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There is an umbrella included with each habitat. 
The door underneath the mesh is water proof.
The door underneath the mesh is water proof.
Jeep Wrangler Habitat Official Release
- Thread starter elcoyote
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DingusKahn
Adventurer
All of the windows zip shut. You do not need a rain fly with this tent. I saw it at OX12 and the tent is very nice.
kb7our
Explorer
It's coming together very nicely. I understand the silver JKU is #4 to roll off the Habitat line. The weather on Sat for this new venue was perfect. Check out the latest side awning from Nemo. That is Cam the Nemo president next to the red JKU - super nice guy! Also notice not far from Cam on the tarp is the new Nemo foot pump shower.
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elcoyote
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The NEMO awnings will be available fairly soon and they will come with universal attachment points so that they can be attached to other vehicles & racks besides the Habitat tent. The price has not been set yet however it is expected to be competitive. Provision has been made for walls to be suspended once developed. Not too late to add as a place holder Jeffrey.
trump
Adventurist
Bright blue? I hope they aren't consulting with FRP for color schemes now. :snorkel:
kb7our
Explorer
What he said. Otherwise, it looked pretty slick in person and packs surprisingly small. I'd go for a reflective coating on top as an option similar to other offerings that look somewhat like this one. Count me in for one with Habitat 11. Mario - missed you at the AT booth on Sat but I did get to say hello to Martyn. The guys said they try to keep you away
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Dave Bennett
Adventurist
I checked out Habitat #4 at OEX. Very impressive :drool:
brianjwilson
Some sort of lost...
I'm really curious as to why a roof rack could not be employed on the Habitat (j180), while it can on the J30 top. I'm selling my truck and ordering a new Rubicon Unlimited, and weighing my options between the Habitat, J30 and a more expensive (and heavier) Phoenix Pulse camper top. The Habitat looks to be the best overall for having a low profile and lots of interior space, but I'm having trouble thinking that I couldn't throw some yakima towers on and load a light weight kayak on top occasionally. Obviously I would have to unload the kayak to open the top but that would be better than nothing at all!
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Dan Grec
Expedition Leader
I'm also thinking about throwing a couple of solar panels on top of the roof, so I'm with you.
The guys that designed this thing have specific tolerances for weight, and basically anything you put on the roof is going to go over that.
They are obviously going to say "It's not designed for that, and we don't recommend or support it. Don't do it".
Of course, if you want to do it, you sure could.
I personally don't think it will be a problem if you take the weight off the roof before you open it, like you mentioned. The racks will weigh a little, but I don't think it will be a problem.
At your own risk, of course.
-Dan
kb7our
Explorer
I wonder if adjustable torsion is a future offering possibility without getting too crazy on the cost? Perhaps a couple of different torsion bar options like 10-20 extra lbs, 30-40, etc. Then when you think about doing something like this once you remove the item being stowed on the top you end up with over torsion when using the unit which then might over stress things when attempting to close. Cetainly not an impossible challenge (how about dial in your own on the fly?) but lots to consider due to inherent design issues. That's where i suppose the J30 style of pop-up comes into consideration if you really NEED something up top and can handle the trade off.
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