r/rooftoptents

I recently bought a used utility trailer that the previous owner used with a two person rooftop tent, which is too small for our family. I want to mount this Tuff Stuff Overland Elite Rooftop Tent (4-5 person) on the trailer so that it’s high enough to use with the annex (around 78” tall). I know I’ll have to upgrade the hardware to do this.

Can you suggest mounting hardware/crossbars with adjustable height that would fit the bill? What other factors should I consider? (i.e. if this is a bad idea, feedback welcome! I’m new to rooftop tents and inherited this tent).

Does anyone know the dimensions of the track that the mounting hardware slides in? I am picking up a used one, but it is missing the mounting hardware. Thank you.

Got out for the weekend in the Croatan National Forest in North Carolina. Found a nice spot right on the water.

Tent continues to perform well; 7 nights in it so far since we got the rig set up. Upgraded the mattress by adding a Queen Exped Megamat.

I'll be working on my Vevor diesel heater next.

My garage is not an adequate storage option because there is a hole in the roof and it consistently smells like lawn mower and musk. So to keep the fabric from getting that smell, this is how I do it. Until I fix the garage issue the only other thing I can think of is getting an outdoor canopy for a little more protection. Anyone else have this issue? I keep it elevated off the ground with bricks.

So I am looking to mount an Ikamper Skycamp 2.0 to my existing 2”x2” steel rack system. I am running into a vertical clearance issue with awning brackets that are integrated into the roof rack. Subsequently, I need to raise the tent up 3”. Thinking about stacking three 1” x 4” x 6” hdpe blocks as spacers and a sandwich style clamp for the bars. Has anyone found a solid method for elevating their tent?

I have decided to move to a pop-up hardshell camper due to a growing family and a dog that refuses to be left alone. I just bought this Yakima SkyPeak HD for my Ford Maverick with every accessory. It has been great for surf trips to the coast and skiing trips to Mount Baker but I need to sell it for cash to upgrade.

Asking $3,900 for tent and rack system. $5,500 brand new so about 30% off. Open to offers. Been used 4-5 times. Comes with everything you need to get started with a truck and fits every style truck. Also includes crossbars that can hold a surf board, ski rack, etc. Can add a 270 XL Awning and RoadShower as well

Alright, so this is my first RTT and I got it off of Marketplace. But there are a couple little blemishes. I am wondering if anybody can explain to me, maybe how to fill them one being a divot on the bottom of the tent were, it connects to the roof rack and the second being the long line across the top ( that folds open) which appears to be saran wrap feeling plastic, but I just wanna make sure.

Thank you all in advance

Looking to purchase this used Smittybilt 2983 RTT. Doesn’t leak into at all, but obviously not aesthetically pleasing. It’s a 2983 so older/discontinued model from August of 2020. Wondering if it’s something worth purchasing for the right price. $600-750. Thoughts?

Spent the weekend going through the rite of passage that original Sparrow Roofnest owners go through at some point 😂. Happy with the finished product and to be not littering plastic anymore!

For those interested, I used:

- putty knife to scrap off plastic

- 80/120/220 grit orbital sander

- 3 24 oz cans of Raptor liner (could’ve gotten away with 2 maybe), sprayed with a rented 2.6 SCFM 195 psi air compressor

- half-face respirator (62023 3M) & goggles

Total cost: ~$200 (Roofnest did not pay for any of this, as they noted I was not the original owner of this Sparrow XL)

Back to camping adventures soon! 🙌🏻