First Edition Roof Rack / RTT - Will it fit?
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Hello All,
I was not able to locate any threads in the forum from someone that has purchased (except for @agjake01 in this thread) a RTT, and if so how the installation went? I'd really appreciate hearing what others purchased, how the installation went , and fit is.
Also, can I install on the FE Roof Rack's crossbars or will I need to remove that and go with some other brand (and if so which)?
TIA for sharing!
I was not able to locate any threads in the forum from someone that has purchased (except for @agjake01 in this thread) a RTT, and if so how the installation went? I'd really appreciate hearing what others purchased, how the installation went , and fit is.
Also, can I install on the FE Roof Rack's crossbars or will I need to remove that and go with some other brand (and if so which)?
TIA for sharing!
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Just unboxed my tent today, I’m going to have to do some research as to the best way to mount to the cross rails of the FE rack. My buddy has a Prinsu and he removed two of the rack rails and attached them to the tent, so he just slides the rails into the slot on the Prinsu from the side.
The FE rack rails have a single bolt that allows the to set them down into the rack, so you’d have to remove them from the top. This is fine, however, if I attach two of the cross rails permanently to the tent and then set it down in the roof rack when I’m ready to mount it, I’ll only have an inch to get to the screw from the side to screw the rails back in. Not sure if the side flashing comes off to make this easier, ergo the research. Will advise but here are some pics -
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Also for reference, I drove 75 miles home from picking up the box with it strapped on top with some tie downs. Tent weighs 87lbs and fit on top fine with minimal flutter. I’ve got some sea suckers that I’m going to attach to the roof in front of the sunroof with ties back to the tent to prevent flutter.
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There a definitely a few misses and unfortunately the FE roof rack might be one of them. There should be a few 12v cigarette lighter plugs (front seat, "trunk" area), and a 4Runner style power rear window would have been good improvements.
I'm moving quick-release awnings that had tubular fittings for a 4Runner TRD Pro, and now will have two custom fabricated attachment points on each side. There's also a fly-rod holder on Quad quick-release mounts that moved right over, and I've still got to figure out the best places for a small Agency6 shovel, possibly some MaxTrac Minis, and a 95L Roam box. The TRD Pro had a great Wescott ladder, but fixed rear ladders won't work with the pop-open hatch rear window (too bad they didn't put the electric tailgate window in the Land Cruiser). Exterior rear side window Molle panels might be nice for RotoPax water or fuel storage for long backcountry trips.
Hopefully forum members will share their solutions to how to add things.
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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 flutter.
Taking it out on the WA Back Country Discovery Route next month to test it out. Will advise.
These two (2) photos are from the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition (FE) Roof Rack User's Manual.
Notes
Front Cover (page 1) has the FE Roof Rack specifications;
Page 2 has the Roof Rack Safety Information and was cropped because there was no additional print on the page.
The Roof Rack User's Guide was included as a separate item in the documentation set supplied with my recent 2024 LC FE purchase.
Thank you everyone for the info throughout this entire thread...I'm considering a RTT in the future...
Notes
Front Cover (page 1) has the FE Roof Rack specifications;
Page 2 has the Roof Rack Safety Information and was cropped because there was no additional print on the page.
The Roof Rack User's Guide was included as a separate item in the documentation set supplied with my recent 2024 LC FE purchase.
Thank you everyone for the info throughout this entire thread...I'm considering a RTT in the future...
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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 ratchet from the side.
I added a couple of suction cups and braces up front to prevent any flutter at highway speeds. Feels super solid and excited to try it out this weekend.
Hitch basket has my jack and a 2gal knock off rotopax. I added hitch stabilizers and there’s zero movement standing on the basket.
Next stop is the WA BDR sections 2-3.
I added a couple of suction cups and braces up front to prevent any flutter at highway speeds. Feels super solid and excited to try it out this weekend.
Hitch basket has my jack and a 2gal knock off rotopax. I added hitch stabilizers and there’s zero movement standing on the basket.
Next stop is the WA BDR sections 2-3.
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Looks great! Not to be negitive..... but I don't know if I'd mount a gas can outside of the rail.
It doesn't integrate with the rails. I just had mine installed and the rails had to be removed for installation. I haven't checked out the load limits though I did see them somewhere else on thos forum. I'll post it here if I find it again.
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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!
Could you provide info on the suction cups and braces? Brand, where you purchased them from?
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Yep, suction cups are Amazon specials:
$48.99
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.
Tie downs on the sides and in the T channels are just powder coated ones from Amazon, good quality and they fit in the FE rack side holes well. I put two on each side for easy ties points for tarps etc.
Some other various small nuts, bolts, washers for the tie downs etc.
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Powder coated off Amazon, works great.
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