Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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What's the "best" roof tent for a Discovery ?
Not for me,as I think anything to do with camping makes waterboarding seem very attractive by comparison ,but a friend is considering roof tents for his D4,and said I would ask for some feedback on here.
I'm sure there are pages and pages on this subject,but to be frank,I can't be ar$ed reading all about a subject I have no interest in
So with that in mind,would those in the know,using small words only,care to enlighten me on the various pros and cons of the different options please ? "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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2nd Jun 2015 6:30 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
+1 for Howling moon, had a 2nd hand one and was perfect for top of the disco:
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Only sold as I went for the larger Howling moon version Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
&
1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
2nd Jun 2015 7:06 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
Thanks gents,I will point him in the direction of Howling Moon "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
2nd Jun 2015 9:05 pm
Ent
Member Since: 12 Oct 2007
Location: In the cack
Posts: 6485
Howling moon, Eezi Awn or Hannibal would be on my shopping list. Be sure to tell him to get the Touring version which means the ladder is included in the skirt so you can go up and down from the tent without getting wet when it's raining.Club Exped trailer
Club Timed Climate
Club Flappy paddle steering wheel
Club 300bhp
Club Prospeed test pilot/lab rat
Club National Luna Stella conditioner
2nd Jun 2015 10:12 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
Cheers,will mention it "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
Member Since: 02 Dec 2010
Location: Warsaw
Posts: 224
I would recommend James Baroud.
If I were him I would consider if he had enough room to dry the tent out at the end of the trip. I personally don't so that's why I find hard tops as the best tents. If you are closing "soft-top" tents during or right after the rain, you are closing a lot of water in. Closing the hard top you can wipe the sides out (if it is not raining anymore) and have a dry inside.
With proper James Baroud there comes ladder with, small torch, and an automatic and silent MCV (motorized controlled ventilation) which is powered by a 24 hour life battery which can be recharged by an integrated solar panel kit. Really great solution for hot night Wrapped Satin Yellow&Black; Lovells 2" Gas Legend Kit, OME hard springs. ATX 192 17" wheels with Cooper STT M/T tires. ProSpeed Roof Rack & Rear Ladder. Custom made underbody protection, front bumper, rock sliders, spare wheel and accessories mountings, drawer system. WARN 9,5XP Winch. Front and Rear Light Guards, Safari Snorkel. VIAIR X'treme Duty OBA, Traxide USI-160 system, Danhag GSM & IPCU modules, IID Tool BT, James Baroud roof tent and awnings, and air horn for fun
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