DIY Rooftop Tent?

[Frontier719]

Has anyone on here attempted to make their own roof top tent? I think the idea is really cool, but cant see spending upwards of $2500 for a manufactured one.

I've seen some videos on people making them out of old yakima/thule cargo carriers.

The link is a picture of what I'm talking about

http://www.autohomeus.com/images/425_CV-NissanbeachOpen_GryTent.jpg

 

[wadle5]

Has anyone on here attempted to make their own roof top tent? I think the idea is really cool, but cant see spending upwards of $2500 for a manufactured one.

I've seen some videos on people making them out of old yakima/thule cargo carriers.

The link is a picture of what I'm talking about

http://www.autohomeus.com/images/425_CV-NissanbeachOpen_GryTent.jpg

Thats not homemade though. Its an actual RTT. Its just a hardshell one?

 

[ndcent]

What is the point of RTT's?

I've never understood the appeal. They look cool sure, but the practicality isn't apparent to me.

 

[KidVermicious]

Because lions. Dork.

 

[Jetcycles]

Because lions. Dork.

Duh! I just spilled a little bit of my vodka/tonic laughing at that...rock&roll!!!

 

[02SE]

RTT = Humans for Dinner, with a view. :biggrin1:

 

[mikey's2010SR5]

I for sure did not spend $2500. Closer to $800. I love my RTT because I alone can get it set up in about 10 minutes if I am not drinking. Plus it's off the ground away from creepy crawlers. Many advantages but there are disadvantages too. But I will not go back to a ground tent as long as I have my current rig.

 

[ddnww]

WOULDNT A DECENT GROUND TENT KEEP CREEPY CRAWLERS OUT, AND A BEAR OR LION WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM GETTING TO YOUR ROOF. I WOULD THINK IN THAT SITUATION, IT WOULD BE EASIER TO RUN OUT YOUR TENT AND INTO YOUR RIG VS CLIMBING DOWN FROM THE ROOF.

SIDE NOTE: I WOULD LIKE TO OWN AN RTT:frusty:


\/ \/ it's habit at work, we are required to type in all caps. I'll try to keep it down. You could always turn your hearing aid down too.

 

[wnelax04sr5]

 

[wadle5]

What is the point of RTT's?

I've never understood the appeal. They look cool sure, but the practicality isn't apparent to me.

Purpose is a quick set up and tear down time compared to traditional tents.

 

[DCameraMan]

I know this is an old thread, but thought i'd share my latest vlog for my diy roof tent. Finally finished it! (mostly)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhAKybyv6Zo

 

[McLean]

I know this is an old thread, but thought i'd share my latest vlog for my diy roof tent. Finally finished it! (mostly)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhAKybyv6Zo

That came out awesome! and nice job on the videos

 

[Melrose 4r]

I know this is an old thread, but thought i'd share my latest vlog for my diy roof tent. Finally finished it! (mostly)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhAKybyv6Zo

Wow! That is nice! Great work.

 

[DCameraMan]

That came out awesome! and nice job on the videos

Thank you!