DIY Roof Top tent Build Part 1! The base!

Finally got started working on the roof top tent. I built the roof rack to hold a Roof top tent, so that is what I am building! stay tuned for the rest of the build!
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[@DonPablo66]

Can we please have an update on the build. Now that your finished we would love to know how the build help up. Any changes you have made, and thing you would of like to change and is there something you would of wished you knew before you started. Dope build. Most likely will do this than pay 2k for something I can do the same

[@Itsahardknocklife9690]

Bro this is a sick idea, Jeep...check Roof Rack...check I’m 2/3 of the way there On it, stay tuned for updates!

[@stilkterrin]

Nice video. Thank you for sharing it. You have my support. :):):)

[@evansautomotive307]

Thank you!

[@curtisparadis1]

Hey Evan sweet build! Do you have the materials listed for this build Just wondering how many 2by4 and 1by4 are needed? Thanks!

[@evansautomotive307]

I dont have the materials listed, but if you dont make any mistakes you can use 3-2x4s and 3-1x4s. I used a sheet of 1/2in plywood for the bottom and i believe an 11/32s piece on the top.

[@merkucamp]

Question would plastic be better as top layer? Lighter water proof cap. Cut ting and melting corners.

[@evansautomotive307]

it could be better. If you have access to the materials and youre good and plastic welding or using a bonding agent for it. I went with wood because its cheap and easy. Plastic may not be as rigid as the wood, and it could possibly be heavier. But im not super sure on that.

[@merkucamp]

@@evansautomotive307 thats why I'm asking. I see everyone doing with plywood makes sense for bottom. But for top I would think 3mm plastic as skin still use wood box with corner suport as base for top. Maybe drip plastic over sides? So it keeps water and dust out better. Idk I'm just bouncing ideas. Im making little list to build for my rover.

[@evansautomotive307]

@@merkucamp Yeah it would just be a matter of waterproofing it. That would be pretty cool to see!

[@jamieforrester7108]

when it's all finished please let us know the finished weight of the entire tent.

[@evansautomotive307]

I will for sure!, the base weighed 95lbs which is pretty heavy, but the canvas, mattress, struts and everything else shouldnt exceed 30lbs. So I think a safe estimate is 130-130lbs

[@radioelka6209]

What is the size of it?

[@evansautomotive307]

This is 4ft by 7ft

[@MrTeslaX]

can you provide the link of the hinge

[@evansautomotive307]

Yeah here you go www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=124631

[@aactor57]

You need to balance your sound. Voice is very soft so I turn it up. Then the MUSIC STARTS AND i HAVE TO TURN IT DOWN SO I DON'T BLOW OUT MY EARS. This is a pet peeve of mine on utube.

[@evansautomotive307]

Yeah my bad. Newer videos are better about thay