I think it depends on your RTT and the clearances when deployed. I’ve been thinking about getting one for my 23Zero tent. Pretty sure with the correct hardware, it’ll work. Tent might not be centered on the bars, but function over aesthetics.
McGrubber!!!!Hey all - just finished up a project. I love my iKamper but I don’t want it on my truck 24/7. I installed this hoist Universal system from smarter home.
And with the Rivian cross bars I don’t have to take the camper off the rails and it will only take me 15-20 min to put it back on the truck. Figured I’d share.
I'm copying this! Really enjoyed your tow hitch solution too, though I'll just be getting a Rig'd Ultraswing probably. Cheers.Well, I've got 20ft (10'x2) of U track rails, along with a Harbor Freight 440lb electric hoist attached to my ceiling via 2x6's. I store the suspended tent over a safe area in my garage, then effortlessly slide the tent over my truck when it's time to go on an adventure. This is to support my 176lb OVS Bushveld 4 person RTT, along with 2 of my 3 crossbars, and sometimes my 68lb 270 awning and 15lb shower awning attached...but I usually remove them from my RackBrax quick release brackets before lifting the RTT. I've refined my process over the last year and can take the tent off/on in less than 10-15min. The RTT and crossbars are secured to the hoist via 2 x 10' tow straps bound at the connecting point with a 3ft strap.
OPs setup would work great for a lot of us owners, but my use case requires a more robust and effortless (aka lazy) system, at a lower price point ?.
Love this!Well, I've got 20ft (10'x2) of U track rails, along with a Harbor Freight 440lb electric hoist attached to my ceiling via 2x6's. I store the suspended tent over a safe area in my garage, then effortlessly slide the tent over my truck when it's time to go on an adventure. This is to support my 176lb OVS Bushveld 4 person RTT, along with 2 of my 3 crossbars, and sometimes my 68lb 270 awning and 15lb shower awning attached...but I usually remove them from my RackBrax quick release brackets before lifting the RTT. I've refined my process over the last year and can take the tent off/on in less than 10-15min. The RTT and crossbars are secured to the hoist via 2 x 10' tow straps bound at the connecting point with a 3ft strap.
OPs setup would work great for a lot of us owners, but my use case requires a more robust and effortless (aka lazy) system, at a lower price point ?.
I'm obviously not 909phillyman, and
I would be pretty surprised if it couldn't support 200 lbs properly distributed. What kind of truss do you have?
I have this type of ceiling. I've read a few random internet articles about them (none of which seem particularly reliable). They all seem to range from zero to 5lbs/sqft in the attached link.
The trusses need to be designed to at least hold a person's weight otherwise you wouldn't be able to finish the house. I had the same trusses in my last house. As long as you hit the middle of the stud and get at least 4 points of contact you will be fine.
Well, I've got 20ft (10'x2) of U track rails, along with a Harbor Freight 440lb electric hoist attached to my ceiling via 2x6's. I store the suspended tent over a safe area in my garage, then effortlessly slide the tent over my truck when it's time to go on an adventure. This is to support my 176lb OVS Bushveld 4 person RTT, along with 2 of my 3 crossbars, and sometimes my 68lb 270 awning and 15lb shower awning attached...but I usually remove them from my RackBrax quick release brackets before lifting the RTT. I've refined my process over the last year and can take the tent off/on in less than 10-15min. The RTT and crossbars are secured to the hoist via 2 x 10' tow straps bound at the connecting point with a 3ft strap.
OPs setup would work great for a lot of us owners, but my use case requires a more robust and effortless (aka lazy) system, at a lower price point ?.
It does.
