Economical RTT Suggestions

[NHyde]

EDIT; We bought the Walkabout 62

Hi everyone,

My wife and I recently purchased a Gladiator and we just ordered our Rack (JCR Full Size) as it has a 4-6 week lead time, and we are now looking for a tent.

We don’t want to break the bank, as we are not sure how much we are going to enjoy Overlanding, but on paper, we’re sold on the idea.

Requirements:

1. Fits 2 Adults + 2 Kids (All four of us weigh around 325 lbs, combined, we aren’t big people)
2. Fits on the JCR Full Rack (https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/JTBR.html)
3. Quick and easy setup / take down
4. Around $2,000 or less price range (can go higher if it is 100% worth it)
5. Suitable for Wisconsin Spring/Summer/Fall Climate 90% of the time

We are looking at the following tents:

• 23Zero Walk About or Weekender 72”
  • Weekender: https://23zero.com/product/weekender-72-california-king-bed/
  • Walk About: https://23zero.com/product/walkabout-72-california-king-bed/
  • Side Note; Anyone know any of the major differences between Walk About and Weekender? Seems pretty minimal.
• Baja Series from Tepui https://tepui.com/products/baja-series-ultralite-xl

Does anyone have any other tent recommendations that fit our criteria?

Thanks for all your help, happy4th!

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[Bowerss2]

Hi there! Don't know if you have made up your mind yet, but my.02 is I am a bit of a contrarian on RTTs. I don't like them.

Lots of reasons why, but in short. 1)They tend to Kill MPG, 2) They are heavy and awkward to mount/dismount, 3) they are expensive 4) This is the big reason!! Often times I find a killer campsite that is jusssstttt off the trail (better views, higher ground, more level etc) and that just doesn't work with a rtt. 5) Climbing a ladder after a few end of day drinks can be sketchy 6) If the worst happens and I flip the rig off-road I still have a place to sleep for the night!

If I lived in Australia or somewhere with serious critters to worry about then i would consider a RTT, but in NA we just don't have that issue.

So I guess, other than the cool kid factor ask yourself why you really want a RTT, if you want one, buy one! but just know they are upsides and downsides to them to consider.

I have this tent, its reasonably prices, its big enough to stand in, and you can buy that, plus a really nice air bed or cot for way less then an rtt. It takes 60-90 seconds to pop it up.

https://www.amazon.com/Gazelle-2227...1&keywords=gazelle+tent&qid=1594389543&sr=8-2