*THE RTT Owners Thread (With BS)*

Yes, but it's difficult to close. Main reason I got the air mattress was I didn't find my foam mattress to be very comfortable. I'm a heavy guy, and I felt like I sank right to the floor with just my foam mattress.

 

I may have to go this route so it's easier to leavde my fat sleeping bags in.

 

I'm thinking the same thing

 

Yup good feedback... assumed you took out the entire foam mattress to make everything fit. I use to be able to keep the sleeping bags in the tent when closed up until I got the topper. Now I currently have the original foam + foam topper + plus a single blanket and it folds up completely, but it's a tight fit. Anytime I need to bring the sleeping bags along they come separate. Would be nice to just keep them in there all the time.

 

Lucky. Haha

 

This^ except I don't have a sleeping bag and my blankets are my favorite Mexican blankets #toastyAF

 

Teton double sleeping bag, prewarm the tent with the lil buddy mini heater thing. Fuckin amazing. I woke up sweating a bunch of times.

 

prewarm is a good idea.. not "its 13 outside, lets jump in and hope it gets warm soon"

 

yeah it was only like 30-40ish outside, but I wanted to test out the heater. Figured out 5 minutes isn't enough, all the heat gets let out when you open the tent. 15 minutes lets the sleeping bag get nice and toasty.

 

same here. my wife loves it!

 

So I had all 3 setup last weekend for comparisons. FreeSpirit, 23Zero, and CVT Bachelor (1st time set up). There were distinct differences in my opinion. I know this will start a sh*t storm, but I paid for all 3 NEW RTT's, so I figure I can say what I want to say.

In order of quality:

1. 23Zero: HANDS DOWN the best. thicker canvass, better stitching, feels softer, so more manageable to stow. All hardware fits perfectly. Nothing binds on open or close. Just works perfectly. The mattress is not only thicker, but MUCH MORE dense. My old man knees ca crawl around in it with no issues! Absolutely love everything about it.

2. FreeSpirit: Operates perfectly. I have no issues with it except the mattress. My daughter thinks its fine, we use a memory foam topper with it, and then when done camping, roll it up, cinch it up, and stow it underneath. I've spent many nights in this camper, most with my late wife who was dealing with SEVERE bone pain, and she slept well in it too.

3. CVT: There's so much fuss over these things. Don't get me wrong, they are great RTT's but are far from the best. I am sure there are a lot worse, but with my money spent, sitting in my yard side by side, CVT is #3. Mattress is same as FreeSpirit, canvass is and stitching do not appear as good as the FreeSpirit.

I had them all set up because it attracted attention and I was selling the FreeSpirit. 3 potential buyers as well as the new owner (yes it sold) all agreed on my quality assessment.

I hope that answers your question.

 

Welcome to the #cvtfamily! Please let me know if you have any questions.

-Bobby

 

Thank you for your honest feedback! We always appreciate it.

-Bobby

 

I was definitely eyeing the 23Zero when I was shopping, but I got a stellar deal on my CVT and love it


(PS @Cascadia Tents I need some new window rods )

 

Check out that bitchin' CVT with Tepui window rods

 

#Packingfail

 

Are you needing some? Call me tomorrow at 541-419-2799. That's my cell

 

Yeah, some of mine went AWOL lol. Will do, thanks!

 

Where did you guys set up camp?

 

Wolfs Gap in Woodstock, VA