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granitex1
04-08-2008, 01:19 PM
Long time lurker, first time poster.

What I have is a 2004 Xterra with Shrockworks front bumper, 8k winch, 125 amp alt, sliders, lights, custom roof rack and ladder, and LapTop for navigation. May not be the biggest or the baddest but it gets me where I want to go.http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k142/granitex/laptop.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k142/granitex/Picture002.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k142/granitex/mxg07/mxg07034.jpg
Grim Reaper
04-08-2008, 03:22 PM
"Big and bad" is over rated especially for Expedition travel. Leave "Big and Bad" to the rock crawlers. Mild lift , better shocks, good tires and good outfitting is where its at. Looks like you are doing it up right to me. The X seems to do pretty good without much mods.

Nice set up.

Welcome to EXPO.
The BN Guy
04-08-2008, 03:39 PM
Can't see the pix (firewall'd) but I'm sure it rocks!

Welcome to ExPo!
Tanto
04-08-2008, 03:54 PM
Nice setup,

How do you like the laptop mount? Is it okay for passengers, or in the way?
granitex1
04-08-2008, 04:26 PM
Nice setup,

How do you like the laptop mount? Is it okay for passengers, or in the way?


Its not to bad for short trips, but I do have an extention to raise it up about 4 inches.
articulate
04-08-2008, 04:31 PM
Nice. What laptop mount is that?
granitex1
04-08-2008, 04:36 PM
Nice. What laptop mount is that?

It was fabbed in my garage out of stuff that I had around, It bolts to the passanger seat bolt, and uses a plastic cutting board with velcro. The cutting board does a suprisingly good job of dampening most of the vibration out. Other than that it is a few small pieces cut, bent and welded into place.
Pad
04-09-2008, 02:01 PM
Welcome!
How do you like the 'lawn chair tent'? Do you have the solo or the double wide? I was looking at those last year but never set one up and then tried to fit my GF and me in it. Thought it might look kinda silly, getting 2 people stuck in one at the store. Much more affordable than the pro. line. Looks like the might still be room for spare under it? Nice looking truck too!

Pad
MuddyMudskipper
04-09-2008, 05:24 PM
May not be the biggest or the baddest but it gets me where I want to go.

That's all that matters. Welcome to ExPo! :victory:
Streakerfreak
04-09-2008, 07:59 PM
Welcome to ExPo:wavey: You and your X seem to have the right mind set for this forum.
mcm4090
04-10-2008, 01:01 AM
Welcome to the forum. Nice X.:D
granitex1
04-10-2008, 02:57 AM
Welcome!
How do you like the 'lawn chair tent'? Do you have the solo or the double wide? I was looking at those last year but never set one up and then tried to fit my GF and me in it. Thought it might look kinda silly, getting 2 people stuck in one at the store. Much more affordable than the pro. line. Looks like the might still be room for spare under it? Nice looking truck too!

Pad


I really like it for solo travel, it is a lot more convient than one of my tents, I have the single version so that it will work on the roof or on the ground. As far as sleeping over a spare, the cot portion sags under your weight so you would be resting on the spare. About all that I did was put a bedroll in it for a little more cushion.



Thanks everyone for the warm welcome
mountainpete
04-10-2008, 02:59 AM
Welcome to ExPo :26_7_2:
Tanto
04-19-2008, 04:46 PM
I noticed that your antenna is mounted to the roof rack with a spring and quick disconnect.

Is the antenna a 2 foot fire stick and how well does it work for range?
greauxpete
12-16-2009, 05:44 PM
grainitex1,

How is the cot tent attached to your roof rack?
Do you have adapters that connect to the tubes of the tent cot?
rattle&thump
01-24-2010, 03:35 AM
grainitex1,

How is the cot tent attached to your roof rack?
Do you have adapters that connect to the tubes of the tent cot?

Just bringing this TTT again, to see if the original poster would mind updating RE the tent cot? I assume the TentCot is bracketed to the roof. I'm wondering if it can be folded up and yet still remain bracketed to the roof. (yes, I'm thinking poor man's RTT).

Cheers
Phil
granitex1
01-25-2010, 03:47 AM
The tent cot is secured in the rack with four clamps on the legs.
http://www.smartrvparts.com/sanitation/waste-drain-products/multi-clamp.html
And the legs fit in a channel in the floor of the rack, You could keep it up on the legs but you would want to have a cover made to cover the entire thing while in transit.
Kjell Sullivan
01-25-2010, 02:31 PM
Welcome, you have a nice sensible build and set up. I was considering the tent/cot thingy myself, how does it perform in windy or rainy conditions? At this point the cost of and EZ Awn, FlipPac, etc. is unjustifiable for me. Depending on where I go, and the conditions, I've either slept in the back of my truck or set up my tent.
granitex1
01-26-2010, 06:51 PM
It does really well in rain and wind, as far as stability are concerned. I am able to put it on top of the truck, on the trailer, or on the ground. if it is really bad out I just use the truck as a wind block and hang a tarp off of the rack as an awning.

I really enjoy the flexability of using it in any of the three options with the same setup time.
mandywilliams
01-28-2010, 07:07 AM
Awesome pic..:How do you like the laptop mount? Is it okay for passengers, or in the way?:smiley_drive:
granitex1
01-28-2010, 03:20 PM
I like it really well, in the past few months I picked up a netbook so I cut down the mount to fit it even better. No picks of it yet but it takes up a lot less space and is a lot lighter.