edsd90
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I ordered the new Aluminum Base Tent from African Outback Products recently, and it arrived in late December. I just finished fabricating my mounting brackets, so did a quick trial set-up between rain showers. I'll point out a few details I really like, but the photos should provide most of detail you'll be interested in.
- Very thin (just over 7") with the travel cover permanently attached. The cover wraps under the edges of the platform, so should provide excellent water and dust protection. It is held in place with a ratchet strap, hidden discreetly behind a velcro flap.
- The tensioning poles are outside and can be adjusted from inside the tent. This makes for a very clean interior, with nothing to obstruct the window zippers.
- All the windows and doors have awnings.
- There is a nice skylight which can be also used as a wildlife viewing platform. From inside the tent, you unzip the bug netting and window zippers, and roll back the rain fly on that side. For warm, wet weather ventilation, the rain fly can be left in place.
- A very cool African motif fabric on the mattress cover, and nice overlanding colors everywhere.
I shortened the ladder using some Thule bicycle rack clamps, which allow it to adjust and no need to permanently shorten it. I've attached a few photos here, and will include a few detail shots in following posts.
Liz at African Outback Products was incredible to work with, and made the process very simple.
- Very thin (just over 7") with the travel cover permanently attached. The cover wraps under the edges of the platform, so should provide excellent water and dust protection. It is held in place with a ratchet strap, hidden discreetly behind a velcro flap.
- The tensioning poles are outside and can be adjusted from inside the tent. This makes for a very clean interior, with nothing to obstruct the window zippers.
- All the windows and doors have awnings.
- There is a nice skylight which can be also used as a wildlife viewing platform. From inside the tent, you unzip the bug netting and window zippers, and roll back the rain fly on that side. For warm, wet weather ventilation, the rain fly can be left in place.
- A very cool African motif fabric on the mattress cover, and nice overlanding colors everywhere.
I shortened the ladder using some Thule bicycle rack clamps, which allow it to adjust and no need to permanently shorten it. I've attached a few photos here, and will include a few detail shots in following posts.
Liz at African Outback Products was incredible to work with, and made the process very simple.
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