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RTT Install on Alu Cab Rack and Prinsu Rack

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Des_tiny, May 6, 2025.

  1. May 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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    Des_tiny

    Des_tiny [OP] New Member

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    Hi Everyone! So I recently purchased a Roofnest Falcon Evo 3 rooftop tent and took a shot at installing myself since it seemed pretty straightforward. Issue is since I have a Alu cab hard shell with a Alu cab roof rack and at the front I have a prinsu roof rack, the rails are different as well as the height from back to front. Originally I planned to just attach the rooftop tent to the alu cab rack but the mounting kit would not let me and I had to do it on the 2 separate racks. When driving the tent creeks and clunks. It is very noticeable at low speeds and can’t hear it much on the freeway. Anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to fix this? It is not loose, the bolts are tight so it’s not shifting left from right, I assume it is from the height difference in the racks and is potentially bouncing up and down due to the height difference?

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  2. May 7, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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    You're going to want to unbolt that from the cab rack. The cab and the bed move separately, so having that tent bolted to both is possibly damaging your tent. Definitely don't offroad like that either.
     
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  3. May 7, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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    Willy Lump Lump

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    This and that
    What shaggy said.

    You might have to pull the Prinsu as well if it is hitting it. My setup gives my rtt just enough space to fit my hand between tent and the roof. So far it hasn’t made contact.
     
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  4. May 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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    That's no Bueno. Way to much movement between the cab and bed to do that. I do it with a kayak and still don't like it.
     
  5. May 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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    Des_tiny

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    Thank you all! I figured it was that. I will update with the revision. Appreciate it!
     

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