Rogue_Runner77
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DIY RTT POST - So far so good
Very happy with this DIY RTT Build-
Put it all together, 2 platform tops, 1 is 4' x 8', 1 is 3' x 7', each fold in half with a piano hinge.
this made it much more manageable for me and easier to store. I especially like how this project worked with my Prinsu Rack and Baja Ladder. overall it feels very sturdy and the tent is secured very well to the eye bolts. I weight about 180 and will sleep with my torso over the rack and my feet over the overhang.
I haven't painted it yet, to seal it, but I will, maybe next weekend if I have time. Will post some videos on a separate post.
Parts list below.
Qty 2 - 4'x8' 3/4 inch sanded plywood - cut in half to make qty 4, 4'x4' each
- Cut 2 boards to 4x3
- https://www.homedepot.com/p/3-4-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-…/100478798
$70
Sealer paint white - https://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-Premium-1-gal-De…/100126312
$33
12 washers
12 lock nuts - plastic
12 1/4 carriage bolts - 1.25 inches in length
$18 local hardware store (all Stainless)
2 - 30 piano hinges- https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-1-2-in-x-3…/202034057
$18
3 Posts - 72 inches (used old chain link fence top rails)
3 top fence sleeves $15 - https://www.homedepot.com/p/YARDGARD-1-3-8-in-x-6…/204510279
$9
3 - 1 1/2 inch pipe flanges - local Hardware store
$18
6 screw in eye bolts - 4 inches in length - local hardware store
$ 7.50
1 Colman Hooligan 3 Tent - https://www.walmart.com/…/Coleman-Hooligan-3-Pers…/16677072…
$75 shipped from walmart
Total - about $250
works for me!
Very happy with this DIY RTT Build-
Put it all together, 2 platform tops, 1 is 4' x 8', 1 is 3' x 7', each fold in half with a piano hinge.
this made it much more manageable for me and easier to store. I especially like how this project worked with my Prinsu Rack and Baja Ladder. overall it feels very sturdy and the tent is secured very well to the eye bolts. I weight about 180 and will sleep with my torso over the rack and my feet over the overhang.
I haven't painted it yet, to seal it, but I will, maybe next weekend if I have time. Will post some videos on a separate post.
Parts list below.
Qty 2 - 4'x8' 3/4 inch sanded plywood - cut in half to make qty 4, 4'x4' each
- Cut 2 boards to 4x3
- https://www.homedepot.com/p/3-4-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-…/100478798
$70
Sealer paint white - https://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-Premium-1-gal-De…/100126312
$33
12 washers
12 lock nuts - plastic
12 1/4 carriage bolts - 1.25 inches in length
$18 local hardware store (all Stainless)
2 - 30 piano hinges- https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-1-2-in-x-3…/202034057
$18
3 Posts - 72 inches (used old chain link fence top rails)
3 top fence sleeves $15 - https://www.homedepot.com/p/YARDGARD-1-3-8-in-x-6…/204510279
$9
3 - 1 1/2 inch pipe flanges - local Hardware store
$18
6 screw in eye bolts - 4 inches in length - local hardware store
$ 7.50
1 Colman Hooligan 3 Tent - https://www.walmart.com/…/Coleman-Hooligan-3-Pers…/16677072…
$75 shipped from walmart
Total - about $250
works for me!
