Mine is right at 110 lbs.
I thought the stats of it i read put it just under 300 lbs?
I thought the stats of it i read put it just under 300 lbs?
opinions on roof top tents
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HA! Not even close CampTeq is in a class of its own when it comes to the ability to load the top. There is zero deflection with more than one people on top. You can do "things" on top of a CampTeq you cant do on any other RTT
Check out the deflection on the Alu-Cab when he walks on it.
24' lumber stacked on a CampTeq. The owner requires two sets of struts for all the Vegi fuel he piles on top giving him a 1600 mile travel range.
My CampTeq weighs in at 135lbs complete with a roof cut its a wash
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As much as I know I should hold out for the second coming of Campteq
these Alu-Cab tents look like a top notch RTT.
I love my Howling Moon tent but the cover is wearing on me. It's fine with two people but with one person in the cold it can be a battle. The rest of the tent is top notch, lots of room and the mattress is comfy. I have found now after a few years of use that I would trade the extra space of mine for the faster/easier set up of a clam shell style.
You just can't find a nicer tent then the ones coming out of South Africa.
these Alu-Cab tents look like a top notch RTT.I love my Howling Moon tent but the cover is wearing on me. It's fine with two people but with one person in the cold it can be a battle. The rest of the tent is top notch, lots of room and the mattress is comfy. I have found now after a few years of use that I would trade the extra space of mine for the faster/easier set up of a clam shell style.
You just can't find a nicer tent then the ones coming out of South Africa.
As much as I know I should hold out for the second coming of Campteq
I love my Howling Moon tent but the cover is wearing on me. It's fine with two people but with one person in the cold it can be a battle. The rest of the tent is top notch, lots of room and the mattress is comfy. I have found now after a few years of use that I would trade the extra space of mine for the faster/easier set up of a clam shell style.
You just can't find a nicer tent then the ones coming out of South Africa.
Heat it, makes 15° comfortable
I do agree the best fabric comes out of South Africa
Other than the carbon fiber Autohome units, I'm unaware of any that are less than 100lbs. Add the necessary rack & bedding and the honest weight is quite a bit more than 100lbs.
Very true. But for the extra $1500, I'll find another place to "do things" 
Maggiolina Carbon Fiber
Small 97 lbs. (44 kg)
101lbs. (46 kg)
My Mare RTT weight was 88lbs (100% aluminum) and mounted to the factory roof rack on my 100 series. Tent was awesome, ladder was a POS.
IMHO space and comfort should be #1. Especially with a lady..... Is an extra 20 lbs really going to decide weather you flop or not?
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Agreed, weight is not the reason to get a RTT. If your concerned with that, then a ground tent or sleeping in the back of the truck is what your looking for.
I think in my personal opinion there is a big difference between having just around 100 lbs up top vs 150 or more pounds up top. You can feel it in off camber situations.
After doing the Rincon Trail without then with my current Columbus, rack and table, the difference going through the off-camber hot-tub section was night and day. Sans RTT I walked through that section without need to be spotted. With the RTT...I spotted
Agreed, but then when we are out in the fields of Nevada that RTT sure is nice!
It seems like most RTT users rarely take the time to install the annex, so my question is are there any benefits to having the extended awning? I was debating between the Tepui Kukenam and the Autana, both appear to have the same dimensions other than the extended awning.
At first I had big plans to get the annex and have the extra room. But now I wish I got my Howlingmoon without the covered entry. It takes up space from extra bedding when packed, adds to set up(I know it is just one hoop to set up but still), and adds a bit to stuffing it in when packing up. But most of all I have never felt the need to add an annex. The one thing that is nice is you can leave the main entry door down/open most all the time so long as there are no bugs out.
You're correct. The Kukenam and Autana have the same dimensions other than the extended canopy. The covered ladder will keep more rain off of you during the slowest part of getting out of the tent, exiting the door and getting onto the ladder.
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In theory it could.
Agreed, I just returned from running Hole in the Rock. At the trailhead I had approx 400lbs on the roof.
After doing the Rincon Trail without then with my current Columbus, rack and table, the difference going through the off-camber hot-tub section was night and day. Sans RTT I walked through that section without need to be spotted. With the RTT...I spotted
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For me I like the options the Autana gives me. If it's just me and the boy generally no annex. If my wife is with us the boy sleeps on a cot in the annex we get the top. In cold weather the Annex offers some protection for changing and when nature calls.
I did HITR with my RTT and i can tell you that there were at least three spots on the shelf roads that were off camber and i felt like my RTT was about to yank me down that cliff! Obviously i survived and made it, but it sure would of felt more stable without any weight up top.
Never thought of my top on HITR didnt find it that off camber
My best hate with RTT is the way you get pushed around at hwy speed.
A nice feature with Alu-Cab is it can be mounted at 4 points and does not need a roof rack
My best hate with RTT is the way you get pushed around at hwy speed.
A nice feature with Alu-Cab is it can be mounted at 4 points and does not need a roof rack
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This is why I sold the Eezi-Awn which IMO was the most comfortable set-up I've had, by far, in all seasons including winter down to -20C. With the 4" memory foam topper it was seriously better than sleeping at home. Wheeled a few times off camber and gave up on RTT's.
Your either wheeling or not with an RTT or not. Hence why 20lbs extra doesn't mean a hill of beans when you've already added 140lbs. The risk is not worth the convience on lengthy trips over varied terrain, for me anyways. I don't want an RTT dictating wether I run a trail or not having driven 4 days or maybe 4 months to get to the trailhead. Especially when you don't know what the trail brings around the next corner. We managed to flop on the rear quarter panel with a pop-top that only added 70 lbs. In Panama - sucked.
If it wasn't for the GF I would only bring my Mid which takes 2 mins more to set-up, weighs 2 lbs and can be cooked in. Ground tents and tarps are a great option which are much more versatile. Always bring it along for backpacking anyways. The downside being? Not much really.
RTT's are great for weekend warrior/family type use, but definitely not for everyone.
Edit: found good shocks do help with roof loads and lateral stability (i.e. fox, king, etc) to an extent and obviously low or no lift.
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Since I have a maggiolina extreme I have one idea that I'd like to see. A porch. Well, looks like this new
ikamper is on the right track. Thought I'd post here, instead of new thread cause it follows along to the topic.
The Most Innovative Roof Top Tent, iKamper
ikamper is on the right track. Thought I'd post here, instead of new thread cause it follows along to the topic.
The Most Innovative Roof Top Tent, iKamper