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**FishTEX** · 05-20-2020, 09:47 PM

So during this time off I've got on the "build a truck and go anywhere" kick.

Long story short, I bought me an older Toyota Tacoma and have been building it up for a trip through Utah, Colorado and beyond. I've always been a ground camper but it seems to be that a Roof Top Tent (RTT) is the way to go. Honestly I kind of like the idea. Does anyone here have any advice on roof top tents? brands to stay away from? What needs would YOU look for in a tent that you need to practically live out of for a month or more? There will be hotel stops, not sure how long I can go with out showers yet.

**Pintabo** · 05-20-2020, 10:47 PM

Yellowskeeter has one mounted on a trailer he built for surf fishing. Send him a message.

**basicfish** · 05-26-2020, 10:46 AM

I have used 3 different ones. An ARB Eezi-Awn and my current one a Tepui.
They were all great, the ARB is great for hot weather. The EeziAwn was the most heavy duty a little hot in the summer here, but great where it gets cool.
My tepui I have now is the smallest of the three. And my favorite. Because it’s just me in the tent. I picked up a all screen canvass for it, and it’s great for our warmer weather.
I like it because of the easy set up and breakdown.
ARB on the red Subaru, and the gear trailer it was on when I sold it.

**basicfish** · 05-26-2020, 10:51 AM

Pics of ARB RTT

05-20-2020, 09:47 PM	#1
FishTEX Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: May 15 2013 Posts: 94 Rep Power: 1080331	RTT advice So during this time off I've got on the "build a truck and go anywhere" kick. Long story short, I bought me an older Toyota Tacoma and have been building it up for a trip through Utah, Colorado and beyond. I've always been a ground camper but it seems to be that a Roof Top Tent (RTT) is the way to go. Honestly I kind of like the idea. Does anyone here have any advice on roof top tents? brands to stay away from? What needs would YOU look for in a tent that you need to practically live out of for a month or more? There will be hotel stops, not sure how long I can go with out showers yet.

05-26-2020, 10:51 AM	#4
basicfish Deploy the Yak Join Date: Feb 22 2008 Age: 56 Posts: 74 Rep Power: 613360	Pics of ARB RTT Attached Images

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05-20-2020, 10:47 PM	#2
Pintabo Registered Users-pm+ Join Date: Feb 08 2006 Posts: 459 Rep Power: 2136084	Yellowskeeter has one mounted on a trailer he built for surf fishing. Send him a message.

05-26-2020, 10:46 AM	#3
basicfish Deploy the Yak Join Date: Feb 22 2008 Age: 56 Posts: 74 Rep Power: 613360	I have used 3 different ones. An ARB Eezi-Awn and my current one a Tepui. They were all great, the ARB is great for hot weather. The EeziAwn was the most heavy duty a little hot in the summer here, but great where it gets cool. My tepui I have now is the smallest of the three. And my favorite. Because it’s just me in the tent. I picked up a all screen canvass for it, and it’s great for our warmer weather. I like it because of the easy set up and breakdown. ARB on the red Subaru, and the gear trailer it was on when I sold it.

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