The Elusive ARB RTT

[justrw]

I've been trying the last couple weeks to get an ARB Simpson III for my upcoming Alaska trip. I have tried two different online sellers who claimed it was in stock, but after placing the order and waiting a week or so they say it's not available! Anyone have a distributor that could get me one in the next couple weeks for my August 15th departure?

 

[brentbba]

Call Kurt at Cruiseroutfitters. He'll give you the straight answer.

 

[live2travel photography]

Hit up ben over at http://www.xpeditionready.com. He is running a GB on ARB RTTs right now and he sends out his orders as soon as they are paid for.

 

[Utah KJ]

The right outfitter is key

 

[taz223]

To the OP, if you're still looking for an ARB tent let me know. I can have one on its way to your door tomorrow. Just give us a holler letting us know however we can help you gear up for your trip!

Matt
Exploration Outfitters
580.745.5337
matt@explorationoutfitters.com
www.explorationoutfitters.com

 

[CodyY]

TJM Yulara and Simpson 3 are the same tent. Made in the same plant.

I can have you one shipped to you Monday.

Thanks

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Call Kurt at Cruiseroutfitters. He'll give you the straight answer.

Several on the shelf

 

[cruiseroutfit]

TJM Yulara and Simpson 3 are the same tent. Made in the same plant.

I can have you one shipped to you Monday.

Thanks

Hmmm, I'm quite certain your mistaken unless they have recently changed their tent.

The TJM Yulara (and many other 'insert your name here' tent companies) are selling a tent that is the same as the OLD ARB RTT, i.e. the ARB Simpson II. The Simpson III (and furthermore the Simpson IIID rendition) is a different tent, different components, different awning design, etc. The SIII does not require guy wires such as the Yulara, SII and XYZ tents.

 

[CodyY]

Hmmm, I'm quite certain your mistaken unless they have recently changed their tent.

The TJM Yulara (and many other 'insert your name here' tent companies) are selling a tent that is the same as the OLD ARB RTT, i.e. the ARB Simpson II. The Simpson III (and furthermore the Simpson IIID rendition) is a different tent, different components, different awning design, etc. The SIII does not require guy wires such as the Yulara, SII and XYZ tents.

Possibly I am. That's the info I was given by Wes at TJM last week.

Plus, you've been in this market segment far longer than I have. I'll have to verify. Unfortunately there's not a ton of info out there on the Web for much of the TJM line in the US.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Possibly I am. That's the info I was given by Wes at TJM last week.

Interesting to hear that coming from a TJM rep. Perhaps they have released a new model but given their use of the old ARB Simpson II design I can only assume any new offering will be a SIIIA and not the current SIIID style tent offering?

 

[CodyY]

Interesting to hear that coming from a TJM rep. Perhaps they have released a new model but given their use of the old ARB Simpson II design I can only assume any new offering will be a SIIIA and not the current SIIID style tent offering?

Fwiw it wasn't a specific question in regard to S3, it went along the lines of "..same tent as Simpson 3 and cvt Mt. Shasta.." or something like that.

The call wasn't recorded for quality or training purposes on my end.

I was mainly getting availability and shipping quote on one as I am a now a TJM dealer

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Fwiw it wasn't a specific question in regard to S3, it went along the lines of "..same tent as Simpson 3 and cvt Mt. Shasta.." or something like that...

Either way I would consider it a bit disingenuous. I'm not surprised to hear it as many claim to offer tents made in "the same factory as xyz" or "there are only 2 tent manufactures and ours is the better", misleading at best.



As for the OP, both of our Simpson III's sold and new stock is not due to the US until late August, hope you found one!

 

[AeroSynch]

OP, check out www.autobruder.com if you haven't found an ARB RTT yet from the previous posts. We have a couple of Simpson III RTTs in stock and can help you get on your way.

 

[justrw]

I got my ARB RTT yesterday and got it installed this morning! Ben @ Xpedition Ready was on top of my inquiry with great communication and a good price, and he even found one on my side of the country. I would have had the tent in 2 days if it wasn't for some unfortunate squabbling with the shipper who held my shipment hostage for nearly a week.

Here it is ready for action: