Roost Roof Top Tent
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You are correct it has three zippered screens which held out all of the bugs last week by the river. I haven't noticed the tent being loud from wind but I doubt I've slept in it with over 20 mph of wind. The last time I slept in it all I heard was the Colorado river and the occasional truck in the distance.
I have mine attached to the ARE shell (which has a yakima or thule track on top) with two Thule crossbar and the Thule Tracker 2 kit which seems to be discontinued and a foot pack. I have two square crossbars and they seem to be fine. I think the mounting hardware that comes with the tent might work better with the yakima round bar but I haven't tried that. The square bars seem a bit wide for the mounting hardware but it works well enough to handle some wheeling with the tent attached without problems.
I emailed ARE and they didn't give me a weight for what is safe to have on top. They only publish its dynamic weight rating which is 150 lbs while driving. ARE said they had seen customers have over 600 lbs (static) on top of their shells without problems.
I don't notice it while driving but I do notice it when parking. I don't fit in any parking in downtown SLC anymore I have to park outside.
I have mine attached to the ARE shell (which has a yakima or thule track on top) with two Thule crossbar and the Thule Tracker 2 kit which seems to be discontinued and a foot pack. I have two square crossbars and they seem to be fine. I think the mounting hardware that comes with the tent might work better with the yakima round bar but I haven't tried that. The square bars seem a bit wide for the mounting hardware but it works well enough to handle some wheeling with the tent attached without problems.
I emailed ARE and they didn't give me a weight for what is safe to have on top. They only publish its dynamic weight rating which is 150 lbs while driving. ARE said they had seen customers have over 600 lbs (static) on top of their shells without problems.
I don't notice it while driving but I do notice it when parking. I don't fit in any parking in downtown SLC anymore I have to park outside.
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Cascadia-vehicle-tents
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Please let us know how they work out for you. We also would love some photos of them in use and closed up. We have now purchased Roost USA and we will be making and adding some changes to them. Would love all your feedback positive or negative please.
Thank you in advance.
Terrawagen
New member
I've had my Roost on the G-wagen for a year now. No complaints really, I also had a slight chip in the gelcoat when delivered but it was handled by Grant.
The long term revue: It's holding up really well considering the places I've taken it. Moab Porcupine ridge, Mormon lake for Expo, Death valley Steel pass, and it even made it in and out of the Rubicon!
The rear latches have settled now, and they often unlatch themselves. There's really no way to adjust them. The only time I get concerned about it is in high side winds.
The long term revue: It's holding up really well considering the places I've taken it. Moab Porcupine ridge, Mormon lake for Expo, Death valley Steel pass, and it even made it in and out of the Rubicon!
The rear latches have settled now, and they often unlatch themselves. There's really no way to adjust them. The only time I get concerned about it is in high side winds.
You don't really lose any space front to rear (although the front isn't very high where it pivots) you do loose some space side to side with the gas shocks that raise and lower the top. i'm much shorter than you but my buddy who used it last summer a couple times is 6 ft 3 in. I just asked him for you and he said he fit but had to put his head on the high side and you wouldn't be able to stretch out. It might work for you depending on how you sleep. Hope that helps.
Does anyone know if this company is still in business?
The reason I ask is because there main website link doesn't work http://www.roosttents.com/ and they are using google voice as their main contact number.
The reason I ask is because there main website link doesn't work http://www.roosttents.com/ and they are using google voice as their main contact number.
pdxfrogdog
Adventurer
I believe they were purchased by CVT, so you might want to inquire with them.
A.Wilson013
Adventurer
Thinking to sell Roost Tent
I am thinking to sell mine. In brand new condition. I used it ones and never got a chance to install it again.
But not less than 2,000. You will save 1400 from getting a brand new one.
http://www.roosttents.com/
I am thinking to sell mine. In brand new condition. I used it ones and never got a chance to install it again.
But not less than 2,000. You will save 1400 from getting a brand new one.
http://www.roosttents.com/