JTdiRtyD
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I decided to start a new thread for my initial impressions and review of the Campone Unilift Combo camper shell. I didn't want new readers to get lost in the first few pages of the original post before getting to the good stuff. You can read through the original conversation about it here;
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...y-tent-anyone-seen-this-design-before.108202/
I had been looking for a RTT solution that would allow me to fit in a 7ft height garage door without sacrificing all of my bed storage space. I stumbled upon this camper shell on bookface, couldn't find any information on it or any other brands with the design, so I reached out to the guy, Rosen, who posted it. He stated he was starting a business selling them, that the website would be up shortly, and that he had a shipment of them on the way. Once the shipment arrived I spoke with Rosen on the phone and a couple days later I had one on the way.
As I state in the video, I haven't actually camped in it yet. I have a trip coming in a couple weeks where I'll be spending 10 nights in it while in the Bighorn Mountains, and I'll give a good review of it after that as well.
I'm not good at this whole Youtubes thing.
Things I like:
- All aluminum and welded main construction, not bolted together together like some of the other aluminum caps out there.
- Locking latches with weather covers. Comes with different seals if you dont want to use the covers.
- Integrated lift points that can be used for attaching other items
- Exterior channels for mounting lights, tie down points, etc. (similar to extruded aluminum channels)
- Ladder steps are wide and angled so they are flat when the ladder is in place. Much easier on the feet, especially if wearing camp shoes/slippers
- Tent is very easy to deploy and stow. Fabric doesn't get hung up on the corners of the floor like my Topoak does, and it tucks away much easier when closing up.
- Large side windows
- Hard plexiglass stargazer window instead of the clear plastic film glued into the rain fly of other tents. Shouldn't get foggy or yellow, can actually see through it.
- Diesel heater ports have zippable screens to keep bugs from getting through
- Sectioned passthrough tent floor
- Zipper around the main entrance awning, so possibility of annex or attachable awnings in the future (maybe my Topoak awning will fit it?)
Things I had/have to fix:
- Rear door latch covers need to be flipped. Easy to do, and I spoke with Rosen and he has already talked with the manufacturer to do this during assembly.
- Bolts/studs for mounting to your trucks accessory rail are too short. I was able to make them work by not using the washers, but the studs need to be about 1/4in longer. I spoke with Rosen about this, and I'll be making some new ones and sending him the specs and he will pass onto the manufacturer.
- No full length hinge on the doors, so water will leak/run through the gap when doors are open. This is the case with most aluminum caps on the market that I've seen, so it's not just a bad design on Campones part. Should be easily mitigated, I cover this in the video.
Things to keep in mind:
- No way to mount an awning. Not a huge deal for me since I seldom use them anyways. Looking at a Moonshade for the few times I do need one.
- Ladder can not be left attached to tent when closed and must be stored separately.
- No anti-condensation pad included. Might not be much of an issue being it's a passthrough floor.
Things I haven't determined yet:
- Can bedding be left in tent when closed? I'm not thinking so, the roof shape leaves a lot of room in the middle, but since it tapers down on the edges I think thats where the floor will get hung up. (floor piece that folds outwards needs room to be pushed up a little when folded in, I think the edges of the roof will want to push it back down too much)
- Will my Topoak entrance awning zip to the entrance of this tent? If so, it's a good and cheap alternative to a vehicle mounted awning, although not freestanding.
Price is $5,980, which as I state in the video, I feel this is a great price. Once Rosen gets the website up and running I'll link it here. In the meantime, if you're interested in one of these camper shells, you can contact Rosen by cell or on Facebook. If you want his number please PM me, I don't want to put it in plain text for any nefarious types to scan.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ccewool
Any questions about it just post em up and I'll answer as best I can.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...y-tent-anyone-seen-this-design-before.108202/
I had been looking for a RTT solution that would allow me to fit in a 7ft height garage door without sacrificing all of my bed storage space. I stumbled upon this camper shell on bookface, couldn't find any information on it or any other brands with the design, so I reached out to the guy, Rosen, who posted it. He stated he was starting a business selling them, that the website would be up shortly, and that he had a shipment of them on the way. Once the shipment arrived I spoke with Rosen on the phone and a couple days later I had one on the way.
As I state in the video, I haven't actually camped in it yet. I have a trip coming in a couple weeks where I'll be spending 10 nights in it while in the Bighorn Mountains, and I'll give a good review of it after that as well.
I'm not good at this whole Youtubes thing.
Things I like:
- All aluminum and welded main construction, not bolted together together like some of the other aluminum caps out there.
- Locking latches with weather covers. Comes with different seals if you dont want to use the covers.
- Integrated lift points that can be used for attaching other items
- Exterior channels for mounting lights, tie down points, etc. (similar to extruded aluminum channels)
- Ladder steps are wide and angled so they are flat when the ladder is in place. Much easier on the feet, especially if wearing camp shoes/slippers
- Tent is very easy to deploy and stow. Fabric doesn't get hung up on the corners of the floor like my Topoak does, and it tucks away much easier when closing up.
- Large side windows
- Hard plexiglass stargazer window instead of the clear plastic film glued into the rain fly of other tents. Shouldn't get foggy or yellow, can actually see through it.
- Diesel heater ports have zippable screens to keep bugs from getting through
- Sectioned passthrough tent floor
- Zipper around the main entrance awning, so possibility of annex or attachable awnings in the future (maybe my Topoak awning will fit it?)
Things I had/have to fix:
- Rear door latch covers need to be flipped. Easy to do, and I spoke with Rosen and he has already talked with the manufacturer to do this during assembly.
- Bolts/studs for mounting to your trucks accessory rail are too short. I was able to make them work by not using the washers, but the studs need to be about 1/4in longer. I spoke with Rosen about this, and I'll be making some new ones and sending him the specs and he will pass onto the manufacturer.
- No full length hinge on the doors, so water will leak/run through the gap when doors are open. This is the case with most aluminum caps on the market that I've seen, so it's not just a bad design on Campones part. Should be easily mitigated, I cover this in the video.
Things to keep in mind:
- No way to mount an awning. Not a huge deal for me since I seldom use them anyways. Looking at a Moonshade for the few times I do need one.
- Ladder can not be left attached to tent when closed and must be stored separately.
- No anti-condensation pad included. Might not be much of an issue being it's a passthrough floor.
Things I haven't determined yet:
- Can bedding be left in tent when closed? I'm not thinking so, the roof shape leaves a lot of room in the middle, but since it tapers down on the edges I think thats where the floor will get hung up. (floor piece that folds outwards needs room to be pushed up a little when folded in, I think the edges of the roof will want to push it back down too much)
- Will my Topoak entrance awning zip to the entrance of this tent? If so, it's a good and cheap alternative to a vehicle mounted awning, although not freestanding.
Price is $5,980, which as I state in the video, I feel this is a great price. Once Rosen gets the website up and running I'll link it here. In the meantime, if you're interested in one of these camper shells, you can contact Rosen by cell or on Facebook. If you want his number please PM me, I don't want to put it in plain text for any nefarious types to scan.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ccewool
Any questions about it just post em up and I'll answer as best I can.
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