*THE RTT Owners Thread (With BS)*

Just out of stock, but messaged on IG and they aren't sure what colors they will even order again next year so it could be months...

I could go with the extended version but--- I like the idea of laying in the tent and being able to look out.

 

Yea, but you have other windows for that...

I like the idea of the extended version more since it protects the door area from the elements. Which is nice when it rains. Or if you have an Annex.

That and you can hang stuff in the little vestibule like towels or shirts if they are wet or sweaty to let them dry or air out and keep them from getting rained on or what not.

 

Lemme know what Tepui says about the shipping

 

Just got a message from FB: Hi there, thanks for asking! That doesn’t sound quite right. Could you give our sales team a call? They can make sure they get you the best shipping rate and will process the order for you. 800-301-9874

 

Finally finished writing up the story of the De-Tour - an adventure that @Blackdawg, @m3bassman, @Digiratus, @Speedytech7, @drr, @IDtrucks, and @Glenn_R took some 14 months ago. Was quite the trip - so much so that we had to bail on the original plan after breaking Frankenstein for the last time (well, to date anyway). Our tents were of course put to good use the entire time - through rain, snow, and mud.

Monte and I both wrote up versions of the adventure - it's a long one, but check it out. Good post-turkey reading.

The De-Tour (of Montana, Wyoming...and Utah)
As told by turbodb: [Chapter 1] [Chapter 2] [Chapter 3] [Chapter 4] [Chapter 5] [Chapter 6] [Chapter 7]
[Chapter 8] [Chapter 9] [Chapter 10] [Chapter 11] [Chapter 12] [Chapter 13a] [Chapter 13b]

As told by Blackdawg: [Chapter 1] [Chapter 2] [Chapter 3] [Chapter 4] [Chapter 5] [Chapter 6] [Chapter 7]
[Chapter 8] [Chapter 9] [Chapter 10] [Chapter 11] [Chapter 12] [Chapter 13]​

(photo courtesy of Blackdawg)​

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Ugh man... I need to get some education on night photography @Blackdawg because that is just mean.

 

If I was at home, I’d look, but can’t remember if the C channel is available at the door or if it just a zipper connection for the annex. The double would work since it straps to the ladder.

 

Not too hard just take practice and familiarity with your gear! Lots of practice though and lots of editing time.

 

Thanks, no real need for a double, may just wait since I really need to spend my money on other things right now anyways. But would still like to know if you would be able to look?

 

Yep, definitely need to practice more and learn to edit a lot better, all I have for editing is GIMP though.

 

Yeah not gonna get a shot like that with gimp haha that's a Photoshop edit and Lightroom. Very necessary tools to do that.

 

Yea def, going to have to invest in Photoshop and Lightroom pretty soon...

@KaptainH talked to Tepui and the lowest they were able to come down on those two items for shipping was $22.56 and it was because the folding tent table is large and ships in its own box.

 

Gotcha- yeah the shipping for just it alone on their website was $15
I may just end up fabbing something if I decide it'll be useful.

 

Yea same here, will have to see what the tent I am getting has inside for it... mainly just wanting something to hold a drink and my phone and it not get lost or knocked over, but can more than likely just build something myself.

 

Had a great trip to Big Sur. This was our first trip with the iKamper RTT.
Review:
Incredibly fast set up and breakdown. Very happy overall. I will be building a low profile Prinsu style rack for it soon. Surprisingly only lost 3/4 -1 mpg max with it on Thule racks about 6” above the roof of my shell.
All four of us slept comfortably. First night shoulder to shoulder, a little cramped, we switched to head to toe alternating for the next few nights. This was much more spacious. Tent stays DARK... I didn’t think the sun was up the first morning till we opened the sky roof.
Quite a bit of condensation, I will need to research how to best deal with this. Mattress was way better than a backpacking mat but will most likely look into a memory foam topper for ultimate comfort... happy wife is a happy life.

 

Next guy over had a nice Tacoma too.

 

We did a couple of good hikes to get the best views of the ocean and surrounding mountains.

 

It was unbelievable...a tough hike straight up for 4.5 miles but worth it.

 

Well instead of getting something from CVT or Tepui... ended up getting a Rumpl Puffy Blanket and a free beer blanket from them as well... the 1 Person blanket should fit the 23ZERO Litchfield pretty much perfectly and I can use it around the house, camp, and is nice that it can pack down if I want to take it for backpacking and easy storage on trips.

 

Here is mine