Good Times
04-04-2007, 11:35 PM
We've all done the base camp but have any of you gone extreme by picking up a roof top tent? Though they're $$$ I am considering one of these as part of my "wish list" items. The great benefit for having a roof top tent is that they're easy to setup and everything is fully enclosed. Pop/tilt and you're all set. No need to fumble with the poles setting up camp. Also the perks of having to sleep off the ground away from wet terrain is a big plus (not that I'd ever encounter that here in Southern California!).
Downside to all of this.... your center of gravity goes out the window as you've got well over 100# sitting up there. But for the average user who is exploring more than doing the technical trails won't mind the added cog up there.
Anyway here's a small list of what I've been able to compile over time during my researching hours. If you've used any one of these, post up your reviews!
Autohome Columbus Roof Top Tent (http://autohomeus.com/products/columbus.php)
SizeWeightClosed DimensionOpen DimensionColorModel Number
Small (1.3m) 95# 130 x 210 x 30 (cm) 130 x 210 x 150 (cm) Grey CV/01
51" x 83" x 11-3/4"51" x 83" x 59"
Medium (1.45m) 108# 145 x 210 x 30 (cm)145 x 210 x 150 (cm)GreyCV/01
57" x 83" x 11-3/4"57" x 83" x 59"
Large (1.6m) 125.5# 160 x 210 x 30 (cm)160 x 210 x 150 (cm)GreyCV/01
63" x 83" x 11-3/4"63" x 83" x 59"
Autohome Maggiolina Airlander (http://autohomeus.com/products/maggiolinaAirlander.php)
SizeWeightClosed DimensionOpen DimensionColorModel Number Comments
Small (1.3m) 119 lbs. (54kg) 130 x 210 x 30 (cm)130 x 210 x 92 (cm)Grey M/09 Sleeps 2 Adults
51" x 83" x 11-3/4" 51" x 83" x 36-1/2"
Medium (1.45m)128 lbs. (58kg)145 x 210 x 30 (cm)145 x 210 x 92 (cm)GreyM/10Sleeps 2 Adults + 1 Child
57" x 83" x 11-3/4"57" x 83" x 36-1/2"
Large (1.6m)150 lbs. (68kg)160 x 215 x 92 (cm)160 x 215 x 92 (cm)GreyM/11Sleeps 2 Adults + 2 Children
63" x 85" x 11-3/4"63"x 85" x 36-1/2"
Autohome Maggiolina Extreme (http://autohomeus.com/products/maggiolinaExtreme.php)
SizeWeightClosed DimensionOpen DimensionColorModel Number Comments
Small (1.3m) 136.4 lbs. (62 kg) 130 x 210 x 33 (cm)130 x 210 x 90 (cm)Grey M/05Sleeps 2 Adults
51" x 82-3/4' x 13" 51" x 82-3/4" x 34-1/2" Permissible top load: 35 lbs.
Autohome Maggiolina Grand Tour (http://autohomeus.com/products/maggiolinaGrandTour.php)
SizeWeightClosed DimensionOpen DimensionColorModel Number Comments
Small (1.3m) 123lbs. (56 kg) 130 x 210 x 36 (cm) 130 x 210 x 96 (cm) Grey M/12Sleeps 2 Adults
td]51" x 82-3/4" x 14-1/4"51" x 82-3/4" x 37-3/4"Permissible top load: 25 lbs. inc. roof rack
Medium (1.45m)132lbs. (60 kg)145 x 210 x 36 (cm)145 x 210 x 96 (cm)GreyM/13Sleeps 2 Adults + 1 Child
td]57" x 82-3/4" x 14-1/4"57" x 82-3/4" x 37-3/4"Permissible top load: 25 lbs. inc. roof rack
Large (1.6m)154lbs. (70 kg)160 x 215 x 36 (cm)160 x 215 x 96 (cm)GreyM/13Sleeps 2 Adults + 2 Children
td]63" x 84-3/4" x 14-1/4"63" x 84-3/4" x 37-3/4"Permissible top load: 25 lbs. inc. roof rack
Autohome Overland (http://autohomeus.com/products/overland.php)
SizeWeightClosed DimensionOpen DimensionColor Model Number Comments
Small (1.3m) 95 lbs. (43 kg) 130 x 110 x 30 (cm) 130 x 220 x 125 (cm) Carbon Grey OLC/01Sleeps 2 Adults
51" x 43-1/4" x 11-3/4" 51" x 87" x 49-1/4"
Medium (1.6m) 108 lbs. (49 kg) 160 x 110 x 30 (cm) 160 x 220 x 125 (cm) Carbon Grey OLC/02Sleeps 2 Adults + 1 Child
63" x 43-1/4" x 11-3/4" 63" x 87" x 49-1/4"
Large (1.8m) 125-1/2 lbs. (57 kg) 180 x 110 x 30 (cm) 180 x 220 x 125 (cm) Carbon Grey OLC/03Sleeps 2 Adults + 2 Children
71" x 43-1/4" x 11-3/4" 71" x 87" x 49-1/4"
Eezi-Awn Series 3 Roof Top Tent (http://www.eezi-awn.co.za/rooftents.html)
Model Number DimensionWeight Comments
12001200 (w) x 2400 (l) x 1300mm (h) 115#Sleeps 2 Adults
12201220 (w) x 2440 (l) x 1300mm (h)Sleeps 2 Adults
14001400 (w) x 2440 (l) x 1300mm (h)Sleeps 2 Adults
16001600 (w) x 2440 (l) x 1300mm (h)130#Sleeps 2 Adults + 2 Children
18001800 (w) x 2440 (l) x 1300mm (h)Sleeps 2 Adults + 3 Children
22002200 (w) x 2440 (l) x 1300mm (h)150#Sleeps 4 Adults (2 dividing rooms)
Howling Moon Roof Top Tent (http://www.howlingmoon.co.za/rooftopframe.html)
Model Number WeightClosed DimensionOpen DimensionComments
DELUXE 1.2 (#972490) 48 kg 130 x 130 x 36 cm 2.4 m x 1.2 m x 1.2 m Sleeps 2 Adults
DELUXE 1.3 (#974003)52 kg140 x 130 x 36 cm2.4 m x 1.3 m x 1.2 mSleeps 2 Adults
DELUXE 1.4 (#972494)56 kg150 x 130 x 36 cm2.4 m x 1.4 m x 1.2 mSleeps 2 Adults
DELUXE 1.6 (#972580)66 kgs170 x 130 x 36 cm2.4 m x 1.6 m x 1.2 mSleeps 2 Adults
DELUXE 2.4 (#972495)96 kgs260 x 130 x 36 cm 2.4 m x 2.4 m x 1.2 mSleeps 4 Adults (2 individual rooms)
Mambosa Car Top Tent (http://www.car-top-tent.com/products.asp)
* Fabric: 420 Denier Polyester with PVC Coating
* Water Resistance: 1000mm
* Window (2) PE Mesh
* Inner Mattress: Foam 2.5in (H) x 71in (L) x 41in (W) / (x2)
* Base: Flex PVC Board Reinforced with Aluminum Frame
* Frame: Aluminum Tube 19 x 1.33mm (Self Retracting) 22 x 1.0mm
* Ladder: Adjustable Steel Tube From 39in up to 72in (H)
* Lock Pins: 20 x 20 x 1.2mm, 25.4 x 25.4 x 1.3mm
* Country of Origin: China
Oasis II Tent (http://www.oasis-tents.com/tents.html)
* Closed: 61"L x 46"W x 8"H
* Open: 85"L x 58"W x 47"H
* Weight (lbs.): 39
* Exterior fabric: 300 D Polyester with a water resistant polyurethane coating.
* Interior floor covering ? soft flannel.
* Rain/sunshade: 300 D polyester with water resistant polyurethane coating.
* Flooring: Heavy woven fabric supported by adjustable elastic weaving.
* Tent Frame: powder coated aluminum alloy construction perimeter frame.
* Ladder Specifications:
* Aluminum construction.
* Maximum Length: 110 inches
* Weight: 12 lbs.
Technitop Rooftop Tent (http://www.technitop.co.za/)
* Closed: 1.1m Length
* Open: 2.2m Length, 1.3m Width, 0.28m Height
* Weight: 52kg (no ladder)
* Canvas: high quality Riblock Acrylic Dralon. Canvas color = Light Olive
* Flysheet: permanently attached durable PVC flysheet
* Convoluted high density foam mattress with cover
Downside to all of this.... your center of gravity goes out the window as you've got well over 100# sitting up there. But for the average user who is exploring more than doing the technical trails won't mind the added cog up there.
Anyway here's a small list of what I've been able to compile over time during my researching hours. If you've used any one of these, post up your reviews!
Autohome Columbus Roof Top Tent (http://autohomeus.com/products/columbus.php)
SizeWeightClosed DimensionOpen DimensionColorModel Number
Small (1.3m) 95# 130 x 210 x 30 (cm) 130 x 210 x 150 (cm) Grey CV/01
51" x 83" x 11-3/4"51" x 83" x 59"
Medium (1.45m) 108# 145 x 210 x 30 (cm)145 x 210 x 150 (cm)GreyCV/01
57" x 83" x 11-3/4"57" x 83" x 59"
Large (1.6m) 125.5# 160 x 210 x 30 (cm)160 x 210 x 150 (cm)GreyCV/01
63" x 83" x 11-3/4"63" x 83" x 59"
Autohome Maggiolina Airlander (http://autohomeus.com/products/maggiolinaAirlander.php)
SizeWeightClosed DimensionOpen DimensionColorModel Number Comments
Small (1.3m) 119 lbs. (54kg) 130 x 210 x 30 (cm)130 x 210 x 92 (cm)Grey M/09 Sleeps 2 Adults
51" x 83" x 11-3/4" 51" x 83" x 36-1/2"
Medium (1.45m)128 lbs. (58kg)145 x 210 x 30 (cm)145 x 210 x 92 (cm)GreyM/10Sleeps 2 Adults + 1 Child
57" x 83" x 11-3/4"57" x 83" x 36-1/2"
Large (1.6m)150 lbs. (68kg)160 x 215 x 92 (cm)160 x 215 x 92 (cm)GreyM/11Sleeps 2 Adults + 2 Children
63" x 85" x 11-3/4"63"x 85" x 36-1/2"
Autohome Maggiolina Extreme (http://autohomeus.com/products/maggiolinaExtreme.php)
SizeWeightClosed DimensionOpen DimensionColorModel Number Comments
Small (1.3m) 136.4 lbs. (62 kg) 130 x 210 x 33 (cm)130 x 210 x 90 (cm)Grey M/05Sleeps 2 Adults
51" x 82-3/4' x 13" 51" x 82-3/4" x 34-1/2" Permissible top load: 35 lbs.
Autohome Maggiolina Grand Tour (http://autohomeus.com/products/maggiolinaGrandTour.php)
SizeWeightClosed DimensionOpen DimensionColorModel Number Comments
Small (1.3m) 123lbs. (56 kg) 130 x 210 x 36 (cm) 130 x 210 x 96 (cm) Grey M/12Sleeps 2 Adults
td]51" x 82-3/4" x 14-1/4"51" x 82-3/4" x 37-3/4"Permissible top load: 25 lbs. inc. roof rack
Medium (1.45m)132lbs. (60 kg)145 x 210 x 36 (cm)145 x 210 x 96 (cm)GreyM/13Sleeps 2 Adults + 1 Child
td]57" x 82-3/4" x 14-1/4"57" x 82-3/4" x 37-3/4"Permissible top load: 25 lbs. inc. roof rack
Large (1.6m)154lbs. (70 kg)160 x 215 x 36 (cm)160 x 215 x 96 (cm)GreyM/13Sleeps 2 Adults + 2 Children
td]63" x 84-3/4" x 14-1/4"63" x 84-3/4" x 37-3/4"Permissible top load: 25 lbs. inc. roof rack
Autohome Overland (http://autohomeus.com/products/overland.php)
SizeWeightClosed DimensionOpen DimensionColor Model Number Comments
Small (1.3m) 95 lbs. (43 kg) 130 x 110 x 30 (cm) 130 x 220 x 125 (cm) Carbon Grey OLC/01Sleeps 2 Adults
51" x 43-1/4" x 11-3/4" 51" x 87" x 49-1/4"
Medium (1.6m) 108 lbs. (49 kg) 160 x 110 x 30 (cm) 160 x 220 x 125 (cm) Carbon Grey OLC/02Sleeps 2 Adults + 1 Child
63" x 43-1/4" x 11-3/4" 63" x 87" x 49-1/4"
Large (1.8m) 125-1/2 lbs. (57 kg) 180 x 110 x 30 (cm) 180 x 220 x 125 (cm) Carbon Grey OLC/03Sleeps 2 Adults + 2 Children
71" x 43-1/4" x 11-3/4" 71" x 87" x 49-1/4"
Eezi-Awn Series 3 Roof Top Tent (http://www.eezi-awn.co.za/rooftents.html)
Model Number DimensionWeight Comments
12001200 (w) x 2400 (l) x 1300mm (h) 115#Sleeps 2 Adults
12201220 (w) x 2440 (l) x 1300mm (h)Sleeps 2 Adults
14001400 (w) x 2440 (l) x 1300mm (h)Sleeps 2 Adults
16001600 (w) x 2440 (l) x 1300mm (h)130#Sleeps 2 Adults + 2 Children
18001800 (w) x 2440 (l) x 1300mm (h)Sleeps 2 Adults + 3 Children
22002200 (w) x 2440 (l) x 1300mm (h)150#Sleeps 4 Adults (2 dividing rooms)
Howling Moon Roof Top Tent (http://www.howlingmoon.co.za/rooftopframe.html)
Model Number WeightClosed DimensionOpen DimensionComments
DELUXE 1.2 (#972490) 48 kg 130 x 130 x 36 cm 2.4 m x 1.2 m x 1.2 m Sleeps 2 Adults
DELUXE 1.3 (#974003)52 kg140 x 130 x 36 cm2.4 m x 1.3 m x 1.2 mSleeps 2 Adults
DELUXE 1.4 (#972494)56 kg150 x 130 x 36 cm2.4 m x 1.4 m x 1.2 mSleeps 2 Adults
DELUXE 1.6 (#972580)66 kgs170 x 130 x 36 cm2.4 m x 1.6 m x 1.2 mSleeps 2 Adults
DELUXE 2.4 (#972495)96 kgs260 x 130 x 36 cm 2.4 m x 2.4 m x 1.2 mSleeps 4 Adults (2 individual rooms)
Mambosa Car Top Tent (http://www.car-top-tent.com/products.asp)
* Fabric: 420 Denier Polyester with PVC Coating
* Water Resistance: 1000mm
* Window (2) PE Mesh
* Inner Mattress: Foam 2.5in (H) x 71in (L) x 41in (W) / (x2)
* Base: Flex PVC Board Reinforced with Aluminum Frame
* Frame: Aluminum Tube 19 x 1.33mm (Self Retracting) 22 x 1.0mm
* Ladder: Adjustable Steel Tube From 39in up to 72in (H)
* Lock Pins: 20 x 20 x 1.2mm, 25.4 x 25.4 x 1.3mm
* Country of Origin: China
Oasis II Tent (http://www.oasis-tents.com/tents.html)
* Closed: 61"L x 46"W x 8"H
* Open: 85"L x 58"W x 47"H
* Weight (lbs.): 39
* Exterior fabric: 300 D Polyester with a water resistant polyurethane coating.
* Interior floor covering ? soft flannel.
* Rain/sunshade: 300 D polyester with water resistant polyurethane coating.
* Flooring: Heavy woven fabric supported by adjustable elastic weaving.
* Tent Frame: powder coated aluminum alloy construction perimeter frame.
* Ladder Specifications:
* Aluminum construction.
* Maximum Length: 110 inches
* Weight: 12 lbs.
Technitop Rooftop Tent (http://www.technitop.co.za/)
* Closed: 1.1m Length
* Open: 2.2m Length, 1.3m Width, 0.28m Height
* Weight: 52kg (no ladder)
* Canvas: high quality Riblock Acrylic Dralon. Canvas color = Light Olive
* Flysheet: permanently attached durable PVC flysheet
* Convoluted high density foam mattress with cover