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Romer · 04-01-2008, 05:57 PM

A while ago I started this thread
http://www.yotatech.com/f2/roof-top-...runner-135415/

I was thinking that I would end up with a 150 lb roof top tent. I wanted to be able to use it on my 80 series Land Cruiser and my daughters 99 4runner

I have since bought a much lighter tent so I can take my 80 on the Rubicon without hurting the CG too much.

The tent itself is about 45 lbs so I know the current factory roof rack can handle this. Load ratings are made for movement. With RTT's you have to worry about being parked as you unfold the tent, throw in sleeping gear and two people.

So, I am wonderingif I should upgrade her rack with either Thule or Yakima towers. Don't know the difference between Q towers and control towers? These I assume would use the factory rails for installation.

Looking for some recommendations to withold the weight of setup RTT with about 400 lbs total.

FYI here is a write-up I did on the Oasis II RTT when I got it, I haven't tried it out yet, waiting for the Rubicon http://forum.ih8mud.com/3110363-post6.html

04-01-2008, 05:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Romer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 49	Roof Rack and what Can it hold, RTT? A while ago I started this thread http://www.yotatech.com/f2/roof-top-...runner-135415/ I was thinking that I would end up with a 150 lb roof top tent. I wanted to be able to use it on my 80 series Land Cruiser and my daughters 99 4runner I have since bought a much lighter tent so I can take my 80 on the Rubicon without hurting the CG too much. The tent itself is about 45 lbs so I know the current factory roof rack can handle this. Load ratings are made for movement. With RTT's you have to worry about being parked as you unfold the tent, throw in sleeping gear and two people. So, I am wonderingif I should upgrade her rack with either Thule or Yakima towers. Don't know the difference between Q towers and control towers? These I assume would use the factory rails for installation. Looking for some recommendations to withold the weight of setup RTT with about 400 lbs total. FYI here is a write-up I did on the Oasis II RTT when I got it, I haven't tried it out yet, waiting for the Rubicon http://forum.ih8mud.com/3110363-post6.html __________________ Ken Romer TLCA #13968 Rising Sun 4WD Club 97 LX450, Supercharged, Locked, and lots of other stuff ROTW 96 LX450 - ROD's 06 4Runner - Wife's 99 4Runner - daughterofromer's