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Teardrop with tent on top

Postby scotty_pac » Sun Nov 04, 2012 9:34 pm

Anyone ever use this configuration? Is it comfortable? Or are the side attachment tents much more practical?
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Re: Teardrop with tent on top

Postby S. Heisley » Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:27 pm

There are a few ideas and pictures in this thread (I love Endo's tent-topped trailer, the silver one, halfway down the thread.):

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Also, you might look into the Maggiolina Roof Top Tents, here:

http://www.autohomeus.com/rooftop/maggi ... lander.php

Those are a bit pricey but they might give you ideas.
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Re: Teardrop with tent on top

Postby scotty_pac » Sun Nov 04, 2012 11:36 pm

Thanks S. That Maggiolina looks super cool. Even has a mattress. As you can tell, I'm still searching for a way to have a teardrop and camp with four people :)
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Re: Teardrop with tent on top

Postby jstrubberg » Mon Nov 05, 2012 1:48 pm

Steve F did a really nice grasshopper, then later added a roof top tent to give the kids more room. It's on the forum here, I think under member designs.

I think Steve saw your post. Check the Construction Tips section.
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Re: Teardrop with tent on top

Postby schaney » Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:03 am

Scotty, folding tent units are a great way to add a spare bedroom on a Teardrop or small TT. By adding a changing room, you will have a standup place for dressing. If you are close to Salem, OR you can stop by to check a folding tent unit in person.

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Re: Teardrop with tent on top

Postby scotty_pac » Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:34 pm

Nice. Looks like a good setup. Does it rock a little if the person in the top tent toss and turn?
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Re: Teardrop with tent on top

Postby schaney » Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:02 pm

Depending on how much the Penthouse occupants bounce around, you might want to add stabilizer jacks.
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Re: Teardrop with tent on top

Postby scotty_pac » Sat Apr 06, 2013 8:10 pm

Anyone ever mount the maggiolina hard shell tent on top of a teardrop? (The one S.H. mentioned. http://www.autohomeus.com/rooftop/maggi ... lander.php) If so let's see pictures. Thanks.
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