So I just finished getting my RTT (ARB Simpson III) installed on my Front Runner Rack. A few observations.

I bought he lower height RTT mount kit from Front Runner - BIG MISTAKE! It is very hard to work under the RTT to tighten bolts and just do anything. Once your done, there is barely enough clearance to do basic rack tasks like remove the rear corner to slide on some bolts. The biggest issue with the lower mounts is that its basically impossible to install accessories to the side. Awnings, Jacks, shovels, etc. will not clear the RTT. So my advice is get the taller tent mounts (just ordered them myself). Front Runner now has a quick release kit for $299 on their site, looks interesting, especially if you plan to remove your RTT a lot.

Second thing I did wrong was I installed the Front Runner mounts to the Front Runner Rack, then installed the ARB extrudes to the top of the mounts with the idea that I would slide the ARB RTT onto this. Not easy! Spent ALOT of time cursing and scratching parts. The way to go, is to just attach everything to the RTT, including the Front Runner tent mounts. Then you just simply drop it on top of 8 M8 bolts you have slid into your rails and your done!!

Thanks for sharing your failures. I'm getting an FRO Slimline II so this has definitely been helpful.


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Agree, I ordered the taller FR mounts last year for my K9 rack when I purchased my RTT. Also, I attach the RTT with the mounts attached, at that point it is just lining up the mounts even on the rack which on mine I have marked. Another huge time saver is using stubby ratchet wrenches...makes everything so much easier

I had a similar experience last night. It took me forever to mount the parts (supplied by Tepui) onto the FR Slimline rack. I'm going to buy the Quick Release mount down the road.

its not any easier on a gobi stealth rack. there is 0 room to work underneath the tent.

I made a video of how I load mine. I keep the cross bars mounted to the bottom of the tent and use 2*4's load the tent. this way I am not fussing with bolts under the tent, i remove the 2*4s and tent drops on to the rack. then all i have to do is mount the cross bars.

but it does help thats just about the coolest rack there is for a 4runner

I just purchased the Front Runner quick release. I'll post some pics after I've installed it. I'm also looking to upgrade to the full size rack.

I am 5' 7.5" and I can tell its going to be a chore to pack the tent up. On the back I have a Gobi ladder and of course the RTT has a ladder. But I need something to get up when necessary for example to pack the RTT around the front. I have not done the pack/unpack routine much since buying it so maybe I will not need it, but I am thinking maybe a retractable ladder of sorts. On one hand I am a bit put off by having 3 ladders in the vehicle, so I am hoping maybe with technique a ladder isn't necessary for packing the RTT.

I'd practice some more at see what you come up with..I'm over 6ft and w/a 3 in lift, I still have to stretch standing on the running boards to tidy down the front and the rear usually hopping on the wheels..but they do make some pretty small form factor ladders that you could probably store inside the RTT

Just got the FR Quick Release. I love the fast shipping of FR. I'm going to post pics once I install it later today.

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I live in Florida, and anything from CA to FL takes a while, so I ordered some parts the other day overnight, cost quite a bit. So I order on Thur night, it ships Friday, and the box shows arrival scan to my city early this morning. It never arrives! I called UPS and they said FR did not select Saturday delivery!!!! I paid $$$ and won't be getting it until Monday!

I live 2 hrs away from FR so shipping is always pretty fast. I was expecting to come Monday but UPS made the delivery today.

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Anyone running a RTT on a the smallest Front Runner rack? Trying to gauge how many slats will be available (if any) after the tent is up there.

Anyone know if this light would be overkill for a LED inside the Annex?

https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.co...w-bracket.html

slats are 8" apart and for example an ARB Simpson III is 55" long, so it would take about 7 slats. You may find up to 8 are consumed/not usable, it all depends on how exactly you mount it