Really solid design! Only complaint is closing, takes a little walk around the perimeter to tuck things in. Still around a minute for takedown and set up.
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LOVE IT!!!
Just got back from Rubithon where I had a chance to see these things, really nice & great reviews from owners. I saw a Twin or narrow one that was very interesting, love the idea of a single wide, was not aware that size existed as I do not recall it being posted in the thread. Will from CO & Dave from TX, good to meet you, see you next time.
Did you get a chance to take a closer look at the single? Currently have an autohome columbus but it is always just me. Would not hate the idea of having some space back on the roof...
Guy named Will outa Colorado I believe, have not seen the single on the builders posts but was intriqued when I saw it, it is same as big one just narrow, otherwise same.
FWIW I kinda felt it might be a little narrow for me as I go 6 ft and maybe 225, but I would go that way for sure for weight savings.
FWIW I kinda felt it might be a little narrow for me as I go 6 ft and maybe 225, but I would go that way for sure for weight savings.
Yeah the width seems small but I backpack too so used to small. Also only 5’7” 160…
Another option to a “single”
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I have one and will gladly answer questions.
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Gents - I am 6'6" and 265#. I designed the SOLO to fit me. Each and every tent we have was designed with tall/big guys in mind. (The conspiracy against the tall is real.) FWIW - our tallest customer to date is 6'8".
Here's the proof - Note - there is an extra bit of room in the footwell and the head area.
Here's the proof - Note - there is an extra bit of room in the footwell and the head area.
Picture is worth a thousand words; awesome picture!Gents - I am 6'6" and 265#. I designed the SOLO to fit me. Each and every tent we have was designed with tall/big guys in mind. (The conspiracy against the tall is real.) FWIW - our tallest customer to date is 6'8".
Here's the proof - Note - there is an extra bit of room in the footwell and the head area.
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Who's heading to Overland Expo East? Make sure to stop by, pick up a patch and check out our latest tents!
Side note - Terrapod HQ will be closed this week as we attend Expo East. Thank you!
Side note - Terrapod HQ will be closed this week as we attend Expo East. Thank you!
Has there been any feedback or R&D regarding insulating the top from the underside ? Also for shade & rain some mini batwing style awning on the sides of the top would be cool . I was looking at designing a 270 style batwing for the side of the bottom of tent that would mimic the alum rail, be smaller than other 270's but then I saw an extendable awning on a Sea Ray that gave me an idea, telescoping poles down each side, fabric rolls at back of tent frame, goes out prolly 6 or 7 feet . google Sea Ray and check it out, I think it adapts nicely to the frame and has no down poles, its free standing and that seems to be the sell point for the 270's. The other main design diff is that 270's are heavy, and put load on one side, the extend style would spread load, you could even do a sideways one and get almost as much coverage as a 270. The extendable idea also lends itself to being able to deploy one at a time depending on what you need. I think the weight of the extendable would be less that the batwing, freestanding, 270's.
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I will do my best to extend some info here.
Insulation - our lid & tray panels provide an R-4.5 Thermal rating. In addition, the Exped mattress offers an added R-4 rating as well. When combined, the tray and the mattress offer a very comfortable insulated platform.
Regarding the 270 awning. The tent system (crossbars and tent) can support these. HOWEVER - Some customization may be required. There are ton of these free-standing units on the market now. Some are insanely heavy (upwards of 80lbs). This is a lot of weight to place on the side of an average vehicle. Please do so with caution. Side note - if you search on this thread, there are a couple of these awnings on here. Personal note - I LOVE 270 awnings, but only the lighter-weight versions with legs. They provide much better protection from weather. (IMO)
Hope that helps.
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Anyone have a Terrapod on their FJ Cruiser? Would love to see pics!
I sold my XL to a FJ cruiser owner but having trouble remembering his name on here on mud right now. No pics but I saw him put it on at my house and it looked good on a FJ. Hopefully he is still using it and is happy with it.
I decided to get a Solo which came out after I got the XL.
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Absolutely. Here is one with the Rhino-Rack Backbone. (Makes for a really stout mounting.)
Production note - Our production time is now down to 2 weeks. And...we have 12 tents remaining in the 2022 production allocation.
That's me! Thanks again Matt.
Here it is mounted on a Warrior Rack (which I wouldn't recommend). Love the tent though. Thanks to @JJBiggs for the guidance on mounting, and for the great product. I am 6'5" and fit great.
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