*THE RTT Owners Thread (With BS)*

Hey guys need some help with my mt Shasta. How do I get the metal bar to fit the extra overhang? And how do I get the cover to slip in between that metal rail

 

You've gotta put the metal bar in, then put the ends in the little plastic holders (it has to be removed every time you pack up the tent). Just stand on the ladder, get it basically where it goes, then put the ends on the plastic things.

The cover should just slide in the track of the base that is attached to the vehicle. It is way easier to do the first few times with two people- have one person hold the cover up and a second guide it into and through the tracks. I can't remember, but I think it can only be done when the tent is closed.

These things are kind of a pain the first few times, but get easier once you get the hang of it.

 

Thanks man! I got the overhang but that cover won't go. I'm actually starting to rip the stitching more than get it through :/

 

I don't know anything about setting up RTTs yet but I know one thing... If you gotta force it it probably doesn't fit...

Unless youre in bed... Then just use more lube

 

That's not good. Are you doing it with the tent closed? Putting it in the bottom-most track?

 

Yes sir tried three times and stopped before I did anything non reversible.

Side note can I leave the annex attached when I close up the tent?

 

I have not tried to leave the annex on, I think it is only possible with the smaller tents. Also, the annex uses the same track as the cover, so you would not be able to put the cover on properly...which is proving to be an issue anyway. I usually leave my pillows and sleeping bags up there, so there is some extra room, but I don't have a problem with taking off and folding up the annex each time I use it.

 

Scrapped my old idea and chose to use 3/4 plywood. It worked much better that the 2x3 I initially used to frame.

 

Looking good. I will be doing something similar one my dual battery set up is finished. Box it in and integrate a storage unit.

 

My dual battery setup is and inverter is going behind the box. Once you remove the rear seats its amazing the amount of room that is there.

 

Ya I have an AC so I don't have that luxury. I gained about 3" pulling the back panel off the jumper seats. Ill be able to run power easily to the bed and RTT though

 

Got the cover in! Annex is a pain tho cus then I have to take out my cover :/ love this thing so far! That mattress is surprisingly comfy. Drilled a few mounting holes in my ladder too but need some more

 

Side note anyone ever gotten their tent slashed or anything bad? Just curious

 

If they did they wouldn't be here to post it... Theyd be in jail for murder

 

I know of one member that had his tent slashed. I won't disclose who.
Thankfully the cover took the most damage. The rain fly and tent just had a small cut.

 

Yeah it's going to be a doggy room so I might figure a way you put Velcro under the tent for the annex wall to hold onto instead. I saw at my school a few ransoms have a rtt. Mainly a suburb outback and an Honda Pilot so I should be good

 

Yeah lol just curious, I know my moms old vw bug with a rag top got slashed a few times

 

Dam that blows :/ guess duct tape would fix it