Roam Roof top tent | Initial thoughts and review | Vagabond
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In this episode, we give our initial thoughts on the Roam Adventure Co Vagabond Roof Top Tent with annex. We installed the tent on our Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JKU 2012 and camped our first few nights in it last weekend. We show you how to set up the tent and give you our pros and cons to using the tent. We use the Roam annex with our tent and camp with our kids. We let you know what problems we have had with our tent and give our overall impressions on roof top tent winter camping as a family! Let us know if there is anything else you would like to see in our next roof top tent review!
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Fantastic breakdown and setup instruction for this tent. Thank you!!
Subbed! Look forward to more content.
Would love to see a full walk around of your Jeep
Thanks! We are working on a truck overland build now! Still take the Jeep also! Thanks for subbing! We put new content out weekly.
Quiet zippers means the zipper grabs aren’t the metal ones that will jingle around in the wind. It’s the cord zipper grabs.
Man I was struggling with that porch bar. Thank you for showing it on the inside and not skipping that step!
Thanks for the review. I've been looking hard at this tent and there just isn't much out there. Good Job.
Of course! Hope it helps make your decision! Please subscribe to our channel and check out some of our full episodes! Season 2 episode 1 is a good place to start.
Rip-Stop is not rip/puncture prevention. Its prevents the rip from propagating further from the origin. If the annex did not have rip-stop the holes that have occurred would have continued to rip beyond the initial puncture. Having said all that the annex does seem pretty light weight in comparison. Is the material thicker then your average ground tent?
Seems to be we have a ground tent we have used several times for the last 2 years and does not have a single hole in it, have used this twice and somehow it has 2 holes in it. This is just the annex the tent material is very durable. Thanks for you comment! please subscribe. We put out a new episode weekly.
I have a Roam Vagabond XL and Tepui Autana Ruggedized. The cover on the Roam is really nice. I also liked the curved rain fly. With that said, The Tepui is much better built. The Roam rain fly is connected to the poles by a sleeve of clear plastic while Tepui uses the tent fabric. Another issus is the 3 tie down staps at the end of the over hang. On the Roan the straps are connected only at the seam. Mine broke within a dozen trips. The Tepui is sewn along the fabric. Much heavier duty. After years of use, the straps show no signs of wearing out. A friend's 23Zero also has the straps sewn like the Tepui.
I am very disappointed with the Roam. In my opinion, the Roam is not in the same catagory as Tepui.
The quiet zippers are that the zipper pulls are Rope so you don’t hear the Metal zipper pulls clanging when the wind is blowing..
Loving your vids was getting curious about the setup on a softtop tent. This vid and the roof rack vid was really good! Y’all got a good vibe seems like family 💯
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Quite zippers meaning they don’t jingle in the wind or breeze I believe.. that what the little cord on the zipper prevents
I see! Haha thanks for the info! We wondered...
I was originally wanting an ikamper but for the price of the ikamper you could get this tent, annex, 3 huge moar boxes and molly plates for the same price. Definitely looking at going this direction. I still want to know how it withstands over time. Great video.
Watch some of our latest videos and you can see! We have it on a truck now. Still going strong! Please consider subscribing to our channel!
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You could orientate the drop down to come out over the back of the jeep too right? The 5th wheel area? So if I had a prep table /work table on the tailgate I could have that set up inside of the annex? I really want it, just want to make sure I could orientate it in that direction too. Thanks.
I don’t see why not…
Very detailed video and instruction. Really want to start overlanding and camping and your video is very encouraging. THANKS!!
Thanks! I hope you subscribe to our channel and check it out in action!
It appears to help with set up if you happen to be the size of an average redwood.
Bahaha! It has its advantages… hope you will subscribe to our channel and check out some of our newer videos.
That rip looks for like a burn hole from a hot ember off a camp fire
Nice video, but I’m confused why the cover coming all the way off is related to cutting firewood
Doubles as a tarp to cover firewood.
@@BenandBrandi ahh makes sense. I was thinking you were somehow saying you cut the firewood on it and I couldn’t figure out why that was necessary or a good idea
For sure! The more double use items when over-landing the better.
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Very nice...thank you! Guess there's no lighting system in the tent though?
Not included. They do have an option for purchase. We just purchased our own and run them in a usb power pack
Thanks for a real nice break down on that tent and light info... so many choices out there.
Yeah.. overall we have been happy with the tent. Customer service not so much. But given all of that we would purchase again.
Really appreciate folks like you that put these vids up! So helpful!
Think I'm going with the hard top condor xl..
Thanks again...blessings.
I pike roam features but I ended up buying arb rooftop my second arb rooftop tent to go on my Toyota fj cruiser but what made not want to buy how easy annex can rip but anyway nice inform viedo
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Great video, love the closeup camera work to see all the features and mechanisms
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I have Mr buddy heater I no longer use i. Bought a diesel bunk heater uses diesel burns a little over 1/4 gallon a night built inside of tool box simple install they make gas but I don't recommend it gas ignite much easier than diesel takes a lot to ignite diesel there a few videos on CZcams on diesel bunker heater cheap Chinese one 125.00 but good spar complete 850 to 1500 but the last a life time. For me its way cheaper diesel heat than propane gas
Great feedback! we just switched to a diesel heater. you can check it out in our latest video!
is this the Lite or the XL? we are comparing models and sizes. Thanks for this video! I think this is the one we are going to go with!
This is the standard size one. Thanks for watching!
Also, great tips on just how to implement.
You said you placed the heater inside the annex area and up top you guys were nice a warm?
For sure. You can see the whole setup in this episode.
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It’s a well made tent for a pain in the ass to set up How tall are you. ? My Jeep has 37’s and 3/15 inch lift and it takes some work and time to set it up and take down, didn’t like it so sold it after a month.
Is this tent roomy enough for two people? My bf is 6 foot 1 and 250 lbs and im not much smaller.
Yes! Plenty of room! Hope this helps! Please sub our channel and see it in action.
I’m curious how tall this tent is when packed up?? Online spec say its 12 inches but it that accurate? Does it include the mounting rail and ladder in that 12 inches?
Anyone with a roam that could take a tape measure to it I would be grateful. Its going to be a tight squeeze getting this in my garage. 😬
Give me a few mins, I’ll run out and measure it.
12 and a half inches to the tallest part (ladder) hope this helps!
Awesome. Thanks a bunch.
No problem! I hope you will sub our channel and check out some other videos?!
What time does the expo start in Springfield MO
9am
is the tent mounted more to one side of the roof rack?
It is. So the overhang is correct for annex. If you don’t have an annex it’s not necessary
I really enjoyed your video man! One quick question. Do you think there's enough space to have 2 adults and 2 toddlers sleeping in the tent? I like the bunk bed idea though. Where can I find the bunk bed?
There is enough room, we do it often when we don’t want to set everything up. You can buy all parts we use from our description, or we break everything down really well on our website. Www.benandbrandi.com please don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!
Great presentation- Thanks.
Does the annex come with the tent or do you have to buy it separately?
You have to buy it extra. They also make an extension in case your lift is really high. We hope you will Subscribe!
Can you store bedding in the tent while closed?
Not much. But you can store a sleeping bag and 2 slim pillows.
How well does it keep out sunlight? I live in a place with 24/7 daylight during camping season.
Very good! Material is thick.
Thanks for the vid. I may have missed it somewhere - what rack are you running on your jeep?
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My zippers. Got off track. Now. I. Have to. Have a. Bug netting now to. Keep bugs out. Pain in the ass
Sheesh!
Thank for the review. I just subbed. Will this fit on a two door JK ?
Yes! With the proper roof rack this tent will fit a 2 door.
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Thanks for the video- do you have to spray waterproofing on the tent before using it the first time?
I have bought brand new ground tents that have leaked out of the box. Then had to spray scotch gard on them between rain storms.. not fun.
Also could someone install this tent to the truck bed of a F150 using the bed rails?
Is this made in CHINA?
You do not need to spray it with anything. Not sure if it’s manufactured in China, however it is an American company.
Thanks for watching!
@ST Traveler2 when dealing with a traditional pickup truck, i have typically seen these mounted on a bed rack, such as one offered by CBI. I have a Tacoma and I am looking at this tent+bed rack combo. Not sure whos pecifically, but I know that you can get a bed rack for an F-150.
What are the floor dimensions of the annex?
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That first hole in the annex looks like a burn hole.
It hasn’t been around any fire yet at this time. No burn marks around it.
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@@BenandBrandi oh well, was hoping to help with the mystery. I have subscribed. Thank you for the great videos.
Great review, I totally appreciate it.
Should’ve gotten a 23zero
Hey boss. Curious why you recommended 23zero. I’m between the 23 zero walkabout and roam vagabond
@@imiller2011 Around the same price point for a better quality tent with LST, a thicker mattress, and a cover that is a hell of a lot less of a pain in the ass to remove. Those buckles are a pain in the butt
How do you think this compares to the CVT Pioneer?
Never used one. But the Roam is top grade quality! We still use and love it!
Is this the regular Vagabond or Vagabond XL?
Standard. Not the XL.
Looks like a burn hole in the front
You was playing with symple
Great video
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
Thoughts after a year?
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Be awesome if it were hardshell....no.more soft tops for me
Can I ask what your issues have been?
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Its husky
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I came from Symple he sadly had to dip.
You got trolled
The guy that played with u is a troll