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Hopefully someone will find this informative:
I'm one of those people that perennially are searching for the right tent. It seems that I finally found it ... for now. I didn't go with the "classic" hard top JB due to its significant weight. I use my Jeep for moderate rock crawling at times, and don't need my off camber to be any more hair raising. Instead I went with one of their Horizon Vision Soft Rooftop Tent. I had the ARB before so here's my quick comparison: JB: + Much, much lighter than the ARB. Still needs two persons to put on top, but it's not a hernia inducement exercise anymore. Approx. 90 lbs. (I estimate). + Significantly lower profile (8.5") + Detachable ladder, super light and easy to use to set-up the tent. + Ladder can pe carried separately, thus reduces weight and tent profile. + Super easy setting it up but ... + Super easy to fold (pack), as long as the windows are not closed all the way (to allow air to escape) + Nice fabric and no need for a separate rain fly. + Gorgeous interior - lots of ventilation, and light due to its 6 windows. + Made in Europe (Portugal) - It seems much higher build quality. + Comes with a removable roof insulation. Stays put - no need to take out unless explicitly desired. Perfect for cold nights or Arizona sun. - Cost - twice that of the ARB - Pain to put the cover on (at least on by FrontRunner rack). It has an elastic cord that needs to be pushed behind some buttons which are a bit hard to reach. - Shorter mattress (and shorter overall length) than the ARB. - No interior net pockets - Needs leg extensions inserted for support. Not a biggy, but worth noting - No annex available in the US - Entry might allow for some water in if opened when raining ARB: + Cost / Quality / Value ratio + Cost / Quality / Value compared with its competitors (IMHO) + Roomier than the JB due to its covered entry design. + Can get an annex which doubles as another tent. I had two cots in it w/ plenty of space. However, note that annex for new model lacks a floor, so it needs a tarp (if desired). + Has some interior net pockets + In an emergency can sleep 2 adults and 2 kids (both me and my wife are not tall) - Heavier than the JB. Approx. 140 lbs. (I estimate) - Taller profile (14" in the middle over the ladder, otherwise 12") - More time consuming to set-up (need to put in the wire supports for the rainfly, take out the elastic cords, etc) - A bit of a pain to fold, with lots of coercion needed for the fabric to clear the zipper. - Made in China (or Taiwan - depending on who's answering) - A bit darker inside - nothing claustrophobic, but has smaller and fewer (4 vs 6) windows than the JB. Bottom line, for pure value, ARB wins, but for me JB is a better choice (weight/profile/ease-of-use).
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It's a good write up. I'm sure someone who is shopping for a RTT will appreciate the information.
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Good comparison, Dan. Thank you for writing it up!
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Thanks for the info. Super useful.
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nice comparison Dan, thanks for posting!
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