Mounting a RTT on 3rd Gen 4runner

[Romer]

I am looking at getting a RTT and I have the brackets and crossbars to mount it on my 80. I want to be able to share this RTT with daughterofromer. What do I need to do to her roof rack to be able to handle a RTT

here is a good view of her current setup

God I love that picture - Thats my Girl Photo courtesy of Simon Wells

 

[gavman]

That is a fabulous pic for sure

 

[TRDparts4u]

We always recommend upgrading the roof rack. Check on Thule or Yakima. On the 80 you could also go with ARB. The tent itself weighs in at 120# so it's a bit heavy for the factory rack especially with two people in it. BTW, We're running a special on the tents in the vendors section.

Gerone

 

[offroad_nomad]

Ken,

Check out Aaron's 4Runner:
Expedition Portal Forums - View Single Post - Roof Top Tents

 

[Mike S]

KEN

i recommend a set (2) of Thule or Yakima crossbars, DO NOT USE the factory crossbars. They are not up to the job. A full on basket is extra money and weight that is totally unecessary - detrimental, in fact.

Mike

 

[Moody]

I had mine mounted with 2 Thule crossbars/towers on my 80 and I ended up using a 3rd crossbar...I think the Yakima would be a better option, as the Thule looked as if it bent slightly with my wife and I up there.

 

[boss73]

We always recommend upgrading the roof rack. Check on Thule or Yakima. On the 80 you could also go with ARB. The tent itself weighs in at 120# so it's a bit heavy for the factory rack especially with two people in it. BTW, We're running a special on the tents in the vendors section.

Gerone

Who is running sales on tents?? TRDparts4you ??? I tried a search and nothing came up.. Please help

 

[Romer]

Who is running sales on tents?? TRDparts4you ??? I tried a search and nothing came up.. Please help

Go to the vendor section like he said in the post


When I upgrade the roof rack, do I reuse any of the existing rack or remove it completely? Do I need to drill new holes?

Thanks

 

[Mike S]

Romer

Here is a Maggiolina on a Thule 450 Crossroads system on late model 4runner factory rack rails...

 

[TRDparts4u]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/**-ih8mud-com-vendor-marketplace-**/202533-roof-top-tent-sale.html

 

[Bighead]

Romer

Here is a Maggiolina on a Thule 450 Crossroads system on late model 4runner factory rack rails...

Mike...do you have any other pics of the Maggiolina on a 3rd Gen 4Runner? I'm looking at this option (Airland) for my 2001 4Runner.

 

[Mike S]

BH

This is a small AirLand on a 4runner - uncertain of year but probably close.

Mike S

 

[SinCity4r]

Mike...do you have any other pics of the Maggiolina on a 3rd Gen 4Runner? I'm looking at this option (Airland) for my 2001 4Runner.

Best I've got..