We don't know what we want until we have it

Hi Kim,

don't know about the fabricator but wouldn't the lid aspect compromise the Roof Top Tent somewhat. It probably means you wouldn't be able to lift while the tent was set which is a pain because there is always something we leave in the bloody trailer that we need. Were you intending to have a frame above the lid which would almost act as a second "tradesmans" type rack for mounting the tent and gear but still leave enough room to raise the lid?

Cheers Mick

Hey Kim....Kick her out and let the mutt in.....lol.


Cheers......Lionel.

Shippshape Rooftop Tent

If you go ahead with the project not many better than these roof tops. Good Quality Long Lasting - Have one on top of my rig. Cheers Tony

G'day Kim, have you thought of using a maggiolina brand roof top tent, have a look here Autohome, they do cost a little more but for the easy of set up and pack up i think they are worth it.

Cheers........Steve

G'day Kim,

I can't help with the metal workers in Melbourne, but we've just done the same thing. We've had The Camel Group customise one of their C/Ts and put a Maggiolina Airlander on a steel plate hinged on top of the trailer. Works a treat for us two old buggers.

It's really easy to set up, you can still open the trailer with the tent erected (after ensuring no one's in it!) and is a lot easier than using it on top of the Land Cruiser. We have an OzTent that attaches on either side for getting changed in, etc and a OzTrail gazebo over the kitchen area for longer stays.

I'll put up a couple of pics in the morning (my server's down at the moment). E-mai me (chris at rosscomp dot com dot auif you'd like more details.

Cheers,
Chris

Kim, I have had work done by Greg Smith, Smithies Outback Gear 30 Cooper Crt Cranbourne, 59954325, very happy with his work. May be worth a ring.

Meant to add, he made the trailer in my rig pic.

Hi Kim - what sort of camper trailer do you have? Which part of set up is too heavy for you? I'm just curious as to whether there are any options to help your setup, rather than ditching the entire tent top and refabricating.doc.

Kim,

I've got an idea that may suit that frail, decrepid, old carcass of yours :-)

It will save the need to lift the lid and make everything nice and light.

This time bring the camper with you, I need to see it. You know where I am.

Give me a call first 9706 6527.

Cheers,

Jim.

Kim
Do you get SSAA mag? If so they had an article on a nifty easy to erect unit in there - might have been the most recent mag - if not then one before. If you wish I can find it and email you a copy. Let me know.
Cheers from the Moose

Kim, Smithy is not an agent for any trailer maker.

Kim, make it Monday, I know he is away for the weekend. John