Effect if RTTs on trial driving

[grobbepj]

Hi all,

This is probably a silly question showing my ignorance. But....

I have just added both roof top tents to my Lux in preparation for a short Lesotho trip in a couple of weeks. Wanted to get it all up to make sure all is still fine since I havent used them jn a while.

Now I am lazy and dont want to take them off before the trip, but I got an opportunity to do a trial I have been wanting to do for a while before the trip. I have never done a trial with this extra weight on top... Will I be looking for trouble to go as is??? Rather remove it and put it back again?? I dont use it as a daily runner so the extra fuel cost for leaving on not an issue. Thanks

Below is a pic if my "overlanding/ tour" setup

Also, with the family of 4 we need two rtts. Is there a clever idea for opening the "windows" between the two tents for some communication purposes?? Not enough space to get the flexible "tentpoles" in to open the external cover (i hope this makes sense...)

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[4x4BEES]

I, personally, would take them off, but then again, I am a novice

[Mud Dog]

Depends on the trail I suppose ..... if there are severe side-slopes or the possibility of the RTT getting damaged by overgrowth / trees then take it off.

[Jaans]

Depends on the trail I suppose ..... if there are severe side-slopes or the possibility of the RTT getting damaged by overgrowth / trees then take it off.

+1

[grobbepj]

Well its the Serendipity eco trials... If that makes a difference. I was told its not too hectic, but I guess I wont know until i am there...
Thanks for the replies. Seems like its removing it or wait for a next play date.

[Haboob]

Depends on the trail I suppose ..... if there are severe side-slopes or the possibility of the RTT getting damaged by overgrowth / trees then take it off.

+2

But, Most places have excape routes and a bit of gardening with a small saw or bush cutters can sort most problems out.
get used to working around your RTT as that is your setup on overlanding trips as well. Learn to judge your overhead height etc...
Concerning your tents, if you had one opening over the back and one over the front you would just have the fly sheets overlapping which is less of a problem, OR,
just let the fly sheet hang down between the tents, making hooks or tie down points for them...
I always left my RTT ON. Now with the camper I always have that added height, but am always aware of it.

[CasKru]

Well its the Serendipity eco trials... If that makes a difference. I was told its not too hectic, but I guess I wont know until i am there...
Thanks for the replies. Seems like its removing it or wait for a next play date.

The bulk of serendipity should be fine but there are some more extreme challenges. So all depending at what you want to do.

You think you already know what the right thing to do is you are just hoping that we tell you differently

I would recommend removing them.

[WayneSchalk]

Pieter, I am as lazy as you. keep them on but have a look at each obstacle if there is someone who can drive in front of you, if it looks to difficult just bail out.

You don't want to damage the tents or worse before your trip....

[grobbepj]

You think you already know what the right thing to do is you are just hoping that we tell you differently

I would recommend removing them.

Jy weet dit... Blush

After my "small" mishap at Moegatle I am not really into the extreme stuff... More looking for scenic trial to give me a reason to drive up a mountain :-)... And to keep swambo in the vehicle

But maybe I will just postpone for now and safe the diesel for the other trip...

It is significantly higher with the tents on...

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Thanks for the inputs!!!

[ThysdJ]

Rent a vehicle to go do the trail in....

[Toppie4x4]

Hi Chris ek het in Desember die Vleebaai duine roete gedoen met die vol kit (RTT, awning etc) geen problem gehad. Verder het ek ook al die off road bergpasse in die Swartberge omgwing gedoen met n paar trails buite Calitzdorp. Hoe erg is die trail wat jy wil doen?