Rooftop Tent (RTT)

[don simon]

After a lot of deliberation I finally decided on the Howling Moon RTT for the simple reason that it has a heavier canvas than the cheaper Chinese tents, I would think that it has a better build quality than the Chineses jobbies too.
I think it's fair to say that it'll go from this.
IMG_6212 by Simon Carter, en Flickr
To this in 5-10 minutes.
IMG_6228 by Simon Carter, en Flickr
I was hoping to have a few minutes to myself playing with the tent and the camera. Unfortunately everyone wanted a chat, and I couldn't not allow the interested have a good look at it. And there were thumbs up from everyone.
I'm impressed with the build quality, it seemed quite stable in the breeze today. The only odd bit is the floating sensation as the vehicle suspension reacts to the movement upsatairs. With the windows closed, it's proper dark inside, so no more sleep depravation in the summer. The mattress seems to be thick enough for a good night's sleep/ There are six windows for when you want a view or more light inside and the overhang is plenty for the cooking area.
Roofrack was bespoke from SDV in Clitheroe, who did a top job.
Now to look for a 3.6m awning to cover the side of the vehicle from tent to front door.
Am I happy with it?
Absobloodylutely! :clap
Now to look at the suspension upgrade. :doh

 

[jims-terrano]

Dead jealous :thumbs

Have you got an awning thing to zip around rear of vehicle and enclose the steps. I dare not ask the price of that bit of kit but it look brilliant.

 

[don simon]

Dead jealous :thumbs

Have you got an awning thing to zip around rear of vehicle and enclose the steps. I dare not ask the price of that bit of kit but it look brilliant.

There is an annexe for the rear. I haven't tried it yet
When's the next meet? :naughty

 

[jims-terrano]

There is an annexe for the rear. I haven't tried it yet
When's the next meet? :naughty

Not soon enough I could do with a weekend away:thumbs

 

[don simon]

Not soon enough I could do with a weekend away:thumbs

Best we get something organised then. :thumb2

 

[Davey Boy]

Nice one Simon, proper canvas!:thumb2

 

[Jay666d]

That looks awesome man!

Really want one of those! :bow:bow:bow

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

Not soon enough I could do with a weekend away:thumbs

Best we get something organised then. :thumb2

Peak district :nenau

 

[jims-terrano]

I just watched a video of someone who did a wild camp on Kinder in all that snow we had recently, pity we couldn’t get our trucks up there :lol

 

[Fez_uk]

great bits of kit but so heavy!

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

I just watched a video of someone who did a wild camp on Kinder in all that snow we had recently, pity we couldn’t get our trucks up there :lol

When you say can't do mean not not allowed or was that a challenge :naughty

 

[don simon]

When you say can't do mean not not allowed or was that a challenge :naughty

Frontera/ Snowdon, and that's all I'll say on the matter.
Twice.

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

Frontera/ Snowdon, and that's all I'll say on the matter.
Twice.

I accept both challenges

 

[don simon]

Went for a play and set up the annexe.
IMG_6241 by Simon Carter, en Flickr
I thought it was going to be the lightweight nylon one, but it's the extremely heavy canvas one which needs some manhandling to install. Once up, it's brilliant. Access to the rear of the vehicle for cooking, side doors and the whole rear side opens to make an awning.
And we all know how much I like an awning.

I really am impressed with this piece of kit.

 

[jims-terrano]

Even more jealous now than I was before but I can’t see Mrs letting me have one really.
Superb piece of kit you deserve it mate:thumbs

 

[Blocky10]

That's bigger than I thought it would be!
Looks great does that:thumb2

 

[Davey Boy]

Nice one Simon.
Welcome to the South African canvas club!

 

[don simon]

Cheers Jim,
Does this mean that I've got to take it over to South Africa? Or Botswana? Or.....?

 

[Jay666d]

Ah yeah, that's the stuff!

Looks Awesome! :thumbs

 

[macabethiel]

Canvas Top Tent

That's one heck of a tent you have I guess it's bespoke unit ?