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AlanMcR
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, CA, Los Altos
Vehicle(s): G300DT E300DT 230SL
Posts: 3500
| Wanted: Rooftop tent, hard shell
On the off chance that someone has tired of exploring, I'm looking for a hard shell rooftop tent. Something like this would be ideal: 
(Supplying the reclining babe is optional)
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| RE: Wanted: Rooftop tent, hard shell
AlanMcR - 7/19/2012 8:09 PM
On the off chance that someone has tired of exploring, I'm looking for a hard shell rooftop tent. Something like this would be ideal: (Supplying the reclining babe is optional)
Autohome US has several different models, but their last container is sold out until the next one in September. |
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Otiswesty
Administrator
Date registered: Jun 2007
Location: Portland, Oregon
Vehicle(s): 463.241, 461.213
Posts: 3006
| Re: Wanted: Rooftop tent, hard shell
looks like someone want to move upstairs! |
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autonovice
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Dec 2006
Location: New York City
Vehicle(s): '05 G55K, '92 350GDT
Posts: 684
| Re: Wanted: Rooftop tent, hard shell
Mike Spies .... owner of Autohome is flexible to work with.
I rented one to try out. Also there are few returns and/or slight damage
the last time I was at his shop. (2 months ago). If you are looking for
a cheap deal, this is the way to go.
In the end, I wanted my own greasy fingers on a camper before anyone
touch it. The black storm I have is popular. He sold mine a few times
before I had time to come and pick up.
He is 1.5 hrs from you. |
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| Re: Wanted: Rooftop tent, hard shell
autonovice - 7/23/2012 1:46 PM
Mike Spies .... owner of Autohome is flexible to work with.
He may be flexible to work with, but I'm beginning to have serious reservations about how they act after the sale.
My check cleared and they've had my money for a week. They promised to ship 3 days ago. Then yesterday. Now it appears that it hasn't been shipped yet today either.
You said he sold yours a few times before you could pick it up. I'm beginning to wonder if that's what's happened with mine.
Great treatment before the sale. Not so great after they have my money. |
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autonovice
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Dec 2006
Location: New York City
Vehicle(s): '05 G55K, '92 350GDT
Posts: 684
| Re: Wanted: Rooftop tent, hard shell
DUTCH - 7/27/2012 3:52 PM
You said he sold yours a few times before you could pick it up. I'm beginning to wonder if that's what's happened with mine.
That was my fault. I had an outstanding balance and I explained my situation to why I could not pick up.
Beside mine was special ordered and the first one to do so. Once people saw my camper, they wanted
it right away. It does take 3-6 months or so for special order.
He was flexible and pleasant to work with. I am sure there is a simple reason.
All will end well with you. |
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| Re: Wanted: Rooftop tent, hard shell
autonovice - 7/28/2012 12:48 AM
All will end well with you.
Let's hope, but a bad taste is developing. They "claim" (No Pro or Tracking info yet!) they are shipping to Atlanta via a carrier that does not leave Californicate or the Pacific Northwest. Kind of stupid, imo. Since I'm paying the shipping charges, I should have been given a say in the matter.
Transferring between carriers raises the damage potential exponentially. Needless to say, if there is any evidence of damage, delivery will be refused. I am not about to try to pursue a damage claim with multiple carriers. |
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jeremyw
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2010
Location: Portland, OR
Vehicle(s): '03 G500 O'erlanderwagen
Posts: 846
| RE: Wanted: Rooftop tent, hard shell
Alan,
I would highly recommend the Autohome Variant, I love mine (Medium width, standard length--wide enough for two people up to about 250lbs I'd say, just long enough for a 6' person to sleep in). PO's of mine added a memory foam mattress topper--wow is this thing comfortable!!
There are some that come up good used(how I bought mine and a Rover friend in WA bought his) on expeditionportal.com
-Jeremy |
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jeremyw
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2010
Location: Portland, OR
Vehicle(s): '03 G500 O'erlanderwagen
Posts: 846
| Re: Wanted: Rooftop tent, hard shell
Alan, if you're still looking, there will be my Variant and Minh's Maggiolina at Treffen this year.
I'd really like to snoop around your 300GDT(drool!). |
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AlanMcR
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, CA, Los Altos
Vehicle(s): G300DT E300DT 230SL
Posts: 3500
| RE: Wanted: Rooftop tent, hard shell
Getting together will be great. Looking forward to it!
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