what do you guys think of these.....?

Crump, if you look at the 2nd photo in on the bottom row you will see an aluminium channel on the bottom of the tent floor, this allows you to slide the mounting bolts along it to clamp on roof bars at any distance apart, however, I had a tjm rack that I cut the sides off to allow the tent to fold out, and I found that it's really hard yakka to get the zip that holds the cover on as it is around the bottom of the tent, and was too close to the rack to do easily. I changed over to roofbars and it's SOOOO much easier to pack.
I have the tent on a 04 defender and don't need the ladder extension (we bought one anyway, but have never used it.
It could be useful if you opened the tent towards a downhill slope.
I would recomend you get the additional annex(?) thingy, as it will give SWMBO somwhere to dress properly, spread out clothes etc.
BTW, I have a friend in WA got one of these tents for $350!!!
Can't go wrong at that!

Fraser

only $350......any more at that price....?

We bought one of these, they are great.A few weeks ago we where out at Carnarvon Gorge and had 9inches in one night, didn't leak at all, except we left the door open.....I have HD springs in my 110 so the extension is needed.We also have the skirt, but is a tad short so will need to add a floor or something to make work.When it looks like heavy rain we add a tarp over the top.For the price they are great, and have fantastic air flow.Had it mow for 9 months been on plenty of touring trips and have had no problems.

cheers
Paul

thats the sort of reply i wanted to hear.......




what are the zippers like.....?

I might be interested in one, too.

He won it for 350 in an auction, it was a few months back, they seem to be more popular now though. I guess you guys should make sure you don't bid against each other as there are plenty of them!

Cheers,
Fraser

Zips are alright, not sure brand or anything.We have not had any problems, just need to take easy and don't abuse them.

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Originally Posted by fraser130

He won it for 350 in an auction, it was a few months back, they seem to be more popular now though. I guess you guys should make sure you don't bid against each other as there are plenty of them!

Cheers,
Fraser

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theres no bidding.....these are not being auctioned......
they just have a buy it now price on them.......and they can give discounts for bulk purchases.......

Just looking at these myself now, how are you going with the tent? are they easily mountable to a D2 roof bars or do you recommend a new set of roof racks?
The cheapest ones seem to be 600-800.Not sure on the mounting points. if anyone has any tips, that would be appreciated.
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Dave.