Sold my canvas tent and ordered a rooftop tent

Sanders · 09-18-2015, 01:13 PM

I sold my 12'x9' canvas tent on Craigslist (which was an experience in itself - damned cheap-ass lowballers).

Then, I just placed an order for this to mount to the roof of my Xterra:

http://www.cascadiatents.com/Mt-Shas...&s=615&&id=116

I didn't want a popup tent trailer, but I like the idea of the quick set up and breakdown. Plus, it takes up a lot less room in my vehicle than the other tent with poles did. In fact, you can leave your bedding inside the tent and fold it all up together.

10 Bears · 09-18-2015, 03:22 PM

Excellent choice, I would have done the same.
Quick set up, and minus all that extra stuff.

Only diff is that you don't, necessarily, have a set up camp site.
You take your camp site WITH you!

JD Miller · 09-18-2015, 03:59 PM

You need one them plush 60' deisel pusher motor homes

Tow bar for your Xterra

baboon · 09-18-2015, 07:26 PM

They are real popular in the Republic of South Africa. Mainly to keep elephants from stepping on you in your sleep.

Pogo · 09-19-2015, 08:21 AM

It would be nice for stopovers when traveling.

500grains · 10-05-2015, 10:07 AM

wonder how the dogs get up inside

Sanders · 10-21-2015, 11:34 AM

I got it and mounted it on the Xterra. Had to get some longer bolts, as the rack rails are thicker than most vehicles, and had to trim the mounting rails to make it open off to the passenger side.

Didn't get any pictures, though. It's been raining pretty much since I put it up there. Thank goodness it came with a good, heavy duty cover to keep it dry. It is certainly being tested.

I also ordered some security nuts for it. Wife got me paranoid that someone might steal the tent off the vehicle in a parking lot. At least with the puzzle nuts, they'll have a harder time of it. Hell, they'll probably just steal the whole truck, instead. At least that is insured.

09-18-2015, 01:13 PM	#1
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,447	Sold my canvas tent and ordered a rooftop tent I sold my 12'x9' canvas tent on Craigslist (which was an experience in itself - damned cheap-ass lowballers). Then, I just placed an order for this to mount to the roof of my Xterra: http://www.cascadiatents.com/Mt-Shas...&s=615&&id=116 I didn't want a popup tent trailer, but I like the idea of the quick set up and breakdown. Plus, it takes up a lot less room in my vehicle than the other tent with poles did. In fact, you can leave your bedding inside the tent and fold it all up together. __________________ "The truly dangerous man dresses inconspicuously and is soft- spoken. He walks away from most confrontations. The only time you learn that the truly dangerous man is mad at you is a split second before you die, for he never fights. He only kills. The truly dangerous man knows that fighting is what children do and killing is what men do." - Charley Reese 1986 3

09-18-2015, 03:59 PM	#3
JD Miller Fake Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 39,176	You need one them plush 60' deisel pusher motor homes Tow bar for your Xterra __________________ .......

09-19-2015, 08:21 AM	#5
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 81,967	It would be nice for stopovers when traveling. __________________ .................................................. ....................................… *We have met the enemy, and he is us!*

10-05-2015, 10:07 AM	#6
500grains Soldier of Allah Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crackerland Posts: 31,662	wonder how the dogs get up inside __________________ Racism will keep you alive.

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09-18-2015, 03:22 PM	#2
10 Bears Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: E-Da-How Posts: 137,846	Excellent choice, I would have done the same. Quick set up, and minus all that extra stuff. Only diff is that you don't, necessarily, have a set up camp site. You take your camp site WITH you!

09-18-2015, 07:26 PM	#4
baboon slug Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Out by the lake in central Texas Posts: 18,306	They are real popular in the Republic of South Africa. Mainly to keep elephants from stepping on you in your sleep.

10-21-2015, 11:34 AM	#7
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,447	I got it and mounted it on the Xterra. Had to get some longer bolts, as the rack rails are thicker than most vehicles, and had to trim the mounting rails to make it open off to the passenger side. Didn't get any pictures, though. It's been raining pretty much since I put it up there. Thank goodness it came with a good, heavy duty cover to keep it dry. It is certainly being tested. I also ordered some security nuts for it. Wife got me paranoid that someone might steal the tent off the vehicle in a parking lot. At least with the puzzle nuts, they'll have a harder time of it. Hell, they'll probably just steal the whole truck, instead. At least that is insured.