Recent content by Chad D.

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    My Camping / Rooftop Tent Trailer Build

    I’ve really enjoyed this thread, as well. After reading it a couple times and seeing your YouTube videos, I’m very interested in your lift strut configuration. I’m planning to move my RTT from my truck canopy to a trailer I have. I’d like to free up some space on the trick topper for kayaks...
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    Warning if you're considering Tepui LoPro3

    So, return it! Amazon is great for that. Lots of other low profile options, but not many in the price range you’re at with that one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Dual battery opinions

    I’m happy with it, so far. It was a snug fit with my LED light buckets, but the kit fits well. The photos attached are of my truck, so you can see how it works out. My understanding is that the non-LED trucks are easier to shoehorn it together. You’ll likely need to relocate things if you do...
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    Dual battery opinions

    Been using this with my fridge running since installed, and have had zero issues. Time will tell how long the batteries last, but all is good so far! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Dometix CFX 50W Normal or Problem?

    You’ll absolutely see a voltage drop if the run is a significant distance. Larger wiring helps, but I’m. It terribly surprised to see the drop you describe if the run is over 20’ or so. I also have 10ga from my battery to the outlet, with a total run length of just over 20’. I’m a solid half...
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    Cross bar recommendations for mounting RTT

    I bet you answered all of the question by explaining the other components, beyond “Yakima round bars”. Mine is similar, but substitute Rhino Vortex bars, and their variation of track mounting towers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Cascadia Denali Summit Series Roof Top Tent - Light Switch Relocation

    Not sure. I’d give Bobby a call at CVT. Really nice fella, and I’m sure he’ll give you the full rundown. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    RTT on ARE Z Series

    Thank you for the compliment. The steel parts are at powder coat, so it’ll be a bit till installation is complete. Forgot to mention earlier for you earlier... Toughest part about having the tent on top of the canopy is setting up the tent and stowing it. It’s tall. You need a ladder or tall...
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    RTT on ARE Z Series

    I really though hard about one of those. I love the simplicity and ease of use, but too many complaints on the plastic gearbox failures scared me off. If it had a higher capacity and stronger parts, I would have pulled the trigger. My new winch arrived yesterday, and I hope to install it this...
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    RTT on ARE Z Series

    I was told that my roof tracks are Yakima, and picked up the Yakima track nuts in addition to the Rhino racks. They’re narrower than Rhino, but fit correctly. The Rhino nuts are too wide for Yakima tracks. You can feel the weight up there. Not saying that it’s scary or feels unsafe, but it is...
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    RTT on ARE Z Series

    Well, my theory was fine. Rope wasn’t... 3/8” rope (new) rated at 340#. Tent and everything with it is under 200#. Rope broke... Tent fell from 8’ high. Luckily, I had moved my pickup out as soon as it cleared! Also good that the tent landed flat. Like a pancake. Zero tent damage. Only my...
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    RTT on ARE Z Series

    Found a use for an old boat trailer winch and made a simple hoist to hang my tent above where my boat lives. Yes, I will put up safety chains at each corner before I lift the tent off! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Dual battery opinions

    So far, so good. Haven’t ran it really hard yet, but it also hasn’t burned my truck or house to the ground! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Dual battery opinions

    If it fits, it ships! Small hands would have been a blessing, but it all went in as it should. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Dual battery opinions

    After a quick chat with Shane, it appears that I am just stupid... Had I found the complete instruction set, I would have noticed that the thingy behind the fuse box must be relocated prior to relocating the fuse box. In his video, it only mentions that the box must move. There are 4 mounts...
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