This man has a very soothing voice. My wife was cranky and the kids were crying, but as I watched this video, my entire household calmed down and we now have peace.
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I've been on the fence about spending the money for an ARB rooftop tent to put on my Cherokee, but this review really sold me. Found my next upgrade! Thanks!
Hello agian. I have a jeep xj that im looking to put this tent on . You sold me on the tent . Now my next question is what roof top rack should i use . ? Do you have any idea on that ?
Not only was that one of the best videos I’ve ever seen, but your AUDIO was Perfect. I couldn’t see a lavaliere. I love how you took time to explain and set up the shot to back up the reason why you set it up a certain way.
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greatest review ive ever watched. i watch and read reviews for anything and everything i buy. I have to say i saw the video was 13 min long and im like "heck no, aint nobody got time for that" and then i hear your silky smooth voice, a voice made for reviews and im like "Gosh darn!" i gotta watch it all now and heck im sure glad i did! You son of a gun im buying one now! Those guys from ARB should be paying you! God bless!
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Boy if I had 10% of every sale I've made for ARB. 🤑 Glad I could help with your choice. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. If you enjoyed the video, please subscribe to my channel. Been out of work since this whole covid debacle started so at this point I need all the help I can get. 🤣 Cheers!
Great review! I have been looking at rooftop tents for my 4Runner for a while. I have viewed dozens of reviews and yours has sold me on the ARB system. I lived in Australia for a few years and came to love ARB products. Thanks for helping me make my decision!
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I've got a white '97 4runner (4x4 w/ locking rear differential of course) that I love and that I plan on doing many of the same mods you have. Yours looks so clean and loved. Well done sir. Thank you for the great review. iKamper starts selling theirs for $2,000 on Kickstarter tomorrow and I feel bad for those who don't find ARB and your review before overpaying for a company and product without the reputation and quality of ARB.
Man, that is a clean 80 series. I'm jealous! Thanks for a great review, and the RTT tips. I was pretty excited to see the rear hatch clears the awning. Thanks
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I'm 15 and I'm just watching videos and dreaming about owning an awesome camping/over landing vehicle, and well if you were a sales man I would have said "shut up and take my money!" Truly a great review, thanks!
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The best review I have ever seen.ARB should hire you! Thank you for your time. Maybe you could make some review of your car and gear that you take on your trips.
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LK, I'm interested in another brand, but this is the best video on how to set-up the tent. I"m surprised not more people set it up so the annex sits at the rear of the truck--also makes more sense to me. Thank you.
I just bought a used arb tent and looking for reviews. You need to do a lot more reviews or someone needs to hire you to do their reviews because you do really good quality reviews. I have shared your video and watched it a couple of times because now owning one. Sorry for long msg. Thank you.
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Awesome video, you have really maximized the efficiency of this product with your particular vehicle. Great review, great video, thank you for sharing!
Mate, what a great review and demonstration. Straight to the point. Haha yes, we have a lot of creepy crawlies, that's why roof top tents are very popular here. Thanks for sharing. Subbed. Cheers, Grant (Australia).
Thanks bro. Still waiting for a check from ARB for all the tents I've sold for them. 🤣🤣 Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Please subscribe if you liked the content. 😉👊🏻
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great review. I like your mounting position, makes a lot of sense and I haven't seen to many people do it that way. I have a 100 series cruiser so it's good to see how it all works with the cruisers rear doors.
Well damn. I've been researching tents for weeks. This video really needs more likes and views. Answered almost every one of my questions. Think ill be going with an ARB :D Thanks.
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I'm glad you agree with my suggestion on the tent orientation. 😉 Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. If you really, REALLY enjoyed the video, please subscribe to my channel. Been out of work since this whole covid debacle started so at this point I need all the help I can get. 🤣 Cheers!
Great review. I must have watched it a few times now. I'm in the market for a RTT. I was wondering after having the Simpson for a couple of years now how is the coating holding up? Any peeling are delamination? From what I could find out the Simpson is waterproof coated, not impregnated like some more expensive brands. Thanks.
Hey CO, I have to be honest pal, we're kind of fair weather campers and don't do a lot of extreme (rain or snow) camping. The tent spends most of the time folded up and is not exposed to UV so our tent still looks like new. Haven't experienced any of the issues you've mentioned. Thanks for watching.
Well i'll be dammed..... One of them US boys just told us Aussie's how its done! Well Done sir, i'm impressed! I've seen many set ups, many RTT's, many Camp sites, but what you presented was brilliant. I will say this though, in Australia we use these products for Desert Crossings where taking a Camping Trailer is not advised. The idea of rain is almost a non event, but if and when it does, it will be 3 days of it and you're not going anywhere until the tracks become drive able again.
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Glad you liked it! Maybe you should call ARB and let them know WHY you're buying one. 😳😆😆 Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. If you enjoyed the video, please subscribe to my channel. Been out of work since this whole covid debacle started so at this point I need all the help I can get. 🤣 Cheers!
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Nice Video on the ARB RTT LQ. I also made a series for my UA-cam channel on this tent. Mounted off the side; good to know the air dam/wing on the rear door will clear it when opened off the back. Keep up the good work! Clay
Hey thank you for the great review first and foremost. I now realize that I need this in my life. I just have a few questions if you get around to them: 1. How easy is this thing to pack up? Initial setup looks like a breeze I just am struggling to find video evidence of packing this thing back in its cover. 2. On a multi day camp/hiking trip where you are leaving your rig for a full day of adventures and then returning, how would you secure your stuff in a crowded area? (If it is as easy to fold up as it is to set up I would gather you could just pack it up after each night) Overall this was a spectacular review and I really believe that a rooftop tent would be a great solution for a shelter while still maintaining all of the usability of your rig. I have been bouncing back and forth between a truck camper or a little trailer or a van or countless other options but now I realize that for me a rear mounted ARB Simpson iii rooftop tent with an awning would go perfect on an old truck with a topper and then you'd have access to the full truck box and at the same time still keep all of the "truck stuff" in your rig without hauling around this big bulky truck camper. Thanks
Hi Nick, thanks for checking out the review. Here's the answers to your questions: 1. Packing up the tent is just the reverse of the setup procedure in the video and just as easy. 2. Typically when we're away from the rig we just lock anything that might walk away inside the truck. We don't fold up the entire tent until we're ready to leave. Don't forget, if you opt for the annex option the ladder is inside and you can zip the annex closed. It would have to be a pretty bold individual to open up your annex and go inside. Happy trails!
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Yes...one would think. Yet in all this time ARB has never contacted me with any form of thanks. 🙄 Thank you for the compliment David and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. If you enjoyed the video, please subscribe to my channel. Been out of work since this whole covid debacle started so at this point I need all the help I can get. BTW if you know anyone that might find this or my other video informative or entertaining I would appreciate if you'd share it with them. I have no idea how to make money with UA-cam but I guess getting folks to subscribe to your channel is important so thanks again for your support. Cheers. 😉
LOL! I'd settle for a piece of every tent they've sold to people who have watched this review. 😆 🤑 Thanks for watching Gilbert and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. If you enjoyed the video, please subscribe to my channel. Been out of work since this whole covid debacle started so at this point I need all the help I can get. 🤣 Cheers!
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Great video. Well planned and thought out. I myself own a TJM set up; I've seen my friend's ARB rtt, I do see some things that are better planned. Thanks, safe adventures!
Stellar review. I'm going to travel the U.S. this summer, and considering picking up an SUV and a roof top tent.. Would you feel comfortable using this for a 2+ week excursion? Does dew buildup on the inside? What if it's pouring rain when you take it down, and want to use it the following night?
+Sarah Dell Sorry for the late response Sarah. I absolutely think the rooftop tent is the way to go. Quick setup and teardown and no dew builds up because of the roof vents on the tent. If it got very cold maybe you would but since you're traveling during summer shouldn't be a problem. You just wouldn't want to store the tent for a long time without letting it dry out completely. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.
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Just purchased an ARB RTT , very pleased with it but having great difficulty In getting the thick cover over all 4 corners, it seems like it needs to stretch more to get over all the corners. Would it be easier if I took the cover completely off, not hanging by the seam on one side, coming straight down from the top on all 4 corners? Thanks, Bob
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Excellent review, very professional. Big drawback in my opinion to this arb is the annex has no floor, so really water can easily get in as well as bugs/rodents etc. Most other roof top tents now come with an annex floor for obvious reasons
Thanks so much for the thorough review! My wife and I are researching various systems and have had a hard time finding good information on their features. A question: We're planning to spend a good amount of time camping in the heat of summer. It looks like you and your wife have a great set up for cooler conditions, but have you used this particular tent in much warmer weather? If so, how's the ventilation? We've read reviews about some RTTs turning into ovens in the summer heat. Thanks for any insight you can provide.
Back again. Just a passing thought, hope the lanyard on the zipper works for you. I had problems with the zipper catching onto the tent material thus playing hell trying to untangle the zipper. Ah! That's what the straps are for!!!! Thanks again! Best of luck.
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We bought one of these largely due to this well produced video. Unfortunately we had a series of rather serious serious QC issues with the installation of the tent, which have left us rather disappointed and troubled. 1. after installing the mounting rails to the bottom of the tent we had two of the self tapping sheet metal screws back out and then lift each rail bout an inch off the edge while the bolt held the center snug. After applying even more pressure on the drill, the screw finally went in but the head sheared off the cheap screw, and the entire effort proved damaging and ineffective. Result is that each rail is only held at one end by a set screw, and both are slightly bent at the other end. As a workaround I drilled two new self tapping screws through the wider channel but now have to slide the mounting brackets in from the far side. 2. when attempting to install the spring rods, we came upon a hole that was not drilled properly. There was only a dimple there, not a hole. I tried drilling the hole at a 45 degree angle, but the rod will not seat properly now. 3. the fabric of the bed mat is torn where it was pinched in the crease of the tent base once unfolded. These issues could have been avoided with basic inspection and care at the factory, instead of being shipped from China to Seattle to Vermont for our disappointment. We have not even used the tent yet, and have not heard back from ARB USA yet.
Hey VBP, Sorry it took me two years to read this. I can't believe you had all these issues with a brand new unit. I'm almost scared to ask if ARB ever made good on making it right. I feel bad that you bought one on my recommendation but hopefully it all turned out amicably. Cheers!
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A great video, thanks for sharing and you're right there are numerous biters downunder. My MRS wont camp on the ground for that very reason. Happy camping :)
Yes. All the bedding I mentioned is folded up on the portion of the floor that remains fixed on the truck and the folding portion the tent folds on top of it all. Thanks for taking the time to watch. If you enjoyed it please subscribe. Thanks!
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Thank you for the great review ....the best out there. For my rig a fj Cruiser with a Baja Rack, I want to open it from the rear also. I noticed that your tent overhangs the rear cross member. How much can it overhang? The Baja Rack stops about a foot from the fj rear door opening. Thanks again for your time.
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youre the Bob Ross of rooftop tent reviewers.
This is how you conduct a review. Professional and thorough and a pleasure to watch. Thanks LK...
This man has a very soothing voice. My wife was cranky and the kids were crying, but as I watched this video, my entire household calmed down and we now have peace.
OMG! My wife and I just had the best laugh we've had in ages after reading that! 😆😆😆😆
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I spend so much time on you tube and not often you will find such a quality review like this one . Good job !
I've been on the fence about spending the money for an ARB rooftop tent to put on my Cherokee, but this review really sold me. Found my next upgrade! Thanks!
8 years down the line, my daughter and I are hiring a Simpson 3 this very weekend. Fantastic video, thank you! 🍻
Very impressed at the quality of sound and editing, resulting in a professional review without unnecessary detail.
Really appreciate your attention to detail my friend.
This man is the man . Best review/explanation you could ask for . Thank you sir .
Hello agian. I have a jeep xj that im looking to put this tent on . You sold me on the tent . Now my next question is what roof top rack should i use . ? Do you have any idea on that ?
Not only was that one of the best videos I’ve ever seen, but your AUDIO was Perfect. I couldn’t see a lavaliere. I love how you took time to explain and set up the shot to back up the reason why you set it up a certain way.
Wow, that was really observant man. Thank you for noticing the attention to detail.
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greatest review ive ever watched. i watch and read reviews for anything and everything i buy. I have to say i saw the video was 13 min long and im like "heck no, aint nobody got time for that" and then i hear your silky smooth voice, a voice made for reviews and im like "Gosh darn!" i gotta watch it all now and heck im sure glad i did! You son of a gun im buying one now! Those guys from ARB should be paying you! God bless!
OMG! I almost peed my pants after reading your comment. Haven't laughed that hard in ages. I wish I hadn't taken two years to read it. 😔 I'm glad you found the review entertaining.
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one of the best reviews ever seen. thank you LK
+Ron Elberg
Thanks Ron, glad you enjoyed it.
Yea, I completely agree. This was really well done. Really appreciate you carving out the time to do this!
Chris Dixon
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Because of your total in depth review, I made my mind up to get the ARB over other similar RTT's. Thank you!!!
That's awesome Christian. Glad I could help get you off the fence.Be interested to hear how you like the tent.
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Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time.
Thanks for taking the time to watch. ;^)
Your presentation is just as much a pleasure as your content. Thanks for a comprehensive and pleasant video!
You have actually done the best job of showing one of these tents, excellent!
Amazing video. Actually watched the whole 14 minutes! Great video and audio work and super extensive. You sold me on the ARB! make more videos!
Boy if I had 10% of every sale I've made for ARB. 🤑 Glad I could help with your choice.
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Great review! I have been looking at rooftop tents for my 4Runner for a while. I have viewed dozens of reviews and yours has sold me on the ARB system. I lived in Australia for a few years and came to love ARB products. Thanks for helping me make my decision!
Hey Brandon, glad I could help with your decision! If only ARB knew how many I've sold. 😭
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I've got a white '97 4runner (4x4 w/ locking rear differential of course) that I love and that I plan on doing many of the same mods you have. Yours looks so clean and loved. Well done sir. Thank you for the great review. iKamper starts selling theirs for $2,000 on Kickstarter tomorrow and I feel bad for those who don't find ARB and your review before overpaying for a company and product without the reputation and quality of ARB.
Man, that is a clean 80 series. I'm jealous! Thanks for a great review, and the RTT tips.
I was pretty excited to see the rear hatch clears the awning. Thanks
Glad you found the review informative.
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Nice job sir. one of the best reviews I've seen about roof tents. thanks for sharing
Awesome review! I've been searching of roof tents and different ways of mounting them and you nailed everything!
Excellent Tony, glad you found the video informative.
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I'm 15 and I'm just watching videos and dreaming about owning an awesome camping/over landing vehicle, and well if you were a sales man I would have said "shut up and take my money!" Truly a great review, thanks!
Thank's for the perfect review, very professional.I am searching for a roof top tent and you made me buy this :) Thanks!!
Awesome review, one of the best ones I've seen so far about any product.
+Orlando Mireles
Thanks Orlando and thanks for taking the time to watch.
Thank you so much for sharing! Single Aussie lady here, and this looks perfect for me!
Hi Mary,
This tent is perfect for a single lady but big enough if you ever have a guest. 😉
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Your voice and demeanor give me renewed faith in the world. I feel like a friend!
OMG Tim what a nice thing to say! ☺️ You ARE a friend. 😊
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The best review I have ever seen.ARB should hire you! Thank you for your time. Maybe you could make some review of your car and gear that you take on your trips.
Or maybe just pay me for every one I've sold for them eh?
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LK, I'm interested in another brand, but this is the best video on how to set-up the tent. I"m surprised not more people set it up so the annex sits at the rear of the truck--also makes more sense to me. Thank you.
I just bought a used arb tent and looking for reviews. You need to do a lot more reviews or someone needs to hire you to do their reviews because you do really good quality reviews. I have shared your video and watched it a couple of times because now owning one. Sorry for long msg. Thank you.
No apology necessary mate. I appreciate you sharing my review with others. 😉
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Best detailed review/instruction. Nice job and thank you!
This might be the best review of anything I've ever watched.. I don't need to watch it again, but I might anyway.
Wow!! What an amazing complement! That's awfully sweet of you to say Caitlin. ☺️
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Awesome video, you have really maximized the efficiency of this product with your particular vehicle. Great review, great video, thank you for sharing!
the best tent review on UA-cam I've ever seen. keep it up
I appreciate your feedback.
Mate, what a great review and demonstration. Straight to the point. Haha yes, we have a lot of creepy crawlies, that's why roof top tents are very popular here. Thanks for sharing. Subbed. Cheers, Grant (Australia).
Thanks bro. Still waiting for a check from ARB for all the tents I've sold for them. 🤣🤣
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This is the kind of review i was looking for. A detailed review. Thank you.
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great review. I like your mounting position, makes a lot of sense and I haven't seen to many people do it that way. I have a 100 series cruiser so it's good to see how it all works with the cruisers rear doors.
+Silver Boolits
Glad you enjoyed the review. The mounting position is the only way that makes sense to me. Thanks for watching.
Such an informative video. Thank you for taking the time to post this.
Well damn. I've been researching tents for weeks. This video really needs more likes and views. Answered almost every one of my questions. Think ill be going with an ARB :D Thanks.
Glad I could help with your research.
I've been all over UA-cam looking at these tents and LQ you are the best!
That's very kind of you Mark, I'm glad you liked the video.
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excellent video. I was having a difficult time deciding which system to buy, but this video has helped me make my choice. Thanks for the great review.
I really enjoyed your review. It certainly makes sense to mount it the way you have. Fantastic!!
I'm glad you agree with my suggestion on the tent orientation. 😉
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Really well thought out review. Thanks for putting this together.
Great review. I must have watched it a few times now. I'm in the market for a RTT. I was wondering after having the Simpson for a couple of years now how is the coating holding up? Any peeling are delamination? From what I could find out the Simpson is waterproof coated, not impregnated like some more expensive brands.
Thanks.
Hey CO,
I have to be honest pal, we're kind of fair weather campers and don't do a lot of extreme (rain or snow) camping. The tent spends most of the time folded up and is not exposed to UV so our tent still looks like new. Haven't experienced any of the issues you've mentioned. Thanks for watching.
Bloody good review and some awesome insights (definately going to have to consider mounting the tent to the rear)
Well i'll be dammed.....
One of them US boys just told us Aussie's how its done!
Well Done sir, i'm impressed!
I've seen many set ups, many RTT's, many Camp sites, but what you presented was brilliant.
I will say this though, in Australia we use these products for Desert Crossings where taking a Camping Trailer is not advised.
The idea of rain is almost a non event, but if and when it does, it will be 3 days of it and you're not going anywhere until the tracks become drive able again.
excellent, by far the best review/demo of the arb roof top tent.
Great job on presenting this. Very informative. Great to see ARB products....l love them.
Much appreciated Kelvin! 😉
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I shortened my list down to 3 tents, grabbed a cold one (as you suggested), watched your video, then ordered my ARB tent.
Glad this video helped you make up your mind. Too bad ARB doesn't give me a commission! 😭
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awesome video. thanks guy for this video. thanks ARB for awesome tents. cant wait to buy mine.
I looked at heaps of reviews but you did such a great job I’m going to get an ARB, thank you LK, yes very entertaining
Glad you liked it! Maybe you should call ARB and let them know WHY you're buying one. 😳😆😆
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Great review - going to look at one tonight - appreciate the upload 👍
And I appreciate you taking a look.
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Fantastic video. i love ARB products. think I found my tent and the right way to mount it
Great and thorough review for a fantastic quality Aussie product! Thanks
You're quite welcome exblah..etc., glad you liked it.
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Nice Video on the ARB RTT LQ. I also made a series for my UA-cam channel on this tent. Mounted off the side; good to know the air dam/wing on the rear door will clear it when opened off the back. Keep up the good work! Clay
+Texasknowhow
Thanks Clay, high praise from a fellow Land Cruiser. ;^) Maybe I'll look you up if we make our way down to Texas.
I'm in VA at this time, but plan to get back to TX as soon as we can! Thanks man!
Hey thank you for the great review first and foremost. I now realize that I need this in my life.
I just have a few questions if you get around to them:
1. How easy is this thing to pack up? Initial setup looks like a breeze I just am struggling to find video evidence of packing this thing back in its cover.
2. On a multi day camp/hiking trip where you are leaving your rig for a full day of adventures and then returning, how would you secure your stuff in a crowded area? (If it is as easy to fold up as it is to set up I would gather you could just pack it up after each night)
Overall this was a spectacular review and I really believe that a rooftop tent would be a great solution for a shelter while still maintaining all of the usability of your rig. I have been bouncing back and forth between a truck camper or a little trailer or a van or countless other options but now I realize that for me a rear mounted ARB Simpson iii rooftop tent with an awning would go perfect on an old truck with a topper and then you'd have access to the full truck box and at the same time still keep all of the "truck stuff" in your rig without hauling around this big bulky truck camper.
Thanks
Hi Nick, thanks for checking out the review.
Here's the answers to your questions:
1. Packing up the tent is just the reverse of the setup procedure in the video and just as easy.
2. Typically when we're away from the rig we just lock anything that might walk away inside the truck. We don't fold up the entire tent until we're ready to leave. Don't forget, if you opt for the annex option the ladder is inside and you can zip the annex closed. It would have to be a pretty bold individual to open up your annex and go inside.
Happy trails!
Thanks for the reply!
@@Nick-oq1cn No problem.
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Very well produced and presented video and ARB should have a link to it.
Yes...one would think. Yet in all this time ARB has never contacted me with any form of thanks. 🙄
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Excellent the best review I’ve seen arb should hire you !!
LOL! I'd settle for a piece of every tent they've sold to people who have watched this review. 😆 🤑
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Awesome vedio and best of the best explanation with full details. Thanks a lot for your time.
Thanks for YOUR time. I tried to be as accurate as possible during this review.
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Great video. Well planned and thought out. I myself own a TJM set up; I've seen my friend's ARB rtt, I do see some things that are better planned. Thanks, safe adventures!
Stellar review.
I'm going to travel the U.S. this summer, and considering picking up an SUV and a roof top tent.. Would you feel comfortable using this for a 2+ week excursion? Does dew buildup on the inside? What if it's pouring rain when you take it down, and want to use it the following night?
+Sarah Dell
Sorry for the late response Sarah. I absolutely think the rooftop tent is the way to go. Quick setup and teardown and no dew builds up because of the roof vents on the tent. If it got very cold maybe you would but since you're traveling during summer shouldn't be a problem. You just wouldn't want to store the tent for a long time without letting it dry out completely. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.
LKQ Productions 4 years later, thanks again. Solid tent! Just wish the annex had a full floor
Amazing work LQ. Very well done.
+scott böttcher Thanks bro.
These should be put on a disk for every buyer!
provably the best review of the arb simpson 3, on youtube
That's nice of you to say Neil.
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This was an amazing review. Love your inovations
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Just purchased an ARB RTT , very pleased with it but having great difficulty In getting the thick cover over all 4 corners, it seems like it needs to stretch more to get over all the corners. Would it be easier if I took the cover completely off, not hanging by the seam on one side, coming straight down from the top on all 4 corners? Thanks, Bob
Huh. Well there you have it. An Australian watching an American review an Australian camping product. What a great review! Cheers.
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Great review thanks, we have just bought one of these and are looking forward to trying it out very soon
Wow that's awesome! Hope you're enjoying it!
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Great review. Wish you could review the Tepui (higher price) and the Smittybuilt (lower price point). This is how reviews should be done! Nice job!
Much appreciated Arbo!
nice details information, explained every single details of the tent. thanks !
Excellent review, very professional. Big drawback in my opinion to this arb is the annex has no floor, so really water can easily get in as well as bugs/rodents etc. Most other roof top tents now come with an annex floor for obvious reasons
This is a awesome setup- thanks for sharing
thanks for taking the time to make and share this video
+tim N michele Davis
Thanks for taking the time to watch...much appreciated.
Thanks so much for the thorough review! My wife and I are researching various systems and have had a hard time finding good information on their features. A question: We're planning to spend a good amount of time camping in the heat of summer. It looks like you and your wife have a great set up for cooler conditions, but have you used this particular tent in much warmer weather? If so, how's the ventilation? We've read reviews about some RTTs turning into ovens in the summer heat. Thanks for any insight you can provide.
Very well made review. Thanks for the advice
You are awesome at giving reviews!
Hey LK, you da Man!, that was an excellent 1st class review, see you on the trail.
Back again. Just a passing thought, hope the lanyard on the zipper works for you. I had problems with the zipper catching onto the tent material thus playing hell trying to untangle the zipper.
Ah! That's what the straps are for!!!! Thanks again! Best of luck.
Longest running e-bike/29th,fat tire
Excellent review! Nicely done!
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This is a great review, tent or no tent, you have a knack for it!
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Excellent video thanks so much for sharing and creating this!
Excellent review. Thanks for sharing your input.
Very informative but also enjoyable. Thank you.
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@@LKQProductions Done! Hope you are ok.
that was awesome mate thanks for taking the time to explain and making the video
We bought one of these largely due to this well produced video.
Unfortunately we had a series of rather serious serious QC issues with the installation of the tent, which have left us rather disappointed and troubled.
1. after installing the mounting rails to the bottom of the tent we had two of the self tapping sheet metal screws back out and then lift each rail bout an inch off the edge while the bolt held the center snug. After applying even more pressure on the drill, the screw finally went in but the head sheared off the cheap screw, and the entire effort proved damaging and ineffective. Result is that each rail is only held at one end by a set screw, and both are slightly bent at the other end. As a workaround I drilled two new self tapping screws through the wider channel but now have to slide the mounting brackets in from the far side.
2. when attempting to install the spring rods, we came upon a hole that was not drilled properly. There was only a dimple there, not a hole. I tried drilling the hole at a 45 degree angle, but the rod will not seat properly now.
3. the fabric of the bed mat is torn where it was pinched in the crease of the tent base once unfolded.
These issues could have been avoided with basic inspection and care at the factory, instead of being shipped from China to Seattle to Vermont for our disappointment. We have not even used the tent yet, and have not heard back from ARB USA yet.
Hey VBP,
Sorry it took me two years to read this. I can't believe you had all these issues with a brand new unit. I'm almost scared to ask if ARB ever made good on making it right. I feel bad that you bought one on my recommendation but hopefully it all turned out amicably. Cheers!
Great video! well thought out, informative and high quality review
Thanks Jason, comments like that mean a lot!
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Best reiview I’ve seen on these tents! Is the annex big enough for two adults to sleep on the ground?
Greetings from Norway!
A great video, thanks for sharing and you're right there are numerous biters downunder. My MRS wont camp on the ground for that very reason. Happy camping :)
+Paul Jagger
Thanks for watching Paul...Happy wife happy life pal. LOL
Yes, excellent review. Did you put all the bedding in the middle of the tent, so that it fits when folded?
Yes. All the bedding I mentioned is folded up on the portion of the floor that remains fixed on the truck and the folding portion the tent folds on top of it all.
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This was a really great review. Thanks LK!
Glad you liked it!
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Epic arrangement. Excellent vid. Thanks!
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Great review. Appreciate all the insert shots.
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I ended up buying one. Used it for the first time this weekend.
Thats awesome Malcolm!
Maybe you should contact ARB and let them know I helped make up your mind LOL!
I hope you enjoy it as much as my wife and I do.
Thank you for the great review ....the best out there. For my rig a fj Cruiser with a Baja Rack, I want to open it from the rear also. I noticed that your tent overhangs the rear cross member. How much can it overhang? The Baja Rack stops about a foot from the fj rear door opening. Thanks again for your time.
Hey Christian, that's about how far mine hangs over the rear bar. Hope you got this sorted.
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Great review. Thanks for sharing.
You could sell ice to an Eskimo ! That's one of the best reviews I've ever heard on u tube.
Nice of you to say Mike, but it would have to be Ben & Jerry's Cherries Garcia.
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Nice review . I have a 80 series . Thinking about the Simpson Tent. Subscribed. Keep goin
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Great review! Definitely getting one for our Subaru. (wish we had a Landcruiser to put it on....)
I'm sure your Subaru gets MUCH better gas milage than the Landcruiser! 🤣
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I like you man. Great quality video, and a soothing radio voice to match!
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Yeah, this is a really solid review/overview. thanks!
Wonderful job! Thank you
Getting ready to head west in an old Infiniti qx4 and was inspired!
Great review, yes there are creepy crawly's here!
Txs for your review, I need to get the anex!
;-)
Great job explaining. A lot of details, thank you.
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