Our first trip we went to camp at the beach in February. Nothing like having a heater while camping on the coast in the winter
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Our first trip we went to camp at the beach in February. Nothing like having a heater while camping on the coast in the winter
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The consensus is that the weight limit is for dynamic loads (while moving). Stationary. The stock rack can handle a lot more than that. Some people use a RTT on the stock rack with stock cross bars. Some guys on here use the stock cross bars with a yakima basket to carry 10+ gallons of gas, camping supplies and firewood. This is probably the limit of the stock crossbars but something like the Yakima EZ Rider can increase your load limit on the stock rack. http://www.amazon.com/Yakima-EZ-Rider/dp/B001IE5QQ0?tag=ihco-20
How about something like this? http://www.cascadiatents.com/index.php?m=94&s=594&c=&id=117
Eezi Awn
Hi,
Im using RTT, Eezi Awn.
Works great for my family of four, 2 adults, 1 x 13y and 1 x 6y boy.
Expensive? yes! worth it? Every cent!
It can be set up in less than 5min (thats max!), every thing you need (sleeping bags etc) can be stored in it.
Pack it up, is around 10min, can be faster if needed.
No need to look for rocks etc, just park the car in a relative flat surface and open it up.
We have slept aprox 30 nights in it by now, and I cant find any negative to say about it except weight, bad place to put 100kg.
And it takes alot of wind, but with a LC thats not something you notice anyway
/Oskar
Hi,
Im using RTT, Eezi Awn.
Works great for my family of four, 2 adults, 1 x 13y and 1 x 6y boy.
Expensive? yes! worth it? Every cent!
It can be set up in less than 5min (thats max!), every thing you need (sleeping bags etc) can be stored in it.
Pack it up, is around 10min, can be faster if needed.
No need to look for rocks etc, just park the car in a relative flat surface and open it up.
We have slept aprox 30 nights in it by now, and I cant find any negative to say about it except weight, bad place to put 100kg.
And it takes alot of wind, but with a LC thats not something you notice anyway
/Oskar
I went back to a tent...don't miss pulling a trailer one bit. A 100 series can handle it...
My daughter turned 4 and we decided to try a tent. My wife and I said...this is so simple! However, we did love our "offroad" popup for the first 4 years of my daughter's life. Now...simpler is better. And, I don't mind NOT pulling a trailer...
My daughter turned 4 and we decided to try a tent. My wife and I said...this is so simple! However, we did love our "offroad" popup for the first 4 years of my daughter's life. Now...simpler is better. And, I don't mind NOT pulling a trailer...
Any of you guys ever used a Kamprite TentCot? Would love some input on one.
Although a RTT would be sweet, I can't justify the cost and aerodynamics of owning one since I don't camp that often. Always used a standard tent and never spent more than $60 on one...and they last years if you take care of them. Been thinking a double-size TentCot would be a great addition since there's no air mattresses or foam taking up cargo space, it could sit low-profile on the roof for storage, and sets up very fast. Only drawback I really see is you can't stand up inside for changing, etc. Also worried that the cot design of the double might make a ridge in the center, providing a nice obstacle for those looking to get lucky. Either way, it seems like a cool thing to have...and the military uses them(?)
Although a RTT would be sweet, I can't justify the cost and aerodynamics of owning one since I don't camp that often. Always used a standard tent and never spent more than $60 on one...and they last years if you take care of them. Been thinking a double-size TentCot would be a great addition since there's no air mattresses or foam taking up cargo space, it could sit low-profile on the roof for storage, and sets up very fast. Only drawback I really see is you can't stand up inside for changing, etc. Also worried that the cot design of the double might make a ridge in the center, providing a nice obstacle for those looking to get lucky. Either way, it seems like a cool thing to have...and the military uses them(?)
We also have a Somerset e2 (my dad bought it last year, but my wife and I use it like it is ours 
).
We also have a tent that fits on the back of the cruiser. (Purchased from trucktent.com).
Both setups are completely different, but we use both throughout the year, depending on where, and with whom we are going.
If we have a lot of people going with us, sometimes we utilize both for the same trip.
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). We also have a tent that fits on the back of the cruiser. (Purchased from trucktent.com).
Both setups are completely different, but we use both throughout the year, depending on where, and with whom we are going.
If we have a lot of people going with us, sometimes we utilize both for the same trip.
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A tent in that range will get you by as a single person or a tight double. But, if you're looking to cover a whole family (of 4) you'll quickly find out that it can be a bit tight. Also, my estimates also include things like the ground cover, rain fly, and a possible annex. You could certainly get by with much less, but, if you're trying to convince the SO to take the family away from the comforts of home, you don't want to skimp on the sleeping arrangements. Unless, of course, if your SO is more outdoorsy than you... But that isn't my case.
Not if you don't have a rack to put it on.The prices I have are including a rack purchase. I probably should have stated that in my OP, sorry. -- will go back and edit
Yes, great for a single guy or a newly acquired GF (who may be on top of you the whole night).
All in all, I think the prices are a bit high as well and will go back and edit a few items on the OP. I always like to keep in mind that whenever I start a project, I typically end up spending more money on the extras that go along with it.
It sounds like you have your mind made up... BTW, my wife (who really doesn't like to camp) and I sleep comfortably in the rig on a queen size air mattress or in my 3 person Coleman 4 season tent that I got on sale for $30 at GI Joes. When the family is with me (so add a 4 yr old daughter and a Malamute), we use my 7 person Glaciers Edge tent I bought on sale for $99 at Fred Meyer. We also have sleeping pads, air mattresses, good sleeping bags and fleece blankets. Everything I have is very good quality but I'm cheap and bought them on sale. Like I said, it sounds like you just want to spend money. In that case, buy a travel trailer.
I've never really seen these fold open tent campers before. What is the significant feature of this type? The body/suspension looks more rugged and probably lighter than a conventional pop-up. I can't see me buying a camper without AC, Texas is pretty hot at night in the summer.
TXLX, this type of trailer is very popular in Australia. Versus a conventional pop-up, they are much more rugged but not necessarily lighter. They generally have more ground clearance and the width is about the same as our 100 which makes it easier to take on trails.... you're not having to look in the side view mirrors as much. The trailered tires follow the same path as the tow vehicle on sand, loose dirt... which reduces rolling resistance.
Feature/amenities wise, there will be fewer than your traditional pop-up. Typical are an outside, slide-out kitchen (sink/stove), water tanks, heater and water heater. None come with AC but I'm sure one can be fitted. You'd need a generator too.
There are only two companies that I know of that offer this type of trailer in the US.
http://kamparoo.com (made in Australia, sold in Canada but easily shipped to the US)
http://www.adrenalincampers.com (Australian based company but these are made in the US) This is the one jonharis has linked earlier.
Feature/amenities wise, there will be fewer than your traditional pop-up. Typical are an outside, slide-out kitchen (sink/stove), water tanks, heater and water heater. None come with AC but I'm sure one can be fitted. You'd need a generator too.
There are only two companies that I know of that offer this type of trailer in the US.
http://kamparoo.com (made in Australia, sold in Canada but easily shipped to the US)
http://www.adrenalincampers.com (Australian based company but these are made in the US) This is the one jonharis has linked earlier.