huskyfargo
Adventurer
If you were in Arkansas, my RTT is for sale. I love it, but it's just not practical with 3 labs. I have a changing room and enclosed entry, but I think it would be much better to go with the quick setup of an OZ tent.
...Could you imagine me trying to get my Husky up a ladder without it taking my arm off.
Definitely will eventually becoming your way though for the 60 qt ARB.......Ouray/Telluride in Sept if you're interested.
If you were in Arkansas, my RTT is for sale. I love it, but it's just not practical with 3 labs. I have a changing room and enclosed entry, but I think it would be much better to go with the quick setup of an OZ tent.
Exactly...my dogs don't do well when they can't see me. They make noise all night.That brings up a good point. If your dog is fine sleeping on the ground below the tent, the annex is a nice way to make a secure and water-tight sleeping quarters for the pet (or the kids ). It still has the issues with egress but its likely a better solution than hauling the dog into the tent. Doesn't work for us as our shepherd is a very protective animal and will literally only sleep with my wife in sight.
What advantage is there to having my tent on the roof of my vehicle?
The primary benefits in getting your tent up off the ground are…
Your shelter is always with you and ready for a comfortable night's sleep, which gives you a great deal of freedom
Moving your sleeping quarters to the roof means that you have much more space in your vehicle, and no need to unpack to set up a comfortable place to sleep
You don't need a place to pitch your tent – so you can ‘camp' anywhere – even RV parks that do not allow traditional tent camping.
Fast and easy setup, even in the dark, equally fast and easy take down in the morning, even when the weather is wet and cold.
Your vehicle stays cooler because the roof is shaded by the tent.
Your tent also provides ready storage of your bedding and some equipment.
AutoHome tents offer great ventilation and good view
Fewer worries about insects, snakes, wildlife and other things that go bump in the night.
Your tent – being up off the ground, will collect much less sand and dirt to contend with
Sleeping on rocks or puddles is a thing of the past. Now you can camp anywhere your vehicle takes you – just park, pop open your tent, and get comfortable
The list goes on, and you are only limited by your imagination.
Few reasons for me to have a Kodiak (Springbar knock-off) over a dedicated RTT.
BTW, side note....Doing the PET winter run this year? I'm gone a lot on business, but I still want to join if you go.
Chad
My son uses one of these Hannibal tents on his trayback, he loves it.