Great OX5 article-TC Magazine by D Gorton

That's Kool!!

However as a member of the old bladder/prostate club I would probably plant my face in the dirt on my down.

Good article on the OX5.

805gregg wrote:
Those roof top tents are funny, expensive and they were designed in Africa, where being on the ground could be a disaster, but in the US no big deal to have a ground tent, and no ladder to climb down in the night to pee

Roof Top Tents have a lot of advantages over ground tents. Setup is fast, they open like a clam shell with the poles in place the pad and sleeping bag is inside ready for use. Breaking camp is just as easy, it's like closing a book. There are a lot of advantages to having the tent elevated; no dirt inside, not pitching a tent in the mud, stable in the wind. Creepy crawly things don't come inside either. Plus the feeling is like sleeping in a tree house with a good view.

Yes there are tradeoffs as already mentioned, they are more expensive than a ground tent. The ladder thing too if you are a member of the small bladder club.

We like ours and use it with the Jeep when camping where the TC can't go.

seldomseensmith wrote:
D,

Since you were taking the picture you can be forgiven for your mistaken information. I was merely explaining to the group how impressed I was with the new submersible TC units I had just seen being run through their paces on the "overland/underwater" course. The three headed snake was merely incidental to the story, as I had spotted it wrapped around the naked man's torso just before reaching the test track. And BTW, I was so distracted by the spectacle I did not get a good ID on the birthday suit wearing fella - it could've been Bryan or Dave, but I was trying not to look too closely.

I just wanted to set the record straight.

Eric

Aha, there it is. :B I was so confused before, now it's as clear as mud.:h Boy I can't wait for the next campfire stories. :W

D,

Since you were taking the picture you can be forgiven for your mistaken information. I was merely explaining to the group how impressed I was with the new submersible TC units I had just seen being run through their paces on the "overland/underwater" course. The three headed snake was merely incidental to the story, as I had spotted it wrapped around the naked man's torso just before reaching the test track. And BTW, I was so distracted by the spectacle I did not get a good ID on the birthday suit wearing fella - it could've been Bryan or Dave, but I was trying not to look too closely.

I just wanted to set the record straight.

Eric

I like the rooftop tents too. I don't like being on the ground. I wish they were cheaper because I could see using it rather than sleeping in my SUV on overnights.

I'm afraid that I didn't take the rooftop tents that seriously. I should have asked a lot more questions. When I linked the piece for our family it was almost universal: " what's up with the tent tops"? I tried to explain that it was a Euro trans Africa thing, as best I understood it. But, I've regretted not being more informative. What can I say? Next time I'll pay closer attention.

As to Whazoo's observation about Seldomseen, I recall that he was saying there was report of a naked man in the woods. Both Brian and Whazoo feigned innocence. But Mrs Whazoo knew something was up.

Those roof top tents are funny, expensive and they were designed in Africa, where being on the ground could be a disaster, but in the US no big deal to have a ground tent, and no ladder to climb down in the night to pee

D,

Great article - it truly provided a flavor of the Expo. Hope to see you, and the rest of the TC gang, again next year.
Cheers, Henrik

Looking at it again, my favorite picture is the one of Eric "Seldom Seen Smith" trying to convince a group of us that he's just seen a three headed snake.. And Mrs. Whazoo half believed him. You gotta love a guy that can spin a yarn like that.

Well, your remarks embaress me - and of course - please me. I feel humbled.

What can I say except thank you for taking the time to read the piece and look at the photos. Its through this community at RV.net that I have gained the knowledge and understanding of the world of truck camping.

Thanks again.

(Silver, I don't think we're going to make the eastern OX, though there always is a possibility. We spent time with the family that is hosting the event at their farm and they seem like terrific people.)