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R 2,000

I am selling my 1.4m Howling Moon roof top tent.1.4m width gives slightly more internal space than the smaller 1.2m tents, but still compact enough to fit neatly on top a double cab or canopy without overhanging on the edges.Made of heavy duty canvas plus a built in rain sheet, this tent has kept me warm during the coldest winter camps. It’s also roomy enough to leave a duvet and pillows inside when closed. It also comes with an additional zip on extra room, although this is a bit of a faff unless you are planning to stay in the same spot for a few days. All spring poles, and other components are included. I am leaving a string of internal LED lights that have been neatly cable tied to the internal structure. All you need to do is plus a USB battery pack into the end (see photos).While the tent is completely sounds structurally it does need some running repairs to bring it up to A+ condition (hence the very attractive price).These include, for complete transparency:The cover has some minor scuff and abrasions, and a couple of small holes. Nothing a few patches can’t sort out. Or you can have a new cover made (this is my second cover).The ladder needs a repair, or replacement (see photos), as one of the hinges has broken. Also the catches on the slide haven’t worked in years (I usually just have a small bolt on hand that I use as a catch. You can buy telescopic replacement ladder from most camping stores, which is probably the best solution.The U-bar that holds up the canvas entrance broke the first time I used it. It’s been strapped up, and I’ve used it like that for years without issue (see photos). However recently the small plastic ball joints have split (I think just from plastic fatigue over the years). You can buy replacements from most good camping stores (I’ve definitely see them at Camp ‘n Climb recently). You can probably also get a new aluminium pole and bend a new u-bar and fit the ball joints without much hassle. Finally the bug netting needs to be replaced. There are a few small splits, but on my last trip my kids managed to put a fairly big rip into the front entrance bug mesh (see photos). That’s the full story. I’ve loved this tent for many years, and it’s been with me through Botswana, the Kgalagadi, Namibia, and most of the wild camps in the Western Cape. The reason I am selling rather than repairing it myself is that I am planning to switch to a hard shell tent for the faster pitch and breakdown.

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