roof top camper

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:19 am

When you make the slits I'd suggest drilling a hole at each end a little larger in diameter than the width of the slit. Its an old engineering trick to stop the slit, which is like a crack, from growing.

So measure then drill your 2 holes, then cut the slit from one to the other. Try to do it evenly so there is nowhere for the stress to concentrate.

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 3:46 pm

nachaluva wrote:measure then drill your 2 holes, then cut the slit from one to the other. Try to do it evenly so there is nowhere for the stress to concentrate.

If you have to, file it down smooth so that there's no areas for a crack to evolve from

This is how it's done in the aircraft industry

Cheers

Bennie

thunder039 · Post by **thunder039** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 3:58 pm

thanks a lot El freddo and nachaluva! the suggestions on how to make the slits has been a big help! i will be making them early next year once i get the tent, and i will report on how it goes. once again thanks jake.

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:24 pm

No worries mate, I'll be keen to see the end result!

Make sure you dig this up and add a description of what you get up to as well as some pics

We love pics on here

Cheers

Bennie

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:25 pm

thunder039 wrote:thanks a lot El freddo and nachaluva! the suggestions on how to make the slits has been a big help! i will be making them early next year once i get the tent, and i will report on how it goes. once again thanks jake.

My pleasure

El_Freddo wrote:No worries mate, I'll be keen to see the end result!

Make sure you dig this up and add a description of what you get up to as well as some pics We love pics on here

Cheers

Bennie

We certainly do!

thunder039 · Post by **thunder039** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 2:20 pm

well the tent arrived yesterday, so all systems go was todays plan. have got it all on except one bolt as i lost it

but will get a replacement tomorrow. the plastic roof rails seem to be more then strong enough for the job as i have been in it and tested it out. the new firmer and lifted kings springs also insure that the car doesn't sink much all when im in it.
the pictures show the tent folded up on the roof but with out its cover and the slits made in the roof rails. all thats left to do is figure out how to install the awning which means understanding the instructions

and then test it out!

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:08 am

Yeah mate, neat!

Got some pics of the tent when it's all ready to go? Keen to see the final result!

Instructions - pfft! Read them after all else fails! I've been told that's what my Grand Father used to do!

Cheers

Bennie

thunder039 · Post by **thunder039** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:42 am

El_Freddo wrote:Yeah mate, neat!

Got some pics of the tent when it's all ready to go? Keen to see the final result!

Instructions - pfft! Read them after all else fails! I've been told that's what my Grand Father used to do!

Cheers

Bennie

i will get some pics of it all finally set up and using it! defiantly worth the money as you save so much room in the back of your car. i WAS going to read the instructions for the awning but turns out it didn't come with any hahaha. i will eventually figure it out surely...

thunder039 · Post by **thunder039** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:31 pm

just a few more pics. finally got the awning on with help from google images:D.
i will get some pics up of it all set up when i go camping to use it!

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:50 pm

Looking good mate! I reckon an air dam in front of the tent could be good if the tent doesn't use that area when it's all set up - just for extra fuel economy.

Cheers

Bennie

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:11 pm

Looking good

Have I told you that's a fine looking Foz lol (same as mine)

Bet you cant wait to get out & try it out, cant wait to see some pics of it set up

thunder039 · Post by **thunder039** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:45 am

well here it is all set up. fantastic to use much better then a tent. look forward to many more trips using it!

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:07 am

Very cool, Makes me want to get one. I saw one on ebay in sydney but they don't ship to perth. Anyone willing to pick it up for me and ship it with e-go? Happy to pay you a little extra for fuel and help. But first i need to win the auction:)

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:37 pm

Very nice thunder. How is the drivers side of the RTT supported? Cant see poles, just the ladder.
Love the fly & the window awning, should help keep it cool in summer... kool

Those awnings are very useful, dont take long to set up & make lunch in the rain so much nicer.

Guyph, quick, make a post... you're on 1,999!

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 1:36 pm

hehe, posted the 2000post on my thread already:)

thunder039 · Post by **thunder039** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 1:38 pm

when it folds out it clicks into place and the ladder also acts as a secondary support feels very sturdy. the awning is very useful indeed! i was camping in the vic high country when we had some hot weather last week and it proved very useful to keep out of the sun

D3V1L · Post by **D3V1L** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:48 pm

the fold in the tent supports itself, but relies heavily on roof strength. so for your sake i hope its secured very well, as ive had a few tents come back, and had ripped the roof rails off big 4x4's after 2 ppl sleeping in it

dave

thunder039 · Post by **thunder039** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:24 pm

D3V1L wrote:the fold in the tent supports itself, but relies heavily on roof strength. so for your sake i hope its secured very well, as ive had a few tents come back, and had ripped the roof rails off big 4x4's after 2 ppl sleeping in it

dave

well ive used it twice on separate times so 4 nights in total and havnt had a issue and have checked the the rails and they seem to be coping fine

wombataaron · Post by **wombataaron** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 6:27 pm

Hi guys, i have the opportunity to snap up this rooftop camper pod:

http://portmacquarie.gumtree.com.au/c-V ... =355101861
only problem is it would hang about 40cm over the front of my roof:P
Am i right in guessing that would be unsafe/illegal?

wombataaron · Post by **wombataaron** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 6:51 pm

thunder039 wrote:well ive used it twice on separate times so 4 nights in total and havnt had a issue and have checked the the rails and they seem to be coping fine

Also thunder how long is yours when its packed up on your roof?