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Paul Slater
There has been an update to this project that I didn’t plan on… I dismantled the DIY Roof Tent due to a few key failures and realisations that occurred after...
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DIY fridge slider
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...
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Darche Eclipse 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...
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Jimny Roof Tent Basic Concept Model
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...
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Problems
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...
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Photo by ThisisEngineering RAEng on Unsplash
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...
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When I’m not out camping or writing about the Jimny, I’m designing and handcrafting accessories that make life on (and off) the trail better.

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