DeadlyBeast wrote:Awesome build GM. Anything you would do differently or advise to give anyone else wanting to build a similar cage?
Thanks DBeast
I liked to have tried to source and use lighter gauge steel pipe and RHS as it all ended up fairly heavy although I managed to lift it on the ute myself just I estimate it to be 45-50kg.
I recommend the lockable stainless t bar handles, they were a solid invest and keep everything secure.
The height of it overall is good, any lower and I would be constantly hitting my head on the RTT when it is open, ideally another inch higher would be good but you start adding more wind resistance as the RTT sits higher above the roof line, i have a body lift kit I am going to be fitting in the coming weeks when I am home again so this will help
I am concerned about how long my gas struts will last tho, not keen on them as the ends are plastic but so far they are holding up well.
The only other thing I will add one day will be some canvas pockets on the inside of the front wall for storage.
Overall I am stoked with it and it come out just as I pictured it, functional and looks good too. I have thought about making it removable so I can "jack" it on and off but I do not want to have to lug around 4 x leg jack setups with me and the tent only take a few minutes to pack up anyways if I need to move.
Cheers