This is why I went with Rhino-Rack Backbone + Vortex crossbars for my iKamper Skycamp Mini. Some folks on the iKamper site claim the iKamper 2.0 brackets are compatible with the crossbars on the Pioneer rack. But I can't see how that could be possible. The iKamper 1.0 clamps work, but then you've got to drill, and then at the end of the day the Pioneer rack is a waste of money, compared to crossbars. I'm glad you got it to work, I hope you and your family have lots of wonderful camping trips.

@jneil78

2 жыл бұрын

The 2.0 mounts are just not deep enough to get around the crossbars on the Pioneer system. However, there just wasn't enough info out there when I made my purchase or else I might have gone another direction. Hope you are enjoying your setup!

@donmontalvo1

2 жыл бұрын

@@jneil78 Main Line Overland in West Chester, PA installed the iKamper Skycamp Mini. I can't wait for warmer weather!

@NikolaiDerzhak

Жыл бұрын

Don, How did you mount Rhino-Rack Backbone + Vortex crossbars ? What kind of brackets I wonder needed ?

to the honest, if i spend 3700 on this i kamper, i don't mind to spend extra 800 to get the James baroud evo. at least you don't need to drill holes on this awesome rack. just personal opinion.

Hi thanks for the video! what would be a good alternative tent for rhino pioneer system? I mounted one on my 4runner

Thanks for posting your installation of the iKamper to Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform. I would of liked to see the complete installation, but you stopped after you drilled the holes. Were there any other issues with installing the RTT? I hated seeing you drilling into the Rack. I have the Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform and seriously considering purchasing the iKamper 2.0, but now I have concerns. Any recommendations?

@jneil78

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. After drilling the holes we placed 2x4s parallel to the crossbars and set the tent on it. This have us space to slide the brackets in the tent rails and get the bolts lined up with the holes. That part was very helpful. I wouldn't worry about drilling holes in the rack itself, those planks can be replaced individually, you do have to remove the rack to do so, but does t ruin the rack per se. Overall, very happy with the combo although I think the tent could be installed easier on a less robust rack. Good luck!

Thanks for posting this video. I have the pioneer platform, but larger with additional planks. I’m wondering if I could get away without drilling if my gaps line up just right. Could you tell me how far apart the tent’s rails are? Thank you!

@jneil78

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t ell you with 100% certainty, but if your rack is longer and wider with the additional planks, then the tent rails should be able to directly mount to the cross bars. The dimensions for the tent are on ikamper’s website under the skycamp product. They taper so there will be a front and rear dimension.

@N8FLY

3 жыл бұрын

@@jneil78 Thank you!

Yeah those holes are way too close to the channel for comfort.

@jneil78

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, but it worked out in the end.

Experience any wind noise?

@jneil78

3 жыл бұрын

Significant wind noise. However, I did forget to insert the rail plugs, but I thought that the fix would be ordering the ikamper wind deflector. I also inserter the plugs when I installed the deflector and the noise is now hardly noticeable. Again, the plugs may have been the only thing needed, but I like the look of the deflector and don't feel like removing it to test the plugs alone. Also, with tent/rack/deflector combo I only lost about .5-.7 mpg.

@tinykoneko

3 жыл бұрын

@@jneil78 I have the worst whistling noise coming from mine. May end up purchasing the wind deflector also. did your tent come with the rail plugs?

@jneil78

3 жыл бұрын

@@tinykoneko yes, the tent 2.0 mounts included the rail plugs. I also had severe whistling, but that has since been solved completely with the deflector.

@thomasriley2968

3 жыл бұрын

@@jneil78 Thanks for the advice on how to mount the iKamper to the Rhino Rack.

@jneil78

3 жыл бұрын

@@thomasriley2968 You’re welcome!