Rooftop Tent on a Jeep YJ

[smbisig]

This past weekend i got the chance to test out an Oasis Tent. Let me tell you, it was some of the best sleep i have had in a tent. I mounted it to my kargo master rack using just 4 u-bolts found at lowes. The tent is very light in weight, i was able to install the tent by myself without a problem. Anyways, i give this tent 2 thumbs up, i plan on buying one as soon as money permits.

For photos, check out my flickr page:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/smbisig...7594282094191/

If you have any questions about the mounting, ask away.

[Scott Brady]

I think those are a cool solution for the smaller rigs. How do the "wings" hold your weight? Like a cot, kind of?

[smbisig]

I think those are a cool solution for the smaller rigs. How do the "wings" hold your weight? Like a cot, kind of?

exactly like a cot. im a big boy, 6'5" 215 lbs and it held me fine. hardly any flexing.

[LUISJG]

wow a giant tent cot cool!!!, but for that price ,might aswell go for the eezi awn.

[CLynn85]

Cool! I've always wanted to put load bars on the hardtop and mount a double tent cot up there. Guess that's about how it'd look.

[JPFreek1]

Yo! I had always wondered about those tents and it sounds like you're very happy with it. We're actually planning to do a gear review of roof mount and trailer mount tents in a future issue of JPFreek so if you'd like to provide some more details to us to be published in an official gear review, let me know.

Frank

[Super Doody]

This past weekend i got the chance to test out an Oasis Tent. Let me tell you, it was some of the best sleep i have had in a tent. I mounted it to my kargo master rack using just 4 u-bolts found at lowes. The tent is very light in weight, i was able to install the tent by myself without a problem. Anyways, i give this tent 2 thumbs up, i plan on buying one as soon as money permits.

For photos, check out my flickr page:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/smbisig...7594282094191/

If you have any questions about the mounting, ask away.

Glad to hear the tent workout for you. I really like the idea of a lightweight roof tent but have concerns about its comfort and durability. If you dont mind me asking, did you borrow the tent? Thanks.

[smbisig]

Glad to hear the tent workout for you. I really like the idea of a lightweight roof tent but have concerns about its comfort and durability. If you dont mind me asking, did you borrow the tent? Thanks.

i borrowed the tent for a couple of weeks from Oasis Tents. One trip over to Eastern Washington (90+ degree weather) and the following weekend in Brittish Columbia (30 degree weather at night, 50's at night) and i slept like a baby. I am 6'5" if your wondering.

[RunninRubicon]

Check out the thread I added to expedition trailers. It has a large tent available thru Car-top-tent.com. 14g metal floor with PVC board sandwiched by another metal layer for a floor. Tent has a rain fly from the factory. Features an adjustable ladder. Is 6'x7'x44" open and 6'x3.5'x1' closed. Got mine off of e-bay for $480+135. shipping. Weighs about 125lbs.

[Super Doody]

i borrowed the tent for a couple of weeks from Oasis Tents. One trip over to Eastern Washington (90+ degree weather) and the following weekend in Brittish Columbia (30 degree weather at night, 50's at night) and i slept like a baby. I am 6'5" if your wondering.

Cool. The tent looks very simliar to tent cot but with better construction. But its hard to justify the $800 more. After using it, could you see yourself paying $1k for it?

I think this tent would be very ideal for me but the price is kinda outrageous IMHO.