James Baroud RTT

Anyone running this?

Thoughts vs the popularly mentioned CVT and tepui?

Link: http://www.jamesbaroudusa.com/shop/soft-shell-tents/horizon-vision/#

 

Looks nice

 

Are the creature comforts that exist on the JB on the tepui?(solar powered ventilation/assisted opening)

The tepui site doesn't really highlight its features very well besides the durability. The JB also has a thicker mattress.

 

Here is a different style for sale.........

http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/174568-Free-Spirit-RTT-for-sale

 

The solar powered ventilation is a small fan, helps with condensation. Mattress is about the same comfort in both, my Tepui was just as comfortable a the one I have now. JB may be thicker but both were comfortable to me. As for the assisted opening the soft tents are easy to open and do not need struts. You pull the ladder and the tent unfolds easily by one person.

 

Do you run yours on a trailer or cab?

I'm looking moabaz.com and they have a trailer that comes with a tepui on it as an upgrade. Seems like a simple way to not have to lug it around when you aren't camping.

 

That looks like a great trailer.......You will not be able to use the annex with those trailers as designed, they are mounted too low. However looking at the site you can get the option of manual tent lift system. I had the annex attached but due to height I was not able to fully utilize the annex height, etc. something to think about depending on the tent you get. I had mine on an off road trailer. I had Jeeps and just bought my truck. For the truck I am putting it on the rack on the truck. I actually just sold my trailer to a member here. There are pros and cons to the trailer. You can carry more stuff and have it as a base camp depending on your needs. However the trailer was sometimes a hindrance due to restricting the areas I went. I am solo 95% of the time and sometimes hesitant to take certain trails, etc due to the trailer. If I got in a situation where I could not turn around or maneuver the trailer. I do a lot of remote camping and exploring in NM, AZ, and UT. However I must say the trailer I had did everything I asked of it, I have taken it on some rough terrain and never an issue. If you are going to spend the money on a trailer ensure it will do what you need it to do. For example nothing wrong with the harbor freight trailers some buy and build, however I would never take it off road to the areas I go.