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Recently acquired a 2nd gen 2011 Xterra.
Are there any RTT’s that would be recommended for stock roof rack?

Static weight of myself and girlfriend without tent weight would be about 400lbs

Or should I upgrade the rack?
 
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We have a smittybuilt rtt on stock rack we just had to get longer bolts to fit around the rails. We have been living in it for almost 3 months now overlanding all the National Parks. It's been great other then the condensation at below 40° weather. We have to open the windows to minimize the condensation build up at night.
 
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MoLeisurexventures said:
We have a smittybuilt rtt on stock rack we just had to get longer bolts to fit around the rails. We have been living in it for almost 3 months now overlanding all the National Parks. It's been great other then the condensation at below 40° weather. We have to open the windows to minimize the condensation build up at night.
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Don't want to hijack this thread, but what kind of MPGs are you getting with that tent on the Xterra?
 
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MoLeisurexventures said:
We have a smittybuilt rtt on stock rack we just had to get longer bolts to fit around the rails. We have been living in it for almost 3 months now overlanding all the National Parks. It's been great other then the condensation at below 40° weather. We have to open the windows to minimize the condensation build up at night.
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ALL tents should be ventilated to minimize/eliminate condensation, especially as the temperature drops. :grinning:

Most inexpensive tents made of Nylon/Rip Stop Nylon suffer in this regard, it is not a breathable material.

Having said that, I don't know what material the Smittybuilt RTT is made of.
 
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Don't want to hijack this thread, but what kind of MPGs are you getting with that tent on the Xterra?
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I'm getting around 17 - 18 mpg at 70 mph that being said I have a 6 speed manual. If I cruise at 60 I get closer to 20 mpg. I lost about 1 mpg at slower speeds and 2-3 mpg at higher speeds.
 
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MoLeisurexventures said:
I'm getting around 17 - 18 mpg at 70 mph that being said I have a 6 speed manual. If I cruise at 60 I get closer to 20 mpg. I lost about 1 mpg at slower speeds and 2-3 mpg at higher speeds.
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I miss my 2005 six-speed manual because of exactly that ... I got, at least, 18 mpg, no matter how I drove it! I now have a 2015 Xterra automatic (bought an auto so the wife could drive it) and I get between 16-18, depending on how I drive. Once I lift it and add aftermarket bumpers, I'll be lucky if I ever see 16 mpg again.
 
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I miss my 2005 six-speed manual because of exactly that ... I got, at least, 18 mpg, no matter how I drove it! I now have a 2015 Xterra automatic (bought an auto so the wife could drive it) and I get between 16-18, depending on how I drive. Once I lift it and add aftermarket bumpers, I'll be lucky if I ever see 16 mpg again.
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Wish one of mine was a manual. Both my Xs get about 16-18 regardless. Newer one has gobs more power and capability, but still same blah mileage. But I shouldn't complain, I didn't buy it for the MPG!

Re: RTT, I've been waffling between TuffStuff and Smittybuilt. Just can't commit yet! Weight seems to be well within the static range. @MoLeisurexventures, what made you go Smitty rather than all the other choices out there?


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Wish one of mine was a manual. Both my Xs get about 16-18 regardless. Newer one has gobs more power and capability, but still same blah mileage. But I shouldn't complain, I didn't buy it for the MPG!

Re: RTT, I've been waffling between TuffStuff and Smittybuilt. Just can't commit yet! Weight seems to be well within the static range. @MoLeisurexventures, what made you go Smitty rather than all the other choices out there?


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The thick ripstop material and price point was the main reason begin we are living it full-time.
 
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Itacal said:
I miss my 2005 six-speed manual because of exactly that ... I got, at least, 18 mpg, no matter how I drove it! I now have a 2015 Xterra automatic (bought an auto so the wife could drive it) and I get between 16-18, depending on how I drive. Once I lift it and add aftermarket bumpers, I'll be lucky if I ever see 16 mpg again.
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Hey, just wanted to comment in. I’m still super new to OB and Overlanding in general, but have always been one to off-road when I can.
I used to have a 2003 Xterra (automatic) a few years back but sadly totaled it in an accident.
I am an Xterra owner once again with a 2011 Xterra (automatic) 4x4, and am currently working on building it out (as my wallet allows). The gas mileage isn’t the greatest, but I enjoy the vehicle, so gas mileage doesn’t matter to me.. I currently have a 2.5” lift and am waiting on my fabricator for my aftermarket front and rear bumpers. So that’ll definitely add to my weight.. Goodbye low gas mileage, hello trails!
 
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moe_sparky said:
Recently acquired a 2nd gen 2011 Xterra.
Are there any RTT’s that would be recommended for stock roof rack?

Static weight of myself and girlfriend without tent weight would be about 400lbs

Or should I upgrade the rack?
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I too drive a 2011 2nd gen Xterra 4x4.
I’m new to OB and Overlanding in general.
I’ve always camped in ground tents for primitive camping trips (via hiking).
I acquired a Tepui Kukenam RTT for a steal of a deal last summer as I ventured into exploring what “overlanding” was!.
I simply just mounted it to my stock roof rack cross bars and it seemed to be super sturdy (for the time being). I took it down for the winter to same a bit on gas and keep it out of the weather (for now), but I’m looking forward to mounting it again soon!
As I said, I’m still pretty new here, but that’s my little experience.
 
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Finally got mine - what else to do with tax returns - except maybe by the whole grocery store out of toilet paper ? :confused:

ARB, and really nice. Worked out well getting it on top of the rack. Seems really stable. And no obvious changes in handling other a faint sense of it being there. If I didn't know it was there, I just don't think I could tell. No extra sway, lean or noises.

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