Crazy idea for removing and storing RTT

[bdavis171]

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.

3.0 Mini

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[R1Sky Business]

watching this video makes me think ground tents are easier.

McGrubber...

 

[EVTrukHog]

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?

I think your engine hoist will work - need to be careful to not get into the body paint with the hoist.

 

[jbronkoR1T]

3.0 Mini

@bdavis171 do you keep the tent up there all the time when it is not in use? I've wondered how comfortable I would be having 200lbs hanging from the ceiling for weeks or months at at time.

 

[bdavis171]

@bdavis171 do you keep the tent up there all the time when it is not in use? I've wondered how comfortable I would be having 200lbs hanging from the ceiling for weeks or months at at time.

I am planning on it. It shouldn't be an issue at only 125lbs

 

[jbronkoR1T]

I am planning on it. It shouldn't be an issue at only 125lbs

I guess you're right. that's really not a lot. I have 4 bikes on one of those racks with hooks along the wall. they weigh more than that, though the force angle is a bit different.

 

[crashmtb]

Something to consider with the engine hoist is unless you lock it out mechanically, it will likely drop down over time.

 

[VHRivian]

 

[EVTrukHog]

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 sharing this.. I'm a buyer.

 

[Leonbmx]

Something to consider with the engine hoist is unless you lock it out mechanically, it will likely drop down over time.

I would only be using it to lift the tent off and to transport it to a storage rack in the shed. So it wouldn't be used as a "storage solution" per se.

 

[Leonbmx]

Ok, so I bit the bullet and went to harbor freight.

I bought these parts:

2 ton crane

Load leveler

Tie downs

Hitch extender

Hook

Quick Links

I added the hitch extender to the end of the boom, to get a bit more length.

I drilled a 1/2" hole at the front end of the extender to put a bolt in for the quick link for the hook. This is the shortest possible way to have a hook, way shorter than the hook and chain that came with the crane.

Then I added the load leveler and attached the crossbars to that with some tie downs.

Worked like a charm! I forgot to take a pic with the tent dangling from the crane, but you get the idea.

 

[s4wrxttcs]

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

Can you measure the distance from the roof to the lower part of the cross bar? I need to make sure I have enough clearance for this setup. It seems like the perfect setup if there is enough room.

 

[bdavis171]

31.5" from the ceiling to the bottom of the cross bars. Sorry for the slow response!

 

[gpindy]

i am planning to install one this week - Universal XL HD . Instead of strapping to the tent , did you try attaching to the cross bars and lift ? looking at options to avoid scrathes to the tent body .Appreciate any inputs

 

[k3g]

i am planning to install one this week - Universal XL HD . Instead of strapping to the tent , did you try attaching to the cross bars and lift ? looking at options to avoid scrathes to the tent body .Appreciate any inputs

I have an RTT hoist with an iKamper and lift via the rivian crossbars:

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