New luxury Roof Top Camper soon on the market.

[Christian P.]

I just discovered this new camper this morning. I was blown away by both the specs and the price.

Redtail Overland

Introducing the Skyloft Van by Redtail Overland - the only van in the world with a climate-controlled, fully four-season and secure master suite upstairs. By moving the master bedroom upstairs we are able to outfit the interior below to comfortably accommodate a family of four without...

www.redtailoverland.com

Look at it, and take a moment to let it sink in...

 

[Deleted member 9101]

I think the decimal is in the wrong place...25,000 buys a travel trailer, not an RTT...haha.

It's cool and all... But only the most hard core Instagram influencers will buy it.

 

[Xoothe]

That price tag just hurts to look at.

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[Choff]

Wow, camping just got expensive for some !

 

[Hillbilly Heaven]

Typical vapor idea that is seeking crowd funding for R&D and cover manufacturing cost. Huge risk to take for something that may or may not become an actual product.

 

[NatersXJ6]

Interesting. Not for me, but interesting. Personally, I’m not into the wedge thing. At anything over $23,500 I want to get a fourth wall. ?

I’m predicting that 90% will complain about the price. 5% will defend it. The remaining 5% will put down hefty deposits and at least 3% will lose them when the company disappears into the ether.

Personally, I love free markets, or reasonably regulated markets, and if you like these types of materials and finishes, the product probably has value to you. Good for them on attempting to make a premium product at a reasonable (for those materials) price point. Make sure it exists before putting the money on the barrel.

 

[Xoothe]

I like the idea. A lot of roof top tents looks like they are made by the same Chinese manufacturer and rebranded for a price of like $3k+. I like seeing new stuff in the market even though I'm not buying a tent more expensive than any car I've ever owned.

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[Christian P.]

I think there is a market for it. Earthroamer just released a $650000 carbon fiber camper. They did not sell something cheaper, actually they went even higher.
The owner(s) of that company used to work at Earthroamer, so I sense that they are going for a specific niche.

 

[NatersXJ6]

I do question the longevity of polycarbonate windows in a folded and vibrating application. Scratches may become an issue. Actual glass, even high strength tempered and laminated glass, might be a better long term option. Time will tell.

 

[Stabwell]

I thought carbon fiber is supposed to be light. What truck, other than the new Defender, is rated for 250 pounds on the roof? My Alu-cab gen 3 is probably too heavy and it's aluminum (and less than 1/6th the price).

 

[Christian P.]

I thought carbon fiber is supposed to be light. What truck, other than the new Defender, is rated for 250 pounds on the roof? My Alu-cab gen 3 is probably too heavy and it's aluminum (and less than 1/6th the price).

The new Defender is rated for 370 pounds apparently.

 

[Stabwell]

The new Defender is rated for 370 pounds apparently.

Yeah, that's the only one I know. The 200 series Cruiser is rated for about 200 pounds, I think. Of course, Redtail says the big one should only be mounted on trucks, vans, etc. The small one can go on midsize SUVs, and it's supposed to be 190lbs.

 

[1pieceatatime]

Wow. I applaud the ingenuity. I don't get the price vs. weight. If the thing is really carbon fiber and justifies the price, how did it come in >100lbs heavier than the biggest James Baroud tent? Solar is not lightweight I suppose.

I will be watching how this evolves with interest. Bear-proof RTT is a pretty big selling point... not a $25k selling point, but cool nonetheless.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

I saw the price and thought April fools ?

I question a couple of the claims

Sleeps 2 adults and 2 children?
At 10" in height, you leave all your bedding in place and it closes?
Over 9' long and 5' wide....at 65mph your rig begins to lift off
Where does the diesel heater sit?
Got ladder or does it come with an elevator? Must be why it has 330W of solar


Cant wait to meet the guy who buys one.

 

[Hillbilly Heaven]

Weight is from the solar panels and 60Ah battery.