If an LJ version was ever built I think outside ingress/egress would be the only way to go. There is just not that much room inside to have the back seat in for a child/dog plus all your gear behind that, and then have room to climb in and up into the tent. Access from the outside would make this much easier. Plus there would easily be room for four people once deployed without the need for moving floor planels.
JK/J8 Flippac rumor??
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We fully expect them to be resolved in time for the AT/OJ open house on Oct 9th. 
kb7our
Explorer
Thanks for sharing additional pics. Can't wait to see the tent frame and material come together and full reveal hopefully at the open house! This top appears glossy but I presume the standard top includes matte black somewhat textured similar to factory as in the original post description or is that an "option"?
elcoyote
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You're welcome. Yes, a textured finish like the factory unit will be available.
Steve Curren
Explorer
Once again AT has done it, sure looks like a perfect system for the JK. Sure wish I could make your open house on the 9th but I am heading out into the desert. Is there any possibility now that you might be making one for a 2 door, I know you are just getting the 4 door moving but I am crossing my fingers.
Way to go guys !!
Way to go guys !!
jrueppel
Adventurer
Fascinating photos of the Habitat coming together there in shiny black. Great look behind the curtain for those of us who have no idea of the work required to make it happen. Thanks Mario!
I noticed on the AT site a little note and a couple of photos of the "Fiamma F35 2.5 meter long awning" on the side of a JK roof rack. The length looks like an almost perfect match for the JK's roofline length. Any chance that the Habitat could be fitted with the longer 2.5 meter awning in place of the previously mentioned 2.0 meter?
I noticed on the AT site a little note and a couple of photos of the "Fiamma F35 2.5 meter long awning" on the side of a JK roof rack. The length looks like an almost perfect match for the JK's roofline length. Any chance that the Habitat could be fitted with the longer 2.5 meter awning in place of the previously mentioned 2.0 meter?
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Deposits were taken on ten preordered units. Many more will be made.
elcoyote
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Thanks buddy. The 2 door presents some obstacles. We'll see how the 4 door goes in the market and take it from there.
You're welcome. This has been a long time coming and we like to share.
The 2.5 may be possible. We'll see.
You are correct. The first 10 are spoken for by the early adopters of the concept without whom this project would never have gotten off the ground. we thank them for their trust in us to bring this practical solution to market. Once our commitment to the first 10 is fulfilled then we will be in full production. It is our full intention to make this available on a widespread level.
Steve Curren
Explorer
Mario,
Most welcome.. If you ever need a "Volunteer" just lemme know.. A rig like that would be perfect for me and am drooling over it.
Steve
Most welcome.. If you ever need a "Volunteer" just lemme know.. A rig like that would be perfect for me and am drooling over it.
Steve
Roktoys84
Adventurer
I was just thinking that an outside entrance with a ladder and awning like an Eezi Awn would be very cool.
Dual and integrated awnings
The JK Habitat looks great!
Would it be possible to put two "Fiamma F35 2.5 meter long" awnings on the the same side of the JK Habitat? The second awning could be mounted upside down on the fliptop, so that when the Habitat is open you'll have two awnings side-by-side that together run the entire length of the tent. You can never have too much shade on a hot sunny day. :sombrero:
Would it also be possible to integrate the awning into the Habitat shell itself, making the awning cover flush with the Habitat? I guess the best way to describe this is with a few pictures. The EarthCruiser overland camper has an integrated, flush awning that you can see in theses pics. I greatly prefer the stealth, sleek, aerodynamic design of the integrated awning on the EarthCruiser as opposed to bolting on an awning to the Habitat and having it hang off the side like an appendage.
While I'm at it, another feature that I would like to see on the JK Habitat is the option to order it with solar panels integrated into the roof. The EarthCruiser has solar panels on its roof that are also flush with the roof. Ideally, the solar panels would be adjustable so that you could unlock them and angle them (on a hinge perhaps) to better catch the sun. But I think it might be too complex to design an adjustable solar panel system rugged enough to withstand the rigors of overland travel.
Likewise, hopefully some day thin solar film will be cheap enough, flexible enough, and durable enough to integrate into the top of the material used to make awnings.
The JK Habitat looks great!
Would it be possible to put two "Fiamma F35 2.5 meter long" awnings on the the same side of the JK Habitat? The second awning could be mounted upside down on the fliptop, so that when the Habitat is open you'll have two awnings side-by-side that together run the entire length of the tent. You can never have too much shade on a hot sunny day. :sombrero:
Would it also be possible to integrate the awning into the Habitat shell itself, making the awning cover flush with the Habitat? I guess the best way to describe this is with a few pictures. The EarthCruiser overland camper has an integrated, flush awning that you can see in theses pics. I greatly prefer the stealth, sleek, aerodynamic design of the integrated awning on the EarthCruiser as opposed to bolting on an awning to the Habitat and having it hang off the side like an appendage.
While I'm at it, another feature that I would like to see on the JK Habitat is the option to order it with solar panels integrated into the roof. The EarthCruiser has solar panels on its roof that are also flush with the roof. Ideally, the solar panels would be adjustable so that you could unlock them and angle them (on a hinge perhaps) to better catch the sun. But I think it might be too complex to design an adjustable solar panel system rugged enough to withstand the rigors of overland travel.
Likewise, hopefully some day thin solar film will be cheap enough, flexible enough, and durable enough to integrate into the top of the material used to make awnings.
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elcoyote
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You bet buddy!
Interesting concept, that may be possible. We'll see
There is no room to do that given the interior roll cage on the JK/J8. We will not mess with that factory designed safety feature.
The easiest and most cost effective way to have solar on the Habitat is with the use of a fold-able panel laid out on the awning. Integrated PVs are at great risk on the trail. I have seen prototypes of thin film solar for use in awnings however it is not ready for market yet. Fold-able/portable PVs like the PowerFilm that we sell has advantages over built in units. They are extremely compact and can be used where power is needed rather than solely being vehicle dedicated.
Steve Curren
Explorer
Thanks Mario, you and the "Crew" are great and I totally thank you for everything you have done for me and everyone else..
Best of everything,
Steve
Best of everything,
Steve