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  1. 13th January 2008, 08:26 PM #1
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    rooftop tents

    looking at fitting one to the disco, just after some opinions on them from you guys pro's and con's etc
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    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/camping-tu...-top-tent.html
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    I saw a hard top roof top tent that id LOVE. I will try to get back to you tomorrow with a link. If I dont, PM me or I may forget.
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    One of the guys in our club got a $400 one off ebay. Chinese jobbie.
    He reckons its pretty godd - just a 2 person one but quite waterproff and convenient.

    You have to ask yourself what sort of camping you are planning.

    If a desert trip (say) where pull up, camp for the night and off again in the morning - perfect.

    A weekend away camping with mates and four wheel driving - a PITA coz you have to put the tent down when you want to pop out for a drive. This missus might not like that if she wants to "relax back at camp' while you are gone !

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  5. 14th January 2008, 07:34 AM #5
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    This is the one I bought, very happy with it. Made 200 mm longer than std for my height.

    Roof Top Tents Australia - Sydney Australia

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    The only 2 problems I see with them
    1. one is climbing up and down the ladder all the time - especially if you have to get up in the middle of the night ( for a you know what ). It's enough of a hassle in a regular tent.
    2. the other as said before is, if you want to go for a short drive somewhere you need to pack it all up
    How do you guys with them deal with that aspect ?
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    Everything is a compromise. Rooftop tents are great for a trip where you're moving frequently. Not so good if you're based in one spot for a few days & want to do day trips.

    re your 3.00AM issue.. its no big deal. You get used to the ladder quick enough.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aaron View Post
    I saw a hard top roof top tent that id LOVE. I will try to get back to you tomorrow with a link. If I dont, PM me or I may forget.
    OUTDOOR WORLD PTY

    This is the link for the importer of the hard top tents
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  9. 14th January 2008, 04:55 PM #9
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    I want one! Just had a look on ebay and so many to choose from!
    I was told that the roof racks/ roof had a capasity of like 150kg for
    my disco, as I wanted to put a pipe up there to hold water? Two adults alone would weigh 150kg, then there is the tent, perhaps a third person etc?

    Weight must not be to much of an issue when staionary?

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  10. 14th January 2008, 04:55 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by waynep View Post
    The only 2 problems I see with them
    1. one is climbing up and down the ladder all the time - especially if you have to get up in the middle of the night ( for a you know what ). It's enough of a hassle in a regular tent.
    2. the other as said before is, if you want to go for a short drive somewhere you need to pack it all up
    How do you guys with them deal with that aspect ?

    The Ladder is not a problem, I find it easier to get in and out than a normal tent which you have to crawl every where.

    I dont like hights and I find it is great.

    The second problem is true and is a PITA but it only takes (if done in a hurry) about 45 seconds to pack up our tent or about 2 mins if you take your time once you work it out so it isnt really that bad but in saying that, Mine is going on a trailer for long stay trips but I am making it so it can go back on the rack for touring.
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