Howbout this one for loading on the driveway. Breaks down for easy storage and under $100 in parts.
DIY Roof Top Tent Hoist
Then a regular frame on casters to hoist the tent for storage back in the garage.
You are a gentleman and a scholar!
The TopOak RTT is 8” - so I think I’m going to be 1.5” too tall for the garage frame to pull in with it one.
https://topoakoverland.com/products/galaxy1-0
Think I’m going to have to look for a lower profile RTT or come up with something innovative like...
Reviving this one now that a few folks have the truck - anyone planning to mount a jack, awning, tent, or boards to the rack? What mounting hardware are you going to use or do you recommend?
Can anyone provide an exact vehicle height measurement with the rack? Wondering if it will fit in my...
I tried to order the KO3s in the stock size, the shop (Quality Tire) said they see them in the system but they aren’t available for order yet. I think BFG may have just released the size on 5/1.
Haven’t seen the A/4W yet but will take a look!
I decided to stick with the 265/70r18 Toyo AT3 (same that is on the Trailhunter Taco and the GX) as the tire shop wasn’t sure about 275s clearing at full turn (slightly taller and wider than 265s). I imagine they’ll fit but as I don’t have the truck to measure, I opted to order the factory size...
Good copy. I lived in Lubbock years ago and bought a 4R from Eddy’s in Wichita KS. Transport met me in OK at the halfway point and did a quick handoff, pretty seamless.
Strange GS dealers were so late to the allocation party..
I’m outside of Seattle and am buying from a southern OR dealer next week. Just flying down and road-tripping back. No issue with the dealer and financed through a CU so it’ll just be cash to the dealer. Guess you can always ask - if they want the sale, they’ll sell to you.
FE is still processing at Port of Portland, hopefully to the dealer in the next few days!
Ordered 265/70r18 Toyo Open Country AT3s today through the dealer’s third party tire shop. $1200 for the 10plys mounted and balanced. They’re giving me $300 for the take offs so $900 all in for the tires...
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Toyota Seattle - FE at MSRP + $3699 including tint, ceramic, and anti-glare windshield...
So you got this one??! Congrats!! I’ll hopefully be a week behind you on the same - supposedly at port last week. Will 275/70r18s fit - need .5 inches in the wells at lock.
Thanks and congrats again!
Following your updates, my dealer had no updates as of yesterday. I believe my processing date was listed as 5/1 so who knows? Still waiting on the dealer tire shop to call me back to get them ordered for install at delivery.
Yep, guessing that’s the case. I’ll reach out on Wednesday as my processing date is May 1st - unless it arrives early (so maybe the 29th with yours).
Also waiting for the dealership parts dept. to give me an updated quote for 275/70r18 - KO2s or Toyo Open Country AT3s less a credit for the...
Are you seeing anything coming into Portland on the 24th as my dealer keeps telling me that date? I’m thinking mine is also on the ship and they just got the date wrong.
The dealer can see the build and ship dates in their system. If you cross reference the ship date and arrival/departure port with Vessel Finder you should be able to track it.
https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9536961
Good find as that looks like a decent deal. Also note though, that’s a standard clamshell whereas the Topoak has a bump out rather than an awning over the hatch, so it gives you quite a bit more room inside.
Great review and also includes a 10% code if you settle on a Topoak. Seems like a...
I definitely like the ARB rack on the GX, seems to sit a little higher though so I’m guessing more wind noise and possibly more difficulty in getting a slimline RTT on top where it will still fit in the garage.
Guessing there will be an ARB platform compatible with the rails though as they’re...
Yes - I’m thinking of putting a knock off Roofnest on top and saving a couple grand. Some good reviews on YouTube comparing the two -
https://topoakoverland.com/
Talked to the dealer today, he said the ship is showing as arriving to port (Portland) on the 24th. The computer shows it to the dealership on 5/1. Salesman said that could be a couple days earlier if the ship comes in early.