New ARB RTT on ebay (not affiliated)
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cruiseroutfit
Well-known member
Could be a great deal for someone. Verify it is in fact the latest offering (Simpson IIIB) to avoid any usability issues.
cruiseroutfit
Well-known member
The part number did not change between the Simpson III and what I call the Simpson IIIB or III.5
Changes detailed here:
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=555404&postcount=25
Ford Prefect
Expedition Leader
So anything shipped after Dec 05 should be the SIII after the fix?
Thanks
Thanks
brentbba
Explorer
Thanks Kurt!
teotwaki
Excelsior!
I think that they said they were a non-profit and had four of them donated so maybe selling them one at a time?
Hill Bill E.
Oath Keeper
I read that also, it's in the "Ask seller a question" part. Most likely selling them one at a time.
AZchris
Adventurer
Gotcha. Seems like a great deal. The seller is willing to drive to meet up if you put in some cash.
cruiseroutfit
Well-known member
Theoretically yes, that is when the new IIIB's arrived in the US and we started getting them to replace III's. That said ARB might have had remaining stock or that outfit could have purchased them from someone with old stock. I know ARB was backordered on tents in the early spring so its guaranteed that all tents after that were the IIIB's. Clear as mud
Ford Prefect
Expedition Leader
Thank you Kurt, very much.
The photos do not show the boxes to be dirty at all, so I would think it likely that these are from the factory within the last year, but as you said they could have been donated due to getting rid of old stock. One never really knows.
Thanks a lot
Brian
The photos do not show the boxes to be dirty at all, so I would think it likely that these are from the factory within the last year, but as you said they could have been donated due to getting rid of old stock. One never really knows.
Thanks a lot
Brian
cruiseroutfit
Well-known member
Just following up with our PM, I just looked at the photos on the eBay site. The reason they show guylines is those particular photos are the older tent, the Simpson II. Those are stock photos from ARB so I wouldn't let that discourage you as their box is labeled ARB3101 which is the III. I would recommend you get them on the phone and ask them to figure out what they have for sale. IMO the IIIB is absolutely worth the wait or $$$ for the upgrades.
For anyone else wondering...
Simpson II
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Simpson III (now replaced with the IIIB which is identical in appearance)
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brentbba
Explorer
Just following up with our PM, I just looked at the photos on the eBay site. The reason they show guylines is those particular photos are the older tent, the Simpson II. Those are stock photos from ARB so I wouldn't let that discourage you as their box is labeled ARB3101 which is the III. I would recommend you get them on the phone and ask them to figure out what they have for sale. IMO the IIIB is absolutely worth the wait or $$$ for the upgrades.
For anyone else wondering...
Simpson II
Simpson III (now replaced with the IIIB which is identical in appearance)
How will they be able to tell if it's the IIIB?
These guys are very close to me.
brentbba
Explorer
Kurt - your pm box is full. :Wow1:
Answer from seller regarding mfg date:
Q: Is there a manufacture date on the shipping boxes. ARB upgraded this model tent and there's no way to tell from just the item number. Thx!
A: The tent was manufactured and delived to the U.S. in May, 2010
From what you've posted - that should be the upgraded version right?
Thanks for all your info Kurt!
Brent
Answer from seller regarding mfg date:
Q: Is there a manufacture date on the shipping boxes. ARB upgraded this model tent and there's no way to tell from just the item number. Thx!
A: The tent was manufactured and delived to the U.S. in May, 2010
From what you've posted - that should be the upgraded version right?
Thanks for all your info Kurt!
Brent