I got the tent a couple of days ago, and finally got around to opening it up. I set it up in my living room to test it.
First impressions: VERY well built, and strong. It holds both me and my wife fine, though the bar down the center is looking to becoming annoying. I will need a fix for that. It is very roomy with the top propped up with the flex poles. Even with both of us inside it didn't feel cramped, and we are not exactly small people. Not overly large, but not petite. Folded and in its carry bag, it is large. Much larger than I expected it to be. I can still fit it in the back of the VX since I don't have the rear seat in anymore. But it is quite large, though not that heavy for its size. 45-50 lbs?
Planned mods: (Haven't even taken it camping yet and here I go)
* Need to sort out the center bar issue. It's not a problem for sleeping, but it does make cuddling uncomfortable. Maybe a sheet of plywood between the frame and cloth? This doesn't seem too hard to solve, but I need to look more in to it.
* Need to come up with a way to mount it to the roof bars. This one should be easy, or at least not very difficult.
* Need a ladder. This is a must.
* Need to make a PVC cover for when it mounted on top of the VX. This actually isn't that hard with a heat gun and some time.
* I would like to find a way to reinforce the fold out portions. When folded out, the legs take most of the load, though the frame does "Stop" it from over extending. However I am not confident the frame alone will hold if it is suspended off the ground with no support from underneath and I am sitting in the opening.
Size wise, it is a perfect fit the VX as an RTT. With some upgrades/modifications, I am hopeful it will work out well.
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I wonder I could LED light strips in it if I got power to he roof?
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