L-Shaped Ladder - RTT Help

[Cros]

I just put an RTT on my jeep renegade, but I can't use the ladder because of the shape of the rear hatch, and I can't push the tent further back and still open the hatch.

Has anyone seen an L-shaped ladder, or modified an RTT ladder?


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[vegasjeepguy]

You should be able to mount the tent so it opens to the side of the vehicle. You just have to reorient the mounting rails.

 

[Cros]

They don't appear to be adjustable on the Roofnest Sparrow. It's a hard shell


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[vegasjeepguy]

They don't appear to be adjustable on the Roofnest Sparrow. It's a hard shell


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Ooooh, that makes a difference.

 

[Cros]

I should have posted this last night, for context. A bit brain-fried


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[Cros]

I have it mounted farther back now, due to a trip this weekend, but it's completely blocked the rear hatch.

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[Samuel Brown]

would you be able to mount a separate ladder to the tailgate. ive been trying to brainstorm how you could hook up the ladder but the only option i see is mounting the ladder directly to the hatch door. you might have to drill holes but that may be your only option.

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[Cros]

I'm fine with drilling holes. Do you think that's something I could have custom-made?


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[Samuel Brown]

hell yes. you could either do it yourself or find a guy that welds to make you something. if i were you i would look for a used tree stand and use the ladder off of it or something similar. if you go that route make sure you powdercoat it or even use truck bed liner for a rubberized grip finish.

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[The other Sean]

Any chance you could post a picture of how the ladder hooks to the tent?

Have you considered looking for / at one of those multi position step ladders?

 

[Cros]

Any chance you could post a picture of how the ladder hooks to the tent?

Have you considered looking for / at one of those multi position step ladders?

I'll get a photo after work today, but it's just two hooks at the top of a telescoping ladder.

I'll swing by Home Depot tonight and check out their options. I wish this had a side entry.


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[Rubiconcruiser]

I just put an RTT on my jeep renegade, but I can't use the ladder because of the shape of the rear hatch, and I can't push the tent further back and still open the hatch.

Has anyone seen an L-shaped ladder, or modified an RTT ladder?


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This is the reason the manufacturers went to the side mount systems for their racks


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[Cros]

I believe it. This is been frustrating from the jump.


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[OverlandingPapa]

What brand RTT is it


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[shoredreamer]

I think it's most common to be entered from the side of the vehicle not the rear. Every picture on their website has the ladder on the side of the car.