Let's talk Rooftop Tents

[gubigfish]

main reason I don't have or want one is getting up to take a leak in the middle of the night after having a few, reckon there's been a few accidents had falling down or off ladders when half cut.

[MB]

main reason I don't have or want one is getting up to take a leak in the middle of the night after having a few, reckon there's been a few accidents had falling down or off ladders when half cut.

So true mate, definitely all RT’s are a younger mans setup. Let’s not forget our beloved better halves also that do need hourly tinkle time, especially after giving birth to our beloved tiddlywinks :-)


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[AB]

main reason I don't have or want one is getting up to take a leak in the middle of the night after having a few, reckon there's been a few accidents had falling down or off ladders when half cut.

Funnel and garden hose for the win mate!

If it's a heavy night on the red wine then could also work for number 2's lol


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[Sir Roofy]

main reason I don't have or want one is getting up to take a leak in the middle of the night after having a few, reckon there's been a few accidents had falling down or off ladders when half cut.

Funnel and long tube that's what I'll have in ours when we get one

[threedogs]

main reason I don't have or want one is getting up to take a leak in the middle of the night after having a few, reckon there's been a few accidents had falling down or off ladders when half cut.

would never buy one but if worried about getting up for a wee during the night buy a hospital pee bottle with a lid
Plus who wants 70kg plus on top of their roof , worst accessory ever up down up down not getting any younger.
Plenty of better options. not very aero dynamic IMO

[MB]

‘Bundutec’ - ‘Bundutop’ is next 10 levels up speed/weight saving wise. Top of the money tree needed though @Grimme !


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[jack]

Daughter and family have a Howling Moon and absolutely love it. It’s been to the Cape, around Australia and across from here to Broome every way possible at least four times. This has really travelled well, believe me.
Other than a bit of pindan colouring it’s as good as the day they got it about seven years ago. They are a family of five and have no problem fitting them all in.

[MB]

.....They are a family of five and have no problem fitting them all in.

Nearly choked skipping to the last sentence Jack mate imagining a family of five up top :-) Quickly now just Googled these awesome things. https://www.howlingmoon.com.au/product/extension-annex They must have had this annexe extra top bit of kit did they mate?



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[bazzaboy]

I've often thought of getting a RTT but if you over 60 and have a bad back, they don't work that well for you. More cons than pros for me. Big wind drag, too high to open & close when on a tall truck, and up and down a ladder is not good, especially if you've had a few. I can have my "centre pole pyramid style" tent up in the same time as a RTT, and I can stand up in it, which is real handy. Ideally, as I get older, I would prefer a sleeping arrangement in a box on the rear of a single cab ute, something I'm looking into at the moment.
A friend has one of the earlier small Patriot trailers which had a RTT mounted on top. It would have worked much better for me as it was not as high up and easy to get to.
RTT's work for many, but not for all.

[VK2FMIA]

It has always been my #1 dream to own/use a RTT since day one of being in the 4x4/camping scene. But i've always been disheartening by the negative aspects of owning one. On my d22 i had a roof rack ready to go and setup for a RTT, but I sold the car before getting the actual tent.

To me the pros would be, being well above ground away from everything, easy setup?, better air breeze up there? view? comfortable sleep etc etc... Just something about it, that cozy feeling sleeping in one.

Negatives are obviously, the constant size ,wind drag and weight on your roof, needs a specific roof rack, once setup the car is committed/anchored(this is my biggest drawback).

Me and @mudski went to the show few months ago and looked at several while we were there and it took good strength in me not to get one as Darche had some amazing setups and deals going.

So I'd like to know the forum's thoughts on roof top tents. Whos got one, whos used one, whats your thoughts?

You have pretty much nailed the pros & cons Hodge. I`ve had mine since 2011 & have traveled over 170,000 km`s with it on the Patrol. Mines an ARB "Simpson" with an Annex. Bought it as a package deal with the awning for $1800 & it has well & truly paid for itself. Lost count of the times it has been setup, would have to be well over 300 times.

Setup is a breeze & yes you have to pack it up to move but this only takes 20 minutes or so. All my bedding is carried in the tent freeing up room in the Patrol. It has been through some rough weather, strong winds & heavy rain without any problems. Being up off the ground it is warmer in winter & you get a nice breeze during the warmer months.

Can set it up anywhere, dosn`t matter what the ground is like below you, wet, rocky or covered in burrs or snow. Do a lot of touring with a mate who was setting up a tent every night. He soon got sick of me sitting by the fire watching him still setting up & he has finally bought one himself.

Even though it is on the Patrol all the time adding to the weight (60 kg) & fuel consumption having it there for those unexpected overnight stops is a bonus. I`m 6`2" & 140 kgs & on the wrong side of 50 with a bad back & have no problems getting in & out of it.

Probably the best investment I have made for camping & touring. Another downside is that I can`t fit under Macca`s drivethru anymore! (maybe that`s a good thing)

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