Spent a lot of time trying to research and didn't find a ton on this specific topic. Figured if there's one thing the internet needs, it's another guinea pig.
Setup: 2010 LX 570 with factory shorty-rails. Six 10 series 8020 crossbars. ROAM Vagabond RTT.
The long-term objective once this is no longer my daily, is a full build; roof rack/bumpers/armor/lift etc. For now, I'm looking for the most modular setups I can with everything "adventure" related. Also, ballin on a budget. Got the rails mounted up pretty easily, and the look great. A little loud over 60mph but I didn't put any faring on the leading crossbar so all is as expected.
Tincup Whiskey... not half bad.
Loaded up the RTT, knowing that clearance between roof and hardware would be TIGHT. And it sure was.... IS. That being said, with some patience and ratcheting hex wrenches, the job isn't that bad. I've seen the "banana" scale being used on here... I don't feel like tightening 8 nuts really warrants a rating on that scale, but two beers later, everything was good to go. (NOTE: the wrenches supplied by ROAM are not going to cut it. Make sure you have good tool. As in various other realms, a long shaft will make the job easier.)
The above is the rear bracket. This is the most clearance you'll have to work with. Front is a little tighter.
This is the front all cinched up. It's probably 3 credit-cards-worth of clearance. Will likely sag and gouge the paint once myself, my woman and my dog are onboard. Again, I'll bite off the unknown so that you don't have to.
I WILL say.... I will be trying to source effectively screen protectors that I can stick to the roof. Something thick enough to actually protect, but thin enough to slide under the bolt ends to protect the paint on the roof. I don't feel like spending the money to wrap the whole roof or anything, and that's probably overkill but some peace of mind wouldn't hurt for the longevity of the original paint job.
Last note: the dreaded load rating conversation. The tent weighs 140lbs, almost on the dot. Within factory rail rating. Best I could determine, that number appears to be a dynamic rating. I'm a physicist so I probably SHOULD be the one to weigh in on that, but I'm emotionally and physically exhausted by that prospect right now. It IS a big reason why I wanted to document this setup though and lend some insight.
Build quality on the ROAM actually feels really good. I'll include long-term durability feedback in my follow-ups on this in future. Folds up really cleanly when packing up.
Stoked on the result of this, and love the tent. First quick overnight on Tuesday, just to get out of the home office. Will look forward to tracking performance and documenting issues in future.
Setup: 2010 LX 570 with factory shorty-rails. Six 10 series 8020 crossbars. ROAM Vagabond RTT.
The long-term objective once this is no longer my daily, is a full build; roof rack/bumpers/armor/lift etc. For now, I'm looking for the most modular setups I can with everything "adventure" related. Also, ballin on a budget. Got the rails mounted up pretty easily, and the look great. A little loud over 60mph but I didn't put any faring on the leading crossbar so all is as expected.
Tincup Whiskey... not half bad.
Loaded up the RTT, knowing that clearance between roof and hardware would be TIGHT. And it sure was.... IS. That being said, with some patience and ratcheting hex wrenches, the job isn't that bad. I've seen the "banana" scale being used on here... I don't feel like tightening 8 nuts really warrants a rating on that scale, but two beers later, everything was good to go. (NOTE: the wrenches supplied by ROAM are not going to cut it. Make sure you have good tool. As in various other realms, a long shaft will make the job easier.)
The above is the rear bracket. This is the most clearance you'll have to work with. Front is a little tighter.
This is the front all cinched up. It's probably 3 credit-cards-worth of clearance. Will likely sag and gouge the paint once myself, my woman and my dog are onboard. Again, I'll bite off the unknown so that you don't have to.
I WILL say.... I will be trying to source effectively screen protectors that I can stick to the roof. Something thick enough to actually protect, but thin enough to slide under the bolt ends to protect the paint on the roof. I don't feel like spending the money to wrap the whole roof or anything, and that's probably overkill but some peace of mind wouldn't hurt for the longevity of the original paint job.
Last note: the dreaded load rating conversation. The tent weighs 140lbs, almost on the dot. Within factory rail rating. Best I could determine, that number appears to be a dynamic rating. I'm a physicist so I probably SHOULD be the one to weigh in on that, but I'm emotionally and physically exhausted by that prospect right now. It IS a big reason why I wanted to document this setup though and lend some insight.
Build quality on the ROAM actually feels really good. I'll include long-term durability feedback in my follow-ups on this in future. Folds up really cleanly when packing up.
Stoked on the result of this, and love the tent. First quick overnight on Tuesday, just to get out of the home office. Will look forward to tracking performance and documenting issues in future.