TylerDurden7
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- First Name
- James
- Joined
- Feb 7, 2022
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- 12
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- Location
- Beaverton Oregon
- Vehicle(s)
- 2021 JLUR XR
Very cool, looking forward to seeing the RTT mounting solution you end up with. I have a couple emails out to RTT vendors asking them if they make wider mounting brackets that are compatible with ARB base rack. If they don't I was thinking along the same lines as you with a custom solution ... perhaps making custom mounts that attach via additional stud plates and bolts to underside of the rack which shouldn't be too hard since RTT usually has two long rails.Hey Tyler,
Don't know if I ever responded to you. Due to my intentions of being more extended overland stints, I've prioritized the comfort and need for quick setup and faster leaving a place, especially in inclement weather. I had settled in on a James Baroud Evasion XXL (anticipating 2 adults w/ pets, and assuming will be doing lot work inside the tent. I ended up finding a new JB Grand Raid for an insane deal from a private party, so that settled the RTT.
I have seen the "new" adapter mounting brackets from ARB, and they really are of no use for a large RTT with vertical T-Slot rails. With the Base Rack slats being so wide, I have come up with an scheme. It would be very easy to cut the top clamps and make longer bottom clamps from aluminum, but given the size of the RTT and the need to navigate rocky trails, I wanted something more sturdy & stable, but it requires drilling holes in the rack slats and using the base rack mounting plates at the bottom. I'm ok with that, as the rack choice was always single use; for the RTT. I'm in the process of doing that, so once I finish, I'd be happy to share my thoughts.
BTW, just saw your install...EXCELLENT stuff, as was Art's. Knowledge sharing "Rocks"!!!
Thomas
Also I'm planning on getting an awning, not sure which one yet, was happy to see that they have universal heavy duty awning brackets, expensive though!
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