Best RTT for family?

[KC Cruiser]

Been shopping for a large RTT for our family. It is my wife and I and 2 little girls (2.5 yo and 9 mo.) and wanted some feedback from anyone running a RTT and fitting the family in comfort. It will go on my 80 series for now and then a trailer.

Any input is welcome!

Happy New Year!!

[eleblanc]

I have a eezi awn 1800, fits nicely on top of the M101. I have 3 girls, from 3 to 8. I can have at least 1 with my wife very confortable, and could probably fit a other. But i usually have the two older girls sleep in a tent. very happy with my setup

I thinks eezi awn even have a larger one.

[kcowyo]

I can't recall for sure, but I believe everyone in this photo slept in that Eezi Awn 2200, on the FZJ80 - :camping:


http://s170537965.onlinehome.us/KcoWyo/gallery2/d/1888-1/Ryan+FD+15.jpg

[KC Cruiser]

WOW!!! If that is the case I'm sold! I doubt though that 3 grown men and 4 kids got in there to sleep. If you have any more pics of that set up that would be great, what awesome scenery too.





I can't recall for sure, but I believe everyone in this photo slept in that Eezi Awn 2200, on the FZJ80 - :camping:


http://s170537965.onlinehome.us/KcoWyo/gallery2/d/1888-1/Ryan+FD+15.jpg

[Martyn]

With two adults and two small children an 1800 would work. It is 71 inches wide and 96 inches long, so either 4 across or to adults across and the two kids sleeping at the head or foot of the bed. If you allow 6 ft (72") for each adult it leaves 24" of space between your heads and the end of the tent. This set up would work until the kids were about 4 years old.

The 2200 is 87 inches wide and has a removable center divider. The four of you could sleep next to each other up to the point you wanted to drop the divider and have them sleep on the other side.

The 2200 need to be supported by a minimum of 4 cross bars to equally distribute the weight on the floor equally.

[kcowyo]

I doubt though that 3 grown men and 4 kids got in there to sleep. If you have any more pics of that set up that would be great...

You may be right. One of those kids is mine and I'm pretty sure he stayed with me that night. I think the guy eating his plate (learn to use a fork Willman, will ya'?) slept in another tent as well...

But I do know for sure the owner of that 2200 series now has more kids than Brangelina, and he & his family make it work. You could pm pskhaat, for more details, as he's on perma-diaper duty and he might miss this thread.

A few more pics -

http://s170537965.onlinehome.us/KcoWyo/gallery2/d/2235-1/Father_s+Day+132.jpg


http://s170537965.onlinehome.us/KcoWyo/gallery2/d/1938-1/Father_s+Day+129.jpg


http://s170537965.onlinehome.us/KcoWyo/gallery2/d/1793-1/Father_s+Day+112.jpg


http://s170537965.onlinehome.us/KcoWyo/gallery2/d/1773-1/Father_s+Day+103.jpg

[mountainpete]

Consider a T-top model as well. With the 1600, two people can sleep up top and another two or three can sleep on cots in the room section. Plus it gives you a place to all huddle together in a rainstorm.

Pete

[KC Cruiser]

Thanks everyone for some excellent feedback!
Martyn, thank you for the specs!

[pskhaat]

You could pm pskhaat, for more details, as he's on perma-diaper duty and he might miss this thread.

Changed about 5 of them stinkies today!

Indeed the 2200 is a nice family tent. It is really a marginal amount more $ if you need to go big, go all the way. We fit me & the wife & the 3 wee ones up there regularly. It also serves as a great room for at least 2 kids to run circles when it gets dark early, in fact--I kid you not--we played a mild game of football up there 2 nights ago.

I do run only 3 support bars underneath, though I would like to go to 4. It consumes the whole roof, which is fine because I didn't have a roof rack anyway.

http://xepoch.com/mud/resize.cgi/320/320/s170537965.onlinehome.us/KcoWyo/gallery2/d/1938-1/Father_s+Day+129.jpg

It is so choice:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_M7eyA2ua5iI/R5ymXilU4hI/AAAAAAAAAUA/HwH2OSX5B7E/s1600/ferris-799141.jpg

[KC Cruiser]

Thanks Scott, that is what I was looking for. They are pricey, but if you look at the difference between the 1800 and 2200 it is not that bad. I run a roof rack now for longer trips, etc. but I would need to buy 2 more bars for the 2200.

[xcmountain80]

I assume a 2200 can be trailer mounted right? My family will be growing soon and I have a Hannibal 1.2M and will need to upgrade,,,, Adventure Trailer and bigger RTT... Yeah now if only the budget can afford it! Oh screw it I need a bail out my expo habit is out of hand.

Aaron

[KC Cruiser]

I assume a 2200 can be trailer mounted right? My family will be growing soon and I have a Hannibal 1.2M and will need to upgrade,,,, Adventure Trailer and bigger RTT... Yeah now if only the budget can afford it! Oh screw it I need a bail out my expo habit is out of hand.

Aaron

I think this entire forum could use a $7 billion bailout to support our addiction!!

[xcmountain80]

DO you think that would be enough? Poor AT would be backlogged until who knows. I think I'll head over to State Farm tomorrow and check with their bank, I might just get one of these mondo tents for the trailer I don't have.

Aaron

[campinglab]

Well, no one has mentioned the tents we carry on this thread, so i'm taking the liberty to do so :)

The Serengeti 2000 by MyWay tents is a great unit.
If you prefer something a bit smaller but with a friendlier price tag the Campinglab 1800 is also a very good option.

You can check'em out at www.campinglab.com and take 15% off the retail price!

[KC Cruiser]

Well, no one has mentioned the tents we carry on this thread, so i'm taking the liberty to do so :)

The Serengeti 2000 by MyWay tents is a great unit.
If you prefer something a bit smaller but with a friendlier price tag the Campinglab 1800 is also a very good option.

You can check'em out at www.campinglab.com and take 15% off the retail price!


What is the size and price of the Serengeti 2000? I only see 63x94 and no prices for Serengeti.

I almost pulled the trigger on the CL 1800 but I thought it would be too small for the family when I taped it off in the garage.

[Enigma]

What's it like driving your 80's with those large (heavy) tents like the 2200 up there?
I'm in serious limbo trying to decide what I want for my 80 with the wife and 2 kids (4 and 7 currently).

[gotink]

What's it like driving your 80's with those large (heavy) tents like the 2200 up there?
I'm in serious limbo trying to decide what I want for my 80 with the wife and 2 kids (4 and 7 currently).

im in the same boat .....but kids are 9and 8 same vehicle same province what to do what to do

[pskhaat]

It did not affect it nearly as much as one would think. I did put the roll/sway bars back on the axles, but I drove about 40k miles with the 2200 on the roof and did not have a concern. MPGs dropped about 1mpg for highway travel.

[Hannibal USA]

We also sell a large Family tent if this was to large there is the 1.6M tent also.

http://www.hannibalsafari.com/image.php?type=P&id=5


Hannibal 2.0m Family Tent
78.7" x 94.5" (sleeps 2 adults and 2-3 children)
The concept of roof tents was pioneered in South Africa and the country has long been the market leader in design and production of tough, quality roof tents. The ability to test the Hannibal roof tent in the field, over rough terrain and in all-weather African conditions, has enabled Hannibal to produce a roof tent of superior strength and reliability.

The Hannibal 2.0m Family Tent is a great sleeping arrangement for the family that likes to adventure together.

HANNIBAL 2.0M FAMILY TENT SPECS:

Height Width Length Weight
Opened Tent 51.8" 78.7" 94.5" 180 lbs
Packed Tent 11.8" 78.7" 47.25" 180 lbs
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· Roof Tent Frame Poles: Anodized aluminum. All poles are powdercoated.
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· Screens: Insect screens on every opening.
· Hinges: 3mm stainless steel—Long lasting and rustproof.
· Base Boards: 12mm marine ply for best insulation and strength.
· Mattress: 75mm high density foam mattress helps make the Hannibal roof tent almost as comfortable as your own bed.
· Mattress Cover: The mattress cover is zipped and can be removed for washing.
· Spacious Hinging: Allows for bedding to be left inside the tent when travelling.
· Flysheet: Extra raised flysheet for shading and coolness when in the tent. Flysheet is extended past the doors for better rain and wind protection.
· Flysheet: Waterproof 210 denier ripstop Oxford nylon.
· Flysheet Poles: 4mm electro galvanized spring steel.
· Zippers: YKK U-zips on all entrances to ensure that your roof tent can be totally sealed against mosquitoes and flying insects. Zippers have a lifetime guarantee.
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· Ladder Treads: Wide, flat tread profiles for comfort on bare feet.
· Tent Cover (for packed tent): UV stabilized PVC seams are welded for absolute waterproofing.
· Tie-Down Straps: External tie down straps on tent cover prevent ballooning while driving.
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