RTT Question

Hey all, sorry if this is a dumb question but...I’ve never used a RTT before but now I’m looking into them because of how fast the setup and breakdown is. But I’m honestly nervous about the overhang. How can that support a lot of weight? They all look like a giant lever with nothing underneath. They look super sketch

 

The two halves have a hinge that connects them, the framing that connects them, and the ladder supporting the far end of the overhang.

 

Hinge locks into itself and ladder support. I’m 350 plus and have my son up there no issues.

 

Ohhh, the ladder acts as a support pole? Ok that makes sense

 

Okay, heres another question from a noob. How wide does the cross bars need to be for an rtt? will 51inces suffice?

 

How wide is the tent your are considering?

 

Im considering the Smittybilt 2-3 person tent. I cant find the base dimensions tho

 

I have one you looking for the closed dimensions for when it sits on the cross bars?

 

The cross bara do not need to be as wide as the rent. The mounting rails for the tents are about 2-3 feet apart from each other and could be moved (by drilling new holes) on most tents

 

yes, I need to know if 51 across will be enough or to much.

 

These are the measurements when it's closed

58x49x13

 

I just like the idea of having the tent attatched to the truck.

 

Me to and mine will be under my Softopper 365 days a year

 

Yeah, I really like the price point of the Smittybilt tent, at ~750 bucks.

 

You missed the sale they just had 599.99 shipped

 

Dammit, thats just my luck haha

 

I'll keep an eye open. need to build my cross bars first.

 

I was looking at the Yakima Roof Top Tent from REI but the plan was to buy it during their anniversary sale. That planned turned me onto the Tepui tents though and with the sale from REI its 20% off the listed price. Just another option.

One more option, REI will get returns and store them until they hold their garage sale, it does not hurt to call and see if they have any RTT returns in stock. Tepui has returns on their website too.

 

Aren't all RTTs pretty much the same? What makes a $2500 or $3000 RTT so much better than one that costs $1000?

 

I believe they are, but of course no hard proof. I was reading a while back and it was said that they are pretty much all made on the same assembly line in Asia and at the end of the line they put a different label on it. It's not hard to believe considering that essentially everything is like that, that we buy. Which is how they get people to jump on the $2000+ soft shell tent... because of the brand name.

Now I am sure there are some companies that will use better material and what not. However, I am sure you could guarantee 80% of all tents if you REALLY trace them back to the plant are made the same way, same material, same place for varying price differences.