Crazy idea for removing and storing RTT

[Leonbmx]

I have a Shelter-Logic "Garage in a Box" and I am trying to figure out if there is a way that I can, somewhat easily, take the RTT off the truck and store it when I am not using it. That way it doesn't weather wear and the truck is more useable.

So, being that the "garage" is merely a few steel frames with a thick PVC tarp on them, I don't think I can reinforce it enough to deploy an actual ceiling hoist system, like I have seen a few people on here use (which I am extremely jealous of!).

My out-of-the-box idea is to see if I could use one of these: https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200640934_200640934

This particular engine hoist specs that it can lift as high as 82", which "should" be enough if I put the truck in the lowest setting. I measured in All Purpose just now, and to the top of the iKamper Mini 3.0 is roughly 72"

What do you guys think?

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[Leonbmx]

https://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-capacity-foldable-shop-crane-61858.html

That one is even cheaper and since the tent with crossbars will be less than 200lbs, this will be more than enough crane for the purpose

 

[mikehmb]

Do a search for “truck shell hoist garage storage” - you’ll see some decent commercial stuff, and a bunch of DIY. I considered doing this for the Leer on my Tundra.

If we get the RTT, I’ll be doing a hoist in the garage that will store nicely just above the open garage door snug to the ceiling. (we have 11’ ceilings in the garage, so YMMV)

 

[Leonbmx]

Do a search for “truck shell hoist garage storage” - you’ll see some decent commercial stuff, and a bunch of DIY. I considered doing this for the Leer on my Tundra.

If we get the RTT, I’ll be doing a hoist in the garage that will store nicely just above the open garage door snug to the ceiling. (we have 11’ ceilings in the garage, so YMMV)

Thanks, I'll take a look. The problem with most of these is that they are ceiling mount options, which my structure is not strong enough to support, hence the floor based approach.

Something like this will work, but is a lot more than an engine hoist: https://topliftpros.com/products/jeep-gladiator-hardtop-removal-tool

 

[COdogman]

https://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-capacity-foldable-shop-crane-61858.html

That one is even cheaper and since the tent with crossbars will be less than 200lbs, this will be more than enough crane for the purpose

Is 82" high enough?

Seems like you could make something that would work pretty well too:

 

[Blueassassin]

watching this video makes me think ground tents are easier.

 

[Dark-Fx]

watching this video makes me think ground tents are easier.

I had been just removing my tent with the crossbars still attached, but this last time I was fighting with one corner not wanting to release the latch. Something probably came loose, shifted, and put too much tension on it. I was in a hurry since the truck needed to go into service the next morning though, so it might have been a contributor.

 

[Leonbmx]

I had been just removing my tent with the crossbars still attached, but this last time I was fighting with one corner not wanting to release the latch. Something probably came loose, shifted, and put too much tension on it. I was in a hurry since the truck needed to go into service the next morning though, so it might have been a contributor.

I intend to keep the crossbars attached also, seems so much easier than undoing the clamps every time.

 

[Leonbmx]

https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/diy-roof-top-tent-hoist.11981/page-2

This has a lot of good info! I especially like the hitch mounted one.

This may be a good foundation for a hitch mounted one:
Amazon Hitch Deer Hoist

 

[bdavis171]

 

[Leonbmx]

Yes, that is my dream setup, however, I don’t have a garage, so I am looking for NON-ceiling mounted setups

 

[HokieBird7980]

Can i get information on what system this is? i have high ceilings in the garage too and this would be perfect. All the ones i saw like this before were 4 motors. If you could get more pictures up close to the actual lift that would be great. Thanks for sharing.

 

[bdavis171]

Yes, that is my dream setup, however, I don’t have a garage, so I am looking for NON-ceiling mounted setups

Can i get information on what system this is? i have high ceilings in the garage too and this would be perfect. All the ones i saw like this before were 4 motors. If you could get more pictures up close to the actual lift that would be great. Thanks for sharing.

https://armorautoparts.com/products/myl-kuh00-01-smart-universal-xl-hd-lifter?variant=31743120834638

I can try and get some better pictures tonight, but I kept the cross bars mounted to the tent so its easy to move on and off

 

[HokieBird7980]

https://armorautoparts.com/products/myl-kuh00-01-smart-universal-xl-hd-lifter?variant=31743120834638

I can try and get some better pictures tonight, but I kept the cross bars mounted to the tent so its easy to move on and off

Thanks for the quick reply. i plan on keeping the cross bars on too. i bought a second set just in case i need them for something else. Which Ikamper is that? i have the 2.0mini, and i think it's light enough to use in this setup since it holds up to 200lbs.

 

[EVTrukHog]

This is a great setup...thanks for sharing. What is dimension from lowest point of Rivian crossbars to your ceiling? ...trying to determine if I have enough clearance or not. Thanks

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