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Smittybilt Overlander Tent review.

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by Iasco, Jun 13, 2016.

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  1. Mar 3, 2018 at 7:21 PM
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    OnHartung'sRoad

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    OnHartung'sRoad -So glad I didn't take the other...

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    Somewhere in the Mojave Desert...
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    Since I have a ARE MX shell, I mounted mine forward on top of my DCSB Prinsu Cabrak- used small spacers and bolted it down directly to the aluminum rack crossbars. Its big and has a thick front leading edge that’s good for poorer gas mileage, Im sure. I’m used to it but I’m sure others think it looks like a Beverly Hillbillies’ truck.

    Now trying to rig a good way to mount/dismount it for storage in my garage- my garage door is too short to drive it in on the truck and hoist it up into the garage attic.
     
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  2. Mar 4, 2018 at 8:12 AM
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    NewTaco76

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    I'm looking at getting the brackets now. But how will it work with the backflip (f1) covering the rails. I might have to cut holes to allow brackets to attach.
     
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  3. Mar 4, 2018 at 9:29 AM
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    rossco531

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    From the pictures I don't think it's possible to flip the cover back and have the rack on at the same time the but I'd email or message @KB Voodoo on Facebook and ask
     
    rossco531, Mar 4, 2018
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  4. Mar 4, 2018 at 10:54 AM
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    I don't want to flip forward. I want to try the rail relocation. Do you know anyone that's t' done this.
     
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  5. Mar 4, 2018 at 2:35 PM
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    rossco531

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    I don't know of anyone who has try the covers section
     
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  6. Mar 20, 2018 at 6:58 PM
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    If anyone knows when a sale on this tent ⛺️ will be happening, please let me know.

    I’m ready to pull the trigger...a discount sure would be welcomed.
     
    mjon, Mar 20, 2018
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  7. Mar 21, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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    rossco531

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    which one normal or xl
     
    rossco531, Mar 21, 2018
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  8. Mar 21, 2018 at 10:03 AM
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    The normal one.
     
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  9. Mar 21, 2018 at 11:00 AM
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    rossco531

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    its currently 800 instead of 900 on Amazon with free shipping i believe
     
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  10. Mar 24, 2018 at 5:48 AM
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  11. Mar 24, 2018 at 9:57 AM
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  12. Mar 28, 2018 at 8:55 AM
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    Aries pro series grill guard, Rigid Off Road LED lights, Snugtop Rebel Shell, Go Rhino step bars, Wheelers AAL Progressive 3 pack, Toytec 3/4 inch front spacer, Kicker 600 watt amp and new full range speakers, seat covers, rear diff breather mod, anytime fog light mod.
    I love my Smittybilt RTT. It has been a great tent. Comfortable, cozy, thick fabric, and easy to set up. I also have the Smittybilt 6 ft awning attached to the trailer, just didn' set it up this last weekend while out camping.

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  13. Apr 4, 2018 at 9:33 PM
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    I experienced that doing 60 through the desert. Next day I did a major upgrade.

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  14. Apr 5, 2018 at 5:36 AM
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    I now have an XL waiting in the garage. As soon as bed rack comes in....
     
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  15. Apr 5, 2018 at 3:26 PM
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    DId you ever figure out the cover? I got one on Amazon and the brackets and it works great!
     
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  16. Apr 13, 2018 at 6:48 PM
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    I've not yet worked on mine. Waiting for warmer weather. What do you get exaclty??
     
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  17. Apr 14, 2018 at 9:06 AM
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  18. Apr 14, 2018 at 9:51 AM
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    Right on. Im not willing to buy a new cover. Im going to make mine work.
     
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  19. Apr 14, 2018 at 10:24 AM
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    rossco531

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    ya work with what you got
     
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  20. Apr 14, 2018 at 5:04 PM
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    Harvo Hanging On !!!

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    Would one of you owners please post the measurement from the mounting rail to the very top of the tent?

    I'm building the bed rails to hold the tent and I don't want the tent to be above the roof line.

    Thanks
     
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