VTlandrover
Adventurer
Has anyone here bought one of there rtts? or awnings/ the value looks good but id like to here from real people on here! thanks for reading.
Geo adventure tents and awnings
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jeep-N-montero
Expedition Leader
The OP is asking if anyone has experience with their products, not for a product link.
StreetsofCompton
Adventurer
Oh yeah? I didn't pick up on that...
Maybe most users HAVE heard of that brand before. I hadn't. Figured I'd post a quick link for those that wanted to check it out.
VTlandrover
Adventurer
so far the few reviews ive found have cited water leaks through the zips & seams.....looks like one to pass on!!!!!
so who knows anything real world about the TJM line of tents? im a first time potential buyer of a rtt. so any info on any make is helpful!!
so who knows anything real world about the TJM line of tents? im a first time potential buyer of a rtt. so any info on any make is helpful!!
jeepercj75
New member
I got one there RTT's and the Annex leaked like the Titanic. The upper tent would leak after a soaking rain. I had to recoat it with a waterproofing when it was brand new. I had to warranty the ladder out because it wouldn't hold up which took 8 weeks. Their customer service is in the toilet. I would spend a few extra bucks and buy a CVT for sure.
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lugueto
Adventurer
GEO stands for Global Expedition Outfitters, its a Venezuelan company which has moved to the US and Costa Rica, I believe. Their tents and awnings are made in China.
I suppose these are the same old-model ARB Simpson II knock offs you see everywhere, it is basically the quintessential folding RTT design anyway. The problem is, they're probably made cheap, and so they have certain issues.
If you're looking for a less expensive option for a RTT, I suppose these would be on par with the rest of the cheaper options out there.
Leaky annexes are well known problems with these style tents, not just the cheap ones. Properly taped seams might vary. I believe cheap tents also have taped seams, the problem is the tape itself is crap.
Venezuelan customer service is usually unacceptably bad, if at all existent. So I suppose this is inherent to their roots. I wouldn't count on CS or Warranty to be easy or quick.
This being said, most of these tent's parts are interchangeable with more expensive tents with these designs, so you should be able to upgrade parts such as the ladder for much higher quality parts if these fail.
Sure, you can give it a try, but you always get what you pay for in the end...
I suppose these are the same old-model ARB Simpson II knock offs you see everywhere, it is basically the quintessential folding RTT design anyway. The problem is, they're probably made cheap, and so they have certain issues.
If you're looking for a less expensive option for a RTT, I suppose these would be on par with the rest of the cheaper options out there.
Leaky annexes are well known problems with these style tents, not just the cheap ones. Properly taped seams might vary. I believe cheap tents also have taped seams, the problem is the tape itself is crap.
Venezuelan customer service is usually unacceptably bad, if at all existent. So I suppose this is inherent to their roots. I wouldn't count on CS or Warranty to be easy or quick.
This being said, most of these tent's parts are interchangeable with more expensive tents with these designs, so you should be able to upgrade parts such as the ladder for much higher quality parts if these fail.
Sure, you can give it a try, but you always get what you pay for in the end...
VTlandrover
Adventurer
update...
i just placed an order with Adam Tolman at tepui tents for an Autana with annex. thanks for everyones comments. now i cant wait to get to use it!
i just placed an order with Adam Tolman at tepui tents for an Autana with annex. thanks for everyones comments. now i cant wait to get to use it!
Box Rocket
Well-known member
Thank you sir! Let me know how it works for you.
darenwelsh
New member
Comparing the GEO tent specs and photos to CVT and Tepui, I'm not seeing a lot of difference. So why would a CVT or Tepui tent be any better than a GEO?