Rooftop tents

I picked up a second hand feather-lite and I am happy with it so far. It maybe wont last as long as the top end tents but I like the low profile and it is lighter (possibly the lightest).

My only criticism is the mattress is maybe a bit thin but we are used to it now.

With mine it only has half a ladder attached and I need to bolt on the extension but takes me 30 seconds so does not bother me.

If I had the money I would go for a Maggiolina. I have noticed recently what looks like a cheap chinese knock off for about 2k (I think) with an awning being advertised.


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

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Originally Posted by jasonedu

I picked up a second hand feather-lite and I am happy with it so far. It maybe wont last as long as the top end tents but I like the low profile and it is lighter (possibly the lightest).

My only criticism is the mattress is maybe a bit thin but we are used to it now.

With mine it only has half a ladder attached and I need to bolt on the extension but takes me 30 seconds so does not bother me.

If I had the money I would go for a Maggiolina. I have noticed recently what looks like a cheap chinese knock off for about 2k (I think) with an awning being advertised.


http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/7558/p1050196j.jpg

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Great looking 130. :)

Thanks, plenty to think about! Going to look at Kimberly Campers ICube rooftent tomorrow...anybody have one?
Will be checking out howlin Moon and Hannibal at some point.

PS yeah nice lookin 130!

These things are the ducks nuts
rooftop tent roof top tent camper | eBay
a mate has one and it is just brilliant. Cheap too.

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Originally Posted by micko

These things are the ducks nuts
rooftop tent roof top tent camper | eBay
a mate has one and it is just brilliant. Cheap too.

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I would be very tempted to have a good look at these , the Impi by Hannibal RRP is $3700, the Autohome ones more. I really like the pod idea, and so quick to open, the only down side for me is the inability to have a annex/room area as part of the tent, this can be very handy, as trying to get change in one of these things is not always easy.

Damned heavy 'ducks nuts' at 78kg plus roof rack for a "normal" roof ...unless you're travelling only on smooth roads...:(

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Originally Posted by camel_landy

Watch out for the weight limits though...

The Defender roof is very weak and not designed to carry big weights! Corrugations + roof tent = stress fractures!

M

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Whilst the above is true about the low weight capability, it's not necesserily the weight that's the issue, it's how it's distributed into the vehicle that's the concern.

... Go Patriot Roofracks!

Lots of experience with those on Defenders, ne'er had a problem on my (or customers) vehicles.

Jon

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After many many years of using rooftop tents I've come to the conclusion that the perfect on doesn't exist, though there are a we that come close.

Key things to look out for:
1 wooden base board, not insulated aluminum
2. Breath ability / air circulation
3 ease of use when putting up or down in wind and rain
4 space in the cover to accommodate bedding
5 accomodation of downstairs porch thingy in the tent, not in a seperate bag in the car
6 breathable fabric
7 double skinned to eliminate / minimize moisture build up internally.

If you buy the right tent you won't look back.

R
Jon

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I recommend the Hannibal. We have the 2m version and love it.
If I was 2 feet taller it would be very easy to put up, but as it is I can still get everything set up in under 10minutes on my own.
We have a lot of bedding permanently stored in the tent.
Kenley

I recommend the Hannibal. We have the 2m version and love it.
If I was 2 feet taller it would be very easy to put up, but as it is I can still get everything set up in under 10minutes on my own.
We have a lot of bedding permanently stored in the tent.
Kenley