I was tired of all the "crap" RTT's, so I made my own. - TERRAPOD!

For those who have asked regarding standard 7 foot Garage doors - Here you go.

Details as shown:

1) Vehicle details: 2016 Toyota 4Runner Trail with a 3.5" lift, 275/70/17 tires
2) Terrapod RTTx Tent with Rhino-Rack Backbone mount.
3) Garage door is a standard 2 car 7 foot tall garage door.

The Rhino-Rack Backbone as a direct mount for the RTTx provides not only the best mounting option, it allows the vehicle to retain the proper aerodynamic airflow over the roof.

Only 12 left on the Kickstarter First Editions. Get your's before it's gone!

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2 questions.

1) On my 3rd gen 4runner I currently have a tubular style roof rack. What would be a good low profile replacemanent to use with the Terrapod RTTX?

2) I currently own an exped megamat, it is 77.5 x 52 inches as listed on their website. Given these dimensions, I assume I can use this mattress in your RTT?

Thank you.
 
VZN185 said:
2 questions.

1) On my 3rd gen 4runner I currently have a tubular style roof rack. What would be a good low profile replacemanent to use with the Terrapod RTTX?

2) I currently own an exped megamat, it is 77.5 x 52 inches as listed on their website. Given these dimensions, I assume I can use this mattress in your RTT?

Thank you.
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Answers:

1) Given the age of the 3rd Gen, your tubular rack might be the best option. That said, virtually any rack will work. Not sure Rhino-Rack has options for the the 3rd Gen 4runner.

2) The Megamat can work - however...one of our testers used that mat and it does take quite a bit more effort to fully deflate it for stowage. We recommend the 7.5 thickness for mattresses.

Hope that helps!
 
RTTx Update: Kickstarter is almost there! Only 5 First Edition tents remain...

In other news...I present the final production model:

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Terrapod said:
RTTx Update: Kickstarter is almost there! Only 5 First Edition tents remain...

In other news...I present the final production model:

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I have the southern style offroad roof rack, similar to the prinsu rack. Will this RTT mount to it? And if so, will it be low enough of a profile to fit into a standard size garage?
 
dktxt4r said:
I have the southern style offroad roof rack, similar to the prinsu rack. Will this RTT mount to it? And if so, will it be low enough of a profile to fit into a standard size garage?
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There's a lot of factors to consider.
How tall the lift? What size tires? How tall is ______Rack?

Very sorry...I cannot answer your question without all the details. Every rack and setup is slightly different.


Example:
Terrapod RTTx tent
Rhino-Rack Backbone mounts
2016 4runner Trail
275/70 tires
3.5" lift

This is a standard 7' Garage door. The truck / tent has 1" to spare.

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Terrapod said:
There's a lot of factors to consider.
How tall the lift? What size tires? How tall is ______Rack?

Very sorry...I cannot answer your question without all the details. Every rack and setup is slightly different.


Example:
Terrapod RTTx tent
Rhino-Rack Backbone mounts
2016 4runner Trail
275/70 tires
3.5" lift

This is a standard 7' Garage door. The truck / tent has 1" to spare.

zsDpQvS.jpg


klVXa6r.jpg
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Fair enough. Would the tent sit flush on the crossbars on this type of roof rack or would it need a mounting system that lifts the tent above the cross bars?
 
dktxt4r said:
Fair enough. Would the tent sit flush on the crossbars on this type of roof rack or would it need a mounting system that lifts the tent above the cross bars?
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Actually the crossbars are required on the tent. The rack would tie to those, because the tent width is 54".

The Prinsu, Victory, Southern Style...brackets.

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Chad
 
Terrapod said:
Actually the crossbars are required on the tent. The rack would tie to those, because the tent width is 54".

The Prinsu, Victory, Southern Style...brackets.

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Chad
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Do you have any photos on the mounting system for this time of roof rack?
 
dktxt4r said:
Do you have any photos on the mounting system for this time of roof rack?
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Nope. The original design loses the rack (and all that weight) and is a direct mount. These types of racks are very simple. But...they are not wide enough. To mount to these racks:

1) Lay our 53.75" crossbars onto the the Prinsu/Victory/Southern Rach
2) Bolt our crossbars with L brackets to the Prinsu crossbars (as shown above x6)
3) Place tent on top of our crossbars and bolt on our end brackets (x6)

Voila.
 
Terrapod said:


Nope. The original design loses the rack (and all that weight) and is a direct mount. These types of racks are very simple. But...they are not wide enough. To mount to these racks:

1) Lay our 53.75" crossbars onto the the Prinsu/Victory/Southern Rach
2) Bolt our crossbars with L brackets to the Prinsu crossbars (as shown above x6)
3) Place tent on top of our crossbars and bolt on our end brackets (x6)

Voila.
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Gotcha. I just saw the rendering on instagram.
 
Been following your journey from the start, pretty impressive!

Sure would solve my issues of not fitting into parking garages with my CVT, plus i like the hard shell top as I've ripped my cover on trees, pretty much unavoidable in the PNW if your headed off road in the Cascades.

Nice job! :)
 
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