by abqlloyd » Sun Aug 21, 2011 3:52 pm
I haven't posted in a bit, and got ahead of myself there.
I've gone back and forth on design options. Meanwhile, I search Craigslist on a regular basis for parts. I've assembled a pretty good arsenal, and my wife is getting anxious for me to start doing something with them.
I priced the rooftop tents, and while they are pricey, you are high and dry, and the overall simplicity is hard to beat. My wife has suggested spending $1000 or so on a good canvas wall tent. Use the EXB as a hauler for it and the supplies. I got excited about that and started looking at hybrids, which combine a wall tent and bed on the top.
I like the idea of more space, but I also like the idea of permanent mattress off the ground.
If I went for a separate wall tent, I could easily run duct work from the heater into the wall tent without an issue, and it would avoid combustion or CO issues. Setup becomes a challenge.
My buddy had a nice wall tent we used for hunting years ago, and he had a nice portable wood stove. The downside was that it took up valuable floor space, made a lot of smoke, and we had to carry wood. Also an issue with all the fire restrictions these days.
I'd like to hear your thoughts.