Mounting Roof Top Tent To Bed Bars

To use your roof top tent especially the bigger ones such as the 4 person roof top tents or the ikamper skycamp it s ideal to have a bed rack that s as tall as the roof of your truck a hi lift bed mount or even truck caps with then a roof rack on top of them.

Mounting roof top tent to bed bars. Tepui tents are designed to fit on most vehicles with roof racks. The mounting extrusions need to be cut off at both ends up to the second pre drilled hole prior to being fitted to the base of the rooftop tent. A two bar system that works best for small roof top tents a three bar system engineer recommended that distributes the load even better for your regular sized roof top tents with. Our tents come with mounting brackets 2 0 which are compatible with a max cross bar height of 1 2 3cm and a width of 3 5 9cm.

Meaning it has a domed shape that allows you to sit up comfortably once inside. This way you ll ensure enough length in your pick up truck to use any rtt. Best for small cars and small ish budgets. A how to video on the installation of a 23 zero bundaburg roof top tent applies to many makes and models.

23 zero tent information. Check out the adjustable r. Place two channel sliders and provided bolts into each end of your mounting tracks. With a thule roof rack you re all set to head off on your endless adventures.

The clever opening system you use the ladder as a giant pry bar to unfurl the unit and get it set up is the same as several. Most of our racks allow mounting options on the side for rotopax maxtrax gas water cans an more. Check your vehicle s manual or contact manufacturer to know your roof s dynamic weight limit. Many stock racks work fine but generally aftermarket roof racks are sturdier easier to mount to and provide versatility for attaching your tepui awnings and other gear to your vehicle.

Use tent bottom as a template. For higher cross bars mounting brackets 1 0 should be used. Does your truck have a tonneau cover. Now that you ve selected your mounting system it is time to sort out how many crossbars go on top of them and under your roof top tent.

Bed racks make the most of your truck or jeep bed giving you a platform to mount a roof top tent bikes kayaks or whatever you want on top of the rack.