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*THE RTT Owners Thread (With BS)*

Discussion in 'Outdoors' started by ChamYota, Jan 23, 2014.

  1. May 24, 2019 at 5:38 AM
    velogeek

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    Same experience on my RCI rack. My average to work has declined .2 miles over the past couple months which is probably from the extra 300 lbs in gear I’ve put on the truck more than anything.
     
  2. May 24, 2019 at 7:48 AM
    Nimble9

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    anyone know the optimal sheet size for the mattress in a CVT mt shasta extended?

    Thanks in advance!
     
  3. May 24, 2019 at 10:07 AM
    Brewster52

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    852BA567-25A6-45A4-AE42-6BA8914879F7.jpg My current set up as of last month...
    Smittybilt rtt and superstrut for a bed rack.


    Just finally got and installed my Rci bedrack, haven’t had a chance to put the rtt back on.
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    In the market for a roof rack for desert season so the dirt bikes can go in the bed of the truck.


    Any recommendations for roof racks that won’t break the bank? I’ve been looking for used prinsu or victory but haven’t had much luck.
     
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  4. May 24, 2019 at 5:35 PM
    LTDSC

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    Changed the buckles on my CVT since they blew open on the highway. Also moved the tent back about 4”. Helped with COG feel.

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  5. May 24, 2019 at 6:32 PM
    fatfurious2

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    Im about 20 miles from Canada :D

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  6. May 25, 2019 at 3:06 PM
    LTDSC

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    Finally airing mine out and adding 2” foam to the mattress.

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  7. May 25, 2019 at 3:28 PM
    saundern

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    Cut the foam in half and it’ll be easier to close the tent.
     
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  8. May 25, 2019 at 4:14 PM
    CharlieCafe

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    Looks like we are on the same schedule, haha.
    I just replaced all my Velcro straps with the lashing straps from the link you posted and also installed a 2"topper yesterday. :thumbsup:
     
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  9. May 25, 2019 at 4:36 PM
    LTDSC

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    Awesome! I want to add a strap to hold the mattress to the floor on the flip over side so it won’t curl weird when I flip it.
     
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  10. May 25, 2019 at 6:24 PM
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    Here’s what I did. Worked so far. Cover was tight a bit. But still zipped. Idk how people are zipping bags and shit inside still.

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    I plan to get sheets to cover up the foam.
     
  11. May 26, 2019 at 4:43 PM
    FishinCrzy

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    Bet some Gorilla Tape will add some service life. Might keep it from rolling and busting yer azz.
     
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  12. May 26, 2019 at 6:29 PM
    TaKoToy

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    I added the 2 inch foam to my cvt. Made a world of difference ! I can keep a thick sleeping bag in there as well but it's a tight fit.
     
  13. May 26, 2019 at 6:39 PM
    LTDSC

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    I don’t even know how. Mine barely closed as it was with the 2” foam.
     
  14. May 26, 2019 at 6:49 PM
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  15. May 26, 2019 at 7:14 PM
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    It took a few tries. The trick was to close it fast befor the sleeping bag had a chance to bunch up. Mine is a rainer summit so may have a little more wiggle room.
     
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  16. May 26, 2019 at 8:07 PM
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    Did this exact thing for about $70 in parts. I bought the pieces that slide into the bed rails on Amazon for cheap and just used L-brackets. Worked great for a quick way to mount a RTT, just makes it a pain to get stuff in and out of the bed.

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  17. May 26, 2019 at 8:09 PM
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    Nice! You got a link?
     
  18. May 26, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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  19. May 27, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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    Rode Osprey on second day when we did that side. Didn’t do hydro. My boy has a habit of riding outside of his abilities and didn’t feellile peeling him off a tree on that trail.
     
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  20. May 27, 2019 at 6:58 PM
    Brewster52

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    That’s basically where I got my ideas from! It did the job great til I was able to save up for my bed rack while I just installed!
     
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