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At this price I think its a bargain. I can remember getting a quote for a
similar style Maggiolina roof top camper tent, The cheapest I could get
with Trade discount was just under $2K.
Im not a fan of roof top tents but this style has got me rethinking it.
They have plenty of room inside too.
I like this type too, but I also like the dryness of the other one when getting out from underneath.
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
A cut and paste quick review from an ex-clubbie friend... Hiya Geordie if you ever spot this...
Yes I have had one since late last year and done a five week trip over to Victorian high country and back. It is small as others have said but for travelling every day and having a quick pop up and sleep, it is bloody good.
I bought mine for $800 second hand but new unused as it did not suit the guy who had bought it was fat too tall to comfortably sleep in it (over 6.6") for me it is fine 5.8".
Cons: mine was a real cheapie Craigs it is prety average quality in the tent nylon ripstop material and a few of the zippers needed to be stitched up so they don't runn off. http://www.ebay.com....id=583065950763
Although I would not recommend buying this brand it was prety good for the price I got it and has held up well to a fair bit of use.
Pros:
I have been in high winds, sand storm, almost snowed in Victoria and down to -3 one night but was warm and dry to sleep in.
Small but much bigger inside and more comfortable than a double swag or small tent.
Good air flow when it is hot as you are well up off the ground.
It is well streamlined and I hardly feel the weight or drag at highway speed.
Quick to set up and drop
Well sealed from dust and water.
Other brands from BCF and Gettaway Outdoors for $2 grand are verry simmilar to mine but seem to be better quality canvas or nylon. They are reasonably well made for China.
Better quality like Maggiolina and James Baroud are bloody nicely made but prety expensive.
I have looked at a few of the fancy ones like James Baroud Auto Roof Tents - Home
These have afwe different size options and use gas struts to lift the roof up. But over $4 grand.
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@Plasnart has something like this on top of his GU.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!! ....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy --> MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever. WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
Yes I have a home made rooftop camper (not by me). Found it on ebay about 5 years ago. Always wanted a rooftop camper but didn't want to spend the $$$ that the maggiolinas etc were going for. (and they're too heavy IMO). This one is awesome quality made from aluminium checkerplate, all corners welded. Heavy canvas with skirts so sheds water perfectly during rain. Huge internal flaps both sides and at end for variable ventilation. Insect screens all round. Not sure how much it weighs but is light (i can lift it up and down by myself, albeit a little ungainly!). Probably about 30kg. I lined it inside top and bottom with marine carpet so condensation isn't an issue any more. I don't feel it offroad or on the highway and makes no wind noise. Mattress, doona and pillows stay in there. Set up in 30 seconds. Pack up in about 2 minutes. Gas struts need replacing. You wont see me in a swag again!
On previous owner's cruiser.
What is the charge? Eating a meal? A succulent Chinese meal??
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle
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