Rooftop Tents.

[jdmidwest]

Merry Christmas to me.  I pull a boat where I go most of the time.  I never need more than a place to crash at nite after.  Camper is out, motels are an expense.  I like the outdoors and a tent.  The rig I run has a full camp box inside of it already.  But, I end up in a rough campsite with rough ground to pitch a tent on and my old bones don't like it.  Plus, that all takes time if I am traveling to another spot.  I am going to the roof top, something that pops up quick and easy and will stand up to the elements.  Something that goes back down quick in the morn and I can get back out to fishing.

Anybody have one on here?  Here is where I am about to go.  Takes up half a rack, looks solid, has a nice mattress, and has an insulation option for cold weather.

https://www.thule.com/en-us/rooftop-tents-and-accessories/rooftop-tents/thule-tepui-foothill-_-901250

 

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57 minutes ago, jdmidwest said:

Merry Christmas to me.  I pull a boat where I go most of the time.  I never need more than a place to crash at nite after.  Camper is out, motels are an expense.  I like the outdoors and a tent.  The rig I run has a full camp box inside of it already.  But, I end up in a rough campsite with rough ground to pitch a tent on and my old bones don't like it.  Plus, that all takes time if I am traveling to another spot.  I am going to the roof top, something that pops up quick and easy and will stand up to the elements.  Something that goes back down quick in the morn and I can get back out to fishing.

Anybody have one on here?  Here is where I am about to go.  Takes up half a rack, looks solid, has a nice mattress, and has an insulation option for cold weather.

https://www.thule.com/en-us/rooftop-tents-and-accessories/rooftop-tents/thule-tepui-foothill-_-901250

 

Buy an suv, an air mattress and sleep in the back.  I did it for years in my Yukon.  I’m going back to that setup when I get rid of this truck.  It was a sweet setup.  

[MOPanfisher]

That thing looks like a great way to dent a vehicle roof.  I would much rather have a GOOD cot to throw in a good tent.

[jdmidwest]

I have done the suv thing, last pickup had a shell that was setup for sleeping.  Never could stretch out in suv.  Never tried sleeping in Sequoia.

Roof rack will hold it and truck has its beauty marks from kayaks going up and down already.

Did I mention wife was going too?

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55 minutes ago, jdmidwest said:

id I mention wife was going too?

Game changer.  Night time bathroom accessibility put an end to my wife going that route. 

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

My major downfall with these is, you have to drop the tent anytime you want to move the vehicle.   i.e. tow the boat to the ramp, go to the store for forgotten items, ice, etc.  I would also worry about clearance.   I second a good cot.  

[Dutch]

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