Hondo Garage's New Thing

OK, thanks.

 

I'm available for hire if you want someone to handle your secretarial crap

 

I may just be missing it but has a picture of the third brake light been shown yet? Curious to see how this is integrated in the rear of the camper.

Also, super excited to be on the build list. Wish I could have gotten in during the preorders but its never to late.

 

I have that same tailgatetz kitchen roll organizer. That thing is great for keeping everything accessable and essay to find.

 

It would be nice to have a ready-to-go small electrical panel with extra breakers for accessories and monitoring including a dual bank battery switch.

 

@gmacmt ^^^^

 

I couldnt even tell it was there. Nice, thank you.

 

Perhaps as an option. I'm going to run solar panels and refrigeration. Marine 12V panels like the Blue Seas systems make for a clean install. OTOH there's no place within the base model where a small panel could be installed. Just thinking... maybe that's an area that will have to be owner configured and installed since there's no bulkhead or cabinetry to hold the panel, auxiliary battery and isolator/switch to keep the truck battery separated from the house batt.
I'm sure there'll be a second generation perhaps with more bells and whistles but of course more $$.

 

@unclewilson Due to how we designed the sleeping system with the honeycomb floor panel, condensation will form less often than in most roof top tents. If you are in a situation where dew point and relative humidity are working against you, any condensation that does form will be easy to inspect and remove, as our new mattress covers will not absorb any water and are easy to wipe down.

tl;dr: If you do get condensation, a mat would help, but those experiences should be lessened with our design.

 

That was the goal, thanks for noticing

 

@inv3ctiv3 Are there loops on the inside for bungee cords like in most RTTs? Do you think that would be an added benefit or just an unnecessary extra step to close the tent?

 

You were really hustling there. No nap between opening and closing?

 

@gmacmt and/or @wileydavis


Does rear window have a toggle-and-loop to keep large window/mesh rolled up instead of just throwing it over the top? If so, are there separate toggles for window (outside) and mesh (inside)?

I know earlier on there was talk of using spring rods to prop the rear window open. Is this still something being developed?

I know we can use the t-nuts on the side extrusions, but is there a way to do that on the cross car extrusions? An example would be to mount light bar to front or rear of the lower half. If so, I'm not sure how you would get t-nut in as the ends are not exposed. Excuse my sweet free hand paint skills.


Also, I know you guys have mentioned future integration of the space frame and the nutserts/weld bungs for the "couch", but I bet it would also work for a hilift mount among other things.

 

I'm liking this product more and more every day and really wish I hadn't already purchased an RTT. There is no way I can talk my wife into letting me sell the RTT and spend more money, but I certainly hope you guys are thriving and doing well when the RTT wears out in a few years.

 

Do you guys have any more pictures of the front and back window option? I saw the one image of the windows pre-installation, but looking forward to seeing the final product. Got an update when we can see pics of production units #2 and #3?

 

I wish i had $5k to get one of these. Hhaha guys wanna sponsor me and I’ll rep it for you in Hawaii

 

I give up. Is it a picture of a vent or window install?

 

Pic is from their Instagram and the caption says window install I want to see it all done/finished product though! Soon hopefully

 

I checked the FAQ but didnt see this.

How do the lights and 3rd brake light wire up? Im guessing tap into the brake light harness for the latter but it seems like youd want a plug for when the top is removed. I thought thefe was mention of this but cant find the needle in the haystack.

Im working on designing my "electrical" system so trying to see if I need to run some extra wiring to the bed for any accessories I may add. I also remember mention of running wires through the tube and/or down the tube. Any images/further discussion on this topic?

Lastly, how are the awning mount brackets coming together? I have a 270 awning ill be mounting on the driver side.

Thanks in advance.