Roof top tent hoist

A roof top tent weights 70-90 kilograms, then it requires a bit of hardware to load and offload it

Because it requires a high ceiling, i looked for a removable solution and custom built a hoist craddle that is fixed on demand on one of the house window frames:

Video in action on my youtube channel

Shopping list for DIY:

  • 1x metalic fence post 45x45mm  155cm
  • 2x metalic L brackets
  • 2x wall rings (stainless steel)
  • 5m 5mm metalic chain
  • 2x 5mm metalic schakles
  • 2x metalic hooks
  • 8x M10 nuts and bolts
  • 2x M8 bolts
  • 2x M10 crimp nuts
  • 2x M8 crimp nuts

and for sure…

  • 1x electric hoist 500w (125/250kg) with wireless remote control

The whole set weights 15kg and did pass the 100kg test phase with success.

 

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