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Thread: ARB Introduces Simpson II Rooftop Tent!!

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    Default ARB Introduces Simpson II Rooftop Tent!!

    “Seattle, May 1 /ARB 4×4 Accessories

    There is no need fill your precious cargo space with tents, air mattresses and sleeping bags when you can carry an ARB Simpson II tent on the roof of your vehicle. Now you can have your bed already made and with the simple clamshell style design, your accommodations can be flipped open and ready for sleeping in minutes.

    Easily stowed on your roof rack, the ARB Simpson II provides a hint of luxury no matter how remote your location. Furnished with a two and half inch high-density foam mattress with removable cover, this tent offers paramount camping comfort. Spread out on a larger than queen-sized bed and, at just under eight feet in length, this tent provides plenty of space to sleep two people and store their gear. With an open height a little over four feet, the tent’s vaulted ceiling ensures ample headroom.

    Manufactured from high quality poly-cotton, the Simpson II is waterproof, yet breathable and resistant to mold. An aluminum framed and clad base reduces weight and insulates against cold weather. A raised fly-sheet helps keep the tent cooler in the sun and reduces condensation in the cold making it ideal lodgings in any weather. Supported awnings permit the windows to be opened during rain and screens on the doors and windows will keep the insects at bay.

    The tent is accessed by a short climb on the, retractable, aluminum ladder. Designed with no sharp edges, the ladder rungs are made for use with bare feet.
    An enhanced mounting system means no need to drill in to your roof rack or bars so, the tent can be installed and easily removed when not in use. The tent folds down to packed height of twelve inches to minimize wind resistance.

    A large variety of accessories including awnings and annexes for additional enclosed outdoor spaces are also available to complement your tent and enhance your camping experience.
    Sold complete with ladder, mounting hardware, tools and comprehensive instructions, the ARB Simpson II Rooftop Tent will have a suggested retail price of $1,540.00.

    The ARB Simpson II Rooftop Tent will be available from over 1400 ARB distributors nationwide.

    About ARB:

    ARB Corporation Limited is Australia’s largest and industry leading manufacturer and distributor of quality, 4WD vehicle accessories, with distribution in more than 100 countries worldwide. The company manufactures and stocks the world’s most respected and sought after brands including ARB Air Locker locking differentials and bumpers; Old Man Emu (OME) customized suspension systems, IPF high performance lighting, and Safari snorkel systems. ARB’s Seattle office is the North, South & Central American headquarters and importer of ARB 4×4 Accessories.

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    Tent Photo 2

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    Media Inquiries:

    For more information about ARB or to obtain production quality images, please contact:
    Lisa Wood, Marketing Manager, ARB 4×4 Accessories 720 SW 34th Street, Renton, WA 98057.
    Tel: (425) 264-1391, Fax: (425) 264-1392.”

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    A while ago I contacted ARB to carry their "Touring line." They stated that there was not not enough intrest to bring in the tents... looks like they changed their mind!

    I believe the tents are made by Howling Moon, if not are very silimar from the description.

    Off their Old site (now the .au one) http://www.arb.com.au/arb-roof-top-tents.php
    http://www.arb.com.au/new-products/arb_touring_tent.pdf
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    Quote Originally Posted by flyingwil
    A while ago I contacted ARB to carry their "Touring line." They stated that there was not not enough intrest to bring in the tents... looks like they changed their mind!

    I believe the tents are made by Howling Moon, if not are ver silimar from the description.
    the arb rooftop tent is an arb touring product, arb manufactures this tent.

    flyingwil, you have a pm

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    Quote Originally Posted by flyingwil
    Did not get it yet...
    should be there now. sorry, its a pc thing, i dont understand.

    take care.

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    I like how you enter the tent! Maybe something to grab onto while getting out.

    Any inside pics?
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    Very interesting.
    I would also like to see some better pictures.

    So FlyingWil, are you going to be carrying them? Or do you know yet?

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    Quote Originally Posted by locrwln
    Very interesting.
    I would also like to see some better pictures.

    So FlyingWil, are you going to be carrying them? Or do you know yet?

    Jack
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    I'm in the market for a roof top tent......

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    This tent interests me... too bad it wasn't included in the first issue of Overland Journal for the tent test (looking forward to that one!). I wonder if ARB USA has actually started shipping them yet?

    I am going to need to purchase a tent this year for a multi-week trip in August - I'm going to need to investigate this one further.

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    That ARB tent does look an awful lot like my Howling Moon....

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    It probably is made by Howling Moon. ARB does that with a lot of thier products, such as the Speedy Seal Tyre Puncture Repair Kit and the E-Z Tyre Deflator are example.



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    None the less, nice looking tent.
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