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  1. 31st December 2008, 10:56 AM #1
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    "Cheap" ebay rooftop tents?

    G'day all,

    I'm interested in a rooftop tent, and was just wondering if anyone has any experience with the no name "Cheap" ones available on ebay, like this one or this one? With shipping, they are still $800 - $1000, so it's still alot of money, but quite cheap compared to some of the other brands.

    Anyone on the forum bought one or seen one up close and have an idea of the quality of these tents?
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  2. 31st December 2008, 11:58 AM #2
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    Hi,
    I have had the first one now for over 2 years. We have used on a 2.5 months outback trip and seen 9 inches of rain overnight at Carnarvon.Still going strong.The cover will get a small rip in corners over time, but for the price and use I would buy another.Just remember it is not a expessive unit, but it certainly does the job.Like anything out of China double check things.

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  3. 31st December 2008, 02:25 PM #3
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    Thanks Paul.

    The cover will get a small rip in corners over time
    Do you mean the travel cover, or the fly?
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    Cool roof top tent

    I bought the second one,I paid about the same price around $550.00,there made in china,Ive had mine for two years I think,no problem with it,I Been in storms Xmas last year over on north stradbroke Island,no problems
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    Thanks for the posts. We had a look at them on ebay. They look pretty good considering the price. I noticed also they are made in South Africa. I reckon that would be a good thing - they do a lot of camping there! We are tossing up whether to get one (really can't afford it, but still ...)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Panda View Post
    I noticed also they are made in South Africa. I reckon that would be a good thing - they do a lot of camping there! ...)
    Well, it definately explains why they're on the roof
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  7. 2nd January 2009, 09:26 AM #7
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    Thanks for the info guys. Sounds like they're OK for the price, I think we'll end up getting one.
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    Hell yeah!

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    Well, it definately explains why they're on the roof
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    Cool

    Quote Originally Posted by mojo View Post
    Thanks for the info guys. Sounds like they're OK for the price, I think we'll end up getting one.
    yes get one you can,t go wrong,you can get a good price off ebay
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    you know why they are on the roof???

    It gives the lions a chance to use your warm bonnet to clean them selfs after they snack on you.....

    Makes me laugh..... as if a big cat wont use a bonnet as a step to come get you....
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