Roof Top Tent on 3rd Gen 4runner

Romer · 01-21-2008, 06:51 PM

I am getting a Roof Top Tent that I can run on my 80 series Land Cruiser and have a custom rack built that attached to the gutters.

Not my truck

Doing research a few people have said Thule Aero Towers or Yakima Q-Towers would help.

Here is my daughters truck (Thats my girl!)

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WCorbett · 01-21-2008, 06:58 PM

I wish I had the money for that mod

crolison · 01-21-2008, 07:01 PM

is your daughter single?

looks like a fun mod

SC4Runner · 01-21-2008, 07:24 PM

She's got a nice tailgate...

Er, wait, what kinda rear bumper she have?

Ya the rooftop tents are nice, but pricey!! I'll just keep sleeping on the ground

Romer · 01-21-2008, 07:43 PM

I am buying the RTT for me for when I do the Rubicon this summer. I wanted her to be able to borrow it as well.

She is attached

That an IRBIS offroad bumper

Help relative to the roof rack would be appreciated.

Thanks

881stGenRunner · 01-21-2008, 07:46 PM

search for username xcmountain80 he has one on his 3rd gen. maybe shoot him a pm or something, sorry i dont have much information except for that.

SOAZtim · 01-21-2008, 07:47 PM

Romer,
Check out jeffreyscott on www.expeditionportal.com He has a RTT on his 4runner. Great set up. I just can't remember off hand how its attached.
good luck and great looking 80.
Tim

Romer · 01-21-2008, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOAZtim

Romer,
Check out jeffreyscott on www.expeditionportal.com He has a RTT on his 4runner. Great set up. I just can't remember off hand how its attached.
good luck and great looking 80.
Tim

Thanks, I'll check that out. The above is not my 80. I haven't got the tent yet so Thats someone elses set up

This is my 80

1990Runner · 01-21-2008, 09:02 PM

im jealous of the 80 and that your getting a RTT. awsome truck man

SOAZtim · 01-21-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romer

Thanks, I'll check that out. The above is not my 80. I haven't got the tent yet so Thats someone elses set up

This is my 80

Some people just don't read posts... ME. I just looked at the "not my truck"
part.
It looks like we are a bunch of geniuses in this thread! haha.

Now, NICE 80. I like the lighter color anyway!

YotaJunky · 01-21-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romer

...

Here is my daughters truck (Thats my girl!)

That looks like a steep approach, or maybe it's just camera work and the angle the pic was taken. What was the grade?

***Corey*** · 01-22-2008, 01:33 AM

Hello Romer, nice rig you have.
Check with this site, he should be able to tell you too what you need to mount it on both roofs.

I am getting one "maybe" for my FJ later this year.
What I like is it is sitting on the factory rack.
They offer two tents styles, with the cheaper one having an actual floor in it, but heavier.

Romer · 01-22-2008, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

Hello Romer, nice rig you have.
Check with this site, he should be able to tell you too what you need to mount it on both roofs.

I am getting one "maybe" for my FJ later this year.
What I like is it is sitting on the factory rack.
They offer two tents styles, with the cheaper one having an actual floor in it, but heavier.

Thanks for the link, thats the same tent I am looking at. Although there is a local dealer within my club so I won't have to worry about shipping.

Thanks for all your nice comments about my 80. I have to have a nice 80 since I am the 80 moderator on IH8MUD.

There was no camera work on that shot, don't recall the angle. Its on Fins and things at Moab.

***Strap22*** · 01-22-2008, 06:49 AM

If that is the Tent you are looking at you may want to look at this.....
http://www.shop.fjcruiseroffroad.com...?categoryId=24

***Strap22*** · 01-22-2008, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strap22

If that is the Tent you are looking at you may want to look at this.....
http://www.shop.fjcruiseroffroad.com...?categoryId=24

That also has free shipping with it.

turboale · 01-22-2008, 06:58 AM

Nice rigs you got there!!

I have had great luck with Yakima products in the past and will probably go the QTowers route when I upgrade the cross bars on my 4Runner. I had them on a volvo and an excursion and I never had a problem! The only thing is your going to have to measure how long the tent is and figure out where you are going to want to mount it. There are two options and you might find that having both is best. One set mounts to the factory roof rails and keeps things towards the rear of the vehicle and I believe there is also an option to have another cross bar between the front doors that would allow you to mount it more forward on the vehicle. Do you know anyone that is a yakima dealer? Honestly your best bet would be to take the measurements of the tent down to a Yakima dealer and talk it over with them and see what you can come up with. Have you PM'd XCMtn80? I'm sure he would be willing to help you out and get you what you need as he has been running that setup for a while now.

Might be some help...
http://www.yotatech.com/f2/who-s-usi...rd-gen-130894/

j-man · 01-22-2008, 08:35 PM

Are you planning to put this on the 4runner? - not quite sure, well if you are then: i have had an eezi awn for the last 10 years and have put in on all of my runners (see sig below) and what you will find is that your roof will deflect on the rear portion of the stock rails causing the roof to make (popping noises) while driving on rough roads. IT gets annoying especially on long offroad trips like i make in baja quite often.
The roof can support the weight of them, but if your driving fast and long distance on rough roads you will feel, see, and hear the roof deflect, so much once that i thought that the rear quarter windows were gonna pop, but they didnt so i guess youll be ok.
I ended up making roof baskets for a couple my 4runners, and the other ones i made just platform racks out of 1" square steel tubing. Lets see if i can find a pic for you.

Romer · 01-22-2008, 08:55 PM

[quote=j-man;50728999]Are you planning to put this on the 4runner? - not quite sure, [quote]

This is primarially for the 80 so I can do trails like the Rubithon. However, my daughter and her friends also like to go camping so I want to be able to install it on her 4runner. Looks like adding a 3 crossmember Yakima rack will be thr right answer, just need to get the right part numpers.

I also want it for her 4runner so when a few of us go, we have some extra room. On most trails that aren't to rough or we have a set camping spot we come back, to I bring this

cackalak han · 01-23-2008, 02:30 PM

I've lurked around ih8mud for a few years. Always admired your 80. Anyway, I am also in the market for a RTT and I think I am pretty much set on the Maggiolina unit. Simple set up, lot more sturdy, built-in mattress, ability to carry kayaks, bikes, etc. on top of the tent, etc.

http://www.loftyshelters.com/MaggExtreme.htm

Anyway, something to consider. I'm no help on the actual part numbers for the Thule or Yakima---sorry.

***Corey*** · 01-23-2008, 03:01 PM

We have a member with an FJ Cruiser who has the Maggiolina hard shell setup, very nice.

01-21-2008, 07:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
crolison Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 2,279	is your daughter single? looks like a fun mod __________________ 97 4runner, 2.7 5speed 4wd, 5.29, 33 horns armor locked lifted heavy SOB broken front and rear swaybars My Profile.. Last edited by crolison; 01-21-2008 at 07:08 PM.

01-21-2008, 07:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,885	She's got a nice tailgate... Er, wait, what kinda rear bumper she have? Ya the rooftop tents are nice, but pricey!! I'll just keep sleeping on the ground __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

01-21-2008, 07:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Romer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 49	I am buying the RTT for me for when I do the Rubicon this summer. I wanted her to be able to borrow it as well. She is attached That an IRBIS offroad bumper Help relative to the roof rack would be appreciated. Thanks __________________ 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

01-21-2008, 07:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
881stGenRunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 2,343	search for username xcmountain80 he has one on his 3rd gen. maybe shoot him a pm or something, sorry i dont have much information except for that. __________________ -Brandon 1988 4Runner SR5 4x4 V6 5 Speed Swap (R150F)~SDORI 1.5" BJ Spacers~Downey 26MM TBs~Downey 3" Springs~Downey Shackles~PC ES3000s~PC ES2000 SS~Motive Gear 5.29s~Rear Detroit~Front Lock-Rite~Yakima Load Warrior~33x12.5 Pro Comp M/Ts~Cragar 15x8 Streetlocks~Cobra 18 WXSTII~Marlin Crawler Rear~Addicted Offroad Front Bumper~4X Innovations Sliders~WabFab Bikini Kit~Optima Yellow Top~SS IFS Truss. My 4Runner and Other Stuff

01-21-2008, 07:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
SOAZtim Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Snobsdale, SOuthern AriZona. Posts: 807	Romer, Check out jeffreyscott on www.expeditionportal.com He has a RTT on his 4runner. Great set up. I just can't remember off hand how its attached. good luck and great looking 80. Tim __________________ 2001 4runner. 255/85/16 BFG KM, A-trac/VSC disable switch. DR coilovers. OME rear springs with bilsteins, 4.88 gears with ARB lockers. Waeco CF-50 fridge. Home made sleeping platform with drawers. Home made rear bumper. Home made sliders. Blue sea fuse box. ICV8000 Icom 2meter. Uniden CB in ashtray. Donaldson Top Spin pre-filter with home made snorkel. TJM front bumper with m8000 and syn line. Baja Rack Mega Mule roof rack. Lowrance. 7" hid's. Lots of scratches. www.soaztim.com

01-21-2008, 06:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
WCorbett Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 595	I wish I had the money for that mod

01-21-2008, 09:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
1990Runner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: houston, texas Posts: 241	im jealous of the 80 and that your getting a RTT. awsome truck man __________________ 1990 SR5 4-Runner 5spd 4X4 stock trim for now Aisin manual hubs

01-22-2008, 01:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,068	Hello Romer, nice rig you have. Check with this site, he should be able to tell you too what you need to mount it on both roofs. I am getting one "maybe" for my FJ later this year. What I like is it is sitting on the factory rack. They offer two tents styles, with the cheaper one having an actual floor in it, but heavier. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

01-22-2008, 06:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
*Strap22* Sponsoring Vendor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1,328	If that is the Tent you are looking at you may want to look at this..... http://www.shop.fjcruiseroffroad.com...?categoryId=24 __________________ *Phil* Toyota & TRD Parts Wholesale www.FJCruiserOffroad.com www.trdparts4u.com www.toyotapartsales.com Authorized ARB/OldManEmu Dealer Authorized *OASIS* Air Deflators Dealer

01-22-2008, 06:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
turboale Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,836	Nice rigs you got there!! I have had great luck with Yakima products in the past and will probably go the QTowers route when I upgrade the cross bars on my 4Runner. I had them on a volvo and an excursion and I never had a problem! The only thing is your going to have to measure how long the tent is and figure out where you are going to want to mount it. There are two options and you might find that having both is best. One set mounts to the factory roof rails and keeps things towards the rear of the vehicle and I believe there is also an option to have another cross bar between the front doors that would allow you to mount it more forward on the vehicle. Do you know anyone that is a yakima dealer? Honestly your best bet would be to take the measurements of the tent down to a Yakima dealer and talk it over with them and see what you can come up with. Have you PM'd XCMtn80? I'm sure he would be willing to help you out and get you what you need as he has been running that setup for a while now. Might be some help... http://www.yotatech.com/f2/who-s-usi...rd-gen-130894/ __________________ --Austin RHaus NYC 06 M45 Sport - Beauty 96 4Runner - The Beast Last edited by turboale; 01-22-2008 at 07:04 AM.

01-22-2008, 08:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
j-man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Posts: 207	Are you planning to put this on the 4runner? - not quite sure, well if you are then: i have had an eezi awn for the last 10 years and have put in on all of my runners (see sig below) and what you will find is that your roof will deflect on the rear portion of the stock rails causing the roof to make (popping noises) while driving on rough roads. IT gets annoying especially on long offroad trips like i make in baja quite often. The roof can support the weight of them, but if your driving fast and long distance on rough roads you will feel, see, and hear the roof deflect, so much once that i thought that the rear quarter windows were gonna pop, but they didnt so i guess youll be ok. I ended up making roof baskets for a couple my 4runners, and the other ones i made just platform racks out of 1" square steel tubing. Lets see if i can find a pic for you. __________________ 2000 4Runner v6 sr5 4x4 5spd: Turbo'ed 99 4Runner v6 Sr5 4x4 5spd: Saw's / OME combo TrueTrac rear 98 4Runner V6 Sr5 4x4 5spd E-locker: Saws / OME combo... EEZI AWN Roof Tent 1.4m 97 4Runner V6 Sr5 4x4 Auto: Saws / OME combo TrueTrac rear 2003 Landcruiser 285 BFG At's and outback roofrack My Baja Trailer Build: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=179520 http://community.webshots.com/user/bajaroadtrain

01-22-2008, 08:55 PM	#18 (permalink)
Romer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 49	[quote=j-man;50728999]Are you planning to put this on the 4runner? - not quite sure, [quote] This is primarially for the 80 so I can do trails like the Rubithon. However, my daughter and her friends also like to go camping so I want to be able to install it on her 4runner. Looks like adding a 3 crossmember Yakima rack will be thr right answer, just need to get the right part numpers. I also want it for her 4runner so when a few of us go, we have some extra room. On most trails that aren't to rough or we have a set camping spot we come back, to I bring this Attached Thumbnails __________________ 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

01-23-2008, 02:30 PM	#19 (permalink)
cackalak han Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 1,768	I've lurked around ih8mud for a few years. Always admired your 80. Anyway, I am also in the market for a RTT and I think I am pretty much set on the Maggiolina unit. Simple set up, lot more sturdy, built-in mattress, ability to carry kayaks, bikes, etc. on top of the tent, etc. http://www.loftyshelters.com/MaggExtreme.htm Anyway, something to consider. I'm no help on the actual part numbers for the Thule or Yakima---sorry. __________________ 01 Tacoma DC TRD OR 4x4

01-23-2008, 03:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,068	We have a member with an FJ Cruiser who has the Maggiolina hard shell setup, very nice. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

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