Affordable roof top tents?

jjrgr21 · 12-30-2007, 10:17 PM

are there any? i've been looking for a while now, and can't bring myself to shell out $1300-$1800 for any of the well know tents. i want to mount one on my 416 trailer, for a maryland-alaska trip possibly next year.

i don't mind spending $800 or so

any ideas.

thanks

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***Corey*** · 12-31-2007, 05:47 AM

www.racktents.com

I am thinking of getting one, and it fits the stock FJ rack too.
They have two models, the one below is the one with an actual floor in it made out of aluminum.

The more expensive tent has fiber for the floor I believe.
All specs are on the site.

$825.00

$995

jjrgr21 · 12-31-2007, 06:40 AM

thanks corey

Trustyrusty · 12-31-2007, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jjrgr21

are there any? i've been looking for a while now, and can't bring myself to shell out $1300-$1800 for any of the well know tents. i want to mount one on my 416 trailer, for a maryland-alaska trip possibly next year.

i don't mind spending $800 or so

any ideas.

thanks

Hehe, I spent 600$ on a van!

And its got a loveseat with a foldout twin bed!

Instead of gettin a rooftop tent have you thought of a topper? and an inflateable air mattress? I'd go that route if I didn't have my van, and a nice new toolbox on my truck..

jjrgr21 · 12-31-2007, 10:54 PM

i have a cap, but it's a DC taco w/5 ft bed, i'm 6'2. and i have a certain someone who spreads out, and 2 big ass dogs.

i have a platform w/drawer built, but i want to change it to hold a freezer fridge.

cackalak han · 01-02-2008, 12:44 PM

You're going to have a tough time trying to find one really cheap. Even if you do, I would question the structural integrity of the cheaper materials. But I do know what you're saying about the price. I wish they were all about half of the price. Perhaps classified section of someone parting out their rig?

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Originally Posted by Trustyrusty

Hehe, I spent 600$ on a van!

And its got a loveseat with a foldout twin bed!

Do you live down by the river?

CarTopCamper · 04-22-2008, 05:07 PM

If you're interested, I offer the Expedition RTTs for $799 plus shipping at www.CarTopCamper.com.

jjrgr21 · 04-22-2008, 07:04 PM

already bought one

Rattler · 09-18-2009, 07:34 AM

Brought back from the dead. Camping Labs has a nice RTT in various sizes and the $$ isn't bad. I am considering a bedrack-mounted one for next summer.

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jjrgr21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,520	thanks corey __________________ 2003 4WD TRD Tacoma 1986 4Runner

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jjrgr21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,520	i have a cap, but it's a DC taco w/5 ft bed, i'm 6'2. and i have a certain someone who spreads out, and 2 big ass dogs. i have a platform w/drawer built, but i want to change it to hold a freezer fridge. __________________ 2003 4WD TRD Tacoma 1986 4Runner

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jjrgr21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,520	already bought one __________________ 2003 4WD TRD Tacoma 1986 4Runner

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CarTopCamper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 4	If you're interested, I offer the Expedition RTTs for $799 plus shipping at www.CarTopCamper.com.

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Rattler Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6	Brought back from the dead. Camping Labs has a nice RTT in various sizes and the $$ isn't bad. I am considering a bedrack-mounted one for next summer.

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