darkhorse13
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- First Name
- John
- Joined
- Jun 4, 2020
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- Location
- Castle Rock, CO
- Vehicle(s)
- 2020 JTR
- Occupation
- Data Analyst
I'll play...
We've had a RTT for 3 years now. I can say the biggest reason we bought one is because of where we live...Colorado. We have plenty of opportunities to use it and enjoy it to it's full potential.
I'm going to preface all of this with that I AM NOT CONVICING ANYONE they NEED a RTT. It seems that almost all conversations about RTT's turn into confrontations and that's not my intent here. If you want one and can afford one then so be it.
Top reasons for my family...
1) Consistent and comfortable place to sleep every time. 3in foam mattress, fully zipped screen/canvas doors, all sleeping bags/pillows remain inside all the time and 12V/USB ports for lighting and charging. If we leave for a weekend in the Rockies our bed is always there if we don't feel like driving home
2) Super fast setup and break down (my particular tent at least)
3) Sleeping elevated from animals
4) Inclement weather-proof. Moab and Fruita are prime examples. Wind/Dust storms kick up in a moment's notice and I've had ground tents ripped from the stakes or full of sand after storm rolls thru. Cleaning up Moab sand is a chore. I can close up my RTT and jump in the truck if the weather turns sideways in less than a minute.
5) Fun. Yes, it's just a good time popping the tent, having a drink and enjoying a view from an extra 7 feet or so over the pheasants j/k
Cons: (with personal remarks)
1) If you want to take the truck for a rip after you find a campsite you have to pack up the RTT first. Also, "holding" a dispersed site with your RTT is not an option like a ground tent so we have to use old camp chairs or water jugs to stake our spot
2) Expensive ($1600-$4000); granted if you use it for dispersed camping rather than paying for KOA/State Parks/Hotels you'll eventually pay it off in a sense
3) Gas mileage... I don't agree that it "kills" MGPs, but it does affect it 1-2mpg. My 37's "killed" my MPGs
Debatable Topics:
1) 4-wheeling with a RTT is dangerous for top-heavy obstacles = my take is that you probably need to pick whether you want a severe-duty trail rig or camping rig. I've done trails like Engineer Pass and this is about my comfort level. In no way do I feel like the RTT is hindering my 4x4 capabilities. Ask yourself what you want to do with your JT... if my RTT is limiting me from running a trail then I personally should not be on that trail if I want to keep this my daily driver. By the time people add gas cans, recovery equipment, gear and tools to their roof racks the weight penalty is about the same (~165lb)
I really just need to keep these comments in folder to cut/paste in any RTT discussion My opinion has not changed over the last 3 years of ownership.
John
We've had a RTT for 3 years now. I can say the biggest reason we bought one is because of where we live...Colorado. We have plenty of opportunities to use it and enjoy it to it's full potential.
I'm going to preface all of this with that I AM NOT CONVICING ANYONE they NEED a RTT. It seems that almost all conversations about RTT's turn into confrontations and that's not my intent here. If you want one and can afford one then so be it.
Top reasons for my family...
1) Consistent and comfortable place to sleep every time. 3in foam mattress, fully zipped screen/canvas doors, all sleeping bags/pillows remain inside all the time and 12V/USB ports for lighting and charging. If we leave for a weekend in the Rockies our bed is always there if we don't feel like driving home
2) Super fast setup and break down (my particular tent at least)
3) Sleeping elevated from animals
4) Inclement weather-proof. Moab and Fruita are prime examples. Wind/Dust storms kick up in a moment's notice and I've had ground tents ripped from the stakes or full of sand after storm rolls thru. Cleaning up Moab sand is a chore. I can close up my RTT and jump in the truck if the weather turns sideways in less than a minute.
5) Fun. Yes, it's just a good time popping the tent, having a drink and enjoying a view from an extra 7 feet or so over the pheasants j/k
Cons: (with personal remarks)
1) If you want to take the truck for a rip after you find a campsite you have to pack up the RTT first. Also, "holding" a dispersed site with your RTT is not an option like a ground tent so we have to use old camp chairs or water jugs to stake our spot
2) Expensive ($1600-$4000); granted if you use it for dispersed camping rather than paying for KOA/State Parks/Hotels you'll eventually pay it off in a sense
3) Gas mileage... I don't agree that it "kills" MGPs, but it does affect it 1-2mpg. My 37's "killed" my MPGs
Debatable Topics:
1) 4-wheeling with a RTT is dangerous for top-heavy obstacles = my take is that you probably need to pick whether you want a severe-duty trail rig or camping rig. I've done trails like Engineer Pass and this is about my comfort level. In no way do I feel like the RTT is hindering my 4x4 capabilities. Ask yourself what you want to do with your JT... if my RTT is limiting me from running a trail then I personally should not be on that trail if I want to keep this my daily driver. By the time people add gas cans, recovery equipment, gear and tools to their roof racks the weight penalty is about the same (~165lb)
I really just need to keep these comments in folder to cut/paste in any RTT discussion My opinion has not changed over the last 3 years of ownership.
John
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