Рет қаралды 9,445
Rooftop tents really are awesome for 'overlanding' and dispersed camping, but almost no one talks about one major challenge that comes with owning them: storage. In this video, I walk through a solution that has worked brilliantly for me. This video is jam-packed with info and I hope you find it helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to drop them below in the comments.
EXPLORE. RIDE. GET OUTSIDE.
--------------
Segments
0:00 Intro/Background info
2:13 The best rooftop tent storage solution
2:31 Why Store your tent like this?
3:22 Design
6:30 Materials
7:34 Key Tips for the Best Functionality
7:46 Key Tip #1 (Pulleys)
8:26 Key Tip #2 (Truck position)
9:17 Key Tip #3 (Garage Door Height)
10:03 Key Tip #4 (Tent mounting)
10:33 Conclusion
Subscribe here: / zagrunner
Follow on Instagram here: zag.runner...
#zagrunner #exploreridegetoutside
--------------
LIST OF MATERIALS
- 100-150 ft. of quality, very-low stretch 3/8" polyester rope (Examples: www.westmarine.com/new-englan... , boiserigging.com/product/sams...)
- 5x single pulleys (check working load limit)
- 1x double pulley (check W.L.L.)
- 5x wall pulleys (check W.L.L.)
- 2x4 lumber (enough for tent support runners and mounting ceiling hooks and wall pulley)
- 10 screw eyes (check W.L.L.)
- 4 quick links (check size and W.L.L - usually not an issue because these are super strong)
- 3 in. wood screws
- small piece of PVC pipe
- FrontRunner quick-release brackets (www.frontrunneroutfitters.com...)
--------------
TOOLS
- drill or drill/driver combo
- impact driver (optional)
- circular saw
- stud finder
- pencil
- tape measure
- framing square
--------------
LINKS
Prusik Knot How-to: • How to Ascend a Rope E...
If you're local to Boise and need rope: boiserigging.com