I'm planning to buy a roof tent to put on a safari trailer (modified ex-military Reynolds Sankey) - it sits at about the same height as a Defender and is fitted with a modified Land Rover 90 Hannibal roof rack which will be the platform for the tent.My intended use is North Africa, and occasional weekend use in the UK throughout the year.
I want a five year life out of it.
It will be permanently fitted to the trailer which will be dry stored in an ambient warehouse and there is ample room to dry.
The design I like has an awning that encloses the back of the mule vehicle and encloses the ladder.
I've been looking at the following manufacturers:
Echo
Ezi Awn
Howling Moon
ARB
Hannibal
Most seem to have a model to the design I want but where I am struggling is in identifying any differentiating factors in the design or materials etc. They all seem pretty similar. Most are well over £1000 and some when bought with the seperate awning will come in at nearer £2000.
Because of the cost, I am looking to get the purchase right first time... so any advice from someone with expereince of using any of the main brands of roof tent would be hugely appreciated.
Additionally, if anyone has ownership experience of Waeco or Engel fridges I'd be keen to hear of any advice on buying - any alternative brands I should consider would be of interest too.