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Blitzinger
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I donāt have a RTT (yet). It was my number 1 priority after installing my Rebel Offroad Half Rack until I won a winch at an overland festival so my priority shifted to a new bumper (also I donāt camp in summer cause I canāt stand the heat so Iāve got time.
Pictured below is my half rack set up (work in progress). What kind of RTT do you have?
Pictured below is my half rack set up (work in progress). What kind of RTT do you have?
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That looks awesome. My RTT is the Ranger made by Tuff Stuff overland. I've had it for about 3 years and love it. I have their whole kit with awning and annex.I donāt have a RTT (yet). It was my number 1 priority after installing my Rebel Offroad Half Rack until I won a winch at an overland festival so my priority shifted to a new bumper (also I donāt camp in summer cause I canāt stand the heat so Iāve got time.
Pictured below is my half rack set up (work in progress). What kind of RTT do you have?
Blitzinger
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I just looked up this tent. This would be perfect for the half rack I have as it wouldnāt eclipse the height of the cab so you keep things nice and symmetrical and donāt offset the center of gravity.
I saw a cool Tuff Stuff Alpha tent at the event I went to. Thing is MASSIVE and has an annex. That youād need a higher rack for but the ranger looks roughly the size of Roams Vagabond series so should be good on half rack.
tysongladiator
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If a rack is going to be the route you take, go half/mid height rack. I started out with a full rack about three years ago. I went to a half rack about a year and a half after. Night and day. I didn't even know the full rack had that much wind resistance until I went to the half rack and it almost disappeared. It was much better.
I have a trailer now. But, if I went back to a rack, it would definitely be a half rack.
I have a trailer now. But, if I went back to a rack, it would definitely be a half rack.
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Thanks for the info, your truck is awesome ?If a rack is going to be the route you take, go half/mid height rack. I started out with a full rack about three years ago. I went to a half rack about a year and a half after. Night and day. I didn't even know the full rack had that much wind resistance until I went to the half rack and it almost disappeared. It was much better.
I have a trailer now. But, if I went back to a rack, it would definitely be a half rack.
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I was also in the camp of reducing the amount it stuck up over the cab.
Billie Bars with a CVT RTT. Made the whole setup removable (with a ceiling hoist) so I donāt need to drive everywhere with it and just drop it on when itās camping time.
Billie Bars with a CVT RTT. Made the whole setup removable (with a ceiling hoist) so I donāt need to drive everywhere with it and just drop it on when itās camping time.
tysongladiator
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Thank you! Remember, the end goal is to go camping, not overlanding. You don't have to spend your life's savings to do it. Do research and find the basics of what you need and go out and enjoy life and the outdoors.
Time and life is precious!?
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Had a Go Rhino rack and Tuff Stuff Alpha. I've switched to a canopy for security weather protection.
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I went the cheapest route I could go for now and bought a Harbor freight aluminum rack that I cut down and re-tapped to be a half rack.
tysongladiator
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I actually like that. I built both of my racks when I had them. Built a full size and then built a mid/half rack. Mine was more like yours. It leaves a lot of space open on the sides and rear to access stuff in the bed. And yours looks pretty decent as well.I went the cheapest route I could go for now and bought a Harbor freight aluminum rack that I cut down and re-tapped to be a half rack.
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jeepstertim
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I'm planning a long overland trip (Qatar to UK) so gas mileage (have you seen the prices in Europe!) and security concerns have led me to a half height enclosed canopy. Nuthouse industries do some excellent canopies but with zero availability here in Qatar, I had a local company make up something similar in aluminium.
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It's Funny sort of;
I'm 63 and wondering what I need to outfit my Gladiator with to go camping?
When I was young, I camped out of the back back of a '74 Chevy Vega GT.
I had an orange 5x7 A-frame tent from K-Mart that cost $17.00 (Big Money back then)
Man I had fun.
I struggle with the modern world.
LV,
ETA;
You guys have some seriously nice rigs!
I'm 63 and wondering what I need to outfit my Gladiator with to go camping?
When I was young, I camped out of the back back of a '74 Chevy Vega GT.
I had an orange 5x7 A-frame tent from K-Mart that cost $17.00 (Big Money back then)
Man I had fun.
I struggle with the modern world.
LV,
ETA;
You guys have some seriously nice rigs!
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