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I saw this at SAS this year. I'm not a RTT guy, but if I were, this would be a gimme. Super nice work. I wish you guys all the best.
ARCHIVE Tired of all the "same", big honking RTT's. So I made a new one. - Terrapod!
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Ladies and Gents - I present the media kit images of the RTTx Production model.
I'm not personally in the market for a RTT, but huge props to @JJBiggs for bringing something to market and for the manner in which you've done so. I just read through all 14 pages here. I come from a digital product design (think applications not tents) and marketing background, and this thread alone could be a masterclass in how to bring something to market, build an audience for it, etc. Color me impressed.
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I'm not personally in the market for a RTT, but huge props to @JJBiggs for bringing something to market and for the manner in which you've done so. I just read through all 14 pages here. I come from a digital product design (think applications not tents) and marketing background, and this thread alone could be a masterclass in how to bring something to market, build an audience for it, etc. Color me impressed.
Wow. I'm speechless. Thank you. Such a wonderful compliment.
All I can hope for - this tent is something people can be proud of. A comfortable shelter to keep folks safe and dry.
Thank you.
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Fock it, i'm in.
there were 2, now there's 1 tent left.
looks like from my research this is .75" thinner than the GFC RTT on the market and from the looks of it 25lbs lighter. Possibly stronger too. Not including the GFC's Superlite, which has a fabric exterior and 2 hard panels. (not for me)
and on this kickstarter shipped this is 1348 bucks cheaper than the GFC platform tent which i'd consider to be its closest competitor.
now if only I could get the aluminum in anodized black like 002!
there were 2, now there's 1 tent left.
looks like from my research this is .75" thinner than the GFC RTT on the market and from the looks of it 25lbs lighter. Possibly stronger too. Not including the GFC's Superlite, which has a fabric exterior and 2 hard panels. (not for me)
and on this kickstarter shipped this is 1348 bucks cheaper than the GFC platform tent which i'd consider to be its closest competitor.
now if only I could get the aluminum in anodized black like 002!
X2 but I will take what is available at the moment.
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Ladies and Gents - Allow me a moment to obsess about my, erm... obsession. 
I know quite a few think black framing is cool looking. Frankly...I 100% agree with you. Heck, it's why I started the design process with black in mind. I loved the look. However, as I got further along in the process, testing proved it is just not the best solution. This has been my target for the tent, from the start >>>> the best functioning, no compromise, well-designed & built RTT. Period.
Factors at play for Black vs Silver:
• Finish / An example - the photo below is of my 8 month old Extreme LED A-pillar lights. This is what happens to aluminum extrusions, if we anodize them in this manner (these are garaged.) I do not want my customers to have to repaint their tents after the anodizing fades after only a year in the sun.
This did not meet our level of quality.
• Heat - We did a simple test of placing both silver/clear and black anodized aluminum rails (same alloy), in full noontime sun for 15 min. The black absorbed the heat intensely and experience a differential from silver of upwards of 25-30 degrees greater.
Given how many of us visit desert environments and/or hot sun - unacceptable.
• Powder Coating: Now some may say powder coating is the best method. While heat is still an issue with the color, powder coating pushed us into a pricing category that I did want to pass to my customers due to huge quantity of parts (3000lbs worth). (think about the powder coating cost of those sliders or bumper.) The thickness of the powder also proved to be a challenge in the T-slots. I did not want my customers to have to grind all the bolts, just to mount an accessory.
This too, did not meet our level of quality.
• Personalization: The RTTx was created to be a sleeping system that can be personalized by the owner. If you still desire a black tent, anodizing is a high-energy finish that provides a great surface for paint or vehicle wrap vinyl. This direction, completely fits with idea of personalization.
Far too many tents in the industry are focusing on cheap and cool looking, instead of proper function and design. That's not how Terrapod rolls. The RTTx is cool looking...but meets the mark functionally, in spades.
Adventure Simple
I know quite a few think black framing is cool looking. Frankly...I 100% agree with you. Heck, it's why I started the design process with black in mind. I loved the look. However, as I got further along in the process, testing proved it is just not the best solution. This has been my target for the tent, from the start >>>> the best functioning, no compromise, well-designed & built RTT. Period.
Factors at play for Black vs Silver:
• Finish / An example - the photo below is of my 8 month old Extreme LED A-pillar lights. This is what happens to aluminum extrusions, if we anodize them in this manner (these are garaged.) I do not want my customers to have to repaint their tents after the anodizing fades after only a year in the sun.
This did not meet our level of quality.
• Heat - We did a simple test of placing both silver/clear and black anodized aluminum rails (same alloy), in full noontime sun for 15 min. The black absorbed the heat intensely and experience a differential from silver of upwards of 25-30 degrees greater.
Given how many of us visit desert environments and/or hot sun - unacceptable.
• Powder Coating: Now some may say powder coating is the best method. While heat is still an issue with the color, powder coating pushed us into a pricing category that I did want to pass to my customers due to huge quantity of parts (3000lbs worth). (think about the powder coating cost of those sliders or bumper.) The thickness of the powder also proved to be a challenge in the T-slots. I did not want my customers to have to grind all the bolts, just to mount an accessory.
This too, did not meet our level of quality.
• Personalization: The RTTx was created to be a sleeping system that can be personalized by the owner. If you still desire a black tent, anodizing is a high-energy finish that provides a great surface for paint or vehicle wrap vinyl. This direction, completely fits with idea of personalization.
Far too many tents in the industry are focusing on cheap and cool looking, instead of proper function and design. That's not how Terrapod rolls. The RTTx is cool looking...but meets the mark functionally, in spades.
Adventure Simple
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I planned to buy an Alu-Cab Shadow Awning on Black Friday. Have you or any of your beta testers tried to mount a 270° Awning direct to the tent? Looks like the rear brackets and clasps may interfere with most rear corner mounting solutions.
Last RTT purchased! 
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KICKSTARTER UPDATE!
Unfortunately, one of our Kickstarters has backed out. The good news? We are back to 1 unit left.
But hurry...at this special price, it won't last long.
Unfortunately, one of our Kickstarters has backed out. The good news? We are back to 1 unit left.
But hurry...at this special price, it won't last long.
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I got the gutter mounts yesterday. They sure are beefy and well made. Thanks again J.
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Do you recommend customers use any material to protect paint/gutters? Think my K9 mounts have rubber strips on them.
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A few cut up an old bike inner tube. I have used door trim molding in the past and it works great, but need to occasionally tighten as the material breaks down..
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Here's 8cam looking all 'chill' while enjoying the Rockies earlier this year.
Interested in some of these if you have any Powder Coated mounts come back into stock
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I have the Foxwing attached to proto #3. I still need to add holes/grommets to my awning for the rainfly rods to go through. I rarely deploy my awning (if need shade in desert or rain). I will be a non issue once I measure, add the small holes with grommets on the rear part of the awning. That is the only modification that I need to make my Foxwing 100% functional.
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