That looks so much better than mine! Way to go. I am excited to read some "Camping" stories! Congrats!View attachment 41873 Finally made some cross bars to put on top of the trailer to mount the RTT to today.
Thanks! Pleasantly surprised how much room is inside!That looks so much better than mine! Way to go. I am excited to read some "Camping" stories! Congrats!
Sorry JB.... :-( But I've been using it.Your jeep is dirty LR.
We just did the same thing today "ac"..... added a 2" memory foam mattress on the stock mattress. Feels much better.Great looking trailer. I traded the space for open sleeping bags for an additional 2 inch memory foam mattress, Now with the memory foam mattress and the stock mattress I cannot store sleeping bags. I do have a cloth painters mat covering the mattresses though. It is thin and I keep it in when I sleep as a barrier to keep my mattresses clean. I have to haul my sleeping back in the Jeep but it is a small price to pay for comfort for these old bones.
I can't wait to see your set up, but the trailer is awesome especially hooked up to the Jeep. Mine is functional and will carry my quad, but looks like something old Sanford would own. I play the Sanford and Son theme every time I hook mine up lol
We just did the same thing today "ac"..... added a 2" memory foam mattress on the stock mattress. Feels much better.
Bonus!! That is one fine looking tent trailerWe had a cover that we slid the memory foam pad into. Folded the tent up and put the cover on. The two shocks that hold the top of my trailer open for loading and unloading are strong enough to hold it open with the RTT on it. View attachment 42132
Hate to state the obvious......but wont you fall out like that ?? heheWe had a cover that we slid the memory foam pad into. Folded the tent up and put the cover on. The two shocks that hold the top of my trailer open for loading and unloading are strong enough to hold it open with the RTT on it. View attachment 42132
We would.....but I think I'll sleep in the tent with the trailer lid closed.......what do you think? good idea?Hate to state the obvious......but wont you fall out like that ?? hehe
Great idea....your smarter than the average bear boo boo lolWe would.....but I think I'll sleep in the tent with the trailer lid closed.......what do you think? good idea?
It could be.....I know beer will be in there.Great idea....your smarter than the average bear boo boo lol
I thought the trailer might have been the basement or a wine cellar :borra2:
I like how it matches the color of your JeepCamping solo- When wanting to rough it... Cheap pop up tent atop rack.View attachment 40326
I wonder how legal something like that would be ,If I was to flat tow my TJ behind my Motorhome and tow a trailer like that also at the same time, would that be considered a double or a triple tow??Got it today and put it on my trailer.View attachment 40789
But if I was to fo a color match with mine I'd look like a Giant FREAKING Bumble Bee,and with some of the CRAZY U.F.O watchers up here,Id probably be a big Target for them,Definitely not the look that I'm going for!!LolI like how it matches the color of your Jeep
It's cause they're making room for the new Green one! Really want one of these.30% of the Yakimas at rei. $1050 for the 3 person is tempting.
https://www.rei.com/product/115101/yakima-skyrise-3-rooftop-tent
So I've been camping a few times in it in varying weather conditions. Here's my take:
It's a smittybilt product so I was hesitant on buying it, but after camping in it a few times, I've laid my worries to rest. I also bought the annex to go with it. The base is 3/4 treated plywood wrapped in fiber reinforced plastic. The canvas type material is thicker than traditional tents and holds heat well. (Not cavas like the kodiak tents though)
RTT Pros:
cheaper than most others
ease of deployment
included LED lighting for the inside
grab handles for easy entering
It holds up flawlessly in rain
It holds heat very well (had ice building up on it one night. with the proper sleeping bag, I was very toasty)
It's price point is very competitive compared to the others in its class
You'll be the talk of the campground if you live in an area not accustomed to these style set ups
Annex Pros:
It's BIG. I could fit a queen size air up in the bottom
back entry to access your vehicle
plenty of windows
easy to install
privacy when needed
the hold down straps are big enough to wrap around rocks or whatever if your camping somewhere thats hardpan
RTT cons:
It takes a while to dry off when it gets wet, if you're not in direct sunlight
The fastening hardware leaves a little to be desired
It's noisy in high winds
The mattress is hard to get out when your cleaning it
Annex cons:
It's designed to have the RTT ladder on the inside (That's just ridiculous. I modified mine to allow the ladder on the outside)
No bottom. No big deal, I use a tarp
It's thinner than the RTT material
Zippers have slack making it a pain in the a$$ to zip up in the dark
It doesn't do as well as the RTT in wind (even after its staked down)
All in all, I'm super happy with it. I initially bought it to top off a trailer, and still will once I'm done, but using it on top of the TJ is no problem. The kids LOVE the fact that they're sleeping on top of the jeep and it gets the wife out who is against any kind of tent camping that involes the ground (and snakes or bugs) I told her they cant climb ladders, so she's good now.
I would buy it again if I had to do it over again.
Hey Shwane,
Thanks for the great review of your RTT!
I hope you can answer a couple of quick questions for me.
Are you still using your RTT and how has it held up since your OP?
Do you notice the additional weight on the TJ?
I'm considering converting a small utility trailer to tow long distance would the RTT work on a flat top surface on the trailer?
Thanks!