Alabama thread!

i wanted it because of setup time, it's quick and i'm dry, I keep my wool blankets and pillow inside it freeing up space as well.

you literally make your bed in this and then fold it up and when you open it up your cot is ready to jump in. super convenient.

 

link the one you got?

 

https://cascadiatents.com/shop/mt-shasta-extended-summit-series/

 

@Jerneyman 10% back on ebay bucks if you use ebay often. without a doubt best deal i've seen because ebay sellers will raise price when ebay coupons come out.

I mean that technically is like paying 640.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Smittybilt...352?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10#viTabs_0

 

That includes the annex. Which I'd guesstimate is like 40lbs?

 

CVT dimensions are 56 x 132
Smitty is 54 x 95

The biggest difference is look at how the ladder setup is. I imagine that extra length isn't usable, but I've never saw inside one.

 

the CVT/Tepui I'm not 100%, but are only better if you buy the ruggedized/HD versions of the tent.

otherwise I'd say it's about name and customer service.

 

Yeah that width is the big deal for 2 people. 56 inches is a queen bed. The length is great for a dog. The way my ladder is the extra area is just an awning over the tent. The ladder is at the edge of the actual sleeping area.

 

good thing @Jerneyman has a pipe bender.. he's gonna have strongest tent bars of us all!

 

Yeah the summit series cvt is the shit when it comes to material and build. The pioneer series is like all other brands but the summit is above and beyond stronger...and heavier. Same for the ruggedized tepui I would assume

 

I’d say yours are pretty strong as well.

 

i was referring to the internal tent bars

 

REI Atlanta if you can get a great deal on a Tepui

 

Ah. Makes more sense now. Lol.

I could definitely get some thicker wall tubing and build a stronger tent structure for sure.

 

This is the one I just ordered. I liked it cause it was smaller packed down than the CVT or Tepui. Someone in this thread suggested and I liked.

http://www.23zerousa.com/roof-top-tents/23-zero-bundaberg-three-person-queen-size

 

Could you make up for it by getting one of those memory foam pads?

 

I've had the stock rear shocks on for 130k miles and just spent the past 2 hours trying to break the top nuts loose now i'm praying to god the shocks i ordered fit.

 

Definitely things to consider...

 

Saw this guy at Oak Mountain today. 1978 all original. Served the Netherlands special forces.



But you know I’d have to put some beefier tires on her.

 

FTFY