Roof Tent on a terrano

JODA · 08-04-2015, 14:55

Has anyone ever fitted a roof tent to a terrano? Im looking at them for my SWB Van, anyone any experience?

John

perelaar · 08-04-2015, 15:12

No experience here, but wouldn't a swb be a bit small for a tent?

Banshee · 08-04-2015, 15:17

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Originally Posted by JODA

Has anyone ever fitted a roof tent to a terrano? Im looking at them for my SWB Van, anyone any experience?

John

I wouldn't mind one for my SWB Van as well if you find one but as pointed out by Rick recently the Thule Nissan ones are only rated at 55kg per bar so be careful

don simon · 08-04-2015, 17:40

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Originally Posted by Banshee

I wouldn't mind one for my SWB Van as well if you find one but as pointed out by Rick recently the Thule Nissan ones are only rated at 55kg per bar so be careful

Yeah, but it was also pointed out that this is a moving max weight and not a reference to the overall weight that the roof bars can take. It's only a problem when you're going round corners or braking.
What you want is one of these.

http://www.direct4x4.co.uk/expedition-roof-tent-system

Sweety · 08-04-2015, 20:36

Terrano's with roof tents you say click on following link pic's of both SWB & LWB

https://plus.google.com/photos/10616...745?banner=pwa

Banshee · 09-04-2015, 09:54

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Originally Posted by Sweety

Terrano's with roof tents you say click on following link pic's of both SWB & LWB

https://plus.google.com/photos/10616...745?banner=pwa

The amount of times I've seen that album of pictures is unreal, I was that impressed by the work gone into it I was worried that the album would disapear one day so I've downloaded all the useful pictures to my laptop

JODA · 09-04-2015, 10:02

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Originally Posted by Banshee

The amount of times I've seen that album of pictures is unreal, I was that impressed by the work gone into it I was worried that the album would disapear one day so I've downloaded all the useful pictures to my laptop

Thanks guys for all your replys,

That album Banshee is pretty good. Ive been camping with the van before, and was able to sleep inb the back, only problem was the rear door wont open from the inside!!

This is what iam after:

jims-terrano · 09-04-2015, 10:22

Typical isn't it, the earlier Terrano's have a handle on the inside of the tailgate

why did they do away with it. Often thought about seeing if it could be added when I had my 05 plate.

rustic · 09-04-2015, 10:48

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Typical isn't it, the earlier Terrano's have a handle on the inside of the tailgate

why did they do away with it. Often thought about seeing if it could be added when I had my 05 plate.

It can only be a rod that pulls on the lock, so why can't a bit of string be used?

If it was good enough for the early 1960's minis lol...

jims-terrano · 09-04-2015, 10:57

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Originally Posted by rustic

It can only be a rod that pulls on the lock, so why can't a bit of string be used?

If it was good enough for the early 1960's minis lol...

I compared the interior panels and the handle shape, the tailgateglass and trim panels are different on the later model even though I believe the tailgate is the same.

Sweety · 09-04-2015, 12:12

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Originally Posted by Banshee

The amount of times I've seen that album of pictures is unreal, I was that impressed by the work gone into it I was worried that the album would disapear one day so I've downloaded all the useful pictures to my laptop

Sorry for posting it again Banshee

but there are some great photo's on there covering lots of things shame they haven't added any more yet

As for the rear inner door handle I think it's doable but the catch on the later ones might have to be changed for an earlier on if the later doesn't have the bit for the rod to go onto

then the rod between the catch & inner handle would poss have to be mad up from a longer rod depending on where you fitted the inner handle but a outside door handle I think would work great

JODA · 22-04-2015, 10:26

So i bought myself a second hand Autohome Overcamp, got it fitted to the van lastnight & set up, really pleased with it:

Just need to get that front wing repainted and it will look a bit better

jims-terrano · 22-04-2015, 17:29

Nice but I'll bet it cost an arm and a leg, I'd love one

don simon · 22-04-2015, 18:34

Bargaintastic!

Banshee · 23-04-2015, 01:17

This makes me really sad

I would love something like that, please sell it to me!!!!

08-04-2015, 14:55	#1
JODA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 112	Roof Tent on a terrano Has anyone ever fitted a roof tent to a terrano? Im looking at them for my SWB Van, anyone any experience? John

23-04-2015, 01:17	#15
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	This makes me really sad I would love something like that, please sell it to me!!!! __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

08-04-2015, 15:12	#2
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	No experience here, but wouldn't a swb be a bit small for a tent?

08-04-2015, 20:36	#5
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Terrano's with roof tents you say click on following link pic's of both SWB & LWB https://plus.google.com/photos/10616...745?banner=pwa

09-04-2015, 10:22	#8
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Typical isn't it, the earlier Terrano's have a handle on the inside of the tailgate why did they do away with it. Often thought about seeing if it could be added when I had my 05 plate.

22-04-2015, 10:26	#12
JODA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 112	So i bought myself a second hand Autohome Overcamp, got it fitted to the van lastnight & set up, really pleased with it: Just need to get that front wing repainted and it will look a bit better

22-04-2015, 17:29	#13
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Nice but I'll bet it cost an arm and a leg, I'd love one

22-04-2015, 18:34	#14
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	Bargaintastic!