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Roof Tent Choices?
I am considering a Roof Tent for my new project having recently sold the Campervan. I thought it would be good for future offroading expeditions and the odd weekend away with the boys in Wales etc.
What choices do I have and do they fit direct to the roof/rails or via a certain type of roof rack?
Any help would be appreciated.
28th Sep 2011 2:53 pm
dadof7kids
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dadof7kids wrote:
http://www.caranex.com/rangelist.html
have you looked at these?
Looks like a good idea apart from being potential Lion Food on an expedition
28th Sep 2011 3:00 pm
dadof7kids
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yea safer sleeping on the roof..
java Black D3 gone : (
Club Lux : ) GONE : (
28th Sep 2011 3:12 pm
Gazellio
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Yes quite
Scorpians then.....
28th Sep 2011 3:20 pm
abernanteagle
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Don't worry, no lions in Wales, just a lot of sheep. They are a lot trickier to get in a roof tent so I'm told. Dec 04 TDV6 HSE in Tonga green with Alpaca interior.
28th Sep 2011 4:06 pm
Gazellio
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28th Sep 2011 4:23 pm
dadof7kids
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Not that hard..
java Black D3 gone : (
Club Lux : ) GONE : (
28th Sep 2011 4:24 pm
Gazellio
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And they are not sleeping.....
28th Sep 2011 4:26 pm
dadof7kids
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It was a long trip to market..they are asleep.. java Black D3 gone : (
Club Lux : ) GONE : (
28th Sep 2011 4:33 pm
MARKW
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Bringing it back On Topic.
I have a Howling Moon 1.4m tourer. It was 1 of the first in the country after a design change. Or so I'm told. I can easily erect/collapse it on my own in less than 5mins either way. I also have the annex that goes underneath to give you a dry room to get changed in rather than the tent itself. Plus I have a brand new spare annex if someone requires it.
As for cost I can't remember as SWMBO deals with all that. I purchased a Patriot rack to mount it on. There are other options but I like strong and sturdy.
Mine has done various camping weekends in the UK and Wales, a 2 week trip to Morroco and more recently a 2 week trip around Europe via Croatia. No leaks and all worked as it should. Very happy with my purchaseHONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
They shall not grow old as those of us left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condem. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
28th Sep 2011 5:48 pm
devonchilliman
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Howling Moon Roof Tents
Backed by 30 years of expertise, the latest technology and materials, Howling Moon's range of camping equipment lets you challenge the great outdoorsavailable in 5 different sizes to suit your specific needs. They come with or without an enclosed lower compartment for the ladder. There is sufficient space for bedding when folded up. Other specs include:
Features:
5 Minute set up time
Availabe as standard or 'tourer' with ladder
D250N polyamide ripstop milspec canvas
Unique lightweight base construction
2 piece ladder, flysheet & 75mm mattress
Ziped insect screened windows and doors
Drip skirt around tent keeps base dry
Sufficient space for bedding when folded
Bungee cord system to assist in packing-up
Internal storage pockets
YKK zips throughout
Variants
Delux 1.2m
L = 2.4 W = 1.2 H = 1.2 Weight = 48kg £795.00
Delux 1.4m
L = 2.4 W = 1.4 H = 1.2 Weight = 56kg £795.00
Delux 2.4m
L = 2.4 W = 2.4 H = 1.2 Weight = 96kg £1245.00
Tourer 1.2m
L = 2.4 W = 1.2 H = 1.2 Weight = 60kg £800.00
Tourer 1.4m
L = 2.4 W = 1.4 H = 1.2 Weight = 64kg £1,000.00
Tourer 1.6m
L = 2.4 W = 1.6 H = 1.2 Weight = 69kg £1,125.00
Tourer 2.4m
L = 2.4 W = 2.4 H = 1.2 Weight = 98kg £1,400.00
Tourer Extention
Available with canvas or nylon extension £300.00
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