Roof top dimensions and tents

[nfpgasmask]

Personally, I think the VX is a little small for a hard shell RTT, but you could still put one up there, it would just look a bit....odd. Here's my build thread from ExpeditionPortal for my Trooper:

http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...rlanding-Build

I have a James Baroud tent. I like it quite a bit. It's very comfy inside.

Bart

[duhgbert]

Thanks Bart, and I like your build pages! I had not heard of the James Baroud brand (but I have only been looking into RTTs for a little while).

I guess that is why I'm anxious to know the roof top dimensions of the VX, because if there is no way it will fit, I might as well stop shopping for a hard shell unit. The Columbus Variant is the triangular pop-up style vs. the cube style of your model. The thing I just found is the Columbus is acutally even longer than yours...83". I'm 6'3", so I was even wondering if the Columbus XL would be better for me @ 91" long.

Based on your Trooper photos, I am now expecting either of those options would overhang greatly (but roof top dimensions would still eb nice to know if anyone wants to bust out a tape measure : ) )

-Doug

[nfpgasmask]

Doug, you should also look into the max weight the VX roof rails are designed to support. Technically, my RTT could be attached to my VX as well. All you need are horizontal crossbars. The instructions for my tent recommend at least 3 crossbars, and the VX only has two. I also think that the tent, plus gear and two people might severely exceed the roof weight limits, so you might look into that as well. Personally, I don't really think the VX is a great platform for a RTT, but I have seen Mini Coopers and plenty of Subarus with RTTs.

Bart

[duhgbert]

Yeah, I'm looking into the weight as well. I don't know anyone who would sleep in the thing with me, so that eliminates at least 100+ pounds, and I was considering the investment in the Columbus Carbon Fiber model (but yikes $$$$$!!).

It's all conceptual right now, and dimensions and weights could make it a short consideration...which is why I sent out the favor request for measurements.

-Doug