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Kisangani
Kisangani
posted 14 Years Ago
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Hi there,
Slowly starting to prepare for our planned expedition London - Cape Town in 2013, and mulling over ideas for kit and vehicle mods.
I'm not a roof tent fan, never used one, don't like the added weight on top or the bulky look, but Mrs Kisangani being south African has grown up with them and doesn't relish the thought of being eaten by tigers ':w00t:'
or bears ':D' in the masai mara!!
So first question, given the tiny usable space on the expedition roof rack fitted to the D3, has anybody found a roof tent that even comes close to fitting and doesn't leave the D3 looking like an AWACS aircraft.
Secondly, having looked through the old topics, found this one started last year
http://www.g4ownersclub.com/forum/Topic16287-14-1.aspx?Highlight=roof+tents
and particularly interested to hear from Lewis, about his Fox wing awning fitments to the expedition rack. I'd love to see some pics if pos of exactly how you fitted it to make it easily removable.
Finally, moving away from the roof tent idea, there has been a lot of talk about the oztent RV 5 tent. I wondered if there were any more reviews and updates about the RV 5 durability and use, as always pics always appreciated.
As time goes by there will be many more questions as I prep the D3 for our trip, and a website in the offing with a homage area to Camel and G4 and our club.
Cheers
Rich
2008 G4 D3 TDV6 BG08 VGY
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Roof tents and awnings
Kisangani
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14 Years Ago
I'm not a fan of roof-tents either.
When travelling, I tend...
camel_landy
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14 Years Ago
We have used a myway roof tent fitted to a Freelander in Morocco. Made...
Andy131
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14 Years Ago
For Oz tent durability, I suggest you have a chat with Iain at...
CraigS-L
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14 Years Ago
[quote][b]CraigS-L (21/03/2011)[/b][hr] From personal experience, I...
adesg4
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14 Years Ago
Thanks for your advice, I'll need to measure the internal footprint of...
Kisangani
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14 Years Ago
have you considered a trailer to put all your kit in - someone has...
aedwar57
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14 Years Ago
Hi Alan, the trailer is an option, Wiggs sankey build is stunning. The...
Kisangani
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14 Years Ago
Did someone mention my name... :D
Yep, I am dead against...
camel_landy
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14 Years Ago
That's just explained why all the outback trailers / caravans I saw in...
MikeS
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14 Years Ago
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