Roof top tent

[BC_FJC]

That blows. That is the exact reason I am sketchy about getting a trailer. Still better the trailer than the rig.

The trailer only took a few scratches, most of the impact was taken by the tent and roof rack supports. We just needed to straiten the hinge and duck tape the dust cover everything else was ok on the tent and we moved around the roof rack support putting the undamaged ones in the high load areas and rebent the rest. The fender took a little wrinkle when we rolled it back onto its tires. The muti axis hitch saved the truck and I don't think I would take a trailer on a trail like that with out one.

As for the tents once you use one you will not wont to go back. No more clearing an area under the tent that could rip it or poke you when you are sleeping, no more tent pegs, no more flooding tents in heavy rain, no more cleaning the dirt off the bottom of the tent before folding it, No more trying to fold the tent so it fits back into it's bag... The list go's on and on...

We used the RTT in weather from 98F/36.7C to 28F/-2.2C and had sun, rain, wind, snow and hale with out any problems.

I will be keeping my other tent for those places you can't get to with the RTT but if I have a choice I will use the RTT everytime.

 

[Blues Dawg]

The trailer only took a few scratches, most of the impact was taken by the tent and roof rack supports. We just needed to straiten the hinge and duck tape the dust cover everything else was ok on the tent and we moved around the roof rack support putting the undamaged ones in the high load areas and rebent the rest. The fender took a little wrinkle when we rolled it back onto its tires. The muti axis hitch saved the truck and I don't think I would take a trailer on a trail like that with out one.

And then there was some "tuning" of the trailer that enhanced its performance.

 

[BC_FJC]

And then there was some "tuning" of the trailer that enhanced its performance.

As with everything new there is a learning curve... After the flip we ajusted the tire pressure and air bags to get the trailer suppention working better (Thanks Kevin). But from my understanding the trailer frame hit the step before the tires a little off angle and I was going a little to fast, launching the top heavy trailer right onto its roof. Carl had the best seat in the house to see what happend. But I do think the weight of the RTT Played a part in the way it went over. I would do the trail again in a second with the trailer with everything that was learned and as was said earlier better the trailer then the truck.

 

[LandCruisers4Life]

Same reason I opted for this alternative:

Hmmm.. hey tell us more about your green Cruiser and trailer. Very cool

 

[DBS311]

Hmmm.. hey tell us more about your green Cruiser and trailer. Very cool

If you search the 60's section, there are lots of threads with his Cruiser. Here's one for ya....

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=72408&highlight=4bt

 

[DBS311]

We used a Hannibal tent. Great in the rain, but did experience some zipper failure on the flaps that cover the side mesh windows.

This problem wouldn't be related to being slammed into a Mexican underground parking garage or taking out a street banner in Nicaragua would it?

 

[Winslow]

This problem wouldn't be related to being slammed into a Mexican underground parking garage or taking out a street banner in Nicaragua would it?

......I later learned to close the tent while driving.......

 

[Mike S]

FJ Cruiser with AutoHome tent

I promised to post a photo of an FJ Cruiser with an AutoHome tent.

This is Geoff Faneros' FJC with a medium Columbus Carbon Fiber. This tent weighs only 83 pounds, and is made of high tensile carbon fiber. A very light , tough tent.

 

[Blues Dawg]

And it appears to be real low profile. I'd be interested to know his mpg hit w/ and w/o the tent.

 

[FJTex]

All a guy needs to relax is a sleeping bag, folding chair bed and his

trusty 9mm tucked in his pillow. Other than that dog harrassing me all night I slept like a baby. Just bustin your chops
Matt

not even that much! i've been mooving this last weekend and all this week because of logistical issues i havent had a room, so i've been sleeping outside because the weather is beautiful and i wanted to give my bug out bag a test (you may remember the thread on that, thnaks for the great help btw) i stuck it out with a self inflating mat and my lil mummy bag and since gunlaws being what they are here (still wating on permits) a handy 4.5" S&W knife will work just fine. (yeah its a cheapo knife but it gets HEAPS of abuse and handles it well)

 

[RAAK_FJ]

this is a cool camping idea... I think I remember seeing one on the ARB site.