Mounting rtt to prinsu roof rack 4runner
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Traveler III
What I've read, is that when folks finally get the RTT mounted (with a lot of difficulty and shredded hands) is to remove the tent with the crossbars attached, then simply drop it in and put in the side bolts the next time. I know that doesn't help now, but if you can get the nuts snug, maybe lift the crossbars onto some 2X4s and tighten?
Thanks Steve, I am definitely going to leave it mounted to the bars for easier mounting in the future. I will post a pic later, but the hardware scraping the rooftop is my main concern. I have the screws cut off as short as possible with stock mounting hardware from Tepui, but they are still just mm away from the paint..... I am probably going to fab some L brackets to solve the issue.
Enthusiast III
Pics? Leave the inner screws pretty tight and then u just need to tighten the outer nuts. Once the crossbars on the bottom of the tent are mounted, they shouldn't come off. Since I'm not familiar with the rack, you might be able to add another set of crossbars like Yakima and then mount the tent crossbars the opposite.
Got it mounted Wednesday night. Had more room after I cut the bolts down.
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I know I am a little late on this but here is one of the brackets that I use for my RTT.. I had to come up with a better solution then trying to get them under the bars. it is some l brackes that I had laying around at work. I think they are 1/4 steel so plenty strong enough.
I use one of the slide bolts that comes with the tent in the rail, and have had no issues at all. works great and easy to remove the tent. I am currently out of the country on business but can take better pics when I return if you would like..
I use one of the slide bolts that comes with the tent in the rail, and have had no issues at all. works great and easy to remove the tent. I am currently out of the country on business but can take better pics when I return if you would like..
Contributor III
Good morning, This passed weekend I installed my CVT tent on my prinsu rack. Now I having a squeak coming form the rack. Ideas on what it could be?
Enthusiast III
I dont have the rack but maybe loosen some bolts and re-tighten them with the tent on top. The bottom of the tent might also be rubbing on a slat. Check for clearance or any movement of the rack under load. If u can recreate the squeak, u can hold a long screwdriver to ur ear to isolate the offending slat.
