R60 Roof top Tent
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Roof top Tent
Hadn't seen this before. You know, when you need to camp out ON your car.
http://www.boldride.com/ride/2012/mi...ndon#gallery/7
http://www.boldride.com/ride/2012/mi...ndon#gallery/7
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I was disappointed to see it was a joke too. But then they came out with the idea again (first photo). So I researched it and it turns out these roof top tents are already made by other companies. You can put them on any car with a roof rack (next two pictures). Somebody must have gotten one after being inspired by Mini's photo releases right?? Any reviews? Pictures?
Here is one of the companies that makes a rooftop tent that is seemingly exactly what Mini used in their second round of pictures: http://www.bigfoottents.com
Here is one of the companies that makes a rooftop tent that is seemingly exactly what Mini used in their second round of pictures: http://www.bigfoottents.com
#10
I don't think so. Maybe the Mini brand roof racks have poor weight limits. But my Thule brand roof racks are rated up to 800 pounds. I have the aero blade bars on mine. Chose it over the mini racks because they look better, more aerodynamic, and were a bit wider. Also was able to get them in black. Anyway, it seems very possible. I can't be the only person to have realistically considered it. haha
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I'm a Land Rover and MINI guy, so maybe some of this info will be helpful...
Most vehicle manufacturers tell you that the roof or their roof racks are rated for 75 - 150 lbs. That's usually not because of the structural capability of either the rack or roof (think about safety standards...). It's due to increased likelihood of rolling the vehicle over if driving like an idiot. The center of gravity is raised, etc. (Cue discussion about lowering springs off-setting added weight up top?)
As for sitting or standing on one of those tents when folded, I wouldn't advise it for the ones that have a hard shell. The fiberglass or carbon fiber wouldn't like it. The softer, square-looking tents could possibly stand it, but I still wouldn't recommend it since you may bend or break some of the poles which give it shape when folded out.
There are many less-expensive roof top tents (RTT), but as with anything, you may get what you pay for. Some top brands are Autohome, Hannibal, Eezi-Awn, ARB, and maybe a few others I'm forgetting. It's been a bit fashionable in the last few years so quite a few folks have jumped on the bandwagon.
And no... I don't have one. I do have a Hannibal rack on my old Discovery (~ 4" lift) which I've loaded a few hundred pounds onto and survived . I just had to refrain from driving like a fool and getting into situations where I might need to make an emergency high speed maneuver. Or I've just been lucky!! Have also had about 5 or 6 people standing on it without any problems. Crossbar kits will vary, though.
Enjoy!
Most vehicle manufacturers tell you that the roof or their roof racks are rated for 75 - 150 lbs. That's usually not because of the structural capability of either the rack or roof (think about safety standards...). It's due to increased likelihood of rolling the vehicle over if driving like an idiot. The center of gravity is raised, etc. (Cue discussion about lowering springs off-setting added weight up top?)
As for sitting or standing on one of those tents when folded, I wouldn't advise it for the ones that have a hard shell. The fiberglass or carbon fiber wouldn't like it. The softer, square-looking tents could possibly stand it, but I still wouldn't recommend it since you may bend or break some of the poles which give it shape when folded out.
There are many less-expensive roof top tents (RTT), but as with anything, you may get what you pay for. Some top brands are Autohome, Hannibal, Eezi-Awn, ARB, and maybe a few others I'm forgetting. It's been a bit fashionable in the last few years so quite a few folks have jumped on the bandwagon.
And no... I don't have one. I do have a Hannibal rack on my old Discovery (~ 4" lift) which I've loaded a few hundred pounds onto and survived . I just had to refrain from driving like a fool and getting into situations where I might need to make an emergency high speed maneuver. Or I've just been lucky!! Have also had about 5 or 6 people standing on it without any problems. Crossbar kits will vary, though.
Enjoy!
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Countryman-S, according to Thule's own website the AeroBlade bars I have say this:
"The sophisticated BoxBeam aluminum extrusion creates one of the strongest load bars in the market. Using a vertical load test, the AeroBlade can sustain over 800 lbs of force"
Perhaps what BendersMINI is talking about is where the confusion comes from. You won't have all that weight up there when driving. Just when parked of course.
I was wondering why we'd be sitting or standing on them, BendersMINI, then realized someone earlier mentioned using it as a viewing stand, haha. I would be more interested in attaching crossbars on top of the hard shell RTT to then be able to carry paddle-boards on top. Not sure that's possible though. They are only up to 30 pounds each. Just not sure about the aerodynamics or getting one that can have crossbars added.
"The sophisticated BoxBeam aluminum extrusion creates one of the strongest load bars in the market. Using a vertical load test, the AeroBlade can sustain over 800 lbs of force"
Perhaps what BendersMINI is talking about is where the confusion comes from. You won't have all that weight up there when driving. Just when parked of course.
I was wondering why we'd be sitting or standing on them, BendersMINI, then realized someone earlier mentioned using it as a viewing stand, haha. I would be more interested in attaching crossbars on top of the hard shell RTT to then be able to carry paddle-boards on top. Not sure that's possible though. They are only up to 30 pounds each. Just not sure about the aerodynamics or getting one that can have crossbars added.
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mkearneydsp, here's a few links you might like:
http://www.autohomeus.com/rooftop/maggiolinaExtreme.php
And
http://www.autohomeus.com/rooftop/ma...aGrandTour.php
http://www.autohomeus.com/rooftop/maggiolinaExtreme.php
And
http://www.autohomeus.com/rooftop/ma...aGrandTour.php
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Roof Top Tents on Mini Cooper
Yes my brother works for www.BigfootTents.com I spoke with him about this and he said he installs on Mini's all the time. Roof Top Tents add such an awesome dynamic to the Mini however purist lovers of such a fine automobile will be hard pressed to stray from the traditional norms.
btw he also said if you mention this forum and convo they will extend a 10% discount, free shipping and no sales tax.
Read that article on minis and roof top tents that was based in reality.
btw he also said if you mention this forum and convo they will extend a 10% discount, free shipping and no sales tax.
Read that article on minis and roof top tents that was based in reality.
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