Desertdude
Expedition Leader
Also to add - you might be amazed at how much more you will camp out... once you get your Maggiolina :ylsmoke:
Roof Top Tents for the Disco
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grahamfitter
Expedition Leader
For what its worth, I have an Overcamp tent that I use on a Jeep Wrangler. I like it but its not perfect. I'd be happy to answer questions if you have any. In the mean time...
Biggest pros:
Biggest cons:
Cheers,
Graham
Biggest pros:
- Half the roof rack is left for kayaks.
- The tent is really dark and quiet inside.
Biggest cons:
- The inboard person has to climb over the outboard person to escape. (Another good use for retired Nalgene bottles?)
- Putting the cover on is awkward -- the bungy gets caught on things and the inboard side is hard to reach from the side of the vehicle.
Cheers,
Graham
Reata Rover
Adventurer
Desertdude said:
I totally agree with this. This is what pushes me more and more towards the Maggiolina every day. What size do you have? I am looking at getting the small, I will almost always be a solo occupant of the tent. If I were to happen to get ,y wife to join me, how jammed in there would we be? Would it be really uncomfortable or just honeymoon type quarters?
Reata Rover
Adventurer
That was "If I were to happen to get MY wife...."
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
we've done many many nights in the Maggoolina. Cozy is the word and it had made all the difference in the camping experiance. I would not hesitate to get one or invite your wife to enjoy the camping experiance in one. Total honeymoon quarters.
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Reata Rover
Adventurer
OK, you are quite the salesman. I am going to go on and bite the bullet. Now, next question, additional fuel storage? My buddy T DeSanto was kind enough the other night to help me do a quick measue of the AirLand on the roof. I think we figured there would be about 10 inches left. Think I could get a couple of scepters up there ?
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
we are sleeping in the tent right now. It's so bloody comfortable
Tony is a good man. I would say yes on the scepters
Tony is a good man. I would say yes on the scepters
tdesanto
Expedition Leader
Thanks, gentlemen.
Now, John, get the medium...it's the same length and only 13% more $.
Regarding the fuel cans...can someone else help me convince him that inside the cabin, between the axles is the best place for heavy items like this, and is safe and probably better than having the extra weight up high?
Maybe I won't have to...the first time or two he has to lift them up there might just convince him all on its own
Now, John, get the medium...it's the same length and only 13% more $.
Regarding the fuel cans...can someone else help me convince him that inside the cabin, between the axles is the best place for heavy items like this, and is safe and probably better than having the extra weight up high?
Maybe I won't have to...the first time or two he has to lift them up there might just convince him all on its own
yubert
Explorer
tdesanto said:Thanks, gentlemen.
Now, John, get the medium...it's the same length and only 13% more $.
Regarding the fuel cans...can someone else help me convince him that inside the cabin, between the axles is the best place for heavy items like this, and is safe and probably better than having the extra weight up high?
Maybe I won't have to...the first time or two he has to lift them up there might just convince him all on its own
Is that right? Is it safe to store Jerry Cans inside the vehicle? I'v been trying to figure out where to store my Jerry cans w/o having to get a roof rack, So if this is really safe, I'll do it.
Alaska Mike
ExPo Moderator/Eye Candy
I'm very much against storing gas inside the car. The chance of leakage (fumes, fluid) and what would happen if those cans ruptured in an accident far outweighs any COB issues you may have.
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
I would never store fuel cans inside the vehicle, cans always seem to need to breathe a bit. Not a big fan of them being on the roof either but between the two, the roof would win.
tdesanto
Expedition Leader
Alaska Mike said:
Desertdude said:I would never store fuel cans inside the vehicle, cans always seem to need to breathe a bit. Not a big fan of them being on the roof either but between the two, the roof would win.
Well, I had originally thought that too, but I've constantly read that this isn't a big deal when using the quality cans. Isn't this Tom Sheppard's consistent recommendation?
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
Geographic location could also play a big part in keep the cans inside. Here in the Southwest the heat makes the Scepter cans swell up quite a bit, those cans have to breathe at some point. :snorkel:
FourByLand
Expedition Leader
I use NATO case and they don't breath, I am reminded of this everytime I open them... with a 10 ft stick. My tent is on the rear section of the SD and the 6 NATO cans line the front. The cans are heavy but I am young and don't mind the excercise.
kellymoe
Expedition Leader
When I had my Range Rover I secured my NATO cans inside vehicle. This was to keep the center of gravity as low as possible. I never had a issue with the cans breathing. With my current vehicle I have the luxury of storing the cans in the truck bed covered by the shell and separate from the passenger compartment. When I did use my Hannibal RTT I made sure it was the only thing up there. I didnt want the tent plus another 100+lbs of fuel up there raising the C of G to scary heights.