BUDGET Clamshell DIY Roof Top Tent (RTT) | Part 1

BUDGET Clamshell DIY Roof Top Tent! This project has been a long time in the making. I have been working to design and build this DIY roof top tent (RTT) It is much less than typical clamshell style roof top tents and I think it is really coming along. Check out the video to see how far I have come.
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[@iteotwawkiaiff8948]

Looking good!

[@patrickkim7566]

Looking good bro!

[@OverlandEngineer]

Thanks!

[@poweron41]

very cool~~~！I have the same thought，Aluminium profiles are a great idea

[@OverlandEngineer]

Thanks, yeah they are a ton of fun.

[@mattlewandowski73]

Personally I am inclined to prefer side doors on my RTT and consider a rear door to be purely optional, though I would still like the rear to be a protected window. This allows for the tailgate area to be used for cooking instead of a ladder into my tent. It also allows me to use the tent while pulling a trailer without interfering with ladder deployment. Additionally having a side door allows for a 270 degree canopy. My design objective for a RTT is to DIY a canopy that is symmetric in design allowing it to be mounted to driver or passenger side depending on if the bracket is "right side up" or "upside down" when it is mounted to my cargo rack, then bolt in the swing arms, and tie on the canopy itself. On top of the cargo rack, I will have a DIY RTT that fits between the side rails (I have a contractor style cargo rack on my Tacoma). The ladder will attack to brackets that are attached either to the side of the RTT or to the side rail of the cargo rack (I am undecided at this time, but rack side rails is likely most convenient). Under the cargo rack is a ARE overland edition bed cap which keeps my camping gear largely dry (unless I do a deep water crossing) Inside the bed I carry things like camp chairs and camp kitchen box as well as my 20lb propane tank and a jerry can (I would prefer mounting my flamables outside, but can not do so at this time). The canopy would swing out and cover passenger side (if camping roadside) or driver side (if camping in prepared camp sites) as a social area and the tailgate area as kitchen area. The ladder (current plan is one of those telescopic ladders so I do not have to worry about perfectly level ground) will likewise store in the truck bed, but will attack oposite side from the tent itself. The low budget version (prototype test version) of my plan is to build the RTT primarily out of wood and give it a fiberglass skin, though I would prefer insulated aluminum composite skin, most likely on a frame work of extruded aluminum which was originally inspired by a RTT that was owned by Matt of Ozark Overland Adventures. I like the idea of the aluminum extrusion as it is easily made into a modular design and can easily mount external (and internal) accessories to the rails. including flood lights and cameras on the exterior, lighting, and a mount for my tablet or a fan on the interior. I am considering making mine 6'6"-7' or so in length to allow adequate space in the "headrest" to integrate a combination charging/power center and ducting for a diesel heater or camp AC unit. (or just a weather protected air duct for a fan). I plan on using 3d printed parts for a coupler (with cap) for the air duct as well as accessory mounts. On the roof of the tent I want to include a pair of 100w solar panels and include a pair color coded of 8 gauge Anderson Power Poles to connect to trucks house battery system (once it is installed) I would also like to include a roof vent with 12v fan mounted "backward" so the vent opens correctly for weather protection when the RTT is open, but I do not plan to add the fan until I can build a proper protective cage for the vent as I live in the south east where overgrown trails are a common occurrence. (I can get scratches on both sides and the roof of the Tacoma at the same time on named roads around here.) I also have a design for a clamshell style RTT that I have worked out to go with my contractors rack, but with a rack space of 4'6" it would give me a tent that was about 5-6' by 9' plus an overhanging canopy over the ladder. This would be HUGE considering I often camp alone. I figure it could support a queen size bed, and have a storage compartment under the mattress, but would result in an RTT that adds about 8"-9" to my minimum clearance while being about a foot deep overall. though I plan on making some horizontal jerry can carriers for water and fuel to ride on the rack, so it will have those clearance issues and more anyway.

[@TheLotroNerd]

Where is the update 2?

[@MrPhizet]

Yeah i’ve been waiting for it too.

[@gaberichh]

good video brotha

[@OverlandEngineer]

Thanks!

[@roderickcalvin]

Nice video bro. I don't own a 4RUNNER yet, but I watch videos like yours for build ideas for when I do eventually get one. Love the 5th Gen...Hopefully I can wait for the 6th.

[@OverlandEngineer]

Thanks! Yeah, 4Runners are such an awesome platform to modify. Looking forward to seeing the new design.

[@Xinspired03]

having 1 side door would be nice so someone can get in and out if you have the back door open, say if you were cooking and were in and out of the back of your truck.

[@OverlandEngineer]

Yeah good point

[@horrse]

Very cool. Can you do a price breakdown once all complete?

[@OverlandEngineer]

YT is so bugged, see other comment.

[@OverlandEngineer]

I can only type one line...

[@wanderlostNW]

Really like this diy project, very much looking forward to the final product! I like how your use those 15 series beefy main frame for this RTT, what you about the cross bars? Can we do 10 series for those cross bar. If yes, is there any connection issues with 15 series, any area should pay attention to? Thanks man, this is exciting.

[@OverlandEngineer]

Yeah I’lol try to address that, I just think the 15 series crossbars are beefy and the brackets are so much easier to integrate so it’s worth it

[@tsk1979]

Parts list? what are you planning for base? Plywood?

[@minutemenapparel]

Is there a part 2?

[@OverlandEngineer]

Not yet

[@benjaminjmace]

Did you ever finish this or end up just buying one?

[@OverlandEngineer]

Still working on it!

[@benjaminjmace]

Looking forward to part 2!

[@jamesmustico]

cost and material list breakdown please? You mention it as a budget build, so spill the deets! Thanks!

[@OverlandEngineer]

I'll eventually release that. I'm finally at a point to start this project back up again.

[@EJFialkowski]

Please do. You have one of the best builds

[@keeganbuilds]

did you ever finish this build?

[@OverlandEngineer]

It’s still loading haha. I’m still working on it

[@keeganbuilds]

@@OverlandEngineer haha I get that, my build videos take forever to make on my end.

[@1966cambo]

I don't understand why anyone cares if you "copied" another persons idea if they post it.......good on ya for building your own!!!

[@BananaRepublicAdventures]

Where are you with this?

[@OverlandEngineer]

In production 🤙🏻

[@racingfortheson]

What is your budget and what ended up being your complete out of pocket?

[@OverlandEngineer]

I will be doing a full cost breakdown eventually. Don't really have a set budget, just a ball park because I want it done right. I would say ball park costs would be around 2k for the tent. Then your mounting setup can vary dramatically. There are many design choices along the way that can save you money or drive up costs. The hardware, hinges, handles, etc. all add up really quick. The extrusions end up being only like half the price.

[@racingfortheson]

@@OverlandEngineer 👍 because I was looking at the ones on Amazon for $2000 and was hoping to beat that price.

[@OverlandEngineer]

@@racingfortheson just depends on what you want for an RTT. There are so many DIY setups so you can definitely go cheaper in style. I wanted an aluminum clamshell design similar to current market options and this was like $2k ish vs $4k +

[@racingfortheson]

I got one and using it for the first time this week. Love it?

[@OverlandEngineer]

@@racingfortheson it’s still not done unfortunately…

[@Skyautovision-AuCAR]

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[@OverlandEngineer]

Shoot me an email for business ideas.

[@brettfriesen8973]

My goodness this was boring. So much unnecessary information and talking. Like get fricken to it already.