*THE RTT Owners Thread (With BS)*

^ This. I used my RTT for the first time this weekend. It was pretty chilly camping at 11,500 ft, so had most of the windows closed. There was considerable condensation on the inside of my tent. I just set it up when I got home for about an hour and the wind/sun dried it out real fast. I assume this will just be part of the post camping chores! Just like I used to do with my ground tent after a weekend of camping.

 

Yeah I was 10,500 by Pike's Peak this past weekend and it got a bit chilly in the wee hours of the morning. I just left it open in the sun for a bit before we left camp and the condensation was gone. Opened it up today for most of the day in 95 degree heat in Denver. It is dry now for sure.

 

no wind + rtt + dog farts = bad time.

 

With the Sky model, he could stand and scan with the bino's

Dog farts? No bueno!

 

I am going to be selling my tepui after the summer. I will be listing it locally but if anyone is actually interested send me a PM and we can try to work out a deal. I'll be living near the Colorado/wyoming border and can travel to an extent. Price is undetermined right now but I am willing to work with a TW member.

 

I just received and installed my "shoe hammock". Made by a guy in Salem, OR. Gonna be a great addition to the RTT.



Here's what I got:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161154971295

 

Why you selling if you don't mind me asking? Always hear people love them so just curious as to why to help settle my mind before buying one

 

I just attempted to type a good chunk of text for you on my phone but it was a pain to try and edit. I'll get back to this question tonight. There are a few things that make an RTT a bad choice for me. I thought I could make it work but I will be going back to the ground.

 

Funny...I just received mine today, along with a gear net. Nice!

 

I was wondering if you could use an RTT right on top of the cab. Which model is that one?

 

Isn't this your second rtt?






Anyone use a 12volt fan in their tent? I've been looking on Amazon to try to find a solution for hot summer camping.

This is pricier than I was looking to spend but I think it's probably the best option. This tucked between the center hoop and the window would probably move a lot of air.

Fan-Tastic Vent 01100WH Endless Breeze - 12 Volt Fan

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000AY2Z6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1405030270&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40

But I was wondering if something smaller could work decently well.
Like this-

Peak PKC0JH 12-Volt 6" Clip-on Fan

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00318UXY6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1405030270&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40

Or this

$35 RoadPro RPSC-857 12-Volt Tornado Truck Fan with Mounting Clip, Small 12v Cooling Fan, Black

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000765MHI/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1405030270&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

 

Yep, the first one was ran over by a friend while my bed rack was being built. I used it in the fall/beginning of winter. Thought I could make it work for my lifestyle so I got the current one. Just realizing its not for me. It sucks and I am going to take a loss but that's life. Live and learn. I got caught up in the hype and cool factor.

 

Definitely can...as pics and personal experiences will show...BUT...Toyota rates roof top capacity at like 300# or something.

Now, RTT weight is way lower than 300#, and so is topper weight rating (like 150# usually), but I'd rather scrap a $3k topper because it cracked than the roof of a $30k+ truck any day.

I run mine on a Leer 100xq and fully anticipate fatiguing in my future. Planning accordingly.

 

On this note. I don't know how valid of an argument it is but I have seen many people over on ExPo say that technically only half of the weight is on the truck when the RTT is deployed. The other half rests on the ladder.

My tent alone is 125-130 so just it up there isn't a problem. If the above statement is true then really it isn't to much stress on the topper with people inside.

 

I sleep in mine with feet at the ladder. So I'd guess it wasn't half

It's a good thing to consider in planning.

 

Typically the weight rating for the roof is for the roof racks. I've never seen any info that says "this is how strong the roof is". It's always "Thule rack on Tacoma can hold 150lbs" etc...

BUT that 150lb weight rating is the maximum weight rating for the vehicle while still being able to travel at highway speeds. The maximum weight while parked is very different, however I've never seen any actual weight rating for while parked.



And I'll ask this again since my last post is on the last page now.

Anyone use a 12v fan in their tent for hot summer nights?

 

I bet it cools down pretty nice up there at night.