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Good Times
02-02-2008, 08:17 PM
I've always wanted to get a RTT (roof top tent) on top of my 4runner but now that I've come across this custom LC100 with a one of a kind pop up roof I want it! Now only if I had all of the $$ in the world to do something like this.

It would literally look similar to the setup shown but holy moly this really makes me drool.

enjoy!

http://www.ronaldbrunner.ch/bilder/projekte/Web%20HDJ%20100/HDJ-100-im-einsatz.jpg

http://www.ronaldbrunner.ch/bilder/projekte/Web%20HDJ%20100/innen-2.jpg

Original Link Here (http://www.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ronaldbrunner.ch%2Fpr ojekte%2Fhdj100.htm&langpair=de%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF8)

I definitely give props to the owner and the builder cuz it's just impressive!
YotaFun
02-02-2008, 08:21 PM
Wow, thats just just Beautiful.
Ric
02-02-2008, 08:52 PM
i like it
Bob98SR5
02-02-2008, 08:55 PM
luv shack, baby, luv shack!

i'm not so sure about how the tent is built, but i dont think the interior is rocket science. having stripped my 4runner's interior of all material, all you'd really need to do is build a platform/floor and then build in what you see in the picture. theres a cabinet, a cabinet/bed, and a nice large hole in the roof for a pop up tent. i dont see a sink nor an electric 12v ice chest.

i file this mod under the "whose gonna try this first?" mod :) still, its impressive
TheDarkKnight
02-08-2008, 10:56 AM
Looks very clean, but it is structurally sound?
By taking out all the metal in the roof, and not replacing it with reinforments, in the case of a roll-over... or even when trailing...
Or am I missing something?
cooldry
02-10-2008, 01:06 PM
WOW, I'm impressed. It even looks like they have solar panels on the top. me likey.
SD4runner
02-10-2008, 05:08 PM
Real nice work!

Wonder how it would hold up in high winds?

Where I go in Baja, we sometimes get a week worth of consistent 30 mph+ winds... having something made out of fabric sucks sometimes ;)
Jerm
03-09-2008, 11:11 PM
I want one!
d0ubledown
03-17-2008, 12:37 AM
sweet...looks like a westy with 4X4!
slosurfer
03-17-2008, 03:50 PM
Here's one from this weekend's camping trip:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/slosurfer27/Aliso%20Camp%20CC%20Expo%20March%2008/IMG_7142.jpg

I offered to trade him straight up for my 4runner and trailer, he didn't go for it. :shake: He is from Switzerland and is touring the US. His next stop was Los Angeles where his son lives and his wife was flying in to meet him and apparently his son and wife are expecting to deliver thier baby within a week or so. He really liked the 4runner as apparently they are rare in Switzerland, not rare enough since he wouldn't trade me, LOL. Sorry I didn't get any pics of it with the top up, oh and it's a diesel.
Good Times
04-08-2008, 11:39 PM
Along the same lines as the LC100 and it's one of a kind pop up roof...

A Honda Element with a similar concept. You keep the stock vehicle and add the pop up on top which only adds 5" on top (not bad). It still keeps the stock roof so the inside structure is not tampered. Not a bad idea actually.

http://www.ursaminorvehicles.com/images/reading.JPG

URSA Minor Vehicles Website (http://www.ursaminorvehicles.com/camper.htm)

Definitely makes me wonder if something like this can be done to my 4runner :) ahh I wish I had the $ and the skills for the insanity!

Chris I must say that LC you guys met up with is pretty slick too. Not sure if I'd want to try to get that or the LC100 from the first post hehe.
Bob98SR5
04-08-2008, 11:54 PM
awe hell, lance, its only sheet metal! :) make it rusty, and i might be able to do it for you :hillbill:

so aside from hinged, hydraulic sheetmetal (or fiberglass) roof, some wood cabinets, a wood floor, and some frilly interior fabric, what's so complicated about this? i mean, it probably wont' be that easy, but i dont think its rocket science. the only thing i'd worry about is structural stuff.

...hmmm...voodoo's 4runner is sitting in your yard :D

bob
slosurfer
04-09-2008, 12:01 AM
hehe, Lance, did I tell you that the 70 series LC I ran into was a diesel? :tapedshut: Still a toss up between that and the 100, though. :D

Bob, that benz would be badass with a poptop and that r2d2 boat compass. ;)
Good Times
04-09-2008, 12:05 AM
that monster was a diesel? damn.... ok that is a really tough decision there... ugh I can't believe you just didn't carjack him ;)
Bob98SR5
04-09-2008, 12:16 AM
damn that was a diesel!?!? dude, i cant believe you didnt jack it yourself!
slosurfer
04-09-2008, 07:51 AM
hehe, my wing man doesn't know how to drive yet, otherwise it would havr been tempting. :P

It also has at least one locker, because he was telling me that he had to engage the locker to climb out of the creek crossing. :drool: Too bad he wouldn't trade, I'd so give up the 4runner for it.
neliconcept
04-09-2008, 08:29 AM
awe hell, lance, its only sheet metal! :) make it rusty, and i might be able to do it for you :hillbill:

so aside from hinged, hydraulic sheetmetal (or fiberglass) roof, some wood cabinets, a wood floor, and some frilly interior fabric, what's so complicated about this? i mean, it probably wont' be that easy, but i dont think its rocket science. the only thing i'd worry about is structural stuff.

...hmmm...voodoo's 4runner is sitting in your yard :D

bob




may not be rocket science but it sure as hell wont be cheap :)
id love to do it, just cant afford it.