What is the lowest profile RTT?

[ToyCarrier]

Who makes the lowest profile RTT? I really like the look of the hard shell RTT's when closed but the space is less than a soft shell and price is a lot more $$. I'm looking for a setup that is capable of having an annex for the dog/bathroom but it needs to have as low of a profile as possible to not completely destroy fuel mileage. What are my options?

My vehicle is an 08 Grand Cherokee

 

[BIGdaddy]

Probably a maggiolina. I've had one on several vehicles and impact to mileage wasn't honestly noticable on either one.

They only weigh about 100-150lbs or so, I think, so it's a pretty good option for your stated requirements.

They're spendy nowadays, but you can find them used every so-often for good prices.

 

[java]

Probably a maggiolina. I've had one on several vehicles and impact to mileage wasn't honestly noticable on either one.

They only weigh about 100-150lbs or so, I think, so it's a pretty good option for your stated requirements.

They're spendy nowadays, but you can find them used every so-often for good prices.

definitely lowest profile. But no annex/changing room

 

[BIGdaddy]

http://www.autohomeus.com/accessories/awnings.php

 

[enzo]

A Maggiolina is going to have the lowest profile.

 

[ToyCarrier]

So Maggiolina has an even lower profile than say the Columbus or from another brand like CVT, James Baroud or Roost?

 

[galvyork]

Yes magnolia is lowest. A regular RTT folds over on its self the magnolia drops straight down. Its longer when closed but thinner

 

[ToyCarrier]

Yes magnolia is lowest. A regular RTT folds over on its self the magnolia drops straight down. Its longer when closed but thinner

All of the hard top style tents do that.

 

[concretejungle]

I think you should check these out: http://ok4wd.com/shop-by-vendor/james-baroud-rooftop-tents.html

I'm about to pull the trigger one one.

 

[wreckdiver1321]

If you're willing to wait a few months, CV sells the Mount Baker and Mount St. Helens. Both are shell tents and lower profile than their regular tents. The Mt. St. Helens is very similar to the Maggiolina. They are moving production locations. Hence the wait.

 

[Lemsteraak]

So, Wreckdiver, I'll bite, what makes the Mt Baker and Helens worth the wait. Why not buy a clone off eBay?


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[ToyCarrier]

I think you should check these out: http://ok4wd.com/shop-by-vendor/james-baroud-rooftop-tents.html

I'm about to pull the trigger one one.

i've been trying to see if I can get JB to do a group buy on one. See if you can get Ok4wd to do it!

 

[2X4TACOMA]

Frontrunner claims they have the lowest profile in the soft shell. http://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/tents-awnings/front-runner-feather-lite-roof-top-tent.html#.UxdtYmaIbMI

 

[djwuzj]

Frontrunner claims they have the lowest profile in the soft shell. http://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/tents-awnings/front-runner-feather-lite-roof-top-tent.html#.UxdtYmaIbMI

X2... If I were going to do it again, I would go with the Front Runner.

Looks like a solid design, low profile, and nice large openings like what you see in an Eezi Awn.

 

[Christophe Noel]

The James Baroud tents are awesome. Definitely the nicest RTT I've seen. We'll have a short review in the upcoming issue of Overland Journal and a very comprehensive review here on the ExPo front page shortly after.