Jumping Jack trailers

[spressomon]

Originally Posted by Durango80

Has anyone been in the Overland large tent, like on the Horizon or Chaser Trailers? How big are they? The picture shows a family of four sleeping in it, but awfully close. May not be speaking to my two kids after they were kicking me in the face all night.

The Jumping Jack tent seems like it would sleep a family of four much more comfortably. I would appreciate comments from anyone who's been inside either one. Thanks.

We've got the king size Overland on our Horizon. Depending upon your definition of 'comfortable' it could sleep two adults and junior or 2x junior...but IMO not enough comfort, as I define comfortable, room for average size Dad, Mom & say a couple 10-year olds. Heck...let the kids sleep in the LC . Plus...if your kids need to get up in the middle of the night and need help with the ladder...

A nit of mine regarding the Overland: The doors are the awnings. I think the Eezi Awn is better designed from this perspective...you can have the awnings up with the tent door open or closed...offers better protection from rain, sun, wind, etc....plus bigger windows for increased ventilation in warm/hot conditions. So much for "Italian Designed" (Overland).

[Durango80]

Thanks; good review. Hard to know without seeing the things firsthand.

[D'Animal]

Ouch $50k?

Originally Posted by the shed guy

they are not bad,
The best camper i have seen has the correct name IMHO.

ultimate camper

[reofan]

I've had my JumpingJack since '05 and love it. If anyone would like info about them and thier use please feel free to shoot me an email.

[OswaldtheBold]

Originally Posted by Mike S

I am really amazed that the conclusion on the solution isn't to simply buy / build an off road capable trailer with a sturdy top, and put a roof top tent on it.

Is this a search for a more "RV like" bush camping solution?

I have a little trailer with a top that can carry a roof rack and support a roof top tent, a boat, a rack of additional gear, amost anything under 500 or so pounds. Am I missing the point somehow?

Mike S

Yes, maybe you are. The best solution depends on your needs. I need room to sleep two adults and three Golden Retrievers. I have a Kelty Green River 4 tent that works great, but I get tired of looking for a flat, smooth place to set up a 9'x9' tent. (We do all our cooking and living outside, so it isn't a quest for the "RV like" experience.)
A rooftop tent just doesn't work for the dogs, who really don't deal well with climbing ladders. I need something they can hop up into without assistance.
That pretty much means a pop-up tent trailer with a low floor/entrance.