factory roof rack on a 100 series isn't designed to handle the load of a hard shell RTT (or most RTT's in general). There are numerous threads on this forum about how to mount an RTT to the different designs of land cruisers; including many on the 100 series.

You will want an aftermarket rack which utilizes all of the weight distribution points on the roof of the 100 series; not just the front and rear points. Take a look at Gamitivi racks and you will see an example of how to properly distribute weight to the roof to handle this kind of load.

100 series stock roof rack and RTT

I have a 2004 stock rack. Will the standard roof rack work with roof top tents. If that's the case then it seems like it would be best to keep the standard rack due to weight and wind issues when not in use, not to mention the cost of a more rugged rack.

forum.ih8mud.com

Rooftop tent on stock rails?

I’ve searched the forums and found varying opinions on this. it looks like the weight limit on stock rails for the 100 series is 150lbs. So any RTT under that should be fine. Some people say you need a new rack system, others say they have run RTT’s on stock rails with no issues. Who is...

forum.ih8mud.com

Roof Top Tent Choices

Howdy. Looking at Roof Top Tents for my 100 and two brands have my attention. Quick Pitch and IKamper. I like the streamlined look and size of the IKamper, but I like that the Quick Pitch is in an aluminum case, can be used as a roof rack as well, and has a pretty good awning option. Anyone have...

forum.ih8mud.com

100 series roof rack

Looking to brief up the rack system for rooftop tent, saw one on Rocky road outfItter, 100 Series Safari Rack System - stealth rack, low profile, anyone has one? And what do you think? Here is the link Landcruiser 100 Series Roof Rack: Toyota LandCruiser 100 Series Roof Rack Thank you 🍻

forum.ih8mud.com

The above are among dozens and dozens of threads exploring this.

I have had my RTT on my truck for months now. The stock cross bars were replaced with extruded aluminum, but I am using the stock side bars. Not a single issue, and handles my family of 5 in the tent just fine.

The extruded aluminum MOD still makes it very challenging to get the RTT installed due to clearance to the roof of the cruiser, but its definitely the way to go IMO if you are keeping the stock side bars. Follow this thread to read up on it; very simple, strong, and cheap.

 

[AlpineAccess]

I have had my RTT on my truck for months now. The stock cross bars were replaced with extruded aluminum, but I am using the stock side bars. Not a single issue, and handles my family of 5 in the tent just fine.

The extruded aluminum MOD still makes it very challenging to get the RTT installed due to clearance to the roof of the cruiser, but its definitely the way to go IMO if you are keeping the stock side bars. Follow this thread to read up on it; very simple, strong, and cheap.

I'm sure it works fine to modify and use the factory side bars this way; but I would still consider that an aftermarket solution that works for some RTTs.

I've had multiple RTTs for several years; wheeled a lot with them on as well but do not use them anymore and won't be going back to one. I do stand by the factory roof rack's dynamic load ratings being deficient for severe duty regardless of modification to the cross bars; the side rails just aren't remotely as sturdy as a proper aftermarket option. But to each their own.

 

[hskb]

After looking at various roof rack, and cross bars, I decided to use what I have laying around

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I have some NRS raft frame parts laying around so I use 2 long ones as the cross bar mounting on the OEM rail. Also I have more parts laying around that I can add on as the need arises ( lights, awning mount, and so on)