Looking to go with a rooftop tent this year, mounted on my trailer. Anyone have experience since these are on the high side. But looks like they will hold up. Tell me some real world experiences that you have had with them
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I saw something like that (if I have the right concept) in New Mexico. It was what looked like a regular old trailer that he said was lifted for more ground clearance. Thought it was pretty dang thought out of an idea !
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buddy has one he sleeps in itComment
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I recently bought a used Ikamper sky camp mini… it’s currently on my 4Runner but I have not camped out in it. Will let you know as I should be using it soon.Comment
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There one listed in the classified sectionComment
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I have a 23 Zero Walkabout 72. Used it lightly for 2 seasons. Love it. I don’t think I could ever go back to sleeping on the ground.Comment
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The only reason I would not want one is because I would want to use my truck or SUV during the day and would have to tear down camp every dayComment
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Here is the setup I have, and it's great. I too wanted to be able to setup camp, and drive away. I also wanted to have room for my motorcycles and kayaks. I lifted it and put 31x10.50x15 tires on it for getting secluded in the mountains in Colorado. Here are a few pics from how I got it and what it looks like now
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I’ve been running a CVT tent on my 350 for the last 5 years. I had considered a trailer, but at the time that was too much of a limit for me. A long bed crew cab was already a pain to get in many places, and a trailer would’ve been that much more of a limit for me. I’ve now got a short bed 250 I’m going to rebuild my rack for, but I also bought an 18’ trailer earlier this year in anticipation of building a similar set up when I have the funds. The tent will still go on top of the truck for some trips, and on the trailer for others when I’m dragging my Can Am.Attached FilesComment
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TX03RUBI that trailer setup is NICEComment
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As far as comfort goes they beat a ground tent handily in Texas at least. Place that thing 6-7’ off the ground and you’ll be amazed at the airflow you get at night vs being on the ground. I can sweat my butt off on the ground then climb up in the RTT and sleep like a baby. The wife prefers the RTT strictly from a comfort perspective. While the mattresses in them aren’t a Temperpedic they beat sleeping on the ground. You can, and most do, upgrade the mattress in some fashion. Some use a thin memory foam topper and some replace the mattress itself. I’ve got a thin memory foam topper myself. It works wonders. Another invaluable addition is a Milwaukee 18V fan. One 5.0 battery last us 2+ full nights, and I can always use more circulation at night. I started using it for ground camping, but I’ll toss it in the RTT as well. In the mornings when it’s warming up early on it’ll keep you sleeping longer or make it much easier for that mid day nap haha I’ve slept all over Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas in mine so far. I’m slowly looking for a larger tent as we have a second kid on the way now. Our current tent has been great for the wife, kid, and myself for now. Dogs sleep in the truck bed underneath us when they’re along.Comment
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That’s not my trailer. I’m too cheap to buy something prebuilt like that haha I snagged an 18’ flatbed with the intentions of adding a tent rack, cooler and storage racks front cargo box, and a small solar setup. It won’t be quite as fancy, but that’s the general idea.Originally posted by DFA View PostComment
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Those are awesome, wanted to get the kids out camping but still want to be comfortable. How do they do in bad weather? From what I read they are ok. I think I will be leaning towards one with an annex on it as wellComment
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