I responded to another thread in this section and thought I would start a new discussion as this is a common issue.
Since others have done a good job of discussing pros and cons of rooftop tent, I won't get into why I am a RTT convert.
What I would like t offer is a really easy way to move your tent. I used this system to move a Eezi Awn 1800 from my truck to trailer and back. And I did this in about 10 minutes by myself. I also used it to store the tent out of the way. I now move my Air Top from a rack on my Tundra that is nearly 7' high and onto my Adventure Trailer. I do this alone in less than 15 minutes, the most time consuming part being the tightening of the bolts that attach it to the roof.
The solution I found was taken from a kit offered by Harken sailing equipment. See: http://www.hoister.com/productdetail.aspx?sku=7806
These are sold at West Marine, Fisheries supply and most any marine equipment store. I used this as a model, upgraded the blocks so that the maximum weight was over 400 lbs and can now raise and lower my tent alone and have a place to store it up out of the way. And by sourcing the parts separately you can save a few bucks. I now have two of these in my garage; one to move/store the Air Top and one to move/store a canoe. Key is to put some good lag bolts into a stud/beam in your garage ceiling.
I have never had a single issue. This setup really works. And it makes moving the tent around a one-person job. Check it out.
Since others have done a good job of discussing pros and cons of rooftop tent, I won't get into why I am a RTT convert.
What I would like t offer is a really easy way to move your tent. I used this system to move a Eezi Awn 1800 from my truck to trailer and back. And I did this in about 10 minutes by myself. I also used it to store the tent out of the way. I now move my Air Top from a rack on my Tundra that is nearly 7' high and onto my Adventure Trailer. I do this alone in less than 15 minutes, the most time consuming part being the tightening of the bolts that attach it to the roof.
The solution I found was taken from a kit offered by Harken sailing equipment. See: http://www.hoister.com/productdetail.aspx?sku=7806
These are sold at West Marine, Fisheries supply and most any marine equipment store. I used this as a model, upgraded the blocks so that the maximum weight was over 400 lbs and can now raise and lower my tent alone and have a place to store it up out of the way. And by sourcing the parts separately you can save a few bucks. I now have two of these in my garage; one to move/store the Air Top and one to move/store a canoe. Key is to put some good lag bolts into a stud/beam in your garage ceiling.
I have never had a single issue. This setup really works. And it makes moving the tent around a one-person job. Check it out.
