for those with tents on trailers...

REZARF · 03-26-07, 09:22 AM

This is a bit trivial, but for those with tents ontop of their trailers, do you have the tent fold out to the drivers side or the passenger side.

Why?

I might be making mountains outta mole hills on this one.THANKS!

Rezarf <><

spressomon · 03-26-07, 12:43 PM

Mine is on the DS side...because the AT Horizon has the stove box and awning on the PS side...although it could be reversed I suppose. Works fine for how we use it...

Exiled · 03-28-07, 04:16 AM

Mine opens to the passenger side, no particular logic to it.

FJ40-GARAGE · 03-28-07, 09:54 AM

Mine does even open to the passenger side.

Same thing on the trailer after i sold the pickup.

I was thinking that it could be more usefull like that in case of an emergency or small path if you can open it to the side thats away from traffic.
I guess it doesnt make a difference if it isnt a foldout type.
But thats just my kind of thinking.

Dont mind the Rover......its the wifeys car.

Chase77 · 03-28-07, 02:09 PM

Drivers side but I cant see any reason why either side would be better than the other. In my mind I like it b/c if camping with the trailer attached to the truck it puts me closer to the drivers seat. This doesn't really make any sense though.

lowenbrau · 03-28-07, 02:57 PM

Mine goes to the right side (NA pass side). I have two reasons for that. One, on the 70 series the rear doors are unequal length. If I open the large door it takes up all the room to the trailer but I can get past the small door (on the left) to get stuff out of the truck. This would be awkward if the tent opened to this side. Secondly, occasionally I want to camp on the side of the road. It's nice to have the tent open up away from the road rather than toward it.

Here it is behind Ratpuke's BJ42

REZARF · 03-28-07, 10:54 PM

My main concern is I am building a scratch built unit and I want to hard mount a shower on one side or the other... and I don't want it's eventual access to be under the tent, I am going to go with a passenger side tent overhang... b/c everybody is doing it!

Thanks guys!

Rezarf <><

Mike S · 03-30-07, 10:56 AM

Miine opens to the drivers side right now. It would take me about 5 minutes to flip it around to open the other way.

M

djs100 · 04-01-07, 10:02 AM

I open mine on the passengers side. My thought was that if I was on a road somewhere, I could open it away from other vehicles.

Dustin

REZARF · 04-01-07, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djs100

I open mine on the passengers side. My thought was that if I was on a road somewhere, I could open it away from other vehicles.

Dustin

Dustin-

How bout a few more shots of your trialer...

Thanks! and welcome to Mud!

Rezarf <><

wngrog · 04-03-07, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djs100

I open mine on the passengers side. My thought was that if I was on a road somewhere, I could open it away from other vehicles.

Dustin

Same reason I chose to do mine to the passenger side.

Xanatost · 04-03-07, 08:33 PM

Dustin-

Who makes your tent?

wngrog · 04-04-07, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xanatost

Dustin-

Who makes your tent?

www.sleeoffroad.com

Ezi-Awn...they are the shit.

cbmontgo · 04-06-07, 12:10 PM

Mine opens to the same side that the trailer lid opens. This is so that you can open the trailer lid while the tent is set up and access gear in the trailer.

I just got back from Big Bend on Wednesday and it really came in handy. I'll post some pics of this soon.

lucky · 04-08-07, 11:50 PM

How about mine, it is a tent on a trailer, mine opens up toward the back of the truck

Ryan

VanGo · 11-19-07, 07:39 PM

Dustin,

Very much interested in more detailed pics. The elevated crossbars makes sense to me. This is part of my design/build.

BiG BoB · 11-21-07, 07:00 PM

The shape and design of the tent (such as which side) comes down to a few factors, and I beleive the most important is where the kitchen is located.

If you pull up on the side of a road, and want to get at your fridge, boil a coffee or whatever else, then you wouldnt want to be on the road side. Some trailers have an inside kitchen, and others an outside. The logical place for a kitchen is on the passenger, or perhaps the rear of a trailer, and depending on if the kitchen is inside or outside of the tent, the tent folds out accordingly

Sean

Rubiconcruiser · 11-23-07, 07:09 AM

Drew, Drew,Drew,,,The major portion of campground campsites in Moab, favor you backing the rig into, therefore a driverside access point is favored, cooking kitchems and such are of course a factor. Happy Camping. Jim

kent l · 11-28-07, 05:20 PM

My lid and tent open on the pasengers side. I went through the same thoughts as you. The reason I went for the passenger side. This is so I would not get run over by traffic on the highway if i need to get things out of the trailer. The tent also folds out on the passenger side so I can lift the trailer and lid to get in to my storage.

rusty_tlc · 12-06-07, 12:23 PM

If you happen to camp in a developed campground <shudder> it seems most RV sites (ie long enough for a vehicle and trailer) are set up so the table etc. will be on the passenger side if you back in. All recreational trailers and motor homes, have the entrance on the passenger side. A lot of sites we have been to wouldn't have room to open a RTT ( or would it be TTT?) on the drivers side due to trees and bushes.

tm7302 · 12-17-07, 07:35 PM

Rusty has it right. Most campsites are oriented for the passenger side. Example, campsites with pull-throughs have the open area facing the passenger side, based on the direction of traffic flow in the campsite. Otherwise, you rig would be opening away from the table, fire pit, etc. Tom

Rob Faucett · 12-17-07, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djs100

I open mine on the passengers side. My thought was that if I was on a road somewhere, I could open it away from other vehicles.

Dustin

#1 REZARF - your trailer/project rocks

#2 for NA your starboard side is a no brainer. Stay out of the road!!

Niner · 12-18-07, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Faucett

#2 for NA your starboard side is a no brainer. Stay out of the road!!

Unless your in OZ or the UK

joedm · 03-10-08, 06:06 AM

FWIW mine folds out to the right side...

slimbuddha · 03-10-08, 10:39 AM

Which RTT is that joedm?

joedm · 03-10-08, 01:33 PM

This is the one i have. It's from ebay and seems to be a lot selling here in Australia.

2008 MODEL OFF ROAD 4WD 12FT CAMPER TRAILER TENT 803 - eBay, Caravaning, Accessories, Camping, Hiking, Outdoors, Sport. (end time 26-Feb-08 21:15:00 AEDST)

matt 105 · 03-11-08, 05:05 AM

Mine.
Passenger side.
A very old photo, tho.

Matt

03-28-07, 09:54 AM	#4
FJ40-GARAGE Bad Homburger Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bad Homburg / Germany TLCA# 6289 Posts: 328	Mine does even open to the passenger side. Same thing on the trailer after i sold the pickup. I was thinking that it could be more usefull like that in case of an emergency or small path if you can open it to the side thats away from traffic. I guess it doesnt make a difference if it isnt a foldout type. But thats just my kind of thinking. Dont mind the Rover......its the wifeys car. __________________ Peter. www.FJ40-GARAGE.de If the going gets Rough.....the Tough get´s going..... TLCA # 6289 1977 / FJ40, 2F, 35x12.5, 3" Lift, Warn 9000i, ARB rear, &&& EuroCruisers the headquarters for all european TOYOTA 4x4 friends!

03-28-07, 02:09 PM	#5
Chase77 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 650	Drivers side but I cant see any reason why either side would be better than the other. In my mind I like it b/c if camping with the trailer attached to the truck it puts me closer to the drivers seat. This doesn't really make any sense though. __________________ 89 62 Ironmans, Arb, 33" Procomps 92 4Runner OME'd, Locked F/R, 33" BFG's, ARB/M8000 77 FJ 40 project

03-28-07, 02:57 PM	#6
lowenbrau IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Calgary AB TLCA# 5513 Posts: 2,461	Mine goes to the right side (NA pass side). I have two reasons for that. One, on the 70 series the rear doors are unequal length. If I open the large door it takes up all the room to the trailer but I can get past the small door (on the left) to get stuff out of the truck. This would be awkward if the tent opened to this side. Secondly, occasionally I want to camp on the side of the road. It's nice to have the tent open up away from the road rather than toward it. Here it is behind Ratpuke's BJ42 Attached Images __________________ Rocky Mountain Land Cruiser Association TLCA # 5513 '87BJ74, '86BJ70, '78FJ45, '53M100, '90M101cdn I support our Troopies

03-28-07, 10:54 PM	#7
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	My main concern is I am building a scratch built unit and I want to hard mount a shower on one side or the other... and I don't want it's eventual access to be under the tent, I am going to go with a passenger side tent overhang... b/c everybody is doing it! Thanks guys! Rezarf <>< __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

03-30-07, 10:56 AM	#8
Mike S IH8MUD Lifer - No Appeal Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,497	Miine opens to the drivers side right now. It would take me about 5 minutes to flip it around to open the other way. M __________________ '96 FZJ80, locked, Hanna sliders, ARB bumper, Kaymar rear with spare carrier, 45 gallon Longranger aux fuel tank, OBA, Hella 4000's, OME lift, 285/75/R16 Revos & AutoHome Maggiolina rooftop tent, etc. Custom Cruiser trailer with OverLand tent www.AutoHomeUS.com TLCA Member #14874

03-26-07, 09:22 AM	#1
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	for those with tents on trailers... This is a bit trivial, but for those with tents ontop of their trailers, do you have the tent fold out to the drivers side or the passenger side. Why? I might be making mountains outta mole hills on this one.THANKS! Rezarf <>< __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

03-26-07, 12:43 PM	#2
spressomon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 4,901	Mine is on the DS side...because the AT Horizon has the stove box and awning on the PS side...although it could be reversed I suppose. Works fine for how we use it... __________________ Modded '99 for overlanding/exploring: 35's, 4.88's, AO drawers, Slee rr, TJM fr, ARB fr locker, ear candy, Waeco CF-50, PowerGate with 2nd battery, home brew sliders & t-case skid plate, 9.5XP/X-line, LF 170's, OEM 864's, Foxes x 4, 12mm BL, Carl's UCAs, ... KE7NCM

03-28-07, 04:16 AM	#3
Exiled Wagon Wheeler Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Round Rock, TX TLCA# 4080 Posts: 1,447	Mine opens to the passenger side, no particular logic to it.

04-01-07, 10:02 AM	#9
djs100 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 18	I open mine on the passengers side. My thought was that if I was on a road somewhere, I could open it away from other vehicles. Dustin Attached Images __________________ 03 Tundra 01 UZJ100 BFG 285's, Slee slider, 863's

04-03-07, 08:33 PM	#12
Xanatost IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 66	Dustin- Who makes your tent?

04-06-07, 12:10 PM	#14
cbmontgo IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado TLCA# 14207 Posts: 1,596	Mine opens to the same side that the trailer lid opens. This is so that you can open the trailer lid while the tent is set up and access gear in the trailer. I just got back from Big Bend on Wednesday and it really came in handy. I'll post some pics of this soon. __________________ 1985 rust-free, Arizona-raised FJ60 with 33s, OME 2.5", ARB bull bar, Hella 4000s and Warn M8000. 1988 FJ62, all stock...but this will soon change 1992 restored Canadian M101 1/4 ton trailer with rooftop tent

04-08-07, 11:50 PM	#15
lucky IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lethbridge Posts: 186	How about mine, it is a tent on a trailer, mine opens up toward the back of the truck Ryan Attached Images __________________ 1975 FJ40 under construction (name still unknown) 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 (hemi) on 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ 1997 Saturn SL2 1983 Chevy Blazer K5 1978 "Wife" Best ride of all 2005 Honda 500FE 2006 Honda 350FES

11-19-07, 07:39 PM	#16
VanGo IH8MUD DAD Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bolling AFB, DC TLCA# 18273 Posts: 73	Dustin, Very much interested in more detailed pics. The elevated crossbars makes sense to me. This is part of my design/build.

11-21-07, 07:00 PM	#17
BiG BoB IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 111	The shape and design of the tent (such as which side) comes down to a few factors, and I beleive the most important is where the kitchen is located. If you pull up on the side of a road, and want to get at your fridge, boil a coffee or whatever else, then you wouldnt want to be on the road side. Some trailers have an inside kitchen, and others an outside. The logical place for a kitchen is on the passenger, or perhaps the rear of a trailer, and depending on if the kitchen is inside or outside of the tent, the tent folds out accordingly Sean

11-23-07, 07:09 AM	#18
Rubiconcruiser IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 157	Drew, Drew,Drew,,,The major portion of campground campsites in Moab, favor you backing the rig into, therefore a driverside access point is favored, cooking kitchems and such are of course a factor. Happy Camping. Jim

11-28-07, 05:20 PM	#19
kent l IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Huntsville utah Posts: 10	Passenger side for safety My lid and tent open on the pasengers side. I went through the same thoughts as you. The reason I went for the passenger side. This is so I would not get run over by traffic on the highway if i need to get things out of the trailer. The tent also folds out on the passenger side so I can lift the trailer and lid to get in to my storage. Attached Images

12-17-07, 07:35 PM	#21
tm7302 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NW Washington Posts: 5	Rusty has it right. Most campsites are oriented for the passenger side. Example, campsites with pull-throughs have the open area facing the passenger side, based on the direction of traffic flow in the campsite. Otherwise, you rig would be opening away from the table, fire pit, etc. Tom __________________ Maj Tom 1982 BJ42

03-10-08, 06:06 AM	#24
joedm IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17	Here's mine in OZ!! FWIW mine folds out to the right side...

03-10-08, 10:39 AM	#25
slimbuddha IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 586	Which RTT is that joedm? __________________ 1999 Toyota Landcruiser - 285/75/16 BFG AT, Slee SliderSteps™

03-10-08, 01:33 PM	#26
joedm IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17	This is the one i have. It's from ebay and seems to be a lot selling here in Australia. 2008 MODEL OFF ROAD 4WD 12FT CAMPER TRAILER TENT 803 - eBay, Caravaning, Accessories, Camping, Hiking, Outdoors, Sport. (end time 26-Feb-08 21:15:00 AEDST)

03-11-08, 05:05 AM	#27
matt 105 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bowen Basin, QLD Australia Posts: 342	Mine. Passenger side. A very old photo, tho. Matt Attached Images __________________ ------------------ a white Landcruiser - now with Track Tactical!