Thread: Roof Top Tent questions

Apologies for the duplicate post here and in the Defender pinnacles - trying to get the most comprehensive replies!

I'm looking at buying a canopy that has a custom heavy canvas RTT on it. When open, the RTT has 2 queen size beds, which would be perfect for our family of 2 adults and 2 kids.

I'm trying to compare it to the Hannibal and Eezi Awn (both the largest models), but without having them side-by-side it's a bit hard.

The one I'm looking at has an ally checker plate border/frame around it, with solid ply top and bottom. Both mattresses sit on this ply when opened up, and when closed the top is ply (if you get my drift). This makes opening and closing the tent very easy, and virtually indestructable/impervious to puncture etc, unlike a canvas cover that many RTTs have. Basically the tent is enclosed in an ally/ply box, with rubber seal where it joins together. I see this is superior to the Hannibal and Eezi, but not sure how much it matters.

There is no shelter over the opening of the tent, but I don't think the Hannibal or Eezi have this either, do they?

The one thing I don't think this custom RTT has is a fly or tropical roof, only just the main canvas, which makes we worry that it may get hot in summer. Any comments.

Finally, the custom RTT has also only one entry and ladder, and no wall or partition between the 2 sides of the tent.

I'd appreciate any comments or experiences you wish to share.

have a look at the howling moon range. I have had a howling moon for close to 10 years and cant recomend them highly enough. I know there is a supplier in WA that will ship aus wide. The tourer 2.4 x 2.4 would be worth a look at.