Bed Rack, Roof Rack, and RTT Recommendations Please

[Aubie]

I’m not sure easy would be the right word. It weighs 300 pounds total so that’s not terrible, but it’s certainly more than I could lift. I watched the company install it and they had a nice hoist that worked well. My garage isn’t tall enough for any kind of hoist. I asked Harker Outdoors to just clamp the camper on as opposed to bolting it on. They used 3 heavy duty clamps on each side. That part would be easy to remove. I guess it would just depend on how many strong friends you have. Ha! So far I really love it though.

Thanks for the info. I'm planning the decked system and now I'm interested in the EDC.

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[JerseyMike]

I just added Rhino Rack crossbar set (Y02-490-NT) which I added to my Bakflip cover

I then added the Overland Vehicle Systems TMBK 3 person roof top tent and have an awesome setup for just under $1200 for the tent and crossbars, can't wait until summer (I use this on the beach)

 

[KB Voodoo]

We have crossbar and bed rack options for Jeep Gladiators:

Steel Crossbars: https://www.kbvoodoo.com/shop/jeep-gladiator-hi-rise-crossbars-for-use-with-tonneau-covers

Aluminum Crossbars: https://www.kbvoodoo.com/shop/jeep-gladiator-aluminum-hi-rise-crossbars-for-use-with-tonneau-covers

Steel Bed Rack: https://www.max-modular.com/shop-max-modular/max-modular-jeep-gladiator-steel-bed-rack

Aluminum Bed Rack: https://www.max-modular.com/shop-max-modular/max-modular-jeep-gladiator-aluminum-bed-rack

All products are in stock and usually ship within 3 days after the date of purchase.

 

[MrCB010]

I just added Rhino Rack crossbar set (Y02-490-NT) which I added to my Bakflip cover

I then added the Overland Vehicle Systems TMBK 3 person roof top tent and have an awesome setup for just under $1200 for the tent and crossbars, can't wait until summer (I use this on the beach)

Hi Mike, I have the X4 as well and thinking about pulling the trigger on the Rhino rack. When you added the RTT, did that seem solid? How heavy is the model you purchased?

Thanks,
Chris

 

[JerseyMike]

Hi Mike, I have the X4 as well and thinking about pulling the trigger on the Rhino rack. When you added the RTT, did that seem solid? How heavy is the model you purchased?

Thanks,
Chris

good question, the rhino racks cross rails are really solid, my RTT is 108 lbs and it seemed sturdy enough. I did climb in along with 2 of my boys (probably about 260lbs) and everything seemed fine, my only issue was the ladder does not adjust low enough so I need to drill 2 more holes for it.

I did read that the rhino rails are 220lb dynamic load capacity (so likely around 660lb static). Take off the RTT and you have about 500+lbs additional weight capacity.

 

[cgflyer]

I have JCRs full height rack and a ikamper mini clone RTT imported directly from China and (not installed yet) Gobi's Stealth rack. Sounds like it could be what you are looking for. Also, the company that made my bumper (first dual swing out on a Gladiator that I know of before any other company offered them) is SOS Offroad Concepts. They are mostly a Tacoma customizer but they make a universal bed rack now that will go up and down and adjust to different width beds. It adjusts high enough to fit over a soft topper. They are a great shop and do great work on Tacomas. They tried to get into the Jeep market doing my bumper but I don't think they have gotten enough interest.

 

[cgflyer]

Loving my inflatable GentleTent USA RTT, with FrontRunner Slimline II roofrack and RCI bedrack

Not as quick to set up as some, but only 50lbs and very small. For serious wheeling where you don't want a huge heavy box up high it's awesome!

First I have ever seen one of those, that's pretty awesome! so the floor is inflatable as well I suppose? No hard components?

 

[Dan_Ballard_Offroad]

First I have ever seen one of those, that's pretty awesome! so the floor is inflatable as well I suppose? No hard components?

Yep! It's basically padel board material, so super thick and tough. Only the base that attaches to the rack is ridgid.

Really love the setup.

 

[cgflyer]

Yep! It's basically padel board material, so super thick and tough. Only the base that attaches to the rack is ridgid.

Really love the setup.

curious, the pictures you posted this this thread, are the same from the GentletentUSA website, are you affiliated with them?

 

[DebT]

Didn’t exactly overland this week, but did get to spend some relaxing time near Lake Havasu and Lake Mead. I am absolutely loving my EDC by Harker Outdoors.

 

[JerseyMike]

Didn’t exactly overland this week, but did get to spend some relaxing time near Lake Havasu and Lake Mead. I am absolutely loving my EDC by Harker Outdoors.

awesome setup looks like a ton of space

 

[MrCB010]

good question, the rhino racks cross rails are really solid, my RTT is 108 lbs and it seemed sturdy enough. I did climb in along with 2 of my boys (probably about 260lbs) and everything seemed fine, my only issue was the ladder does not adjust low enough so I need to drill 2 more holes for it.

I did read that the rhino rails are 220lb dynamic load capacity (so likely around 660lb static). Take off the RTT and you have about 500+lbs additional weight capacity.

Great, thanks Mike, I really appreciate the detail.

 

[Free2roam]

So this is the approximate set up I'm looking at. American adventure lab. Having issues figuring out fridge set up. Don't necessarily want it in the back seat. The tent actually slides into the bed and articulates to level even if your rig isnt.

 

[Steak.Sauce]

So this is the approximate set up I'm looking at. American adventure lab. Having issues figuring out fridge set up. Don't necessarily want it in the back seat. The tent actually slides into the bed and articulates to level even if your rig isnt.

I was looking at this too, but it premiered in 2019 and the website says more details available Q1 2020... Starting to think the project might be dead...

 

[PyrPatriot]

I have the JCR full rack with a TuffStuff Alpha hardshell 3/4 person RTT. The price combined was about 3k for those two items. The Alpha tent only weighs 173 lbs and the static for the jcr rack is 700 lbs I think. Check out my pictures on my photos area.

@BuckSawLilandtheGoose how has the combo held up? Any pics? I'm looking forward to their new 4-person tent coming out in July so wanted to see what it looked like on your setup and get your feedback

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