*THE RTT Owners Thread (With BS)*

yea but can you go camping/intercontinental for 6 months with that little box?

Just kidding. I dont know this guy, but Ive seen him a few times at the place where I get my alignments

 

The ratchet strap over the RTT is a nice touch. Gives it that tourist with the Sears ExCargo look.

 

lol for when the chain saw is just over kill, damn pesky weeds

 

Here it the solution I came up with to the velcro hold downs that drive me crazy.
These are called

$12 PowerTye 1in x 8ft Lashing Strap with Cam Buckle - Made in USA - 200 lb. Working Load Limit / 600 lb. Breaking Strength - Black - 2-Pack

lashing straps and have a cam lock. They are very easy to use. I like this better than the buckles because of KISS.


I cut the strap between the two reinforcement stitching and melted the ends.

I used a little longer screw because this strap is doubled over on the ends. The center screw goes right at the X in the stitching.

Now do the same thing on the bottom with the strap. Then I put the tag end through the buckle and cut the strap to the desired length and melted the end. I left it a little long because I can shorten it.

 

Cam straps are the shit. River guides depend on them for good reason.

 

my tent has 2 straps on each side.

I opened the tent at home to air it out. When i was putting it back together I sat on it, as I was attaching the straps. Helped to compress everything. Not sure if it creates additional damage to the tent. It wasnt my full weight. Just enough to give enough slack on the straps..

What do you think?

 

That is how I had been doing it but don't need to anymore.

 

Never strapped it that tight or close to that tight. I needed to get it so the cover would fit. Ratcheting strap will not fit in the space.

 

Heres my RTT setup. Tepui Kukenam Ruggedized on a KB Voodoo Midrack. Had is for almost 2 months now and taken 2 trips so far. Love the ease of setup and the comfort.

Top pick is right after I installed the RTT. Bottom pick is after setting up at 3a outside of Flagstaff. It was a cool night and only opened the door because I just wanted to go to bed. Also the poles will hit the cab if I try and open that window near the cab.

 

cool. I didnt know if that would break anything.. I need to try one of these different kind of attachments. Keep the good ideas coming!

 

I love how low profile they are for the holding force that you get from them.

 

This place is good for strap material if you want to do custom stuff.

https://www.strapworks.com/default.asp

Also NRS for different sizes.

http://www.nrs.com/product/1440/nrs-1-hd-tie-down-straps

 

Got it now.

 

NRS straps, FTMFW!

 

Going to CVT in Chattanooga to help my buddy pick up his tent. If I remember I'll snag pics

 

waiting..

#RTTmasterrace

 

The in-laws must have been coming over to his place.

 

The weed whacker is what kills me. It's full expo, and hey, there may be some light gardening too.