You know what would be really cool? Take your vehicle and make it a ragtop--they sell kits to do this. Then, cut a hole in your tent base, sew windows in your pop up and you've got a vehicle you can stand in, cook in, sleep in, etc etc. Once you can stand in a car, you have so many possibilities. Not just that, but if you made your topper such that you could remove it, it can go from ragtop enjoying summer sun to camping just by installing it back on your car. The fact that the lid is light really opens up possibilities. You do such great work!
I have a Silverado with the 5'-8" bed. I am thinking about a diy truck cap with something like this on top extending partially over the cab to give the length to camp and still be able to use my truck bed. Thanks for sharing as I believe a similar cap / rooftop tent will do the trick!
This is an inspiration, awesome job. I'm in the market for an RTT but am quite capable of building my own for a fraction of the cost. I love using things you've built with your own hands. Props to you sir.
Looking at the zipped door, on factory made one’s the canvas extends past the end of the zip by about 2inch. Just to keep the door from letting water drip in when it’s windy. A great piece of work, I bet there have been some evolutions or modifications made as time has gone on.
Great Job Patrick! is it possible to share the dimensions of the strut arms you made? I'd like to replicate them if its ok with your permission? i can see like 3 pcs, 1 gas strut and 2 square tubings? what are the dimensions to the holes? also what distance did you use from the corner of the tent to where you bolted the assembled struts? thank you!
I know this isn't a plans video for it but I did post a new video where I talk a little more about how I made the lifting mechanism. ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
I think they are 150lbs struts. I just posted a new video where I talk a little more about how I made the lifting arms! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
Dang! That's really good... the only thing I kind of concern about is the bottom part of the build. I see that you have the fabric going down to a channel on the top of the lower frame. When it rains, the water would go down to that channel and maybe you're thinking of adding a channel outlet for the water to exit? If I was going to make that, I would have the cloth part hanging over the bottom frame so the rainwater or dew would just drop straight down at the same time, you're protecting the bottom frame from the water. Oh dang it, I didn't realize until now that this video is 4 years old hahaha!
Here, use aluminum for framing air alloy for insulation and azdale panels. Gas struts to help raise the pop up shelter with built in frameless windows and a door into azdale panels that fold up from floor and down from the ceiling that swivel lock into place with weather striping on all securing points. You can design a cube or a yurt type design that you can attach to the roof of a car and lift off and place on the ground for a pop up mobile home. You could even design a pop up bathroom with a cartridge toilet and cartridge shower you could connect to the main structure. Or design them modular and carry a few of them on a utility trailer and have a true shelter instead of a tent when camping or for emergency use? ; )
Thanks for your inspiring videos. You have made different models of rooftop tents. What is your experience in using them. Pros and cons this model vs. clamshell model?
Like dude....you gave me what i needed but I dont weld. I see folks using only the struts but you put on your own hinges....for a two part easy lift. any idea about how I can buy similar hinges? Subscribed. You are brilliant
So i saw your video and decided i was going to build my own hard shell rtt using a foam mold and fiberglass. I like yours but i might just use two struts and make mine like a clamshell
Jordan Gonsalves Awesome! Yeah that would be a much simpler design! I'm working on a RTT build series now and It will be a clamshell design. I'd love to learn the fiberglass mold process one day but for educational purposes on RUclips I'll probably stay more DIY oriented for now
Hi Patrick, do you have the video discussing how you did this lifting mechanism? Double side? I cant seem to find your video on this. I think the one available is the one side strut only. Appreciate your help thanks
Wow! The light finger action on that is amazing! I’m thinking of just putting a pop-up tent on some ply wood and there’s actually a video of a guy doing it. Lol
Yes, I would love a "how to" video! Or just design plans if you have them. I'll pay you for them for sure. Those gas struts are dope! I really want a rooftop for my 87 Grand Wagoneer and all the companies online are outrageously expensive. I get why but damn I don't camp often enough to drop 1K on a tent.
Good job. Personally I would be covering that roof then moulding fibreglass over the top. Then bin the wood off. Fibreglass would be watertight, stronger and lighter and cheap.
A LOT more work and you aren’t saving that much weight if any. I built a clamshell version built the exact same way but covered the wood with fiberglass and painted. It’s still pretty light Weight. I have videos on it.
Awesome build. Any update of the final project? I want to build something similar, kind of a mix of rooftop tent and pop up roof for my pickup canopy topper.
Thank you for these videos. Building a truck camper. But I want to do a pop up top on it. I'm really inspired by your build. Thanks again keep the videos coming
Well it is the shakiest video of all time. I mean it seems like there's an earthquake going on. It's such a good idea with terrible video it's hard to watch.
What are the dimensions for those collapsible arms and what length strut did you use for it? Sick build by the way, I'd like to try making one rather thank spending 4k on one
Great project!! Looking forward to a DIY! How much does it weight? Measurements of the unit and height when the gas pistone arms. How many Newton are maximum on the gas pistone arms? Would love to get a list of the materials you have used. Also how you solved the brackets to actually attach the "RTT" on your car. Just some ideas and wishes of information I would like to know in your DIY video later on. Good luck finishing the project! Cheers!
Looks amazing! Inspired me to build one of my own instead of spending that kind of money on retail. How is it holding up against the wind when camping?
While waiting for your how to video , few questions for your beautiful construction.How thick is the plywood?Stich and glue?What fg and epoxy did you use?Is that fabric also breathable or only waterproof?Did you make any trip yet in cold weather? Any condensation problems?Thanks in advance
This is great, I think I would be able to do this with a how to video, let me know if you do one or have anymore info with the materials you used. great job!
I'm impressed. I'm sure plenty would love a how to video, but just sewing the zippers requires more skill than I have. I was sorry to hear you are painting it white. I was hoping it be painted tortoise shell.
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I love when people take matters into their own hands and save a boat load of money on an idea that probably seemed crazy to peers. Excellent job!
just because you're crazy doesn't mean you're wrong
Sometimes you have to take matters in your own hand May God bless 🙏 them😊
The pop up action was super impressive
Thank you! I am wanting to do a more detailed video on how to build the lifting mechanism but without welding anything
@@PatrickRemingtonwaiting on this video unless I’ve just not come across it yet? Trying to figure out how to do mine!
That lift/open mechanism is great.
You know what would be really cool? Take your vehicle and make it a ragtop--they sell kits to do this. Then, cut a hole in your tent base, sew windows in your pop up and you've got a vehicle you can stand in, cook in, sleep in, etc etc. Once you can stand in a car, you have so many possibilities. Not just that, but if you made your topper such that you could remove it, it can go from ragtop enjoying summer sun to camping just by installing it back on your car. The fact that the lid is light really opens up possibilities. You do such great work!
It's not always about saving money, any successful DIY is very satisfying!! even if you spent more than what's available on the shelf.
I agree! I learned a ton from building this!
I have a Silverado with the 5'-8" bed. I am thinking about a diy truck cap with something like this on top extending partially over the cab to give the length to camp and still be able to use my truck bed. Thanks for sharing as I believe a similar cap / rooftop tent will do the trick!
One of the most impressive DIY builds I've seen. Great job.
This is an inspiration, awesome job. I'm in the market for an RTT but am quite capable of building my own for a fraction of the cost. I love using things you've built with your own hands. Props to you sir.
Excellent build, I actually like the woody look. It opens better than some of the commercial units, I'm impressed.
Well done mate. Might try those slide together tent pole and canvas also.
WOW!!!😮 FANTASTIC LOVE IT😊
I for one love to see how you made the lift. Hope make more vids of this project.
New video is up!! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
Looking at the zipped door, on factory made one’s the canvas extends past the end of the zip by about 2inch. Just to keep the door from letting water drip in when it’s windy. A great piece of work, I bet there have been some evolutions or modifications made as time has gone on.
impressive, the combination of hydraulic lift is amazing.
I’d like to see a how-to on how you tackled the strut portion of the build
Great Job Patrick! is it possible to share the dimensions of the strut arms you made? I'd like to replicate them if its ok with your permission? i can see like 3 pcs, 1 gas strut and 2 square tubings? what are the dimensions to the holes? also what distance did you use from the corner of the tent to where you bolted the assembled struts? thank you!
Have you made a "build series" yet? Would love to see it!
Im working on it! Just announced my plans for a build series in my newest video! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
Nice. Can’t Wait to see the finished product.
I love this project, man! congratulations!! I plan to build one, a bit larger than this, but this is an awesome build!!
I feel that this is pretty doable. Congratulations for your project, I might design something similar for a diy camper roof tent.
Impressive. Even looks more aero than the ones you buy
Hi Patric, great project. Any chances that You could share plans of gas springs mechanism?
I know this isn't a plans video for it but I did post a new video where I talk a little more about how I made the lifting mechanism. ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
those struts are the bomb ! super cool build, thanks for sharing
What size and strength are those struts love your tent
I think they are 150lbs struts. I just posted a new video where I talk a little more about how I made the lifting arms! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
when i build mine, it will be with the hydraulic lifts from my 08 odyssey rear hatch and some heavy canvas
Dang! That's really good... the only thing I kind of concern about is the bottom part of the build. I see that you have the fabric going down to a channel on the top of the lower frame. When it rains, the water would go down to that channel and maybe you're thinking of adding a channel outlet for the water to exit? If I was going to make that, I would have the cloth part hanging over the bottom frame so the rainwater or dew would just drop straight down at the same time, you're protecting the bottom frame from the water. Oh dang it, I didn't realize until now that this video is 4 years old hahaha!
Overland nation. This just became my favorite chanel. Keep up the the good work.
Love this. I would be able to make the structure. But any idea where I could find similar gas struts?
Nice work chap. Nice zip sewing too!
Beautifully made, also consider adding ropes or a support rod from bottom to top in X pattern this will help during high winds.
4x8 plywood and a little pop tent would do too. Great job!
I was so long trying to build such thing but I haven’t got any information on the design, now I think I can give a try to it. Thanks 🙏 man 💕
So inspirational and would love to see a how to video on this please. Especially were the gas struts are concerned.
Great work
I am working a how-to for a clamshell design RTT. Just posted the final product video for this tent! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
Here, use aluminum for framing air alloy for insulation and azdale panels. Gas struts to help raise the pop up shelter with built in frameless windows and a door into azdale panels that fold up from floor and down from the ceiling that swivel lock into place with weather striping on all securing points. You can design a cube or a yurt type design that you can attach to the roof of a car and lift off and place on the ground for a pop up mobile home. You could even design a pop up bathroom with a cartridge toilet and cartridge shower you could connect to the main structure. Or design them modular and carry a few of them on a utility trailer and have a true shelter instead of a tent when camping or for emergency use? ; )
Incredible craftsmanship mate!
Thanks! Check out the final product! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
I would love to see a how to on this and also what pistons did you use for the inside
Bro that is dope. Looks awesome. Good work.
Thank you!
What a great build! Did you ever post a video of the final product?
Yep! finally got a video up! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
It's awesome!!! Do you have the plan I can buy?
Love it. It would be great to see a "How to" video with an included parts list and where to buy them.
Fantastic idea, and a credit to you too. Would be great if you could do a how to video as I'm very interested in building something similar myself.
I am working on a "how too" video now! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
Thanks for your inspiring videos.
You have made different models of rooftop tents. What is your experience in using them. Pros and cons this model vs. clamshell model?
I would love to see this once complete.
Like dude....you gave me what i needed but I dont weld. I see folks using only the struts but you put on your own hinges....for a two part easy lift. any idea about how I can buy similar hinges? Subscribed. You are brilliant
Very nicely done!
Simple yet effective. Lovely build.
So i saw your video and decided i was going to build my own hard shell rtt using a foam mold and fiberglass. I like yours but i might just use two struts and make mine like a clamshell
Jordan Gonsalves Awesome! Yeah that would be a much simpler design! I'm working on a RTT build series now and It will be a clamshell design. I'd love to learn the fiberglass mold process one day but for educational purposes on RUclips I'll probably stay more DIY oriented for now
I am working on a How-to series for a clamshell now. ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
This is brilliant! I'd like to do a pop up roof like this on a tiny house in the loft area for more head room. Where can I get those pistons?
Hi Patrick, do you have the video discussing how you did this lifting mechanism? Double side? I cant seem to find your video on this. I think the one available is the one side strut only. Appreciate your help thanks
Wow! The light finger action on that is amazing! I’m thinking of just putting a pop-up tent on some ply wood and there’s actually a video of a guy doing it. Lol
Great concept,shall wait for the new release
Finally posting a finished product video! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
Pretty sweet that it looks like a tortoise shell .
Yes, I would love a "how to" video! Or just design plans if you have them. I'll pay you for them for sure. Those gas struts are dope! I really want a rooftop for my 87 Grand Wagoneer and all the companies online are outrageously expensive. I get why but damn I don't camp often enough to drop 1K on a tent.
I am working on a how-to series now! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
Good job. Personally I would be covering that roof then moulding fibreglass over the top. Then bin the wood off. Fibreglass would be watertight, stronger and lighter and cheap.
A LOT more work and you aren’t saving that much weight if any. I built a clamshell version built the exact same way but covered the wood with fiberglass and painted. It’s still pretty light Weight. I have videos on it.
Wow! That's amazing! Nice job...
Great rooftop tent build. It would be great if you could tell us what and where you bought the gas springs. Again, a great job.
wish to have a plan or sketch how to make the four lifter :)
Sweet skills and an awesome build!
Awesome build. Any update of the final project? I want to build something similar, kind of a mix of rooftop tent and pop up roof for my pickup canopy topper.
Yep! finally got the final product video up! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
Thanks for your energy ... I like your work ! Super would be to integrate light and flexible solar panels and/or plexiglass to see the stars !?
The plexiglass would be fantastic, especially if you put a sliding compartment so it doesn't heat up so much in the summer
Dude! you're really good with your hand! Kudos man!
Thanks, man!
A fantastic build, well done.
Can you post a link to the fabric you used? I'm also keen to see a vid to. How you sewed it.
Very nice work! I' too, would like to see more on how you built it.
This is great! Do you have a build thread anywhere?
i have been looking around for ideas for this exact project lol.... you just gave me hope..!!! nailed it bro.!!
Really awesome, like it so much,
Would you mind sending me your dimensions please.
Really like it want to do it myself too
Any update on a how to video? I'm mainly looking for a parts list or source on the lifting arm mounts? only finding the gas springs so far.
Nice built. Would you give lengths of the two square tubing and gas strut?
Very impressive! Just the type of tent I would like, but without the $2000 + price-tag!
Thank you! Check out the finished product! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
Awesome job pal !!
Great work and great bit of kit. Well done!!
Its wonderful idea. A moving home!
instablaster...
Nicely done! More details re the construction would be appreciated.
Here you go! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
Thank you for these videos. Building a truck camper. But I want to do a pop up top on it. I'm really inspired by your build. Thanks again keep the videos coming
man you are a genius
6 roof tent companies didn't like this video.....:)
Then they all created another account and disliked it again...😂
Well it is the shakiest video of all time. I mean it seems like there's an earthquake going on. It's such a good idea with terrible video it's hard to watch.
Calvin Sanders and you took the effort to write a terrible comment. Well done
A year later and they've made their employees dislike it also.
@@CalvinHikes Didn't notice. Subscribed.
I like your easy opening -well thought through project!I'm impressed of it's simplicity-Thanks for showing this!
What are the dimensions for those collapsible arms and what length strut did you use for it? Sick build by the way, I'd like to try making one rather thank spending 4k on one
Can you make a video of how to make the arms?
This is so nice. Wow.
Great job Holmes!
Nice work bud. Very cool.
I've been thinking of something like that for the top of a 5 foot hard wall trailer
This is awesome. Was looking for one but the prices shocked me. Great video!!
Thanks! check out the finished product! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
Excellent job on your RTT. You have inspired me to maybe start one of my own.
Do you have more information on the openers you used
Great job Patrick.
Excellent design.
Thanks! Here is the finished product! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
That thing is awesome! Forget buying one when you can make a custom version!
Great project!! Looking forward to a DIY!
How much does it weight? Measurements of the unit and height when the gas pistone arms. How many Newton are maximum on the gas pistone arms? Would love to get a list of the materials you have used. Also how you solved the brackets to actually attach the "RTT" on your car. Just some ideas and wishes of information I would like to know in your DIY video later on.
Good luck finishing the project!
Cheers!
Hi from France, can't wait to see how to ! Could you share with us dimensions and cost of materials ? Thx !
I am working on a how-to series now! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
Looks amazing! Inspired me to build one of my own instead of spending that kind of money on retail. How is it holding up against the wind when camping?
Looks really good man nice job
Dude that is so cool!! I'm impressed.
I like you design but i really prefer hard side pop up camper if you do hard side will be amazing
While waiting for your how to video , few questions for your beautiful construction.How thick is the plywood?Stich and glue?What fg and epoxy did you use?Is that fabric also breathable or only waterproof?Did you make any trip yet in cold weather? Any condensation problems?Thanks in advance
Wow good job you're a genius
haha, Thanks! just posted the finished product! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
That is a sweet build im jelly
Thanks! Finally, posted a final product video! ruclips.net/video/841GzQ5rd9o/видео.html
This is great, I think I would be able to do this with a how to video, let me know if you do one or have anymore info with the materials you used. great job!
I'm impressed. I'm sure plenty would love a how to video, but just sewing the zippers requires more skill than I have. I was sorry to hear you are painting it white. I was hoping it be painted tortoise shell.
Ik this has been a bit of time but would u have any pictures of ur lift system by chance