My $500 rooftop tent.

[ranchgx]

After literally years of researching different rooftop tents, I came to the conclusion that they all had something in common. They are all out of my budget.

So I started drinking tequila to further fuel my ADD and then it struck me. Why not just find a small pop-up trailer, remove the axles and toss it on my ladder rack.

So after 30 minutes of looking on craigslist I found a 1966 pop-up trailer made of aluminum and wood that is water tight. Made the guy an offer and dragged it home with one flat tire for about 3 miles. Pulled the axle off (only had to remove 2 bolts), picked up some extended support legs and waaaaaala.

(Ignore the straps in the first picture, it is now bolted straight to the rack)

 

[ripperj]

That's cool, how do you get in?
You going to hook the tail lights up?

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[oscar the grouch]

i picked up a brand new RTT for 600 at summit in the scratch and dent pile

 

[ranchgx]

Right now I climb like a monkey, but I will be getting a 6' ladder that goes down to the tailgate. I plan on hooking up the lights as well and adding some LED spot lights eventually.

 

[jmnielsen]

That's a unique idea. I like it!

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

I dig it.

 

[Tazman]

Nice job. I love your adapting your solution to your pocketbook. Plus, you can park right next to the guy that took 500k to find his solution.

Tazman

 

[jeep-N-montero]

It's an old Appleby folding tent trailer, make sure you reinforce the corners or they will tear/break on you if they haven't already started, the 2 I bought and sold both had minor issues but were under $300.