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    Budget Hard Shell RTT from Alibaba

    https://www.costco.com/Silverwing-Clam-Shell-86%22-x-51%22-Mounted-Rooftop-2-person-Tent.product.100468990.html?fbclid=IwAR3QaRtQPfywqTbHiz2BHEVzXM7yXkyobauniqoPqpv_ioI8VvfWulQjcaQ This deal is too good not to share.
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    Budget Hard Shell RTT from Alibaba

    If you look on the previous page, you will see some shipping costs. Shipping from China to the USA is CHEAP, like $100-200 cheap. Its customs that gets you, so find a broker and make sure you get an estimate on getting it thru customs first.
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    Budget Hard Shell RTT from Alibaba

    Went on my first trip with the pop up tent and overall had a good time. I slept in 30* weather in a 0* bag so I wasn't cold, but it was definitely colder than I remember it being when I last did the same thing in a truck bed with a soft shell. Anyways, I only lost about 1.5mpg on my trip which...
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    Budget Hard Shell RTT from Alibaba

    The seller did follow up, but it was not that helpful when I explained the smell, obviously not much they can do. Here are some pictures of the inside, I added my own condensation mat after buying the tent.
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    Budget Hard Shell RTT from Alibaba

    Yup, it wasn't cheap. That's why I posted so people could make a bit more informed decision than I did and decide if saving a couple hundred is worth it or not buying something they can't see in person. All the fiberglass is lined with some fabric material and its a bit padded, whether or not...
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    Budget Hard Shell RTT from Alibaba

    Yes, basically. I am only an hour from the port so I think that also kept some of the transport cost down and I have a forklift. I previously bought a massive laser machine (3x the size of the tent) and shipping was only $650 so you may be able to find someone cheaper. Delmar was just who my...
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    Budget Hard Shell RTT from Alibaba

    I'm more than happy to share all the information I have on this. I was actually incorrect about pricing. If you get a quote on customs before it should be way less, I think I got hosed because I had ordered it first and didn't get a quote (figured it would be cheaper than the 48"x48" laser...
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    Budget Hard Shell RTT from Alibaba

    It was not a problem, I found the size of the tent I wanted and emailed the vendor. The tent was about $950.00 IIRC. Shipping was about $750.00, I was expecting it to be cheaper because I had previously bought a Chinese Laser Cutting machine that was way larger for about $650.00 (used the same...
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    Budget Hard Shell RTT from Alibaba

    Thanks Bernard. J!m, I like the tent over all, but my only other experience is with ground tents so that's not saying much. The size is rather large for the type of off road adventures I enjoy, but its very comfortable with 2 people inside which was one of the main goals with an RTT. The...
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    Budget Hard Shell RTT from Alibaba

    I searched for old threads on this topic but couldn't find much info from anyone who has actually bought a hard shell RTT from China/Alibaba so I wanted to share my experience incase anyone is considering this cheaper alternative. Its obvious why I went this route, I cheaped out. When I do...
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