*THE RTT Owners Thread (With BS)*

Just posted in the Expo thread but whatever. My setup over the past week, it packs under the softopper. I planned on putting it on the roof when I got to Moab but I broke the zipper on the travel cover so yeah

 

Epic!^^ I can't wait for my Autana

 

That is a good looking rack! Not going to lie I really like the new silver color they have for the Tacomas. The silver streak is too light for me but the newer ones are sleek.

 

I agree that new silver is really nice! Also if I ever do buy a rack yours is at the top of my list

 

Looking forward to it. I actually have a lead from my light bar friends to get some anodized hardware (Orange!)

 

I'm currently using Scott's rack over my cab. Thanks again Scott & Prinsu.

I just bought a Bestop and was figuring I would have to get a bed rack that went over it. Where do you put the soft top when you have your tent deployed? What kind of bed rack did you get? Sorry for all the questions but I never even considered a rack under the topper with the tent. I really like that idea.

 

I'm sure it's been discussed, but is anyone running a solar panel setup? Like to a battery in the bed or something for aux. power?

 

I have plans to. Just need to get my $ to do so. BTW are you around saturday for me to grab some measurements for your rack?

 

Yeah for sure dude, I'll be around all day

I'm looking at just the stupid harbor freight solar panels, there cheap and have great reviews.. Is there a minimum size you would go with??

 

I don't know much about solar yet and how many watts I will need but I am looking at

$130 Renogy 100 Watt 12 Volt Solar Panel Starter Kit with 100W Monocrystalline Solar Panel + 30A PWM Charge Controller + Adaptor Kit + Tray Cables + Mounting Z Brackets for RV Boats Trailer Off-Grid System

this kit

It looks like a good size for my roof rack, puts out 100 watts and comes with the charge controller.

 

Would u keep it mounted 24/7?

 

Possibly. It would just trickle charge my second battery and free up some more power from my alternator

 

Yes. I have the 3 HF panels and have no issues with them and leave them on all the time.Check out the build thread.

 

I actually thought of mounting it flush between crossbars or on a slide under them. Then I could just slide it out at camp.

 

Damn you are way ahead of me! Haha I'm glad everyone understands my obsession!

 

Orange is quite the obsession. Lol I'm going with all amber and white lighting. Truck is all blacked out

 

I would just buy the pannel and get a MPPT controller you will get more out of your pannel.

 

I will have to look at the mppt controller. Thanks!

 

well done dude, im looking to do a very similar set up.

 

That's a really good idea.

Let me know if you want one fabbed up.