Thread: Vehicle roof tents

Originally Posted by 40mm

I have looked into this a but and from my research and also some good friends who have one, I am going for a Bush Buck 'Armourdillo'
Pricey, but better to save and buy the best I reckon.

https://bushbuck.co.nz/products/armo...40159636062307

Really? Heavy, pricey and I hear their hinges rust.
Best on the market by far are Feldon Shelters but north of north island based. KiwiCamping good for support and availability.

Soft top RTT - cheaper, more room and lighter but can get mould if put away wet and can't put anything on top of them. Plus cover will fade and leak over time due to UV
Hard top RTT - more expensive, can be heavier, not a lot of room if you're a tall person. The rear opening ones means head at opening but the apex too small for your feed if you're a back sleeper.

Both suffer in the wind, and if on roof of a lifted 4x4 she's going to rock around. Getting up and down after a bevvy is risky, get a Pee bottle.
Both eat more fuel.