sweet set up. I am going to set mine up for camping,wheeling and back country too. what kind of roof-tent do you have and do you like it?

I am interested in that roof tent also??

x3.  really great idea.   

Glad to hear folks like my setup.

Ah yes, Tent Topped Camping is the way to go, but I am a little bias, I own Compact Camping Concepts.  Visit Top-Tent.com for rooftop tent details.  If you are close to Salem, OR I stock them and have demo tent availablle to see in person.

My favorite for the Sidekick is an Oasis II model, although these are on longer available.


Now the FrontRunner Featherlite is the one I use on my Sidekick because of it lighter weight and ventilation panels in the roof like a backpacking tent.  


The Safari style model pictured above is also a nice rooftop tent, although it does make my Sidekick fell a bit top heavy.

I am, I am! OOOOOO,sweet! I am in salem a couple time a month! plan on a visit.

Just let me know next time you'll be in Salem, be happy to help you take your camping up a notch and get out of the dirt

Very nice set up. The only thing that would worry me about that roof top tent is when I have to get up in the middle of the night to take a leak. I could just see myself tumbling outa that thing!

X2,
      After a beer or too many around the campfire, following a day of "Out Wheel'n";
         That first step out of the Swiss Family Robinson Penthouse could be tricky!!

CAPT

There are a few possible solutions for that dilemma, first build a nice little camping trailer and mount your tent on that instead of your roof, that way you won't have as far to fall  



How about a remote chamber pot, just run a hose up to the door or side window that goes to a jug down below    

Maybe a bungee around the waist to help break the fall  

Now That's what I'm talking about!!
Nothing Higher than a Bar Stool for Me!!
Just high enough to keep them unwanted kritters from getting in at night!

Now I need to upgrade my 1.3L to pull something like that!!

CAPT

Yes being out of the critter zone is very nice, a pissed off skunk has a way of screwing up your night.

It does slow my SideKick down a bit, especially in the mountains, I just take my time and enjoy the journey. 

Yes being out of the critter zone is very nice, a pissed off skunk has a way of screwing up your night.

It does slow my SideKick down a bit, especially in the mountains, I just take my time and enjoy the journey. 

I've got the solution for that:  Turbo!

For now I don't mind taking my time, a rear locker and t-case gears are first on the list before Mo Power, oh ya and new seats.

Cool stuff! I did a blog posting on Compact Camping Concepts in October:

http://www.subcompactculture.com/2010/10/compact-camping-concepts-offers-compact.html