Weird RTT question

[Eric K]

I am pondering a RTT, however I am a photographer and standing on my roof comes in handy. Does anyone know if there is a RTT that you can actually stand/lay down on when it's down?

 

[1MK]

As in when it's packed up and the covers on it? I don't see why not, as long as you're not jumping up and down on it, I think it'll be fine.

 

[vegasjeepguy]

The only concern I would have is stressing the hinges in the folded position.

 

[millerfish]

As long as it is a fold over type RTT I would think its no issue. I have a Tupie and its strong enough to stand on but is a little unstable on the non hinged side due to the mattress compressing.. Also the ladder might create a bit of an obstetrical...

 

[photo nomad]

I am pondering a RTT, however I am a photographer and standing on my roof comes in handy. Does anyone know if there is a RTT that you can actually stand/lay down on when it's down?

If you look up James Baroud on YouTube there is a video of them riding around on top of one of their fully opened hard shell models. So I imagine closed it would be just fine. May want to check with them first.


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[ducktapeguy]

Don't know about other brands but I've stood on my Tepui in the folded positions a few times. There's a framework underneath the flooring that you can feel, I try and step on those because I don't think there's much support in between. If I were planning on regularly standing on it, I'd probably mount a sheet of plywood or metal to distribute the weight better. My only concern would be cover tearing on the ladder if you stepped on it wrong.

 

[surferdude78]

Tepui Ruggedized

You mean like this? Saw this on Tepui's Facebook page yesterday.

If so, I'd call Tepui & inquire about their Ruggedized models with the heavy duty anti-skid aluminum base. I have their Kukenam Ruggedized & can attest that base is about as strong as they come.

 

[Eric K]

Yep, just like that! Though looking at it, how did he get up there? No visible ladder, that looks like it took some work.

 

[Yarjammer]

Yep, just like that! Though looking at it, how did he get up there? No visible ladder, that looks like it took some work.

I'm guessing it was the ground->bumper->spare tire ->roof move. I used to do that on my FZJ80.

Regarding the OPs query- Assuming you are on the leaner side, you could probably get away with it on my of the fold-over RTTs. I'd say based on your desire to shoot from a higher vantage point that one of the folder RTTs with the "skylight" opening would afford you the same ability once camp had been set.

 

[Box Rocket]

I do that all the time with my Tepui Tent. I frequently stand on it to take photos. Another feature I like from Tepui is the Sky model tents that have ceiling windows. I have used these numerous times to take photos when the tent is setup because I can stand inside the tent and through the open top.
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Let me know if you'd like more information on any of the Tepui tents and I can help you pick the right one and take your order too.