Expedition Modded Jeeps - Let's see 'em!!
JK Newbie
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Huntington Beach CA
Anybody here use a Tepui Autana on here? I am looking at getting one soon, but want to make sure it will be big enough. My wife and I are average sized, but we also have a two year old and might want to have another kid. I'm thinking that the kids might want to sleep in the annex eventually, but when they are small the could fit in the same tent. Or should I get a bigger tent?
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JK Super Freak
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Hamilton, NJ
I have the Autana and love it. Build quality and customer support are great. With the annex installed, really an easy job by the way, I can put a queen inflatable bed below the ladder and sleep 4 adults comfortably. I leave my sleeping bags and pillows in the tent while it is closed on the top of the jeep.
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I've talked to both manufacturer's and they think they will be large enough for my needs. I am trying to save some room on the roof rack for other things....Maybe some foldable kayaks or other gear for having fun.
JK Newbie
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Huntington Beach CA
Make sure you call Tepui and ask if they have any "Scratch and Dent" tents. Sometimes the tents are damaged during shipment and returned. I bought mine with $400 savings and it took 15 minutes for me to find the slight dent. The ladder has made more and larger dents just in normal use. Most of the time it's only the cardboard box that was damaged. The Tupei guys took photos of three tents and emailed them to me before I decided.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Hamilton, NJ
Make sure you call Tepui and ask if they have any "Scratch and Dent" tents. Sometimes the tents are damaged during shipment and returned. I bought mine with $400 savings and it took 15 minutes for me to find the slight dent. The ladder has made more and larger dents just in normal use. Most of the time it's only the cardboard box that was damaged. The Tupei guys took photos of three tents and emailed them to me before I decided.
JK Newbie
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Thanks. I had a feeling it would be too big.
JK Freak
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Chicago, IL
First off, I love what you guys are doing on this thread. It got me thinking… I have this trailer and I was considering converting it into a tent cargo expo trailer. I'd like to be able to switch it back to haul stuff when needed.
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I know it's larger than the trailers I've seen on here but I'm sure it will be under the max tow weight. Any suggestions or words of advice? I need to tap into the years of experience on here. Thanks!
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I know it's larger than the trailers I've seen on here but I'm sure it will be under the max tow weight. Any suggestions or words of advice? I need to tap into the years of experience on here. Thanks!
These dimensions are the biggest I would go, personally my trailer box is only 48" (rather than 72") and it works great. Depending on your fab skills you could always modify the trailer to meet your needs.
Another solution is to get a trailer from Harbor Freight and build something up.
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Midwest City, OK
Teaser video from my recent trip to Big Bend Ranch State Park and Big Bend National Park. This was right as that last monster winter storm was bearing down on the central U.S., so while we expected mild weather, we would take a glancing blow from it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMQoU6PiW8Q I hope to have the final video done in the next couple weeks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMQoU6PiW8Q I hope to have the final video done in the next couple weeks.
JK Jedi Master
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From: Midwest City, OK
