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My son and I are just starting to set ours up. Built both racks. Still planning upgrades and changes.
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I love it! I hope my boys enjoy it as much as I do, so this can be me in a few years.
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You are correct. We are going to be building an offroad trailer pretty soon, so I have the option to move the tent if I need to.
i noticed you said yall built the racks. wanna share some info on building them or tips? i want one but cant bring myself to pay what some of them cost when it looks like 150 dollars worth of materials.
 

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i noticed you said yall built the racks. wanna share some info on building them or tips? i want one but cant bring myself to pay what some of them cost when it looks like 150 dollars worth of materials.
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I used camper shell clips from amazon, and 80/20 scraps for the cross beams. You can use Unsistrut, square tube, angle steel, whatever works for you. Here are some more detailed pics of both racks.
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I use mine for offroad exploring, camping, overlanding, etc. Don't get out as much as I would like but the platform is great. Slowly working on the rear of the truck to make it more efficient once in camp.
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as much as i hate tents i gotta admit that one looks good.
 
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as much as i hate tents i gotta admit that one looks good.
This thing is great. The mattress is way thicker than I thought it would be, and the insulation is supposed to be some of the best on the market. Think there’s a very good chance I’m gonna test it out New Years weekend.
 

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I've been getting out for quick little 2 day excursions with my setup. Im looking forward to eventually making week long trips.
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Nice setup. Like the dark wheels.. What did you do about the antenna to get the tent so low to the cab? I'm looking at a similar tent while still trying to get it inside the garage.
 

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Nice setup. Like the dark wheels.. What did you do about the antenna to get the tent so low to the cab? I'm looking at a similar tent while still trying to get it inside the garage.
I modified my RCI rack so that the tent (Roof Nest Falcon) just clears the antenna yet, is low enough that I can still squeeze into the garage. There is enough flex that if I hit a big enough bump, I will hear the tent just kiss the shark fin. So far though it has worked out quite well
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I modified my RCI rack so that the tent (Roof Nest Falcon) just clears the antenna yet, is low enough that I can still squeeze into the garage. There is enough flex that if I hit a big enough bump, I will hear the tent just kiss the shark fin. So far though it has worked out quite well
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Is your antenna now ineffective being under the RTT?
 

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Got my tent today. This dude approves. He stayed up there for over an hour in 34 degree weather. Cannot wait to get out in the woods and use it.
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Got my tent today. This dude approves. He stayed up there for over an hour in 34 degree weather. Cannot wait to get out in the woods and use it.
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I dig the overhang and havent seen many other people do it with the tents. Ill match you on that with a picture of mine
 

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Used this setup for a couple of weeks visiting Idaho this year. Worked great for us though in the market for a new, RTT. Planning to sell the XJ with this tent to gain some clearance to squeeze the Ranger into our garage.
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