Roofrack and rooftent

[don simon]

After a lot of searching and several dead ends I found someone who would make a roofrack and also a roof top tent that wouldn't get me awake the minute the sun rises.
I spoke with the guys at SDV Clitheroe who mentioned that rivnuts might be a leakage problem and I've been thinking about a LHD Terrano, so I ended up with a rack that can be moved from car to car.
The tent is a Howling Moon Stargazer that has a proper thick fabric that means that it's nice and dark inside the tent, even in daylight.
Well chuffed and Happy Christmas to me!
2017-12-16_06-40-09 by Simon Carter, en Flickr
This means that I'm thinking of selling the tent that I had for the rear of the car that I bought from Decathlon last summer.
20170706_084029 by Simon Carter, en Flickr
Also trying to work ou what to do with the fixed awning and tent that can be seen below...
20170705_185816 by Simon Carter, en Flickr

 

[Lazy-Ferret]

With regards to the rivnuts, you can buy "Blind" ones, which do not have a hole that goes right through... I used M8 Stainless Steel ones on the roof's of our cars, and sealed them in with Tiger seal. I then use Copper slip when I put the bolts in, to help stop water running down the threads and welling in the bottom. Had them on my car for over 4 years, with no problems, and they undo with out any problems.

 

[jims-terrano]

Looks good does that:thumbs

 

[Jay666d]

Yes! Love a roof tent!

This looks great! :thumbs

 

[Blocky10]

Looking good:thumb2

 

[Davey Boy]

South African heavy canvas.
Complete morning blackout!
Good choice Simon.:thumb2

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

Nice one fella, I gotta admit mate I thought this would be 2018 :bow respect

Howling moon awnings, awesome quality and worth more than the truck :lol, and you will probably have it longer than the truck.

 

[don simon]

Nice one fella, I gotta admit mate I thought this would be 2018 :bow respect

Howling moon awnings, awesome quality and worth more than the truck :lol, and you will probably have it longer than the truck.

What are you trying to say? Just because I bought the 2nd battery in July, the switches in September and the blighter still isn't wired up.