After the debacle i had with OEM Audio + on their sound system, and terrible QC issues i decided my money is better spent on something i enjoy more than listening to music. Camping.
I have spent the last week looking at all sorts of tents and racks. So i am just looking for some honest opinions here.
The rack bothered me the most, because i just need a rack for the tent. any gear will be kept in the truck. So with that said. i have come down to the Alfa Foxtrot rack seen here:
5TH GEN 4RUNNER ROOF RACK – Alpha foxtrot designs. Anyone have an experience with this company and rack? looks stout enough for my needs, they also sell some tent brackets to raise the tent up some, as the rack does seem pretty low.
Now on to the tents. Not trying to beat a dead horse on this, but below are the 3 options i have come down to.
1)
Camp in Overland Vehicle Systems 3 Person Nomadic 3 Roof Top Tent
2)
Delta Roof Top Tent, 2 Person - Tuff Stuff 4x4 & Tuff Stuff Overland
3)
Thule Tepui Explorer Ayer 2 | Thule | United States
So, Tent 1: This is the biggest tent. which isnt always a good thing. but most of our camping will be in moderate weather. Construction is 600D poly-cotton. telescoping ladder. I also like the overhang on the rainfly because if you get the annex it would cover the ladder, giving my wife a nice small room to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. lol. I havent seen much info, or many reviews on this tent/brand though.
Tent 2: this is a 2 person tent, which i dont mind. 56" width on the mattress looks big enough. construction is 280G poly-cotton. has a 2 piece ladder that i hear are terrible after a while. No over hang on the rainfly, so even if you get the annex the ladder is still "outside". has option to add anti-condensation mat.
Tent 3: Thule.. this is the smallest tent, 48" wide mattress. 260G poly-cotton construction. telescoping ladder. no overhang on the rain fly, has option for anti-condensation mat. Even though this is the most "Name brand" out of the 3. its seems the fabric construction is lesser than the other two, and have also heard these tents have gone downhill since the purchase of Tepui by thule.
Any opinions will be greatly appreciated on both rack, and tent. Tent will mostly be used in Texas, and i would say we camp maybe 50-60 nights a year total.