Rooftop Tent Differentiation
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Corey
OverCamping Specialist
Info in my blog about them on the FAQ page.
http://backcountry-camping-gear-reviews.blogspot.com/
My only experience is with the AutoHome Maggiolina AirLander model I bought new in the spring of 2008.
If I had to do it all over again, I would buy the exact same model.
Low height means less space to heat up when it is cold out, and the hard shell models from AutoHome just plain rock.
I ordered mine from Mike at the US site, www.autohomeus.com and he sent it to a local distributor who installed it for me.
There are lots of videos online of them including two I made, but this video here shows you how easy this model is to setup.
http://backcountry-camping-gear-reviews.blogspot.com/
My only experience is with the AutoHome Maggiolina AirLander model I bought new in the spring of 2008.
If I had to do it all over again, I would buy the exact same model.
Low height means less space to heat up when it is cold out, and the hard shell models from AutoHome just plain rock.
I ordered mine from Mike at the US site, www.autohomeus.com and he sent it to a local distributor who installed it for me.
There are lots of videos online of them including two I made, but this video here shows you how easy this model is to setup.
Mayne
Explorer
There's a tent in this video... WHERE!
Mayne
P.S. sorry had to, just got back from the vet with my Sheppard... 20% of an Airland right there.
Martyn
Supporting Sponsor, Overland Certified OC0018
A good place to start would be the article I wrote for the "Resources" section of this forum.
The article is non specific when it comes to manufacturers. It does explore tent construction, material, care and gives the pros and cons. With tents running $700.00 to $3500.00 there are definite reasons why the price varies. By way of a disclaimer AT sell Eezi Awn tents.
gregm
New member
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The tent that we got is a Tepui Kukenam, it's the 55" X 92" model. We checked in to a LOT of RRTs and we decided the best product for our money was this one. Quality product and outstanding customer service. If you have a question, call and you talk to one of the company owners. We purchased our and gave it a baptism by fire...well, actually more wind and rain. 3000 miles, some in the rain and snow, and the travel cover miraculously kept everything bone-dry. Very comfortable foam mattress, easy set up and take down and all at about $850. Don't think we'll ever camp on the ground again. View attachment 63134www.Tepui-Tents.com
The tent that we got is a Tepui Kukenam, it's the 55" X 92" model. We checked in to a LOT of RRTs and we decided the best product for our money was this one. Quality product and outstanding customer service. If you have a question, call and you talk to one of the company owners. We purchased our and gave it a baptism by fire...well, actually more wind and rain. 3000 miles, some in the rain and snow, and the travel cover miraculously kept everything bone-dry. Very comfortable foam mattress, easy set up and take down and all at about $850. Don't think we'll ever camp on the ground again. View attachment 63134www.Tepui-Tents.com
cchoc
Wilderness Photographer
I had a Hannibal on my Bushwakka Fargo trailer and currenntly have an Eezi Awn on my AT Chaser trailer. They are both good tents, but I prefer the Eezi Awn. It has better ventilation than the Hannibal I had and it's easier to 'batten down' for windy conditions. I've slept in both in winds with gusts in the 50-60mph range and, while they can get noisy, the only issue I had with them is their tendency to want to fold back up if the wind blows from the ladder side. I use a tie down strap now to keep that from happening. ;-)
cnynrat
Expedition Leader
We have an Eezi Awn on our Horizon Trailer. I would tell you that we had it out in a night of very high winds at Canyonlands NP last fall, and it came through that with flying colors. Nearby at at the Hans Flat ranger station they had wind gusts to 50 mph that night, and I would say the average wasn't much less than 35-40 mph - it pretty much blew continously all night long. It was noisy, but other than that no problem.
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
I should add some text too abut the various nights I (and we) have spent in it.
Like I mentioned earlier, the roof on the Maggiolina models is lower to help hold in heat.
I have slept up at elevations of around 4,400' in the mountains around Mt. Rainier, and the nights get quite cold, but the inside of the tent was warm due to less space needing to be heated.
A woman friend went one weekend with me last summer and was impressed with the quality of it and how comfortable it was.
She is not really into camping, so this year she may not be coming along, unless I can get her more interested in it.
If not, time for an upgrade
It does very well in high winds and summer rains that can come at a moments notice.
Never once have I had condensation on the walls or roof of the tent inside which is a good thing.
With this model there are no worries about leaving it on your rig full time and left outdoors.
Mine has been on my roof since spring of 2008, and I park outside 24/7.
Wax it once or twice a year with a good marine grade wax that is made for boats, and the wax will keep the harmful UV rays at bay.
The fiberglass looks as good as the day I bought it.
Like I mentioned earlier, the roof on the Maggiolina models is lower to help hold in heat.
I have slept up at elevations of around 4,400' in the mountains around Mt. Rainier, and the nights get quite cold, but the inside of the tent was warm due to less space needing to be heated.
A woman friend went one weekend with me last summer and was impressed with the quality of it and how comfortable it was.
She is not really into camping, so this year she may not be coming along, unless I can get her more interested in it.
If not, time for an upgrade
It does very well in high winds and summer rains that can come at a moments notice.
Never once have I had condensation on the walls or roof of the tent inside which is a good thing.
With this model there are no worries about leaving it on your rig full time and left outdoors.
Mine has been on my roof since spring of 2008, and I park outside 24/7.
Wax it once or twice a year with a good marine grade wax that is made for boats, and the wax will keep the harmful UV rays at bay.
The fiberglass looks as good as the day I bought it.
nwoods
Expedition Leader
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
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