Tents that attach to and enlarge your CT?

[rebar]

I found the Napier Backroadz SUV tent which might work, but has anyone actually used one attached to their CT, or any others?

Id prefer a canvas tent like a OZ tent, but as rare as tents designed for a SUV or trailer are, Id settle for nylon.

Thanks!

[dirtsailor2003]

My friend installed the ARB 2500 awning on his van. He also purchased the tent walls that attach to it. Works great. The only thing that would be a slight issue is the wheel wells on the trailer would push the walls in a bit. I ordered the 2500 awning plan on putting it on the side of my 6x10. I may eventually get the walls too.

[rebar]

My friend installed the ARB 2500 awning on his van. He also purchased the tent walls that attach to it. Works great. The only thing that would be a slight issue is the wheel wells on the trailer would push the walls in a bit. I ordered the 2500 awning plan on putting it on the side of my 6x10. I may eventually get the walls too.

Thanks dirtsailor. I like the poles and staked ropes on the corners. My only question is where does the water go in a heavy rain? The awning is flat and looks like it would catch water.

[dirtsailor2003]

You can adjust the legs to tip the awning so that it slopes.

My friends used theirs two weekends ago and we had hard rain for two hours. Their stuff was nice and dry. The floor of the tent is heavy duty as is the awning.

I thought I took a photo of their setup but I can’t find it.


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[rebar]

I think a oz tent might work out. The awning and side walls have zippers and I imagine someone handy with a sewing machine could take the awning front panel, and modify it to fit the trailer..

The R pod has a neat r-dome tent and fastening system.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfxoa2NM1UM

[onehoser]

i've ordered the napier backroadz suv tent. i'll post up a critique when it arrives

[John61CT]

Walmart CONNECTent

[beachguy005]

I've considered using one of these. Looks like the large door might accommodate fender and a side door of a CT. You'll also have a stand alone canopy.

https://www.ezup.com/camping-cube-straight-leg-6-4.html

[rebar]

i've ordered the napier backroadz suv tent. i'll post up a critique when it arrives

Great, looking forward to it onehoser. From the looks of it, my trailer is taller than the opening though.

Walmart CONNECTent

Those are nice. Thanks John..

I've considered using one of these. Looks like the large door might accommodate fender and a side door of a CT. You'll also have a stand alone canopy.
https://www.ezup.com/camping-cube-straight-leg-6-4.html

That is pretty nice, especially the pitched rain fly.

The thing is, Id like to have the tent completely attached to the trailer to prevent allot of bugs getting in. I'd also like a door to get outside from the tent and not have to walk through the trailer. The only tent I see doing that is the OZ Tent with its awning and side door kit. But the height of my trailer might not work with its awning and sides.

[hankaye]

rebar, Howdy;

If you think the Oz may be the ticket for you then contact the manufacturer
and see what they say to your questions. They may be able to build to your
needs or they may not. If you don't ask, you'll never know.

hank

[rebar]

rebar, Howdy;

If you think the Oz may be the ticket for you then contact the manufacturer
and see what they say to your questions. They may be able to build to your
needs or they may not. If you don't ask, you'll never know.

hank

Unless I find another tent I like more before I buy my trailer, I will. Right now I think I just found my next truck.. 96 5 speed 4x4 cummins, so everything else takes a back seat.

I like the look of the canvas wall tents also and since I will be full timing one day, I need a serious tent.

[dirtsailor2003]

My friend that bought the ARB looked at the OZ also (in person at a Sportsman show). He chose the ARB because it is heavier duty material all around.

I ordered my ARB awning and will post photos of it in use when I get it installed this week.


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[rebar]

My friend that bought the ARB looked at the OZ also (in person at a Sportsman show). He chose the ARB because it is heavier duty material all around.

I ordered my ARB awning and will post photos of it in use when I get it installed this week.


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What I don't like about the ARB is that even though the awning can be set up pitched for rain run off, the awning room isn't designed to do that. The awning isn't much wider than the room barely extending over and wind driven rain could enter between them.

I hope you have good luck with yours, but I'm not sold yet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3_XaTqCyxk

[domoarigato]

I have thought about this as well, just not quite there yet as I am still working to finish my build. You may already be aware, but for a hefty price and with poor reviews, the dometic extend a room seem to fit the bill if you have a ramp:

https://www.amazon.com/Dometic-954091-0 ... B0031NHRXQ


But at that price, I would almost be inclined to draft up my own design and run it by an upuolstry shop to see if it's doable. You can probably source the canvas for pretty cheap and fashion up the suports yourself.

I have a friend that had his pop up material replaced, which he ordered through bear crek canvas:

http://bearcreekcanvas.com/index.cfm

They did a great job, used better materials than used at the factory and even had a tinted window option (which he went with and looked great). They or somebody like them may be able to do this type of project. Ultimately if you wanted to do it up nice and clean, you would utilize the exact same anchor strip and channel that is used in tent trailers.

There are options out there, just gotta shake the bushes a bit and see what pops up.

-Domo

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[rebar]

http://bearcreekcanvas.com/index.cfm

They did a great job, used better materials than used at the factory and even had a tinted window option (which he went with and looked great). They or somebody like them may be able to do this type of project. Ultimately if you wanted to do it up nice and clean, you would utilize the exact same anchor strip and channel that is used in tent trailers.

There are options out there, just gotta shake the bushes a bit and see what pops up.

-Domo

Hi domoarigato.

I still have yet to buy my CT, but plans are to look at it beginning of July. I was also thinking I need to hire a professional to sew and connect which ever tent I decide to buy and bear creek canvas in Wisconsin isn't that far. Thanks..

What is this "anchor strip and channel that is used in tent trailers" you mentioned? The R-pod has a neat channel system for their r dome, but I imagine its not available for sale.