Cheap RTT for those on a budget.

Wow.... this is genius.

 

Been done before, but always good to see a fresh take on it.

 

Yeah for sure it has. I did this almost a year ago now. It works great for me!

 

bed bars over a tonneau is a great setup. I've got the same idea but w/ front runner cross bars over a racractable tonneau

 

They are the same size as a normal Army cot. Plenty of room for one average size male. I'm 6'1" and 175 and had plenty of room.

 

Are you guys leaving the mattress in the cot when folded up and covered or removing for storage and travel?

 

Mine doesn't have a mattress. I have an inflatable insulated sleeping mat(Klymit Static V insulated). It's a good option and very comfortable if you don't mind the extra 1-2 minutes to inflate it. I've never slept better while camping.

 

Thanks, I have a few of those but looking to have something that can stay put and fold up in the tent with it similar to RTT memory foam . Trying to see if that would raise the folded height for a cover size as well?

 

I’m interested as well if anyone has some input..

 

@KB Voodoo Did you ever get that cover for the tent?

 

No, I kinda forgot about it. Lol

 

@WNYTACO Do you happen to remember the size of the UBolts you used to attached the tent to the crossbars? Did the size you used work or would you have used something different?
Thanks.

 

great idea!! i want one now lol

 

I have another question. What is your measurement between crossbars. Kamp-Rite gives it at 53", but yours look closer than that.
Thanks.

 

I will measure them tonight and let you know.

 

I will get this measurement for you also tonight.

 

Thank you. Really appreciate it.

 

So it is 50” between cross bars. I believe I used these cheap u-bolts https://homedepot.app.link/tDqPKuymOK

 

Thank you so much. I appreciate you taking the time.

 

Welcome!