After weeks of sending emails and googling for materials to continue with the build I’ve finally ordered the tent base. The actual build should develop in the coming days/weeks. The design has reverted back to the oversized single person roof tent that I originally considered. I was encountering issues meeting the weight requirements of materials…
Author: Geordie Jimny
DIY Fridge Slider. Built like Meccano using Aluminium Extrusion
While waiting for the parts to arrive to start building the DIY roof tent I thought I’d design a simple fridge slide using Aluminium Extrusion. To get some experience working with it. The concept was to only use ready made parts bought online with very little DIY, so anyone can do it. I’ll list the…
Darche 180º Rear Awning Wall Set
After upgrading from the 1.4m DARCHE awning to the 180º Rear Awning the plan was to add the wall set to create an enclosed space for autumn / winter camping and privacy. This enclosed space can also be warmed somewhat via a wood stove. I got the wall set from Trek Overland on York, UK….
DIY Jimny Roof Tent Research
If you ask me I have not spent enough time over the holidays researching this project. If you ask my wife she’ll say I’m ridiculous and to shut up about bloody roof tent designs 😉 It’s a bit late writing this as I’ve already been through a few early designs in Fusion 360. Exploring all…
Problems to solve designing my own Jimny Roof Tent and a brain dump.
Getting these thoughts written down on paper (screen) will help get them out of my disorganised head and hopefully avoid a few of the unexpected issues along the way. It’s worth pointing out that I’ll be happy and if I end up with a roof tent concept design. I enjoy design, creative processes and problem…
My Jimny Roof Tent experience so far and self build goals
I bought the Jimny knowing the risks that a roof tent may not be suitable on the car. They’re far from perfect, too expensive and too damn heavy… but that didn’t stop me.