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Old 07-28-2019, 09:32 AM #121
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Ladies & Gentlemen, I present the last and final prototype RTTx 003 in photos...

Details to note:

- This unit is considered a finish-level prototype.
- Please note - Some aspects of the tent will be different on the production versions.
- Colors and fabrics are subject to change.























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Looks great. Can’t wait till you’re open for actual orders. Just had a couple questions.

Will you only be making the shell in white?
Is there a ladder? Or how do you get into it?
Will you be able to mount anything to the roof of the shell? Like a solar panel and maxtrax?

Thanks.
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Looks great. Can’t wait till you’re open for actual orders. Just had a couple questions.

Will you only be making the shell in white?
Is there a ladder? Or how do you get into it?
Will you be able to mount anything to the roof of the shell? Like a solar panel and maxtrax?

Thanks.

The tent can be wrapped (car vinyl) otherwise, it is white.
Ladder = Yes - see the other photos in the thread. It is a telescopic ladder.
Mount other things - yes...see the other photos in the thread.
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Sign me up when you start production! Beautiful job!
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Great job on the RTT OP. Looks fantastic!

Just be prepared for all the people saying they want them and then getting ghosted by a majority of them as soon as you are ready to sell.

Not because of your product. Just because people reactionary and extremely shortsighted.
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The RTTx: Why 'another' Roof Top Tent?

Let's chat about this.

The roof tent market we know of is saturated with products. Tents everywhere. There are hard shell, soft shell, hybrids, mechanized, some that sleep 2, some that sleep 4-5 and so on.

So...why do this?

Not a single tent on the market today has taken into account the very basics of vehicular mounted items.

Those are:
- Aerodynamics
- Weight
- Profile / closed height

From the very beginning of this idea - these three important design factors have been the core of this project.

Let's talk about each.


Aero - Save a very few hard shell tents out there, virtually all have very little to no built-in or designed-in aerodynamics. All are essentially bricks with flat faces with many hard corners, etc. This directly impacts the MPG's of your rig. More MPG's means more $$ in the pocket, simple as that.


RTTx Fun Aero Fact:
The sloped nose of the RTTx is a composite based material that can be removed or cut to fit virtually any style LED light bar. From the small 6-8" models to the widest being approx 50-52".

Weight - This one is significant. Almost all existing roof top tents on the market today are well over 130 lbs. Many excede 150 to 200+ lbs. This is not a good thing for lifted off road vehicles. Having that kind of weight, up there, above your head, will effect how your vehicle responds to approach angles, slopes, and steep obstacles.

RTTx Fun Weight Fact: All the prototypes weighed in at approx 115-117 lbs. With our custom designed aluminum profiles, we will easily reduce that weight below 100 lbs. Resulting in the lightest roof top tent on the market.

Profile / Height: All roof top tents available today range in height from the low of 6" to 14" and more when closed. This closed profile directly correlates to aerodynamic resistance. The lower, the better. The less resistance, the better. The RTTx achieves the lowest possible height of 5.25" while still maintaining a usable interior storage. Lastly - The RTTx will still fit in a standard garage door. (7'6" to 8' depending on the vehicle, of course.)

RTTx Fun Height Fact: The RTTx paired with Nemo Equipment's 50L Cosmo insulated inflatable mattress provides maximum storage AND excellent comfort.


The low profile and Aerodynamic nose:





Interior room to spare:



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It looks great!
How about some ballpark pricing estimates for the various options.
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It looks great!
How about some ballpark pricing estimates for the various options.
I also am super interested. Please put me on the future sales list. This tent looks much more durable than the other RTT's on the market.
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It looks great!
How about some ballpark pricing estimates for the various options.

Final pricing is currently being prepared. I am awaiting final numbers from the custom extrusions partner. Once those numbers are finalized, a solid pricing schedule can be prepared.
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In for pricing.
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And I am in the market too!....waiting!!!!....
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I'm interested in buying one as well! Would be nice if a black option is available
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Looks awesome. Interested in price.
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Any update on pricing or schedule?
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