I was finally able to try out the Technitop someplace other than the back yard. The weather this past weekend was sucky so it seemed perfect to really see how it stands up to ugly conditions. While it didn't rain too hard it was constant but I stayed perfectly dry.
The set up is simple though a few more steps than a Magnolia or such. So it might take 5 minutes rather than 2 but the room is awesome. The quality of the materials from the canvas to the zippers and mesh is top notch. I wouldn't mind a thicker matress pad but it's better than most.
The take down time might be twice that of the set up time, but no biggie. I appreciate having the rear spare mount to climp up on top and squish it down like an overstuffed suit case. I don't leave the bedding in there though as it would be nearly impossible to close then.
I've had it on Yakima racks for a few months now and have never had any weight shifting when off road. I also don't feel much difference in lateral stability but then again maybe I'm just used to it now. Road noise isn't an issue at all though I must be sacraficing some fuel economy.
With all of the talk about crappy ladders I have to say I have no complaints at all about mine. It's stout enough for anyone who can clamber up it and stows away easily.
If I can find anything at all to pick on it might be the flapping in high winds. I think by dropping the side support poles and using a draw string aorund the tent this could be reduced, but it doesn't bug me enough to try that yet.
I don't think I could justify the retail cost on one of these but if you can find a decent used one they are certainly well built and comfortable. I ended up getting home late because of how dark they are in the morning... it was 10 am before I realised I had better get up and moving.
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The set up is simple though a few more steps than a Magnolia or such. So it might take 5 minutes rather than 2 but the room is awesome. The quality of the materials from the canvas to the zippers and mesh is top notch. I wouldn't mind a thicker matress pad but it's better than most.
The take down time might be twice that of the set up time, but no biggie. I appreciate having the rear spare mount to climp up on top and squish it down like an overstuffed suit case. I don't leave the bedding in there though as it would be nearly impossible to close then.
I've had it on Yakima racks for a few months now and have never had any weight shifting when off road. I also don't feel much difference in lateral stability but then again maybe I'm just used to it now. Road noise isn't an issue at all though I must be sacraficing some fuel economy.
With all of the talk about crappy ladders I have to say I have no complaints at all about mine. It's stout enough for anyone who can clamber up it and stows away easily.
If I can find anything at all to pick on it might be the flapping in high winds. I think by dropping the side support poles and using a draw string aorund the tent this could be reduced, but it doesn't bug me enough to try that yet.
I don't think I could justify the retail cost on one of these but if you can find a decent used one they are certainly well built and comfortable. I ended up getting home late because of how dark they are in the morning... it was 10 am before I realised I had better get up and moving.
***IT'S NOW FOR SALE*** https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=174332
******SOLD*******
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