04-18-2019, 12:29 PM
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Looks fantastic!
Is there any way we can get a video of the opening and stowing process? I'd love to see just how easy (or difficult?) it can be set up. I might not always be the one to do it.
Thanks in advance!
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04-23-2019, 10:19 AM
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04-23-2019, 02:32 PM
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For someone that actually subscribes to SiriusXM, they would not be able to use the service while the tent is on the truck. A quick fix is having an option to buy the tent with a permantly attached antenna already on it. Then develop a split-type harness that can be connected, with waterproof connections, outside when the tent is mounted, and then also, be able to be connected in the cargo area for the roof antenna?
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04-23-2019, 02:42 PM
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For someone that actually subscribes to SiriusXM, they would not be able to use the service while the tent is on the truck. A quick fix is having an option to buy the tent with a permantly attached antenna already on it. Then develop a split-type harness that can be connected, with waterproof connections, outside when the tent is mounted, and then also, be able to be connected in the cargo area for the roof antenna?
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Since the tents will be bespoke / custom for each buyer...I can easily have a SAT antenna placed on the top.
However - the vehicle connections to the tent will be up to the buyer. I build tents - not rewire vehicles.
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04-24-2019, 10:41 AM
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Sometimes...poo happens.
Did a water test on 001 last night. It failed. Upon inspection...I found the reason. My own fault - a rushed fabric install. (Insert a facepalm here).
Well...that’s what I get. In my haste (..excitement?) to install 001, I screwed up the orientation of the bonded fabrics. And...found a couple places that I didn't fully sew up. As a result, created a water wick that pulled the outside water along the bottom edge directly into the interior.
Not gonna lie, cutting away all the fabric with a razor knife was a little unnerving.
Moving forward with the updated design (currently on 002). Not all bad - this is why 001 exists. To fail...so others can be made better.
Welcome to the world of product design. 🤔😁
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04-30-2019, 11:32 AM
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RTTx002. In-field Test#1 Update:
CruiseMoab 2019.
Our friend is presently on the Kokopelli Trail heading towards Moab, UT with the CruiseMoab 2019 group. The group got hit with INSANE weather last evening and into the early am hours.
Messages from the RTTx002 owner:
On the Road Text Message:
"Road report. High winds in Missouri were fun. You can tell the tent is up there in a 30mph crosswind. But solid as hell no issues. We left Topeka this morning about 6 and are in western Kansas now, more crazy winds."
Text Message Monday:
"Monday morning preflight. Drive through some major storms yesterday. Tent is totally dry. So at least closed it’s awesome!"
Phone Conversation:
"We hit heavy, heavy rain and wind driving through Kansas. Opened the tent up once we go to Grand Station, CO. Tent is perfect and dry."
Text Message while on Kokopelli:
"OMG. We got one helluva field test. Started about 5pm. Monsoon level. Hail. Stopped about 9pm long enough to get in the tent. Then at 2am. BIG storm. Damn near blew the rain fly off. The straps saved it. However...DRY."
Safe to say - Looks like Test #1 is a resounding success.
Side feedback - need stronger gas springs to aid in opening faster.
More to come...Stay tuned.
Preflight Check:
Kokopelli Trailhead:
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04-30-2019, 11:56 AM
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Just terrific real world feedback Terrapod.
And great news on the tent staying dry when closed. Going to be very helpful when I take Antman camping later this summer.
Eddie
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04-30-2019, 12:01 PM
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Just terrific real world feedback Terrapod.
And great news on the tent staying dry when closed. Going to be very helpful when I take Antman camping later this summer.
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I laughed at that one too. I was thinking "...better damn well be dry closed."
LOL.
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04-30-2019, 12:09 PM
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Quote:
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RTTx002. In-field Test#1 Update:
Moab Cruise Fest 2019.
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I'm so excited to see these coming to fruition!
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04-30-2019, 01:10 PM
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Looks great! I'm headed to CM tomorrow. I'll see if I can check it out in person if I see it around the CM head quarters.
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04-30-2019, 02:18 PM
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By-the-minute updates. As of this very moment. The group has stopped and is drying out after last night's deluge.
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05-20-2019, 04:44 PM
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Finally had a chance to give 001 a go. The greenery in the Appalachians this past weekend was intoxicating...
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05-20-2019, 08:08 PM
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Dig the extreme wet weather testing! Looking forward to the production version and the cost
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05-21-2019, 01:02 AM
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Looks awesome! I’d be interested if you decide to produce and sell these ;)
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