Eezi-Awn T-Top vs Hannibal Jumbo Tourer

[overlander]

I just noticed today when comparing tents that the Hannibal Tourer tent (which is comparable to the EA T-Top with extended fly and lower room) has the ability for the outer wall of the lower room can be unzipped from side walls and raised up like an awning which is a really handy feature (see attachment).

The EA website doesn't specifically mention it, but the lower walls are all seperate so it looks like it could be done with the t-Top, but can everyone confirm?

EA's website appears to be the most lacking in information and accessories of all the RTT manufacturers. I'm also interested in what accessores are available for the EA line of RTT's (such as the boot sack which is not listed on their website). They may or may not have a winter hood, or extreme weather fly as an example.

comparing the fly on the two of them, it seems that the Hannibal tourer fly, which clearly covers more of the tent then the EA fly, would appear to provid e more protection in extreme weather (rain/snow) than the EA.

Thoughts?

 

[campinglab]

Contact Paul May at www.equipt1.com or Martyn Or Mario at http://www.adventuretrailers.com/ for information on EA tents.

 

[Equipt]

Hello Everyone,

The Eezi Awn Series 3 T-Top roof tent is contructed from a heavy duty cotton rip stop canvas, and all seams are double stitched with a wax impregnated cotton thread to swell and seal stitching holes when wet. The canvas is similar in weight to a military tent, and is designed for 4 season use. They have been to the arctic and the equatorial tropics, and performed well at both extremes. The extra flysheet coverage is not necessary on the Eezi Awn.

The lower wall set is modular in nature. All walls are zipped together vertically. Raising individual panels to create a shaded area would be possible. It is a creative concept.

Thanks,

 

[overlander]

Thanks Paul. That's what I was thinking. Even if not designed for it, 2 grommets added easily and cheaply on the lower corners of each panel, and some telescoping poles (which I have) would allow any panel to be raised as an awning to that room. I have never seen this done with an Eezi-Awn, so maybe I'll be the first if someone doesn't beat me to it! :victory: