Taco Vinyl should have what you’re looking for.

The rack doesn’t interfere even if you have crossbars over the sunroof.

Good question. It works just the same. I didn’t have to change any of the components. Just opted for straps this time instead of 2x4s. The weight of the tent is well within the working load limit of the weakest components in the system. For example, each eye has a 250-lb WLL, but only has to support about 40 lbs. The pulleys mounted to the wall support 400 lbs, so it’s plenty. They are cheap pulleys from ACE, so they have quite a bit of friction. If you wanted to pull with less effort, that’s only thing I’d change, but you pay quite a bit more for those. These do the job.

Yeah, I had to drill one new hole on each bracket and use 1/4-20 bolts to fit the Sherpa insert nuts. Add a lock washer and fender washer and it works like a charm.

@@nickmcdvtt Thank you! I've been scratching my head with that issue. Was thinking carriage bolts may work, but didn't love that result.

@BlueIndigoOverland No problem! Yeah, carriage bolts don’t really work very well in the T-track aluminum extrusions.

No problem. It’s the best way to do those things.

One of iKamper’s goals with this tent was to keep it light, but it’s no slouch in the rain. I’ve had it in downpours and it stays dry inside, open or closed.

Yeah, that’s an important one. When we were buying, that was a prerequisite haha.

I have an 8-foot door in my garage, but my tent also fit in our last house that had a 7.5-ft. door.

7 ft door. I may be able squeeze in it with just the rack but there’s a reason I did my lift in my driveway.

100%. We went back and made it all the way up last summer!

Hope to see you there 🍻

YES! That’s what this whole thing is about. Really excited you’re coming and looking forward to meeting you. My hope is that everyone gets to make some connections and build some excitement for the upcoming season. See you there!

@@nickmcdvtt outstanding looking forward to it! Film looks great! Bringing a couple friends as we live in Hidden Springs and love the outdoors. Overlanding seems like the logical innovative next step. Just not sure what the best trail/location is to start for families?

@@nickmcdvtt working with Dan from Talus Expedition Gear in Boise for my build.

@ATown875 Awesome! The more the merrier 🙂 We’ll chat at the premiere.

Awesome! Yeah, will do. Just search my name on IG. It’ll pop up. Hope to meet you at the Springhouse on 4/6!

Oh right on! Yeah, your truck caught my eye! It looks killer. Would love to have you at the Springhouse on 4/6.

Sounds good! I coached my daughter in NICA and ride too. We’ll have to hit the trail this season 👍

Sure thing! Glad it was helpful.

Stay tuned.

Right on! See you there.

Thanks!

Kyle’s got a GFC.

I’m not exactly sure. The tent itself is about 7 in. tall. Dimensions should be on iKamper’s site. Mine is on quick-release brackets, which raises the height a bit more, but that 7 in. dimension should give you an idea of how far it will sit above your roof rack.

8-foot doors are the key. Then I think the ceilings in my garage are about 10 feet tall.

I made that mistake too. You have to slide tent mounting hardware in before you bolt the tent together. I forgot, so I unbolted the cross bars at the ends and swiveled them to the sides until I could get the hardware in the channels. It might take a little love tap with a mallet, but it works.

@@nickmcdvtt thanks for the info! Design flaw on ikamper’s part

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. 100%. Gotta have a rig that will get you there.

I have the iKamper BDV. Building iKamper’s BDV Hardshell Rooftop Tent + Why I Got One kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZnPgI2ifZyhZs0

You should have seen the checklists 😆

Thanks!

Thanks! If you have a Frontrunner rack, then any of their tent mount kits should work with the BDV. I have the quick-release brackets and store my tent on a hoist in my garage.

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