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Geordie Jimny

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Oversized Single Person DIY Roof Tent

Roof Tent Project Update

Posted on April 21, 2022April 21, 2022

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…

DIY fridge slider

DIY Fridge Slider. Built like Meccano using Aluminium Extrusion

Posted on January 25, 2022January 26, 2022

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 Eclipse Awning Wall Set

Darche 180º Rear Awning Wall Set

Posted on January 19, 2022January 19, 2022

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….

Jimny Roof Tent Basic Concept Model

DIY Jimny Roof Tent Research

Posted on January 7, 2022March 22, 2022

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

Problems to solve designing my own Jimny Roof Tent and a brain dump.

Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021

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…

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My Jimny Roof Tent experience so far and self build goals

Posted on December 12, 2021December 14, 2021

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.

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  1. Geordie Jimny on Jimny Roof Load Weight 😱March 23, 2023

    Roof tent. Static load is ample for a roof tent and 2 adults

  2. Cristian on Jimny Roof Load Weight 😱March 23, 2023

    Hey there. Regarding sleeping on the roof, you mean on a roof rack? Or inside a roof tent? Or directly…

  3. Geordie Jimny on 90º tailgate door openingMarch 21, 2023

    I’ve just bought adjustable force struts for the roof tent project. You basically get them with very high force then…

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