DEFENDER2.NET - View topic - [Wanted] Looking for a Roof Tent

↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > For Sale & Wanted > [Wanted] Looking for a Roof Tent

Page 1 of 1

Print this entire topic ·

106Lad

Member Since: 29 Oct 2021
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 28

[Wanted] Looking for a Roof Tent

Haven't seen a roof tent up in a while, but thought id pop a wanted ad up to see if anyone has one for sale, or one maybe coming up?

Was looking at Soft Shells with Annex, but would be open to Hard Shell dependant on price.

Thanks,

Mark

23rd Mar 2022 10:41am

Mr Fudge

Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Near Oxford
Posts: 90

This ones still for sale:

https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82284.html

23rd Mar 2022 3:35pm

106Lad

Member Since: 29 Oct 2021
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 28

Thanks,

Its top end of the budget, and i think i would prefer a soft shell, as they seem a little more roomy, and less roomy when being stored.

Open to being educated on this though?

Mark

24th Mar 2022 4:37pm

Mr Fudge

Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Near Oxford
Posts: 90

There are pros and cons to each. For me the main advantage of the clamshell is ease and speed of use. They go up and down in seconds, while canvas ones require crawling around the roof (hope you've got an external cage or decent roof rack).

Clamshells are also more robust I think in bad weather.

Some canvas roof tents have a covered entrance which is an advantage in wetter weather.

Really it's up to you, what's important, and your budget.

24th Mar 2022 10:24pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17443

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Mr Fudge wrote:
This ones still for sale:

https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic82284.html

Hmm, tempting, tempting!

24th Mar 2022 10:41pm

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3373

Ive been sleeping in my soft shell this week with the nice weather. The hard shell is getting an airing as well however ready for the kids to occupy it this weekend

Horses for courses really, the soft shell is cheap, light and feels more like a tent, . The hard shell is the opposite of the above.

Click image to enlarge

Last edited by camelman on 13th Apr 2022 2:51pm. Edited 1 time in total

25th Mar 2022 8:41am

106Lad

Member Since: 29 Oct 2021
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 28

I think for a first foray into it, maybe better to start cheaper and work up from there.

See how the other half likes it before shelling out on more expensive kit?

Ive found a Tuff Trek TT-03 for reasonable money. Anyone any experience of these?

https://tuff-trek.com/product/tuff-trek-tt...-rooftent/

25th Mar 2022 9:16am

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3373

Depends what decent money is

Last edited by camelman on 13th Apr 2022 2:52pm. Edited 1 time in total

25th Mar 2022 9:30am

foxhound

Member Since: 02 Mar 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 363

1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Alpine White

106Lad wrote:
I think for a first foray into it, maybe better to start cheaper and work up from there.

See how the other half likes it before shelling out on more expensive kit?

Ive found a Tuff Trek TT-03 for reasonable money. Anyone any experience of these?

https://tuff-trek.com/product/tuff-trek-tt...-rooftent/

tuff trek are pretty good. Gordigear, ARB, Tuff Trek (less their africa series) and I think Front Runner all come from the same chinese factory

i have a tt02 ruggedized on my 110 and a howling moon on my trailer 110 Defender 300tdi & Penman trailer with ally exped top and roof tent

13th Apr 2022 1:31pm

Page 1 of 1

All times are GMT

Jump to

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum