Safari Soft Shell 80 Series Enclosure Possible Availability!

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Salue

Salue

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I've been wanting this enclosure for my Cruiser but they no longer make it. I made a call to them and spoke with Burton, the head stakeholder of the company and he mentioned if 5 people were able to commit to purchasing the enclosure, he would make it. The price would be $299. I'm not getting anything out of this but am just excited about the potential opportunity to own one of these enclosures. Post up if you're seriously interested in purchasing.

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Cheers,
Salue
 
CSG1 said:
Anyone own one of these? I've considered one before for the LC.
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A local Mudder has one. It's decent quality. Fit seems to be just fine. I wouldn't say it's top quality, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy one (and am leaning heavily towards doing just that).
 
Mine will be up to sale at the end of November when I will fly to the states to visit my sons. Barely used and in very very good condition. No idea of the price but pretty sure it will be over the DAC cost since this a custom fit tent of a very good quality and include the magnetic hold mosquito nets for the
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@robmir I'm interested in that soft shell when you come state side.

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No disrespect intended, but what's up with this setup? If it's for sleeping in the 80 and that's all, I guess I can understand - been there done that. A RTT is so much superior, though. This has no advantage for mobility. Same as a RTT - once set up, you're there until you take it down. All your gear has to be re-arranged or emptied for sleeping - not so with a RTT. The extra $ is worth that alone. Dealing with the condensation buildup inside the rig over time can cause odors and shorter component life (instruments, light fixtures and window regulators). Running the engine for heat or A/C has the danger of asphyxiation, not to mention making an even bigger gas hog out of an 80. And security is worse, since you're down at the intruder's level. But, maybe I'm missing something.
 
For me I never plan on going the rtt route. Its perfect for truck glamping. Ill move nothing out of my truck cause it's all on the roof rack. Seems like a no brainer if you camp inside the truck and don't want to keep all your doors and windows open for bugs. Can't wait to see it an hopefully buy it ;)

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This one is always on Amazon. Right now it's $139. Comes in mid and full size. Same price.


I was all set to get one when spring came, and then I wound up with a RTT... Oh Lordy. :doh:


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OhmStyles said:
For me I never plan on going the rtt route. Its perfect for truck glamping. Ill move nothing out of my truck cause it's all on the roof rack. Seems like a no brainer if you camp inside the truck and don't want to keep all your doors and windows open for bugs. Can't wait to see it an hopefully buy it ;)

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Once again, no disrespect intended, but if all your stuff is on your roof rack, :hmm: ya gotta get it down to use it, right? Seems to me like it would be handier to have it down where it's more accessible and only climb up to go to bed. And following the wise rule to pack the heavier stuff as low as possible, a RTT has got to be lighter than a fully packed roof rack. But, we all have different tastes and comfort levels. I just spent too many times when I was younger sleeping in my rig when I couldn't afford a motel or find one open. Mini pkup with a camper shell, usually - and it worked ok. And yeah, the 80 is fully capable of accommodating sleeping in it - but for me, it would be a last resort. :cheers:
 
Even when I had my RTT on the roof I found myself sleeping inside the cruiser more often than not, when solo anyways, and if it was just for one night. It was just easier/faster to climb i the truck and crash than to fold out the RTT.
If the truck was parked for a day or two, I'd deploy the tent.
And when solo I don't have to take anything out, beer is all inside the fridge right beside my bed. Clothes that the wife insists I pack and never use in a bag at the footwell.
Rtt has since moved onto the M101 for family outings. I found I hit too many damn trees with it on the roof.
 
Altho not on my 80 I always sleep on my 60 .. I do have to re arrange some stuff to make space to me, which I move to the front seats of the roof. Why not a RTT .?

In Tencha

1. Soft top, would need to do the extra mile to make some structure to hold the RTT

2. Balance and stability, on a lifted Cruiser why you ( I ) would like to add more weight on top, certainly not in my case with my already tall enough 60 when doing some off camber situation

3. Drag, I'm pretty short on power on Tencha .. so she is already a brick against wind on HW speed .. extra weight or extra drag, its a no no ..

4. Tight trails / clearance .. pretty often we do jungle / tight trails .. trees and branches can rip off your roof rack .. no wonder what could happen to your RTT

Don't get me wrong, if overlanding or just more relaxed trips with family a RTT seems a no brainier to me .. just I'm not there yet .. and maybe before I get there this soft shell offers a great option as a mid step ..
 
Enigma said:
Even when I had my RTT on the roof I found myself sleeping inside the cruiser more often than not, when solo anyways, and if it was just for one night. It was just easier/faster to climb i the truck and crash than to fold out the RTT.
If the truck was parked for a day or two, I'd deploy the tent.
And when solo I don't have to take anything out, beer is all inside the fridge right beside my bed. Clothes that the wife insists I pack and never use in a bag at the footwell.
Rtt has since moved onto the M101 for family outings. I found I hit too many damn trees with it on the roof.
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I guess my hardshell RTT is a different animal. Even if it was for a couple of hours, I'd rather sleep in the RTT. But, it would just be myself, maybe a companion. It sets up so quick and easy and it's so comfortable and roomy compared to sleeping in the rig. Take down almost as quick and easy. My ladder is the telescoping kind, so if I'm in a parking lot, I can pull it up and collapse it and bring it in the tent. Lock the rig and most people wouldn't even notice it deployed.
 
Any word on this?
 
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