So the question is this, rooftop tent or teardrop trailer.
I see the pro/cons as this but still undecided:
RTT Pro
-Mounted to the truck, no trailer to pull (reducing tolls on some roads)
-Up high catches better airflow in summer
-Cheaper than a TD. $800ish for the tent, $200ish for the roofrack.
-no sleeping on the ground
-looks cool
-Total pkg contained to just the truck, ease of maneuvering.
RTT Cons
-Mounted to the truck, raises CG and vehicle height
-requires a roof rack
-catches more airflow in winter
-takes more time to set up than a TD albeit marginal
Teardrop pros
-Weathertight any conditions
-No set up (stop moving, get in)
-Remains packed all of the time
-lightweight (almost all are <1k lbs)
-has a built in kitchen (or I wouldn't even consider)
-can be left in base camp while wheeling
-easier to hookup than the RTT and roofrack
TD Cons
-pricey $2k to $15k (patience will net me a NICE TD at @k in this economy, seen several)
-is a trailer (extra axle can raise tolls on some roads)
-Larger to store
-has to be licensed bi-annually
-will need a heavier axle and larger tires for any serious OR, which is unlikely for the near term.
Overall they are pretty even in my mind and I am no kidding torn. Thoughts, something I haven't thought of? For the most part pros for one are cons for the other. The one universal is that I won't sleep on the ground.
I see the pro/cons as this but still undecided:
RTT Pro
-Mounted to the truck, no trailer to pull (reducing tolls on some roads)
-Up high catches better airflow in summer
-Cheaper than a TD. $800ish for the tent, $200ish for the roofrack.
-no sleeping on the ground
-looks cool
-Total pkg contained to just the truck, ease of maneuvering.
RTT Cons
-Mounted to the truck, raises CG and vehicle height
-requires a roof rack
-catches more airflow in winter
-takes more time to set up than a TD albeit marginal
Teardrop pros
-Weathertight any conditions
-No set up (stop moving, get in)
-Remains packed all of the time
-lightweight (almost all are <1k lbs)
-has a built in kitchen (or I wouldn't even consider)
-can be left in base camp while wheeling
-easier to hookup than the RTT and roofrack
TD Cons
-pricey $2k to $15k (patience will net me a NICE TD at @k in this economy, seen several)
-is a trailer (extra axle can raise tolls on some roads)
-Larger to store
-has to be licensed bi-annually
-will need a heavier axle and larger tires for any serious OR, which is unlikely for the near term.
Overall they are pretty even in my mind and I am no kidding torn. Thoughts, something I haven't thought of? For the most part pros for one are cons for the other. The one universal is that I won't sleep on the ground.