How to Use the Eye Bolt Kit for Rhino-Rack Pioneer Rack to Mount a Rooftop Tent with M10 Bolts

Question:

Do yall have a video showing how to use the rhino rack eye bolt mounts to secure a RTT using 10 mm bolts? Thanks.

asked by: Fabio W

Helpful Expert Reply:

While we do not have a video showing how to use the Eye Bolt Kit for Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Rack, part # JB0892, with M10 bolts to secure a roof-top tent, I can explain the idea using the demonstration video for that bolt kit. I've linked to it below.

The 1:08 mark shows all of the hardware included with the kit. From there, you see Colin explain how to place those items on the eye bolt (small lock washer, then big flat washer, then smaller flat washer, then slightly threading the plate).

You will then see him place the assembly into the Pioneer's opening slot (1:33 mark). If you look closely, you will see that it's only the plate that fits in there, so the washers stay above (preventing the eye bolt from damaging the platform). The way it tightens down is by turning so the bolt threads are bringing the plate and washer closer together until there is no room, which fastens everything in place.

To do this with an M10 bolt of a tent, you would simply do the exact same thing with the M10 bolts instead of the eye bolt (you can store those in your vehicle). Place everything on the bolt (all washers and plate) in the same order, slide into position, and tighten down.

expert reply by: Kef G