Jeep Wrangler Habitat Official Release

[TACODOC]

I'm really curious as to why a roof rack could not be employed on the Habitat (j180), while it can on the J30 top. I'm selling my truck and ordering a new Rubicon Unlimited, and weighing my options between the Habitat, J30 and a more expensive (and heavier) Phoenix Pulse camper top. The Habitat looks to be the best overall for having a low profile and lots of interior space, but I'm having trouble thinking that I couldn't throw some yakima towers on and load a light weight kayak on top occasionally. Obviously I would have to unload the kayak to open the top but that would be better than nothing at all!

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Mario or Martyn to the white courtesy phone please...

[grecy]

I'm really curious as to why a roof rack could not be employed on the Habitat (j180), while it can on the J30 top. I'm selling my truck and ordering a new Rubicon Unlimited, and weighing my options between the Habitat, J30 and a more expensive (and heavier) Phoenix Pulse camper top. The Habitat looks to be the best overall for having a low profile and lots of interior space, but I'm having trouble thinking that I couldn't throw some yakima towers on and load a light weight kayak on top occasionally. Obviously I would have to unload the kayak to open the top but that would be better than nothing at all!

I'm also thinking about throwing a couple of solar panels on top of the roof, so I'm with you.

The guys that designed this thing have specific tolerances for weight, and basically anything you put on the roof is going to go over that.
They are obviously going to say "It's not designed for that, and we don't recommend or support it. Don't do it".

Of course, if you want to do it, you sure could.

I personally don't think it will be a problem if you take the weight off the roof before you open it, like you mentioned. The racks will weigh a little, but I don't think it will be a problem.

At your own risk, of course.

-Dan

[kb7our]

I'm also thinking about throwing a couple of solar panels on top of the roof, so I'm with you.

The guys that designed this thing have specific tolerances for weight, and basically anything you put on the roof is going to go over that.
They are obviously going to say "It's not designed for that, and we don't recommend or support it. Don't do it".

Of course, if you want to do it, you sure could.

I personally don't think it will be a problem if you take the weight off the roof before you open it, like you mentioned. The racks will weigh a little, but I don't think it will be a problem.

At your own risk, of course.

-Dan

I wonder if adjustable torsion is a future offering possibility without getting too crazy on the cost? Perhaps a couple of different torsion bar options like 10-20 extra lbs, 30-40, etc. Then when you think about doing something like this once you remove the item being stowed on the top you end up with over torsion when using the unit which then might over stress things when attempting to close. Cetainly not an impossible challenge (how about dial in your own on the fly?) but lots to consider due to inherent design issues. That's where i suppose the J30 style of pop-up comes into consideration if you really NEED something up top and can handle the trade off.

[Hamm]

Looks awesome! Keep up the great work! Is it possible for customers to request or supply alternative tent fabrics/materials?

[Jorsn]

Removable solar panels would be really cool.

[Jorsn]

What interior cargo rack is that on the NEMO JK?

[kb7our]

What interior cargo rack is that on the NEMO JK?

Vector Off-Road GGR Rack

[kb7our]

Please keep us posted on production # progress for summer planning. It seemed like #4 was just mounted up and is in the pics above sporting silver, with 5 & 6 close to paint. Any more coming down the pipeline and are there any forseen parts delays or issues to hold up production at this point? I'm obviously going to miss Yellowstone next month but hopefully a trip to a cool destination in a new Habitat is not far off. Thanks!

[elcoyote]

UMV has still to finalize a deliverables schedule, something that AT expects to have after we meet later today. As the production ramps up, there are still efficiencies that UMV is struggling with. At this point we have our NEMO tents in house and they no longer represent a delay. I am hoping that we can work through the UMV production issues quickly and get you hooked up before your August trip

The zip-on NEMO awning has been prototyped but final production details and costing are still being worked out. All of the NEMO tents will accept the awning. I have listened and it is loud and clear that there are objections to the blue fabric. I have asked NEMO to source a fabric that is closer to the neutral gray of the tent. In our experience, the fabrics with reflective coatings do not hold up all that well over time. The awning is designed to stuff away rather than roll up. This is more efficient for packing and speeds up packing.

More to come....

[grecy]

The zip-on NEMO awning has been prototyped but final production details and costing are still being worked out. All of the NEMO tents will accept the awning. I have listened and it is loud and clear that there are objections to the blue fabric. I have asked NEMO to source a fabric that is closer to the neutral gray of the tent. The awning is designed to stuff away rather than roll up. This is more efficient for packing and speeds up packing.

Very cool.

If the awning is like the one you guys had at Overland Expo, where will the support poles be stored when the fabic is "stuffed away"?

Thanks,

-Dan