Gobi Rack with Hard SHell Tent?
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puckitpuck
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Here go. Autohome Gobi and FrontRunner Slim Line II
Had the Autohome Columbus on Gobi stealth with two Yakima crossbars for about a month. Since thegobi crossbar do not level with the rack side rails, you can't really mount the RTT on the rails without modding and make the crossbar level with the rack side rails. I didn't do that.
I used the cross adapter and the yakima crossbars so the Autohome would sit on the yakima corssbars, but it still not quite ideal. Since Autohome shell constructed from fiberglass, it come with two mounting rail which is also acted as the load frame, the other part does flex when there is load on them. Ideal mounting would be to have the Autohome sit on a completely flat surface.
Since I want to be able to mount Rhinorack Batwing Awning and carry a table, I went with Frontrunner slimline II with extra wide platform and mounting accessories. To me this is ideal.
Had the Autohome Columbus on Gobi stealth with two Yakima crossbars for about a month. Since thegobi crossbar do not level with the rack side rails, you can't really mount the RTT on the rails without modding and make the crossbar level with the rack side rails. I didn't do that.
I used the cross adapter and the yakima crossbars so the Autohome would sit on the yakima corssbars, but it still not quite ideal. Since Autohome shell constructed from fiberglass, it come with two mounting rail which is also acted as the load frame, the other part does flex when there is load on them. Ideal mounting would be to have the Autohome sit on a completely flat surface.
Since I want to be able to mount Rhinorack Batwing Awning and carry a table, I went with Frontrunner slimline II with extra wide platform and mounting accessories. To me this is ideal.
Hamburgerpimp
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I am also looking to see who has run a hardshell on their Gobi, looking to get an Alucab or Roofnest on my Gobi. Looks like a Frontrunner is the way to go, but don't want to swap the rack if I can avoid it
Here go. Autohome Gobi and FrontRunner Slim Line II
Had the Autohome Columbus on Gobi stealth with two Yakima crossbars for about a month. Since thegobi crossbar do not level with the rack side rails, you can't really mount the RTT on the rails without modding and make the crossbar level with the rack side rails. I didn't do that.
I used the cross adapter and the yakima crossbars so the Autohome would sit on the yakima corssbars, but it still not quite ideal. Since Autohome shell constructed from fiberglass, it come with two mounting rail which is also acted as the load frame, the other part does flex when there is load on them. Ideal mounting would be to have the Autohome sit on a completely flat surface.
Since I want to be able to mount Rhinorack Batwing Awning and carry a table, I went with Frontrunner slimline II with extra wide platform and mounting accessories. To me this is ideal.
Your rig looks awesome!
MillerPKA
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Autohome Columbus Variant Small with Gobi Stealth, rise, removable crossbars.
The tent is on the smaller side but fits perfectly on the rack, not much overhang on the sides and the tailgate is fully operable. The round crossbars don't provide the best mount but you can get aftermarket square tubing that would be a little bit better. All in all no complaints.
The tent is on the smaller side but fits perfectly on the rack, not much overhang on the sides and the tailgate is fully operable. The round crossbars don't provide the best mount but you can get aftermarket square tubing that would be a little bit better. All in all no complaints.
SnoRnR
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Thank you, your rig looks awesome. Was it just a case of lifting the tent up dropping it on then adding the bolts for the roof bars? I have never removed the bars. Any tips for mounting the bars with the tent on? I am guessing you take the bars off the rack mount them onto the tent without the bar bolts in then lift it up and add the lower bar brackets.
satnightspl
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Ikamper skycamp 2.0 fits on Gobi rack with rise. Those are 85.8 inches long. Leaves about an inch of clearance from the spoiler when the tailgate is up. So anything shorter should fit as well.
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Kamalani Mahie
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Good to know. I'm looking at a CVT Mt. Hood which is 85" long and I have a Gobi with rise.
Kamalani Mahie
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Autohome Columbus Variant Small with Gobi Stealth, rise, removable crossbars.
The tent is on the smaller side but fits perfectly on the rack, not much overhang on the sides and the tailgate is fully operable. The round crossbars don't provide the best mount but you can get aftermarket square tubing that would be a little bit better. All in all no complaints.
This is 83" long. How much clearance between the tent and the hatch when open? Any more room to move it forward?
jk24runner
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satnightspl
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On gobi rack with rise and ladder
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SnoRnR
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On gobi rack with rise and ladder
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Did you use the 2.0 factory fitting hardware and Gobi standard crossbars? Any alterations needed? The tent does look pretty awesome on the 4Runner.
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Kamalani Mahie
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CVT Mt Hood on Gobi with rise. Just BARELY fits. About a half inch clearance to move the tent between the front rise and the Gobi ladder with the hatch open. The hardest part is getting your hand between the crossbar and mesh flooring to tighten the mounting brackets. Gobi doesn't leave much room since it's a low profile rack.
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satnightspl
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We used 2.0 hardware. The tent is attached to the removable cross bar in the front, the rear is attached the rear of the basket.
No alterations needed. Because the iKamper is so wide you do lose the ability to mount gobi accessories aside from an awning or shower cube.
The tent looks high for some people's tastes. I don't mind it, but it is most apparent from the rear.
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DryHeatAZ
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This is what I'm looking for.. hard shell, low profile.
Is that CVT Mt Hood the Small, Medium or Large?
cmilviper
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I've had my IKamper 2.0 4X on the Gobi for about 1.5 years.....I wanted a hard shell tent, but also a tent to fit the whole family. It has worked out well, no complaints.
I mounted mine just as [MENTION=294116]satnightspl[/MENTION] did above, using the front cross-bar & rear upper bar of the rack itself. Much easier to mount from the front and rear, due to how low profile the rack/minimum space.,
I mounted mine just as [MENTION=294116]satnightspl[/MENTION] did above, using the front cross-bar & rear upper bar of the rack itself. Much easier to mount from the front and rear, due to how low profile the rack/minimum space.,
Kamalani Mahie
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It is the small. 50" wide. All sizes are 85" long. The medium (56" wide) and large (60" wide) will fit but would make the 4runner look like an airplane lol. 56" Might be fine aesthetically, but 60" isn't to me at least.
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