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The 33” MT tire and two bikes I often carry seem to be no problem.

You bet!

It’s holding up really well. I just used it on a multi-day trip and it’s still holding pressure as well as when I bought it. The water does get warm in the summer. I just make sure to drain it out during the winter.

Hey man. They’re 47” long. I hope this helps!

Awesome! I’ve since learned to roll it super tight from the bottom. That makes it easier to zip up.

Awesome. Thanks for checking out the video.

That’s a Yakima Load Warrior with an extension. It attached easily with the supplied Yakima equipment.

I’ll check out the trends on the app once I’m done at work today.

Ok. It looks like I average around 40wh but have seen it go as high as 100wh.

Ok.. thank you for the response

Thanks for letting me know the links have changed. Here’s the updated one: prinsu.com/product/universal-top-rack-4-5-x-47/

Yes! I definitely agree that a ground sheet would have helped but I never use them. I’ve just been patching the holes. It’s still waterproof and works great.

Hey man. I did attach it. I put two screws in through the bottom connecting to the two main vertical columns. Other than that everything sits inside the bin. I hope this helps!

Nope. You have to swing the carrier out of the way to open the back of the SmartCap.

Hey man! Yep they’ve worked so far. The latches haven’t frozen yet. We’ve had several freezes so far this year too.

Good idea man! You should make a video for others to find.

Hey man. I haven’t towed anything with it. I know the backup camera wouldn’t work if I did though, since it’s attached to the license plate.

Yes. I purchased them together from RCI.

I haven’t had any but there are some posts on my other videos by people who experienced a leak.

Damn dude. What’s does RSI say? I’m on year 2 without leaking but it sounds like we installed it the same way. Maybe RSI needs to send you new seals? Sorry man.

@@highcountryoverland With further investigation, it looks like it’s not the seals on the cap that are leaking on the front and rear . There’s some sealant putty in the corners where the rail is it’s coming through there and then running down the rail on the inside it constantly drips and my whole bed is soaked. I’m in Phoenix and it’s been raining nonstop for two days. Looking at it, it looks like the factory didn’t get that putty in the proper locations. I’m gonna go to the auto parts store more and seal it. It’s been a bad experience. I ordered the adventure model cap because I want the MOLLE panels. They accidentally sent me the sport model which has known problems with the windows leaking. The part number on the box was the correct part number, but what was in the box was not the right part. It looks like RSI is fixing this. I’m thinking I’ll get you doors after Christmas. This whole thing is not been very satisfying so many problems.

@@highcountryoverland I’m glad to know yours doesn’t leak that gives me hope that I can fix mine. Yesterday I was about ready to take it off and threw it on craigslist for sale.

I hope that fix works. Let me know how it turns out. The molle panels are the way to go.

@@highcountryoverland I thought maybe the leaking was coming from the corners I did some testing where I put water just in the middle and it was still leaking. It’s like a sprinkler head inside of my smart cap. I’ve completely loosened everything up, re-torqued everything it’s exactly per the manual and it leaks like crazy. It’s so disappointing. I have photos and an email off to RSI. Hopefully they’ll make this right. I have found some other CZcams videos where people are complaining about this, so it’s not an isolated incident. I might do a CZcams video on this and show my experiences. But I want to let RSI have the chance to make this right first.

Hello. I had 2 friends helping me. It took us probably about 3 hours. It wasn’t bad.

Yeah they work. I agree, I preferred the ease of opening the doors without the latch covers, but it sucked the one time they froze on me.

I usually drain the water out for the winter so it doesn’t freeze and bust the seams. Which one did you find for hot water?

No. It’s rock solid. It only wobbled one time when I forgot to latch it!

Have you found any cons after having used it for a while now?

Not really. I have to be careful if I open it in a tight parking lot so it doesn’t swing into a neighboring car. It’s been useful to attach things to.

I just saw this. I’ll figure out the length for you this weekend.

@@highcountryoverland thank you very much.

It’s 44.5” from the front of the first crossbar to the back of the rear crossbar.

@@highcountryoverland thank you very much. You are the man🥰

Better. They still got some water in them but it was a lot less. They never froze though.

Yes. I’ve gotten much better at it since this video.

You’re talking about the molle panels on the side doors of the SmartCap right? They came pre-installed. I believe they’re only available on the EvoA.

@@highcountryoverland I thought so. Pretty disappointed they don't offer them on the evoc. Being commercial I'd expect something like that.

@@highcountryoverland I'm getting it installed tomorrow and wanted that option

Hey man. I don’t know anyone who wears a helmet in their truck. The trails you can take a Tacoma on aren’t that technical.

You're welcome!

Yes, for the rack assembly, but not the M8 bolts. I followed the instructions for the Prinsu rack. Their previous products used a lock washer but they have since switched to loctite. I had lock washers for the M8 bolts.

Hey man! Nope. I’ve traveled there before but grew up in Johnson City TN.

Not really. The only leak is a small one where the tailgate meets the truck bed. This has nothing to do with the cap though.

Awesome, thank you@@highcountryoverland

Oh one question how does it mount on rack does the rack have to be close to edge of the van? I thinking of putting Werner rack and then basket rack on top but the basket rack itself will be inward of the rain gutters of the van roof a few inches.

Yeah. The straps that hold it up are adjustable.

It should work. The brackets they send are several inches long. Longer brackets are available from other manufacturers too.

Yes. My understanding is that the load wires can be attached to whatever you want. The instructions show a small fan I believe. Let me know how your project goes. I’ve been thinking of doing the same thing.

I wish. There was one for students on ASU campus that never did anything. You should start one!

I have a defender 110 not too much of a land rover crowd around here mostly heaps .

Most people start at the Linville Falls Trailhead area. I’ve got the Gaia track posted in the description in case you use Gaia. If not this link will help: Linville Falls - Trail and Waterfall maps.app.goo.gl/cELApd49SpP3qz249?g_st=ic Have fun!

Hey Mike. I pump it up at 1:45 then attach and use the sprayer at 2:40. You’re right I don’t fill the tank. I wanted to show how it would work out in the field.

What? Are you blind?

@@user-br4oh7zx8g, nope. Just honest.

I’ve been using Gear Aid. Gear AID Tenacious Tape Repair Patches for Jackets, Tents, Outdoor Gear and Technical Fabrics a.co/d/9XxP061

Yeah I lost a lot of footage somehow from that trip. I need to do it again and this spring and upload an updated video. Was the big puddle still there?

@@highcountryoverland yep

Ok. I’ll try to get a list together with more reviews.

Me too!

Yeah. It’s in Burke and McDowell counties.

Yes.

Hey man. I’ve had no leakage issues with the cap, only some leakage with the tailgate of the truck. The Prinsu TopRack on the SmartCap is a couple inches higher. It’s the Victory 4x4 antenna mount. It doesn’t interfere with any of the doors opening. I hope this helps!

@@highcountryoverland thank you for the info. Very helpful

There’s a way to connect Hurricane Creek to Max Patch. That’s a great place to hike with beautiful views.

@@highcountryoverland I took this route in my Kia Soul by accident a few years ago. it was a little rough but very fun. woopsy!

@@LeleCarswell Whoa. That’s awesome.

I’ve used a smaller 180 before and it was too small to sit me and my family. Whichever one you get I’d recommend getting some coverage for the tailgate. It’s so useful in the rain. Either of your options will have this feature.

We should get him one!

Haha! Thanks. It helps me not forget anything since it’s always there!

@@highcountryoverland Well, you have a point there. I guess in between your overlanding trips, you likely don’t use your truck bed for work or to haul stuff. My 1st impression was you have almost enough stuff for a ‘garage’ sale. Lol 😂! Always better to be well prepared. I’m just in the planning stages to set up my Hilux pick up. Enjoy!

Yeah man! I’ve had some other comments posted on this video that have been helpful. It doesn’t take me as long now. I’m still open to new tips though!

@highcountryoverland I got you ill make a video today and post it

Dude. I figured it out today. I just rolled it all up together super tight and it worked! It was waaay faster than any other method I’ve tried.

@highcountryoverland Right on man! Nice truck btw the setup is awesome 👌🏻

Haha! It’s my driveway. It’s shaped like a “v”. 🤷🏼