Which RTT to buy???

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Tanner Howe

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I have an Autana Ruggedized XL that is totally worth recommending. I cant speak for the regular model, but the ruggedized model will defensively stand the test of time. How are you mounting it? I have an ARE CX HD shell with a roof rack that's supporting the tent wight internally (see pics). I have had my wife and two kids on the top with absolutely no problems...even when the kids get a crazy and start to bounce around. I like the fact that it's big enough for multiple people and strong enough to withstand abuse. Plus, Tepui tents are interchangeable with their zipper base system. As of now, I have no complaints.
 

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Sgt12XU

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Just ordered a Tuff Stuff Ranger tent (comes with annex). Should arrive in a couple days. Will update once I get it sorted out. It was about the best value I could find in terms of quality and features for the price point.
 

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Just ordered a Tuff Stuff Ranger tent (comes with annex). Should arrive in a couple days. Will update once I get it sorted out. It was about the best value I could find in terms of quality and features for the price point.
Same here. Put it together, but haven't had a chance to put on roof yet...
 
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jcline

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I have a front runner feather light, south African made one of the best and highest quality on the market. For Street camping in my pickup I fit in diagonally across the short bed

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Have ya put it to the test at all? There are almost no reviews of this tent. I hadn't even considered them until I picked up some Cub and Wolf packs and some of their folding chair. They seem to have some cleaver designs.

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chuckoverland

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Same here. Put it together, but haven't had a chance to put on roof yet...
We had tuff stuff, used it maybe 15 times before it got stolen, careful zipping on the cover not to catch any canvas in it, that was a real bitch. Also ours started showing wear and stretching out of the tracks at the base. Hope u guys have better luck.
Oh and we have the annex and window poles if anyone wants a deal.
 
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For anyone in Canada, or those in the US (especially east coast) wanting a better bargain due to the "crap" Canadian exchange rate, might want to take a look at Wild Coast Tents. Website is not the best, but Peter and Trish take customer Service to a whole new level. If you have questions, call them - great people! We have the Sandpiper model and love it - lots of use and no issues. - I have no affiliation with them, other than being a happy customer.

 
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HappyOurOverlanding

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n the advice of a good friend that has had a Maggiolina for 10 plus years.
I went with the Maggiolina Grand Tour Rooftop Tent with custom 4-inch mattress. I have not regretted the decision especially after the sitting in a Death Valley sand storm. The tent did not sway or rock expect when the 4Runner did because of the high winds.
 

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If anyone does want to check out our tents out we frequent the Sacramento meet-ups and also off a discount to all of the nice folks here too. I love talking about our stuff and showing others what makes us different.
 

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I have owned and used several RTT's. My preferred method of camping is to pack up every morning and head out to a new spot. So quick pitch/pack time is essential. And so is being able to store my bedding in the RTT. I much prefer the hardshell type tent. The hard shells also tend to produce less wind noise.
 

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90023B4E-005D-4557-9CA6-F03C719FCA2E.jpeg I’ve noticed that a lot of you that have posted on this thread have Tepui tents, unfortunately we don’t seem to be able to acquire them over here in uk, so have been looking at this type (picture). I think they are the same as Free Spirit Recreation ones - has anyone had any experience of them?
 
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SpeysideAT35

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I have the Freespirit Recreation M60 that I used on my JKU. It's of excellent quality with really fast opening and closing. I highly recommend it!
Excellent that’s good to know! We have them arriving in uk in next few weeks with added bonus of assisted opening. In the next few months we are expecting another shipment of ones with the new tri-layer lining! So looks as if I might be putting my order in.
 
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