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Roof tent for E51

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G-REG

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Hi, has anyone used a roof tent on their E51? Wondering what roof tents are available/any good?
 
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I assume roof tents need roof rails? Thule Elgrand E51 fitting kits aren't made any more, so you generally will have to source them second hand now. Make sure you get the rails sorted before you spend on the roof tent!
 
Thanks, knew I would need roof bars/rails but didn't realise they aren't sold new any more.
 
G-REG said:
How do you get on with it? Will look it up.

Nice colour van by the way.
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Have used it loads, takes under 5 mins to put up/down, sleeps 3-4. I leave it on a year round, no real difference in mgp and zero wind noise. I also have the anex for it that zips onto the tent. The ikampers are probabaly one of the most expensive but a top quality tentIMG20230414125645.jpg
 
G-REG said:
Just had a quick look at them and they look great. Really good solution for getting a 4 berth set up without having to do a conversion.
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Yeah that why I got it, I didnt want to covert the van and conversion would really have been big enough for the four of us, The tent with the anex gives us plenty of room for me the wife and 2 kids and the dog.
 
Belgie said:
Have used it loads, takes under 5 mins to put up/down, sleeps 3-4. I leave it on a year round, no real difference in mgp and zero wind noise. I also have the anex for it that zips onto the tent. The ikampers are probabaly one of the most expensive but a top quality tentView attachment 98469
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Gorgeous setup!!!
 
 
Belgie said:
Have used it loads, takes under 5 mins to put up/down, sleeps 3-4. I leave it on a year round, no real difference in mgp and zero wind noise. I also have the anex for it that zips onto the tent. The ikampers are probabaly one of the most expensive but a top quality tentView attachment 98469
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Really great set up that. The anex add on is an excellent idea. Good to hear that it doesn't effect the mpg and it's quiet. Couldn't imagine a whistle noise all the way to Devon from Essex!
Thanks for sharing.
 
Belgie said:
Have used it loads, takes under 5 mins to put up/down, sleeps 3-4. I leave it on a year round, no real difference in mgp and zero wind noise. I also have the anex for it that zips onto the tent. The ikampers are probabaly one of the most expensive but a top quality tentView attachment 98469
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Daft question, can you use it as a drive-away or is the car stuck for the duration?
 
RuskinStreet said:
Daft question, can you use it as a drive-away or is the car stuck for the duration?
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I dont believe u can drive away as the awning is attached to the roof tent. So the roof tent has to be folded up when drive away so the awning has to be detatched.

I could be wrong but this is my understanding
 
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