Sure-Fire Ways to Improve Your Roof Top Tent

[rat patrol]

Mike, can you confirm that these will bolt in place of the older 12v ones?
And this does use batteries correct?

If it is as simple as removing the 12v one and replacing it with the LED one, I will buy one from you.

Thanks...

hahaha - nice

Anyone got any more 12V friendly cooling ideas?

I'm thinking a solar panel with a direct feed to a fan - so as the sun comes up the fan will automatically kick on??

Still a few weeks before I get my tent and can start experimenting though

I'd like to see more on this too. Its not UAE hot here but then once its over a 100f it doesn't really matter.

 

[Ozarker]

Y'all seen this one yet? Might only be relevant to the Eezi-Awn, but surely something can done for other models of tent, too.

http://centraloverland.com/2013/05/this-shower-mat-is-a-jack-of-all-trades/

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Nice, I thought that was off a ladder jack until I noticed the cable.

 

[Rattler]

Nice, I thought that was off a ladder jack until I noticed the cable.

Hmm. How about using a smaller, thick peice of plastic or aluminum that could flip over and go under the mattress with a retracting wire/cord reel to attach to hold it up?

 

[JKJenn]

Has anyone installed 12v charging sockets for phones/batteries?

 

[Wes Craiglow]

Hmm. How about using a smaller, thick peice of plastic or aluminum that could flip over and go under the mattress with a retracting wire/cord reel to attach to hold it up?

That's a pretty cool idea! It would be hinged so as to simply flip back in when done, eh? I think that sort of thing would sell like hotcakes to RTT owners.

Me? I like mine the way it is. Nice shower mat, nice little table, and nice front porch. Bonus: it looks good with the wooden Eezi-Awn.

 

[Rattler]

That's a pretty cool idea! It would be hinged so as to simply flip back in when done, eh? I think that sort of thing would sell like hotcakes to RTT owners.

Me? I like mine the way it is. Nice shower mat, nice little table, and nice front porch. Bonus: it looks good with the wooden Eezi-Awn.

If my RTT was still only at bed level I would come up with something. I guess it would help with a little more room up there though.

 

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Looks like I found my project to do tomorrow. The possibilities for that are endless!

 

[Rattler]

I picked up some of those LED string lights off Ebay (runs off a couple AAs) and wrapped one of the strands around the middle bar in my RTT and they work great!

 

[teotwaki]

Has anyone installed 12v charging sockets for phones/batteries?

I have two cig lighter outputs in my trailer's nose box and a cig lighter extension cord to bring an outlet into the tent as needed.

PS: consider the really nice USB dual outlet device that Sierra Expedition sells. The rectangular plate comes off and it fits in the same hole as a regular cig lighter outlet.

http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=8670

 

[Rattler]

I have two cig lighter outputs in my trailer's nose box and a cig lighter extension cord to bring an outlet into the tent as needed.

PS: consider the really nice USB dual outlet device that Sierra Expedition sells. The rectangular plate comes off and it fits in the same hole as a regular cig lighter outlet.

http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=8670

I have a cig socket and the dual USB port outlets from SE. I am going to wire in a 12 v. outlet box and put those in it. I just have to get to Home Depot to find the box.

 

[teotwaki]

I have a cig socket and the dual USB port outlets from SE. I am going to wire in a 12 v. outlet box and put those in it. I just have to get to Home Depot to find the box.

These outlet holders have a nice form factor. I imagine that someone in the States sells them

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-power-du...=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item519fcdb88d

 

[Rattler]

These outlet holders have a nice form factor. I imagine that someone in the States sells them

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-power-du...=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item519fcdb88d

A bit pricey but that is good-looking. Hmm . . . .

 

[Kcdude]

New offering from CVT Tents...Anti-condensation mat for $4.50 a linear foot 48" wide. My 72" x 96" Mt. Hood RTT is only $54 +$10 shipping. This is much cheaper than other mats.

 

[vman89]

Have you bought one... whats the feed back on this pad... does it work?

 

[kingg5]

Have you bought one... whats the feed back on this pad... does it work?

they have been used in the marine world for many many years. basically all id does is support your mattrress above the surface where the condensation appears. very very smart.