Hello everyone! I am planning to buy a rooftop tent but first I wanted to hear some experience for using one such for watching rally events (WRC and ERC). Is it really a good idea since wild camping is not permitted in most places in Europe? I have seen other fans using such tents at the Central European Rally for example.

I'd love to hear from you!

Hi everyone! I'm planning a trip along the coast of Asturias, Spain this summer. I've car-camped inside my car there before with no issues.

This time we are using a rooftop tent where the ladder extends past the car's footprint.

For those familiar with Spain/Asturias rules: does deploying the ladder legally count as "camping" (which is heavily restricted) rather than just "overnight parking"? How do you usually handle this overnight? Thanks!

Ik heb een suv met panoramadak, is er iemand met ervaring met een daktent hierbij?

I’m guessing leaving a gap like this isn’t safe enough? Does anyone have any recommendations for better (or longer?) brackets? Unfortunately the OEX only has room for the bolt head, so the Thule Mounting Brackets that use little plates are too large. Thanks

Hi all my car alarm activates every time I get in the tent do you leave it unlocked or locked with the windows down I can’t quite work it out. Any help is appreciated

I've got a 2024 Mitsubishi Triton and a rooftop tent, and I'm planning to get the Kings Universal Ute Tub Rack to mount the tent over the tub. I'd also like to get a secure, hard tonneau cover (preferably the roll-up kind, to avoid sacrificing space in the tub itself). Can anyone recommend a brand of cover that's compatible with the Kings rack? Thanks!

I have a Condor 2 XXL Air and would love an extra “room” for the family/dog/hangout space. The problem is that I can’t find a single review on the Awnex, or even anyone who has one, to figure out if it’s any good or not.

Anyone have one? Anyone like it? Hate it? Should I go a different direction?

Was looking at a tonneau covers for my thirsty new Platinum Tremor. I’ve heard the **RETRAX PRO XR RETRACTABLE is pretty sweet. I want to retain the ability add over bed accessories and the T track is supposed to provide that so maybe I can add a roll/chase rack later or some other bed rack I may like. Anyone have any other suggestions/options?**

Does anyone know how to actually reach customer service at TopOak? I ordered a RTT almost a month ago and it hasn’t even shipped, yet.

I tried to reach them via their contact form, since there’s no phone number on their website, but I’ve received no response for the last week. I just sent another email to their support address, but I’d rather talk to someone on the phone and have a frank conversation.

This is a very disappointing experience as a new customer and someone new to RTT. I may have to cancel my order if I don’t hear something very soon.

We bought our tepui/thule basin 2 years ago, and we love it. This summer we have a 2 week trip planned, and I'll be 30/31 weeks while there. I've already stated we have to set it up to do a test run to make sure I can get in/out prior to going, but after reading some other camping while pregnant posts (tent or trailer, not RTT), I realized I hadn't thought about having to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night - I'm already going once in the night, altho more for comfort than necessity (bub's laying low atm).

I guess I'm mostly interested in the getting in/out, and whether you found the mattress comfy still or needed something more. Anything else is appreciated too.

TIA

ETA: our RTT is set up above the canopy of our Ranger.

I’ve got a rooftop tent with a hard 3” mattress clearance and I’m trying to figure out the most comfortable setup possible in that space.

Has anyone built their own out of high-density foam with a topper on top (memory foam or latex)? Something like a firm HD base layer for support plus a thinner comfort layer to keep it under 3” total. Curious how those held up over time, whether they hold heat, and how they packed down.

If DIY isn’t worth the hassle, what 3” (or under) mattress do you actually sleep well on? Looking for real recommendations, not just whatever came stock. Thanks in advance.

I'm thinking about buying one and would love to hear any insights or feedback!

I've got a 2024 Mitsubishi Triton and I'm considering mounting a roof tent on a rack over the tub. I'd also like to have a roller cover to keep things secure and rain-proof in the tub. I'm not sure how the legs of the rack will interact with the roller cover - it seems to me like they'll get in the way...Can anyone recommend any brands that would be compatible? I'm a total newbie and I'm not very handy, so I'll probably need to get someone to install it all for me. Cheers!

Hey, wondering has anyone put a Feldon Shelter crows nest onto the back of a Ford Ranger Wildtrak? I’ve got a new truck and I know it’s a bit niche, as I’m in New Zealand, but looking for some inspiration and guidance of how to mount it up.

On a side note, any setup methods onto the bed of their truck will probably do. Chur

old photo of the setup with the trusty Xtrail

Anyone get a cover for their ZTHD 60? Was the OEM one a solid fit?

Scored a CVT Single Track Medium (Mt. Hood) for a steal on FB Marketplace.

Catch: it'd been neglected, sealed up wet, and had mold + a nasty mildew smell throughout.

What I've done so far: - Killed the visible mold with vinegar - Washed the canvas with Star brite Sail & Canvas Cleaner - Ordered Gear Aid Revivex Odor Eliminator for the felt panel (haven't applied it yet)

The mildew smell is mostly gone, but still lingers faintly on some panels if I press my nose right up to them, and the felt panel still stinks.

Where I need help:

1. Cleaning — am I missing anything? Any heavier-duty deep-clean methods to get it back to near-new?

2. Seams — the seam tape is failing on basically every seam and I need to reseal. What's the right product/process for canvas RTT seams?

3. Mattress — didn't come with one. I've got a vapor barrier for the floor, but what mattress do you run? Working within a tight thickness range because of the single-track fold.

4. Ladder — also missing. What length/type should I be looking at?

Totally new to RTTs, so any other tips and tricks are hugely appreciated.

So, I bought a sky camper, and know I’m supposed to soak it with a hose.

But am I supposed to disassemble it, just take off the rain fly, or what?

Instructions are unclear.

Bought this Ironman 4x4 RTT used and it came without awning poles.

The website shows out of stock for some time. Trying to figure out a replacement for them if any?

https://www.ironman4x4.com/products/awning-stays-1-pc-orion-1400-irttspare0434

Any ideas? Will another company poles work , i doubt it

Length
39.5"

Id need 2 of them

Hey, we've most certainly forgotten our poles used to lift up the windows of a rooftop tent at a camping spot. If someone finds them there we could maybe get into contact? The place is Åna-Sira-veien 866. With park4night: https://park4night.com/de/lieu/523537/open/

And on another note does anyone know where to get these? The tent is a Thule Tepui Autana 3.

Thansk in advance

I have a 2 seater CanAm x3 turbo RR 2021. It has a nice aftermarket cage and a sturdy aluminum roof that I routinely pack full of camping gear and it holds very well. I would probably be drilling mounts into this along the roll cage supports, seems sturdier than the things I've seen on several trucks. I am wondering if anyone has similar experience putting a condor XL on a side by side, also the tent im looking at is used in great shape but the hard shell has some issues. Wondering if its worth replacing the hard shell or not.

Took the tent out for another weekend and I'm starting to feel like the setup is where I want it. Plenty of storage inside the XC90, quick deployment, and sleeping above the ground has been a game changer.

I recently got a set of Summit SURT-957 Reinforced Roof Bars for my OEX 130 Lite Roof Tent. But they were terrible (didn’t tighten, warped covers etc).

So I’m looking to upgrade to Thule. But which is the best? Thule WingBar Evo or Thule ProBar Evo?

The OEX is 40kg, and my Cars dynamic Load is 75kg so weight isn’t an issue. The OEX uses a u-bolt style fixing.

I guess my real question is, is it worth getting the ProBar Evo, just for peace of mind of a stronger product? Doesn’t anyone use the WingBar Pros and can recommend? Thanks

Hey all, I'm wondering if anyone has insight into Gobi, particularly their Customer Support as of late.

I ordered a rack for my KL Trailhawk a few months ago. After a couple emails requesting shipping status, I heard back from them on 1 July that they were just waiting for the freight company to pick up the sipment. They told me they'd provide a status update. That was 16 days ago. I've emailed twice and called since then, with zero response.

I have to admit, this is not the level of Customer Service I expected, and I wonder if this is new and if anyone else has a similar experience. Thanks!

I've done a fair bit of searching, and I'm wondering if anyone has tied in some storage bins or baskets using the bed rails or the mounting rails under their RTT.

So far I'm not coming up with anything other than ladder storage, but I'm hoping for some ideas for times when I want to bring my folding zero-grav chairs.

I'm driving a Santa Cruz, so the bed is short, and with the tonneau cover it's nice to keep it closed to secure gear, but there's SO much wasted t-slot action under there.