outdoornate65
Adventurer
I'm all ready to pull the trigger on a new Front Runner Roof Rack and a new RTT for my 2008 Toyota 4-Runner.
Then I'm poking around some articles here on The Portal and see where some of the seasoned overlanders have serious reservations about
putting heavy loads on the roof of a vehicle....especially one that is already lifted.
So now I'm kinda wondering if I'm doing the right thing by putting a 50# rack, a 120# RTT and a couple jerry cans up there while exploring/camping.
My 4-Runner is my daily driver and I would probably leave the RTT on the vehicle for the duration of the camping season. The fuel and water cans
would obviously be removed between trips.
The other concern my GF brought up is that we usually "basecamp" and take daytrips from our campsite. Her fear is that it will be a PITA
to break-down the tent/annex daily.
I'm not a big fan of towing trailers so I have not really considered an expo trailer with RTT as an option. A couple other mitigating factors would be cost and I really don't have a
place to store the trailer (my 1984 Westy gets to stay in the garage).
So I guess I'm looking for feedback from those who have "been there, done that". Are my concerns warranted or am I just being overly cautious?
I appreciate your feedback....
Nate
Then I'm poking around some articles here on The Portal and see where some of the seasoned overlanders have serious reservations about
putting heavy loads on the roof of a vehicle....especially one that is already lifted.
So now I'm kinda wondering if I'm doing the right thing by putting a 50# rack, a 120# RTT and a couple jerry cans up there while exploring/camping.
My 4-Runner is my daily driver and I would probably leave the RTT on the vehicle for the duration of the camping season. The fuel and water cans
would obviously be removed between trips.
The other concern my GF brought up is that we usually "basecamp" and take daytrips from our campsite. Her fear is that it will be a PITA
to break-down the tent/annex daily.
I'm not a big fan of towing trailers so I have not really considered an expo trailer with RTT as an option. A couple other mitigating factors would be cost and I really don't have a
place to store the trailer (my 1984 Westy gets to stay in the garage).
So I guess I'm looking for feedback from those who have "been there, done that". Are my concerns warranted or am I just being overly cautious?
I appreciate your feedback....
Nate