RTT Tepui brand

[H3nightrod]

I have been working on my offroad trailer recently and have been gathering gear for future expeditions. The question on hand is should I pack standard tents or invest in a RTT? Even though RTT are costly I am honestly considering investing into one for my trailer build.

Has anyone had any past experience with any specific brand? Know of a good place to order from?

This is one of the tents I have been considering.
http://okiebuilttrailers.com/shop/t...ribute_pa_ruggedized-colors=expedition-orange

any sugestions would be apreciated. thanks in advance.

 

[Chocflip201]

I know a few people that have Tepui's. They are built okay, a little more economical than some other brands. But just be careful and smart with them and you'll be good. I even have a buddy who is a dealer for them, if you decide to go Tepui.

I have loved my RTT in comparison to ground tents. They each have their pro's and con's, but the RTT suits what I want better.

 

[Renagade132]

If you have the capability, an RTT is definitely the way to go over a standard tent! A buddy of mine is getting one to, not sure which one, but if I find out any details, I will let you know. Just make sure you research them and compare the advantage and disadvantages against each brand.

 

[ABNTROOP]

I would agree. Although RTT have drawbacks as does every product, putting them on a trailer you can set up and leave as a base camp takes care of the largest negative. That negative being your rig is immobile without folding the tent up every time you want to leave camp if mounted to your rig. Tepui is a good tent, stay away from CVT. Bobby (the owner )is a nice guy but is one of those who makes lots of promises but ultimately fails to deliver more often than not. That fact plus the fact that I carry a home brew repair kit for when the next thing fails on the tent leads me to not recommend it. It's a good tent, has seen a lot of use, hasn't leaked, but I've had to fix half a dozen things so far. If you can afford it, by the ARB. Much nicer tent. And get a tent with an annex. Very handy!

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

I have a Tepui, I like it a lot...


I bought mine from Tepui for two reasons (as was alluded to above):
1) I got it a couple hundred cheaper than the CVT through Chocoflip's friend
2) CVT didn't have any in stock and the woman who answers the phone for them is a ditz

I was the only person at the NWoverland rally with a Tepui tent - so if you like to meet people, there's that.

and finally, it has a cool name
A tepui /ˈtɛpwi/, or tepuy (Spanish: [teˈpui]), ... The word tepui means "house of the gods" in the native tongue of the Pemon, the indigenous people who inhabit the Gran Sabana.


so you can be a peasant and riff-raff who live in those other tents .... or a god. :wink:

joking aside, they're all pretty much the same. I like the annex and the rain cover - but it's also a pain to assemble and you must assemble it to get in the tent.

 

[H3nightrod]

Chocflip201 check ur pm!!

thanks for all info. I am still comparing brands and comparing pros and cons. I definatly see the advantages of a RTT however I have always used standard tents and am very excited about all posible camping spots we will have to try with a RTT

 

[Chocflip201]

Chocflip201 check ur pm!!

thanks for all info. I am still comparing brands and comparing pros and cons. I definatly see the advantages of a RTT however I have always used standard tents and am very excited about all posible camping spots we will have to try with a RTT

Just replied. I haven't been able to get on here as often as I'd like but that should change.

 

[4speedfunk]

Unless u live somewhere with large carnivores....I don't see the point. RTT are so inconvenient, that I would only consider one in Africa, Australia, or possibly the southwest (I hate rattlesnakes). Ok....it's cool looking. But that's where it ends. A standard ground tent is so much more handy....and I can throw it in the back when I don't need the trailer. I don't have to worry about falling out and it doesn't rock in the wind..

Whatever u decide, try to make your trailer as flexible as possible. I have a small off-road trailer and I use it for all sorts of tasks. I can easily convert it for camping, firewood, bumper hauling, mulch, dirt, gravel, etc. I started off wanting a dedicated expedition rig...but in hindsight I'm glad I didn't make it a full-time camper. It has a BA rack on it and I'm sure it would support a RTT if I wanted one. I use it far more than I thought I would....especially for non-camping. My two sense.

 

[chaos254]

If there were large carnivores around, I would be sleeping in the truck lol. Bears or anything else can easily get onto your roof.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

RTT - why I bought it
1) it's FAR more comfortable than a ground tent because the memory foam
2) set up takes 2 minutes, and the bedding is all ready to go when you pop the top which means I get more time to do stuff I want to do - also it means that when I can't leave until 10 pm on a Friday night - I can still set up quickly when I get to where I'm going
3) quick tear down, drop the tent and go
4) you can store gear inside the folded tent which gives me more room inside the H3
5) smaller camping footprint - which is really cool when there simply isn't any space near to set up a camp.
6) you are up above the bears - and more importantly the drunks, snakes, bugs, and mud.
7) the tent stays cleaner because you can knock the crap off your shoes before you climb up

Each type of camping has its own benefits - what I don't like about the RTT
1) it's a pain to get my 175 lb mastiff in (and he needs to be next to dad otherwise he's a pain.
2) I don't like having to tear down camp just to go run a trail
3) clearance - the RTT on my H3 won't fit through my garage or short shop door.

with that said, I've considered an off-road tear-drop style trailer... but even that's got issues too (towing a trailer where I go doesn't work). With that said, I may simply build a trailer and own both - kind of a pick-your-weapon for camping.

 

[Chocflip201]

I've had my RTT on my roof and it has worked great, however this season I'll be purring it on my trailer so that I don't have to fold it up to go run a trail.

Also my reasons I prefer the RTT is:

1- mainly cleanliness. I have an annex and I take my shoes /dirty clothes off before climbing up. No dirt or crawly bugs ever gets up top. You also don't get dirt all over the bottom of your tent and from setup teardown. You can be as clean as you want with a ground tent but I guarantee you get it dirty when you roll it up when packing up camp in the wilderness. Also in my experience the RTT holds up to wind considerably better than any ground tent ive been in.

2-comfort. No rock in your side, no hole under your head or butt, and no need to take up extra space in the truck with extra foam bedding/padding. And also you have the option of using blocks or even digging a shallow hole for your tires to get your tent perfectly level.

I can tell you if you live in a climate that gets cold at all at night the biggest thing you can do to keep a RTT warm inside is prevent the circulation of air underneath the tent. Mount it as close to your roof as possible.

Ideally an RTT is best when on an expo trailer. Preferably one that doesn't let air circulate underneath.

 

[RamRod]

Unless u live somewhere with large carnivores....I don't see the point. RTT are so inconvenient, that I would only consider one in Africa, Australia, or possibly the southwest (I hate rattlesnakes). Ok....it's cool looking. But that's where it ends. A standard ground tent is so much more handy....and I can throw it in the back when I don't need the trailer. I don't have to worry about falling out and it doesn't rock in the wind..

All I can say is use one then form an opinion....
I will not go back to a ground tent (unless it's for hiking) even again now that I have a RTT. Simply put its just better in every way other than the added centre of gravity when mounted on top of a rig.

BTW any large carnivore can get you in the RTT as easily as a ground tent, that wouldn't ever make it on my list of Pro' sand Con's




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[SuperBuickGuy]

All I can say is use one then form an opinion....
I will not go back to a ground tent (unless it's for hiking) even again now that I have a RTT. Simply put its just better in every way other than the added centre of gravity when mounted on top of a rig.

BTW any large carnivore can get you in the RTT as easily as a ground tent, that wouldn't ever make it on my list of Pro' sand Con's




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frame the word "snakes" and all the other things avoided are just annoyances... I don't like snakes, not even a little bit.

 

[mantracker]

Thanks SuperBuickGuy for the photo and comment. I, too have been doing research on RTT's, and I've been more interested in the Tepui tents than others. You've help me make up my mind. I have plans to put it on top of my M101 trailer.

 

[H3nightrod]

Thanks SuperBuickGuy for the photo and comment. I, too have been doing research on RTT's, and I've been more interested in the Tepui tents than others. You've help me make up my mind. I have plans to put it on top of my M101 trailer.

Thanks again for all the helpful information. I am prepping my m101 for the RTT and hope to get everything ready for a expedition to Utah in April. Might even try to hang with Black Sheap Squad if I'm ready in time. Looking forward to build and will post up picks soon.

 

[ABNTROOP]

Right on, share pics of your build. There are a few of us in the middle of bringing trailers back to life.

 

[Chocflip201]

Did you get one from Adam?

 

[ABNTROOP]

Nooooo. Bought mine off a fellow expedition portal member

 

[Big2dabank]

I just use my Coleman instant cabin, sets up in 1 min and goes down in one minute. I never saw the point of a RTT.

 

[Mb30sdl]

I have 2 ARB ( best of 2 in materials and closed cover ( dust in desert doesn't get in)) touring (2people on GMC) nice for recon missions. Autohome on trailer works good ( material is an old style military canvas, heavy and sips through in heavy rain due to no rain fly.) if I go with family and set it up as "base" camp, I always set up kitchen ground tent. Wish I could add. A room for storage/dining.