Horizon/Columbus/OzTent - A Complementary Trio

[kb7our]

From a recent trip to a location not far from Seligman, AZ south of I40 N of Prescott.

Latest setup w/AT Horizon trailer (thanks M&M) provides the hauler, Autohome Columbus tent (thanks Mike) provides the sleeping quarters, and OzTent RV-2 (thanks Aaron) provides the changing room/extra sleeping quarters/gear stash, etc. I find that these three major components work very well together for a rapid deploy camp setup. If you are considering any of these purchases feel free to PM with questions as I have learned a few lessons along the way to matching up these items. Summer is near and so is the time to play.

Wade

 

[Box Rocket]

looks like a good setup.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

You know, I was just tossing around an idea very similar to this. Only, with a Maggiolina instead. Do you think the awning on an Oztent could be attached to the top of a Mag so that you could have a sheltered ladder?

 

[kb7our]

You know, I was just tossing around an idea very similar to this. Only, with a Maggiolina instead. Do you think the awning on an Oztent could be attached to the top of a Mag so that you could have a sheltered ladder?

Great idea but probably too short for that Rob since the Oz awning is only 6' long unless you want the tent to be really close to the Magg <or> can figure out a way to extend the Oz awning several more feet out by adding your own zip on panel. It could of course attach to the bottom of the Magg like the Autohome awning does.

Wade

 

[Dendy Jarrett]

Where did you get the OZ tent?
Thanks
Dendy

 

[kb7our]

Where did you get the OZ tent?
Thanks
Dendy

From Aaron via the US OzTent site. Ordering online does not work so I suggest email. Not sure what he has left.

Wade

 

[OverlandZJ]

Wade, where did you source the poles for the awning on the Columbus?

 

[kb7our]

Wade, where did you source the poles for the awning on the Columbus?

They are rafter poles for the Fiamma F35: dale@northwestexpeditions.com

The down side is they don't break down in small 2' sections like shock corded tent poles which would be nicer but they do work very well as tent poles and are light weight.

Wade

 

[Gear]

Wade that set up is really nice. Did you by chance get the front side doors so that you could enclose the awning section to the trailer. Oh and do you have any more photographs.

 

[kb7our]

Wade that set up is really nice. Did you by chance get the front side doors so that you could enclose the awning section to the trailer. Oh and do you have any more photographs.

Thanks, Justin. I'm still undecided on the side panels until I use the setup a bit more. I can see that at least one would be helpful as a wind break then a second panel for added privacy when needed. Of course there is the decision on whether to go with the peak or flat panels. Time will tell. As one adds more conveniences the quick deploy concept rapidly deminishes.

Sorry but no more pics yet as these are from a recent outing to by brother's land so I have not taken many yet. If you want to see something specific just let me know and I can try to take some specific pics.

Wade