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blur13
10-09-2007, 04:27 AM
Hi All,

I just got back from the Golden Trout Wilderness in my inaugural trip with my new Wildernest. I had been searching for a clean one for ages, and finally picked it up last Tuesday.

It did great, even better than I expected with night-time lows dipping into the low teens... I do have some questions though.

I know there are a couple people on this board with Wildernest experience, has anyone found a source for spares? I'm just thinking down the road and some things will eventually need to be replaced (hinges, latches, rubber o-rings around windows, etc.)

I'm in good shape now, but it wouldn't hurt to be prepared... Also, does anyone know any basic stats about them (how many were made, what years, etc.)

Thanks in advance for the info, here are a couple pics:

BEFORE:
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r284/blurs54m/dsc01893.jpg

AFTER:
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r284/blurs54m/100_0470.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r284/blurs54m/100_0473.jpg
Ga Yota 4x4
10-09-2007, 05:38 AM
Nice set up! Looks comfortable. I'd like to have something like that, so I can tow my boat and still have a place to camp without tenting or sleeping in the bed.
Willman
10-09-2007, 05:40 AM
Love the tent!!!

Welcome to the ExPo!!!

:sombrero:
Schattenjager
10-09-2007, 05:58 AM
Welcome part II !!! Sweet setup! I cannot answer your questions - but maybe this link can help out: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4338&page=3
I have a couple of questions for you, if you don't mind: - How did you mount the tent to your topper? I assume it is fiberglass? Do you have any internal reinforcement to support the weight / keep it from shaking your topper to bits off road?

Sorry to hijack your thread - but you have a very nice setup and I want to do something similar with my Snugtop but just don't trust it.
greenhorn
10-09-2007, 11:45 AM
Looks awesome! Got any pics with it closed up?
BajaTaco
10-09-2007, 02:31 PM
Talk about the Taj Majal... that is awesome.

Beautiful truck! It looks uber-cool with the WN on it. Nice job.
ckkone
10-09-2007, 02:41 PM
Sweet!
blur13
10-09-2007, 03:36 PM
Thanks for all the nice comments...

Dave,

Thanks a lot for all the info. I'm glad nothing is too specific on these toppers. Sounds like it shouldn't be too bad getting a box of spares together.
Thanks again!



Welcome part II !!! Sweet setup! I cannot answer your questions - but maybe this link can help out: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4338&page=3
I have a couple of questions for you, if you don't mind: - How did you mount the tent to your topper? I assume it is fiberglass? Do you have any internal reinforcement to support the weight / keep it from shaking your topper to bits off road?

Sorry to hijack your thread - but you have a very nice setup and I want to do something similar with my Snugtop but just don't trust it.

Thanks for the link! I tried searching, but that one slipped by me... lots of good information there.

As far as mounting it... it came that way. It is a fiberglass topper reinforced with wood. The design if very cool, I'll take some pics of the interior and post them here when I get a chance.
kcowyo
10-09-2007, 03:54 PM
Another new 'Nest-er, congratulations. :jumping:
HMR
10-09-2007, 04:06 PM
GREAT looking setup!!!
nickw
10-09-2007, 04:11 PM
Hi All,

I just got back from the Golden Trout Wilderness in my inaugural trip with my new Wildernest. I had been searching for a clean one for ages, and finally picked it up last Tuesday.

It did great, even better than I expected with night-time lows dipping into the low teens... I do have some questions though.

I know there are a couple people on this board with Wildernest experience, has anyone found a source for spares? I'm just thinking down the road and some things will eventually need to be replaced (hinges, latches, rubber o-rings around windows, etc.)

I'm in good shape now, but it wouldn't hurt to be prepared... Also, does anyone know any basic stats about them (how many were made, what years, etc.)

Thanks in advance for the info, here are a couple pics:



AFTER:


http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r284/blurs54m/100_0473.jpg

Sweet truck man! Very nice "balanced" setup....what size tires you running?
ntsqd
10-09-2007, 04:19 PM
I am curious about how the flipped over top is supported when you're sleeping on it.
ntsqd
10-09-2007, 04:47 PM
Thanks Dave!
Some interesting loadings going on there, but I can see it working well.

There was a full size FS down in San Diego awhile back. I was interested but was headed out on a trip right when it came up. Wonder if it sold.....
mountainpete
10-09-2007, 05:07 PM
I still wish they made one of these that would fit a doublecab... Love them.
blur13
10-09-2007, 07:15 PM
Sweet truck man! Very nice "balanced" setup....what size tires you running?

Thanks!

They are 255s... BFG Mud Terrains, 255 85R16