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Best Rooftop tent option?
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Weekend at Grassy Lake. Yellowstone ecosystem. The simplicity of the Autohome can't be beat. Go with the Maggiolina crank type and skip the AirTop model.
nice rtt AND rig! curious, can you post up a close up/macro shot of the fabric istelf? if you've got the time. i've seen different types of nylon posted on all the tents.
cheers.
it is ripstoff fabric, same as the arb ones I believe, don't have a shot, it is all closed up. 
Some less expensive tents use a ripstop nylon material. Nicer ones use a poly cotton that is more breathable. ARBs have been redesigned with flame retardant fabric now.
Noah,
It seems the "foot print" of these is smaller then the CVT version... I'm looking to fit mine down between the rails on my INTI. What is the width side to side on yours?
Thanks!
-Matt
I'm curious as to why you say skip the air top? I just looked at the John Baroud Tents here in Sidney, BC. The thing pops up quite literally in 2 seconds, but it sure makes it a bit of a wrestling match to put it down.
I promised a review, so here goes a few pics.
First, the JB RTT's are made in Portugal, not in USA. This guy John Baroud is just importing them. I'd be curious as to the brand name in Europe that they are sold under. Maybe some of the mudders on the other side of the the Atlantic will know??
Initial impression was bigger than what I want. The 'extreme' model is the one with the tray built into the top for a tire. It measured an amazing 41" across, that could be a huge tire! The struts that raise the top, and the legs that hold the top up are pretty sturdy. My personal need is it has to raise and lower with a 60 lb 17 canoe on it. Otherwise no good to me.
I tried to delete one of those, sorry.
Here is a pic of a different tent. It was on a Jeep 4 dr Wrangler, and it stuck out over the sides dealer said by about 4 inches. This thing is big! But I still can't get over the size of the tire carrying area; they also make a duffle bag to fit there as well.
Here is a pic of a different tent. It was on a Jeep 4 dr Wrangler, and it stuck out over the sides dealer said by about 4 inches. This thing is big! But I still can't get over the size of the tire carrying area; they also make a duffle bag to fit there as well.
I bought there so called "Bat Wing-Fox Wing" and it was a galactic piece of s***.... I assume the tent is not far off.
I have a CVT MT. Shasta and have rocked it for two years. It stays on 10 mounts out of the year with NO issues. Also I have camped more in the past two years than I have in ten.
I don't like awnings that have to have poles and guy ropes to set them up, so I bought a Foxwing from amazon with free shipping. It's one of the best mods I have done.
Shane
The dealer is Peden RV in Sidney. Located at the airport, instead of going to the terminal, hang a right, little industrial strip mall along there. Sorry, for the 'John' - 'James' mixup!
I found a label attached to the inner floor that had ''Made in Portugal" on it. Be worth looking further I suppose. The dealer/sales guy even said they were made in Portugal. He had quite a varied amount of reasons as to why this was preferred over Autohome tents. But now I need to see an Autohome tent to compare.
I'd attach interior photo's but I seem to be blocked. Maybe reached my quota?? I'll try to sort it out and add more pics later
The crank deployed Maggiolina is solid and bombproof once tightened, unlike the AirTop model. Because of this, I prefer the crank type in my part of the world where it is not impossible to experience 4 seasons in July.
The Columbus is the easiest to deploy and it gives you a great view of the stars at night, nylon fabric not as breathable and a bit noisy compared to the Maggiolina fabric.
AirTop is easy to deploy but difficult to pack up with frost on the shell. Has 3 doors but does not have the Grand tour doors. Moves around quite a bit once deployed- like a 3 season tent.
Grand Tour - best doors and bombproof - 4 season toughness. SOLID.
ARB Simpson 3b is a greatly priced fabric tent. Like all fabric type RTTs, it takes longer to deploy and pack. Greater interior space and great mattress, and half the price.
That said, my favorite piece of shelter gear is still my Bibler bivy sack or BD Megamid. Light and simple...
The Columbus is the easiest to deploy and it gives you a great view of the stars at night, nylon fabric not as breathable and a bit noisy compared to the Maggiolina fabric.
AirTop is easy to deploy but difficult to pack up with frost on the shell. Has 3 doors but does not have the Grand tour doors. Moves around quite a bit once deployed- like a 3 season tent.
Grand Tour - best doors and bombproof - 4 season toughness. SOLID.
ARB Simpson 3b is a greatly priced fabric tent. Like all fabric type RTTs, it takes longer to deploy and pack. Greater interior space and great mattress, and half the price.
That said, my favorite piece of shelter gear is still my Bibler bivy sack or BD Megamid. Light and simple...
Nice setup! What rack are you using as I am purchasing a RTT soon like yours.
Thanks.
Thanks.
I've used mine 10 times this year and have yet to have any issues. This thing sets up in seconds. I've had 5 RTTs (this is my second Maggiolina) and this is by far the best tent we've ownd.