Nice!
What is the MPG on highway with the tent?

 

We got 28MPG on the highway with it yesterday. Not really noticing much impact so far.

 

Very nice! You even trained doggo to climb the ladder.

When you're in the tent, and you move around, how much does the whole vehicle move about?

I looked up the weight. It says it's 165lbs. Is it something that two people can easily put on and take off of the vehicle?

 

It really does not move around that much. My wife and I are not large people, so we don't weigh as much as some couples could. For us the car barely moves.
Doggo does need a bit of a boost

 

Well it looks great. Happy trials to all of you.

 

Nice. Did you use the OEM roof rack or did you have to buy new ones. I'm planning to get an RTT too but not sure if I can use the OEM rack on the XSE.

 

We have it mounted to a FrontRunner rack system that attaches to the raised roof rails that are on the Adventure or TRD trim levels. It is probably best to use aftermarket cross bars or a rack system for a rooftop tent. So for our FrontRunner set up has been great. Super solid and secure.

 

Thank you.

 

Hey I saw you bought an ARB awning as well. Which one did you go with? Looking to get one ourselves. Thanks.

 

We went with the ARB Touring 2000x2500 mm. It has been great so far. Quick to set up / take down.
Also the size fits well on the RAV, doesn't look too big.

 

Do you think the 2500x2500 mm would be too big? Seems the size you got is sold out everywhere.

 

Im sure it will fit, but might look kinda long on the RAV.
Here is our awning before we got the rooftop tent so you can see how it looks:

Imagine a longer awning would hand over the front quite a bit more.
Could work but might look too big.
There are other brands that make awnings like Roam Adventures, and Dobinsons.
Perhaps they have one in the size you are looking for!

 

Oh yea definitely can see how it would look too long. Will probably just wait for it to come back in stock. Have to wait for the front runner rack you have to come in stock too as their site shows out of stock right now.

 

Yea!
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I've been watching your youtube videos. Thank you for making them.

I enjoy the cooking segments. Do you use any special spices? Also I was wondering who makes the cool cooking setup? I would like to buy one of those. It seems very versatile and simple to use.

Finally do you have a link for the storage containers? They fit really well in the Rav4. Sorry for being a pest but your videos make me want to purchase the items your using.

Happy trails.

 

Lunar_Lander, your license frame says Vallejo. Is that where you live? The reason I ask, I was born and raised in Vallejo and my RAV4 came from Vallejo on the transfer to Concord. I now live in Martinez but my mom is still in Vallejo.

 

Live in Oakland but I bought the car in Vallejo

 

Mind me asking where you did buy the awning from?

 

Got it on Amazon, however it looks like the one I bought is listed as "no longer available".
It should be available from other online retailers.

 

Alright so actually might go with this one: Rooftop Awnings. The 6.5ft would be the same length as yours right?

 

Yea that ROAM one looks great, it was on my list of choices as well but was not available in that size when I made the purchase.
That is the same size as mine and fits great on the RAV!

 

Thanks. Ordered. Now to see if I can find that FrontRunner rack in stock somewhere.

 

Did you have to buy anything extra with the FrontRunner rack or did you just buy the rack and it came with the parts to attach it to the existing TRD rails?

 

The FrontRunner rack is sort of a tricky situation. Technically they don't have a fitment specifically for the TRD, so we worked directly with FrontRunner and had their SoCal shop work out a fitment on our rig. I believe this was part of their planning / testing phase for a TRD/Adventure specific system that they are developing now. I would check in with FrontRunner directly and see when they expect to have that available to the public.
I know they do have a system for the non-TRD/Adventure trim levels, but the raised roof rails require different parts.
We actually drove from Northern CA to FrontRunner's SoCal shop to get the rack set up for us, and so far it has been amazing.
Not sure if any of the other grab-on systems they have available would work well for the TRD, but its worth reaching out to them to find out.

 

What’s the total height of your rack with the ikamper? Just worried about entering my garage/etc. thanks so much!

 

The iKamper Mini is almost 13" tall. Then the FrontRunner rack & tent mount is a few inches.
The FrontRunner sits on top of the Raised Roof Rails that add several more inches.

If you have a Prinsu rack, that is a bit more flush to the vehicle, so probably does not add as much height as my Frontrunner set up.

We also have a lift kit & stiffer coils that raise us even more, so I avoid any garages that have low ceilings haha.

Just took a quick measurement and its about 7" from the top of the car to the bottom of the iKamper:

 

Those roof campers are cool but I got to think with the unit and two adults they exceed any weight Toyota intended to have on those rails.

 

So actually there is no problem having the weight of the tent + 2 adults on the roof rails. The weight limit that is documented is the Dynamic Weight Limit, which is the weight limit while moving (up to 80MPH on the freeway and then slamming on the brakes). When you are parked, there is a different weight limit (Static Weight Limit) that is much higher.
There are a TON of people who use these rooftop tents & love them. I have never heard of any issues around weight.