RTT lift (1 Viewer)

[scott johnson]

I don’t leave my awning and Tent on my truck all the time. The awning was no biggie because I run a Gamiviti rack and use the receiver type mount so it goes on and off really easy. The tent on the other hand was a PITA to take on and off and required two people and was really sketchy. I found a good solution on Amazon. Got this lift that has a pully system. Mounted it in my shop and now I can take the tent on and off by myself in about 10-15 minutes. Website says the tent weighs about 130 pounds. Pretty sure it’s not that heavy but I opted for the lift with a 200 pound capacity to be on the safe side.

Harken - Cargo Box Overhead Garage Storage Hoist, Self-Leveling, Safe Anti-Drop System, Easy One-Person Operation, Smart Garage Organization Amazon product ASIN B008VKUWAO

 

[Arcturns]

View attachment 2822004View attachment 2822000I don’t leave my awning and Tent on my truck all the time. The awning was no biggie because I run a Gamiviti rack and use the receiver type mount so it goes on and off really easy. The tent on the other hand was a PITA to take on and off and required two people and was really sketchy. I found a good solution on Amazon. Got this lift that has a pully system. Mounted it in my shop and now I can take the tent on and off by myself in about 10-15 minutes. Website says the tent weighs about 130 pounds. Pretty sure it’s not that heavy but I opted for the lift with a 200 pound capacity to be on the safe side.

Harken - Cargo Box Overhead Garage Storage Hoist, Self-Leveling, Safe Anti-Drop System, Easy One-Person Operation, Smart Garage Organization Amazon product ASIN B008VKUWAO
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Nicely done. Here's mine.

 

[DesmoPilot]

Nicely done. Here's mine.

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Do you have a link to this system?

 

[Arcturns]

Do you have a link to this system?

http://www.racorstoragesolutions.com/p/detail/phl-1r

 

[DesmoPilot]

http://www.racorstoragesolutions.com/p/detail/phl-1r

Thank you!!

 

[Arcturns]

Thank you!!

I purchased it on Amazon, but I now see they are out of stock. A consistent story of the times.

 

[TeCKis300]

Great topic. IMO, having a good lift system is vital to supporting an RTT. Both for storage, but ease of setup, install, and maintenance for more permanently installed tents.

I have a lighter RTT, GFC Superlite @80lbs, that has lighter requirements for a lift. Was able to repurpose a two kayak lift kit, each rated for 125lbs, or 250lbs total (rating is probably sporty but I'm well under it). Might be more finicky as two independent hoists, but I also found it as a nice advantage to control individual corners to help mount when the car is not exactly under the tent.

Amazon product ASIN B07Z92YKLM

 

[Arcturns]

Great topic. IMO, having a good lift system is vital to supporting an RTT. Both for storage, but ease of setup, install, and maintenance for more permanently installed tents.

I have a lighter RTT, GFC Superlite @80lbs, that has lighter requirements for a lift. Was able to repurpose a two kayak lift kit, each rated for 125lbs, or 250lbs total (rating is probably sporty but I'm well under it). Might be more finicky as two independent hoists, but I also found it as a nice advantage to control individual corners to help mount when the car is not exactly under the tent.

Amazon product ASIN B07Z92YKLM

Nice set up!