Yep, suction cups are Amazon specials:
$48.99
https://a.co/d/7K8Ck5q
Hardware is from Ace, just eye bolts that fit in the screw holes on the suction mounts. And braces are M12 turnbuckles from Ace, but you can get them on Amazon too:
Think they were about $9 a piece at Ace...
Keeping it empty until the trail head, then I’ll fill it and will just be on forest service roads for 2 days. I agree, no interest in hwy driving with fuel in it! 👍🏼
Tent is on, fit is great! I pulled the front and rear cross rails off the rack and mounted them to the tent. For anyone interested the rails are exactly 39.5 inches apart at the bolt - measured several times and the rails dropped back in precisely. Then it’s just the torx bolts with a slimline...
Budget Leveling Solution:
$23 for a 72” x 30” x 3” camping foam mattress at Fred Meyer
$15 for a 6pk of 24” x 24” x 1” gym flooring squares at Fred Meyer (already had some of these)
$12 for a can of Gorilla Adhesive Spray (already had some)
Use the rubber cargo mat as a template and cut the...
With a clam shell tent, that’s not the load bearing side. I think it will be ok other than some potential flutter at speed as the overhang picks up wind. I bought a couple of knock off sea suckers that I’m going mount by the sunroof and attach them with rubber tie downs to the tent to prevent...
Hi all - planning a couple of days on the WA BDR next month in the LC and looking for recommendations.
Considering sections 3-5 if anyone has a great camping and/or fishing spot to share? Any general advice?
I’ll be hitting it up Columbus Day weekend with a 4R buddy if you’re out on the trail.