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Roof tent on Jimny

Noddy299
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04 Jul 2019 20:51 #210629 by Noddy299

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Hello, new here.

I am looking at buying a Jimny soon. It will be used as a fishing vehicle around the UK. I am looking at buying a roof tent potentially. Just for ease instead of having a tent in the back, does anyone have any experience with them? Are they any good? How much do they affect the ride?

I won't be doing any really serious off roading but it will involve driving tracks/fields that a normal car wouldn't manage.

Cheers,

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04 Jul 2019 21:30 #210635 by mlines

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What you need is the..........Jimny FishingMaster - special edition!!

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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04 Jul 2019 21:37 #210637 by Noddy299

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Wow, I think the fishing master may be a bit beyond my needs for a couple of rods a box of flies and somewhere to sleep Haha.

Cheers,

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05 Jul 2019 04:08 #210645 by Lambert

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Welcome to the forum. There's a few examples of Jimny with rtt doing the rounds especially the gen4 cars. I too have been looking at them as a response for a quick weekend away. From what I can gather the hard clamshell type seem to be better both in terms of aero and protection from low foliage. They are not cheap though. Also if you are buying a gen3 car factor in replacement of the original roof rails as they are plastic and not very strong. Also you are going to be overweight on the roof(nominal on the gen3 35kg) probably by double and while it is possible with a suitable bolted on carrier to physically carry the extra safely, you will need to inform your insurance provider that you have modified the roof system and are using a rtt.

Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!

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05 Jul 2019 17:52 #210675 by Noddy299

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Lambert,

I have seen the hard shells, they seem a good idea. Like you say they are pricey but I dont mind spending a bit more on what will hopefully be weekend accomodation for a few years to come.
The insurance is cheap enough anyways so it will certainly be worthwhile informing them of any changes.

Is there anyone out there with experience of the roof tents of any form?

Cheers,

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