Jeep Wrangler Habitat Official Release

[DingusKahn]

And just in case you want to sit up at night in your JK Habitat...




Lets see your Landrover climb this!!




Las Cruces NM Chile Challenge, last full week of February every year.

DK

[washington taco]

And just in case you want to sit up at night in your JK Habitat...




Lets see your Landrover climb this!!




Las Cruces NM Chile Challenge, last full week of February every year.

DK

Dont be hating!
The habitat is sweet! Fix the flip pac tent and you will have a customer.

[kb7our]

I don't know if being #10 on the list makes me an early adopter or not. But it sure is exciting. And Mario, it was 8 weeks two weeks ago at OX11.
But if getting the stove fixed with back and side wind guards and maybe even a forward flipping 8 or 10 inch shelf delays it a few more weeks, then I will gladley wait. Cam agreed with me, we want the wind protection for the stove.
Somebody post up some picks of Cam's pretty red JK Habitat. I will, if I can figure out how....

Dirk

"But if getting the stove fixed with back and side wind guards and maybe even a forward flipping 8 or 10 inch shelf delays it a few more weeks, then I will gladley wait. Cam agreed with me, we want the wind protection for the stove."

AGREE!!!!!

I ordered the combo slide as well, along with the drawer unit that mounts to the right. I put a Heatsource in the lower trunk area (expanded trunk using Warrior Products version) and am routing the ducting under the JK up through the front of the drawer housing with a vent mounted to the top near the right wheel well. Drawer should be ready soon so we will see how this theory works

Wade

[ccarm]

Anyone know if Nemo is going to offer the awning as a stand alone? Maybe with a roof rack attachment instead of a habitat zipper attachment? It has to be one of the strongest looking structures I've seen in a while?

[rockandroll]

I was a jeeper before equipping for our PanAm trip. I've been debating what to get when we return (my wife has spoken for the Tundra). After seeing this, I think my decision has been made.

[DingusKahn]

Dont be hating!
The habitat is sweet! Fix the flip pac tent and you will have a customer.

I'm not hating. I would LOOOOVVVEE to have a new one. Test drove one at OX11 through their track. The LR4 is very nice. Way to nice to take rock crawling. Out of my budget...
The JK Unlimited is now a real contender for big adventures. Just needs a bigger motor, which is rumored for next year.

DK

[kb7our]

Not any show stoppers by any means, just some additional ideas...

One or two fabric loops inside the tent roof for hanging a lightweight led lamp or similar (a-la Snow Peak Hozuki) rather than have to secure to support pole and rub on the fabric. Repeat inside the top of the zip on awning but instead of a Hozuki or similar it would be nice to hang the ARB led light or similar for use during cooking, etc.

I would still like to see a zip back screened skylight (with ability to unzip screen too???) although I understand at least part of the technical challenge and may be in the minority of those who would appreciate being able to gaze at the stars in good weather when not under the trees.

A few pockets inside the tent high enough so they are not in the way when utilized and sleeping (mount higher up than other RTTs?).

Loops and bungies to hold fabric sides in when closing similar to other RTT designs, but only if there is a ballooning tendency with this design - there may not be any issue here.

Now that you guys offer a heater in a box, with the Habitat one logical option to sit the heater on may be the hood (assuming cushioned feet) so consider making a heater duct pass through for the tent somewhere up near the main sleeping area that is reinforced to accomodate the AT heater or similar tubing. Passing duct work through a window or door zippered opening works but is a bit "cheesy".


Wade

[Vizoo]

It came a little late for me. Just got my Eeze Awn 1800T and the Mopar Extreme Camper for my expedition.



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[The Swiss]

We are about 8 weeks from having production Habitats in the hands of early adopters. We will post progress updates here in this thread and answer questions as they arise. Thanks to everyone and their support and positive comments during the development of this cool new product. Your input is invaluable to us.

The irony: I was very close to put down the deposit, but chickened out because the original development and build schedule was not enough time for me to come up with the complete funding. The 18 months it actually took, or will take, to complete the Habitat however would have been more than enough time. Oh well ... I can still start saving and get one in a while or two

[kb7our]

The irony: I was very close to put down the deposit, but chickened out because the original development and build schedule was not enough time for me to come up with the complete funding. The 18 months it actually took, or will take, to complete the Habitat however would have been more than enough time. Oh well ... I can still start saving and get one in a while or two

Don't feel too bad. I was ready to plunk down a deposit on the Oasis and even sold my Horizon to help fund the purchase. Then the Habitat topper buzz began and soon will be a reality. Funny thing is the Habitat better suits my needs since I like to tow the JK behind an RV then go exploring. Tahoe Valley campgound is a nice place for the RV and the surrounding terrain is nearly paradise for the JK. With the Habitat, we can expore a few days from base camp. Durango is another favorite for base camp. One day Canada and of course Alaska.