11-18-2020, 01:55 AM
|
#1
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Central Coast
Posts: 317
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Central Coast
Posts: 317
|
Roadshower
Just picked up a roadshower 4 gallon. I’ve had a water port and it leaks bad because it’s all plastic. I didn’t want the look of ABS pipe strapped to my roof.
Roadshower was bought by Yakima and so now it’s sold at REI. They’ve been back ordered for a long time and just got back in stock. Ordered online, shipped to my local REI for free and it arrived the next day. $358.88 including tax.
The build quality looks very good. All metal, nice welded, good powdercoat (time will tell) and real plumbing fixtures.
With a little prybar encouragement, I managed to fit it in my bajarack standard basket. This is a big advantage to me because I don’t like the look of big side mounted accessories, and it allows the weight to be more centered and better supported.
I filled it up to the brim and pressurized it to 50 psi (pressure relief valve at 65 psi) and drove around. Not noticeable. Hooked up the hose, no leaks, and it sprayed about 50 feet.
Do the math and it’s really not much more than DIY solutions that can perform the same.
I’ll post some pics in the daylight tomorrow and after
I get a hose mount setup.
__________________
2016 TE Classic Silver, KDSS, TRD Intake, 255/75R17 BFG Mud Terrain KM3
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
11-19-2020, 12:59 PM
|
#3
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 628
|
|
Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 628
|
What do the mounting solutions look like for these? Wondering how well it could be side mounted on a Front Runner...
__________________
2016 Black Trail Premium KDSS - Traded
2020 Army Green TRD Pro: 265/70R17 Goodyear Duratrac RT, Eibach TRD Pro Lift-Kit Springs, Victory 4x4 Blitz Al Sliders, RCI TRD Pro Integration Al Skid Plate Set, RCI Gas Tank Al Skid Plate, Front Runner 3/4 Slimline Roof Rack (w/1.4m Easy-Out Awning and Quick Release Kit), Morimoto XB Taillights, Canvasback Cargo Liner, more to come...
2023 Yacht Blue Kia EV6 GT
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
11-19-2020, 01:43 PM
|
#4
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 197
Real Name: Jeff
|
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 197
Real Name: Jeff
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ape Runner
Just picked up a roadshower 4 gallon. I’ve had a water port and it leaks bad because it’s all plastic. I didn’t want the look of ABS pipe strapped to my roof.
Roadshower was bought by Yakima and so now it’s sold at REI. They’ve been back ordered for a long time and just got back in stock. Ordered online, shipped to my local REI for free and it arrived the next day. $358.88 including tax.
The build quality looks very good. All metal, nice welded, good powdercoat (time will tell) and real plumbing fixtures.
With a little prybar encouragement, I managed to fit it in my bajarack standard basket. This is a big advantage to me because I don’t like the look of big side mounted accessories, and it allows the weight to be more centered and better supported.
I filled it up to the brim and pressurized it to 50 psi (pressure relief valve at 65 psi) and drove around. Not noticeable. Hooked up the hose, no leaks, and it sprayed about 50 feet.
Do the math and it’s really not much more than DIY solutions that can perform the same.
I’ll post some pics in the daylight tomorrow and after
I get a hose mount setup.
|
Cool! I currently have a rinsekit but sits in back. I was looking at waterport or DIY. Good to know basically same price to just buy this one.
__________________
2018 SR5 Premium | Dobinsons 3"/2" - F300/549 R325/705 | Dirt King Tube UCA | HIKEit Throttle Controller | Prinsu 3/4 Rack | Xenon Depot High Beams | Boslla B4 Series LED Low Beams | Lensun Hood Solar Panel | Rockpals Powerstation & Fridge
4Runner Mod Inspiration: https://trail4runner.com/
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
11-19-2020, 01:50 PM
|
#5
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 1,952
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 1,952
|
REI is having their 20% off coupon as well with code GEARUP2020 until 11/23. Brings it down to $263 before tax.
__________________
2016 Nautical Blue Metallic Trail | SCS | Falken Wildpeak AT3/W | Icon CDCV | Heftyfab Front Bumper | 4x4 Labs Rear | Shrockworks Sliders | RCI Skids | Warn VR10S | OGE Dual Battery System | sPOD | Katzkin
2013 Blizzard Pearl LE 4WD - SOLD!!!
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
11-19-2020, 04:59 PM
|
#6
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Oakland, California
Posts: 61
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Oakland, California
Posts: 61
|
I’ve had one of these for about a year, and it is great. I have mine mounted to fit in the tow hitch on the rear. If you have decent water pressure, you can pressurize it straight from a garden hose without having to use an air compressor to hit 50 psi. On a hot summer day it gets legitimately hot, and I have used it for pretty good camping showers, washing off my dog, etc.
__________________
--
2016 4Runner SR5 4x4. BFG A/T K02s (275/70/17 E Rated). 2-inch Icon rear springs. Bilstein 6112s front (1.2" setting), 5160s rear. RCI skid plates package + gas tank (3/8 in. steel), RCI rock sliders. Warn semi-hidden winch mount + Warn Zeon 10-S Platinum winch. Raingler cargo nets (roof and rear). TRD wheels. LFD rooftop crossbars.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
11-19-2020, 11:03 PM
|
#7
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Central Coast
Posts: 317
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Central Coast
Posts: 317
|
Confirmed the GEARUP2020 codes applies so getting a price adjustment!
As for mounting it was a channel in the bottom and on the side for carriage bolts. The brackets are designed for bars but I’m certain it can be made to fit any rack.
__________________
2016 TE Classic Silver, KDSS, TRD Intake, 255/75R17 BFG Mud Terrain KM3
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
11-20-2020, 08:35 AM
|
#8
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Pensacola FL
Posts: 630
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Pensacola FL
Posts: 630
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ape Runner
Just picked up a roadshower 4 gallon.
|
What is the weight when full (guess I could look it up)? How long will you have water available (assume full pressure which I could look up as well)? Guess I’m feeling lazy and want some real world feedback.
__________________
Ford Explorer - Jeep Liberty Renegade - GMC Yukon Denali - Hummer H2 - Ford Raptor SVT - BMW M6 - Suzuki Jimny - Mazda Demio - Daihatsu Naked - Will Cypha - Toyota 4Runner TRD ORP - Toyota RAV4 Limited Hybrid
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
11-20-2020, 08:36 AM
|
#9
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Pensacola FL
Posts: 630
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Pensacola FL
Posts: 630
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by the_economist
I have mine mounted to fit in the tow hitch on the rear.
|
Pic? DIY hitch mount?
__________________
Ford Explorer - Jeep Liberty Renegade - GMC Yukon Denali - Hummer H2 - Ford Raptor SVT - BMW M6 - Suzuki Jimny - Mazda Demio - Daihatsu Naked - Will Cypha - Toyota 4Runner TRD ORP - Toyota RAV4 Limited Hybrid
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
11-29-2020, 12:25 AM
|
#10
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Oakland, California
Posts: 61
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Oakland, California
Posts: 61
|
Here are a couple pics. Bolts onto a T-shaped 2” steel hitch mount. Bolts are rounded-flathead style that slide right into the gutter on the Roadshower.
__________________
--
2016 4Runner SR5 4x4. BFG A/T K02s (275/70/17 E Rated). 2-inch Icon rear springs. Bilstein 6112s front (1.2" setting), 5160s rear. RCI skid plates package + gas tank (3/8 in. steel), RCI rock sliders. Warn semi-hidden winch mount + Warn Zeon 10-S Platinum winch. Raingler cargo nets (roof and rear). TRD wheels. LFD rooftop crossbars.
Last edited by the_economist; 11-29-2020 at 12:28 AM.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
11-29-2020, 12:08 PM
|
#11
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: San Diego
Posts: 157
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: San Diego
Posts: 157
|
Thanks for posting this OP. I’ve been looking to buy for awhile and was waiting for a sale. Didn’t realize REI carried them.
I’ll cut to the chase. Got my gearup discount and picked up a new 4 gallon Roadshower yesterday. I’m looking for the best way to mount it to my Gobi stealth rack. To maximize space, and because the 4s is the smallest model, I’m mounting it to the side of my rack using the provided mounting hardware attached to the vertical 1” tubes on the Gobi. The mounting bracket just barely fits in there. I have no doubts in the strength of gobi’s welds, but has anyone tried this yet? I’d prefer a solution similar to the Gobi ARB awning mounts for easy on and off when I’m not using it.
Edit: GOBI says the vertical tubes are strong enough for this 53 lb item when full with water. I’ll be using a 3/8” thick neoprene foam adhesive strip above and below the side channel on the Roadshower to protect the Gobi rack finish, and an extra set of mounting brackets from Yakima. The initial attempt looks solid and hugs the rack nicely to keep the low profile look I’m after. Will post more after I’ve had a chance to use it for a couple trips. Removing it and storing it I’ve yet to see how difficult that will be. I might switch to tube clamps or the Gobi cross bars if that is too difficult
__________________
2020 TRD ORP — MGM, KDSS, Billstein 6112 (2”) front, Billstein 5160 + 1” rear, C4 sliders, 275 WildPeaks, Rago rear window panels, GOBI stealth rack, HID low and LED high beams, SS3 sport yellow fogs, ARB single compressor, rock lights
Last edited by snowpeak; 12-01-2020 at 12:52 AM.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
12-15-2020, 10:31 PM
|
#12
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: San Diego
Posts: 157
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: San Diego
Posts: 157
|
Update! Paul at GOBI confirms the vertical tubes can handle the 50 lbs and the install went smoothly. I used 4 of the brackets from Yakima, and two strips of 3/8” thick 1” wide sponge neoprene to protect the finish. I’ll grab some photos on my next camping trip.
__________________
2020 TRD ORP — MGM, KDSS, Billstein 6112 (2”) front, Billstein 5160 + 1” rear, C4 sliders, 275 WildPeaks, Rago rear window panels, GOBI stealth rack, HID low and LED high beams, SS3 sport yellow fogs, ARB single compressor, rock lights
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
03-30-2021, 09:31 AM
|
#13
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Nixa
Posts: 1
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Nixa
Posts: 1
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by the_economist
Here are a couple pics. Bolts onto a T-shaped 2” steel hitch mount. Bolts are rounded-flathead style that slide right into the gutter on the Roadshower.
|
Did u custom make the t-shaped hitch? If you bought it, could u list make and model? I'd like to mount a roadshower to my hitch as well.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
04-04-2021, 08:03 PM
|
#14
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Oakland, California
Posts: 61
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Oakland, California
Posts: 61
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Glacius48
Did u custom make the t-shaped hitch? If you bought it, could u list make and model? I'd like to mount a roadshower to my hitch as well.
|
It is a custom hitch mount, so I don’t think it can be purchased easily online unfortunately. I bought mine from happiercamper.com when I bought my trailer from them. I’m not sure if they sell them separately. But it might be worth calling Happier Camper in Los Angeles to find out.
__________________
--
2016 4Runner SR5 4x4. BFG A/T K02s (275/70/17 E Rated). 2-inch Icon rear springs. Bilstein 6112s front (1.2" setting), 5160s rear. RCI skid plates package + gas tank (3/8 in. steel), RCI rock sliders. Warn semi-hidden winch mount + Warn Zeon 10-S Platinum winch. Raingler cargo nets (roof and rear). TRD wheels. LFD rooftop crossbars.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
04-05-2021, 07:06 PM
|
#15
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 23
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 23
|
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
|