Roof top camping

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  1. Paladin62

    Paladin62 Well-Known Member

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    Someone posted this on Facebook. I want one!! Anyone know where I can get it? Camper.jpg
     
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    Paladin62 Well-Known Member

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    OK, I leaped before I looked. They're everywhere! I guess the only question is will the drip rails support everything? They weigh about 200 lbs. With 2-3 people you're talking about another 450 lbs. Seems to me to be a lot.
     
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  3. Silvertwinkiehobo

    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    IIRC, the roof was reinforced by the floor, to prevent denting. But I'm sure that only part of the tent's weight is on the roof
     
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    As long as your clamps securing the apparatus to the drip rails are good, I would trust it. The outer section of the roof where it meets the drip rails is one of the strongest areas of a car body.......The curved shape also contributes to that strength.
     
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  5. OrthmannJ

    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    It's all fun and games until the wind starts blowing...
     
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    cammerjeff Longroofs Rule!

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    You can still get them, just not as elaborate as the ones from the past.


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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    The old timey one just looks more fun...
     
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