So why do people like roof top tents

[DocMike]

About to test all this. Ordered a Rebel Offroad 1/2 rack and a Roam Vagabond xl.
We have a Ouray trip in July. Going to hit 5 BOH trails and the Alpine Loop.

Harbor Freight has an affordable hoist and I am looking to build a rig to pop off my tent and rack and store in the garage.

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[Flux]

I suppose there are hybrid options.... An RTT is definitely something I'd like to have if I ever get more into camping. This setup works for me and is a pretty inexpensive option.

 

[DocMike]

This fills me with joy. Please tell me you refer to the upper tent as "the loft"

I suppose there are hybrid options.... An RTT is definitely something I'd like to have if I ever get more into camping. This setup works for me and is a pretty inexpensive option.

 

[Flux]

Of course it's the loft. The lower tent is the foyer.

 

[Trout Safari]

Our new Galiator is on order as well as a matching Turtleback trailer with a roof top Tent. We will be able to set up camp and continue on for the day exploring places to cast a line, and return to a fully set up camp. Always ready to go with all the equipment without having to drive around with it daily.

 

[The White Rabbit]

Wow, I need to stop bathing immediately. Then tell people I’ve been overlanding. It’s the new axe body spray.

No no no! Girls like an accent not an axe scent.

 

[NC_Overland]

I wish they weren’t so expensive. I’ve always wanted one for the convenience, but after moving to NC, I’ve really been wanting one for overnight beach camping. There are places that allow you to stay overnight between Labor Day and Memorial Day. The caveat is you can’t have a tent touching the ground or a campfire. I’ve used my backpacking tent that fits perfectly in the back of my truck with the tailgate down (over the simple platform I built over the wheel wells). RTT would be awesome for that for a lot of reasons.

 

[DocMike]

Wait.... I thought axe was an overloading scent...

No no no! Girls like an accent not an axe scent.

 

[DocMike]

Sounds like I need to roll to NC.

I wish they weren’t so expensive. I’ve always wanted one for the convenience, but after moving to NC, I’ve really been wanting one for overnight beach camping. There are places that allow you to stay overnight between Labor Day and Memorial Day. The caveat is you can’t have a tent touching the ground or a campfire. I’ve used my backpacking tent that fits perfectly in the back of my truck with the tailgate down (over the simple platform I built over the wheel wells). RTT would be awesome for that for a lot of reasons.

 

[Devil Dog]

I wish they weren’t so expensive. I’ve always wanted one for the convenience, but after moving to NC, I’ve really been wanting one for overnight beach camping. There are places that allow you to stay overnight between Labor Day and Memorial Day. The caveat is you can’t have a tent touching the ground or a campfire. I’ve used my backpacking tent that fits perfectly in the back of my truck with the tailgate down (over the simple platform I built over the wheel wells). RTT would be awesome for that for a lot of reasons.

Pics of your set up?

 

[NC_Overland]

Sounds like I need to roll to NC.

Funny you say that, I moved to NC from CO Springs in 2013. I just looked at your location…

 

[DocMike]

Yeah. It has changed a lot. I am looking at Asheville, NC or Memphis, TN.

Funny you say that, I moved to NC from CO Springs in 2013. I just looked at your location…

 

[NC_Overland]

Pics of your set up?

I don’t. I’m sorry and I don’t have my Jeep here to show. I lost a ton of pics recently.

Do you have the boards cut for hauling 4’x8” sheets? If you do, all you have to do is cut a piece of 5/8” or thicker plywood to a hair under 5’ to fit over those boards and be able to close the tailgate. For the part that hangs over the tailgate, I randomly have a fairly sturdy container that I now keep camping supplies in that‘s the same height as the platform and fits almost perfectly on the tailgate. Dumb luck there, but it works great. I bring a 3 step step ladder for easy assess for short ass guests (fiancée). Although, she doesn’t really need it.

The tent is just a REI two person backpacking tent that I’ve had for years. It just happens to be the perfect size. It’s “two person”, but it’s really one person or someone you don’t mind sleeping closely next to. I wouldn’t feel comfortable with a buddy sleeping with me in there. It’s a little bit more difficult with the dogs, but they’ve been relatively ok sleeping in the backseat of my Jeep. Pro tip, tire them out first. Lol

 

[NC_Overland]

Yeah. It has changed a lot. I am looking at Asheville, NC or Memphis, TN.

Asheville is great but expensive and hard to find a good job. I’d totally live in Asheville if I already had a good job lined up there.

what is changing in CO Springs? We loved it there, but we didn’t venture much outside of our hippy neighborhood (old colorado city) or occasionally downtown proper.

 

[DocMike]

Legal weed and lots of crime and homeless. Last time I was downtown it looked like Barter Town from Mad Max. I moved out of the Old North End to escape a lot of the crime, but I still had a meth queen break into my new house.

Asheville is great but expensive and hard to find a good job. I’d totally live in Asheville if I already had a good job lined up there.

what is changing in CO Springs? We loved it there, but we didn’t venture much outside of our hippy neighborhood (old colorado city) or occasionally downtown proper.

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