Topic: The dilemma: Rockcrawler v Expedition

[stan98tj]

I don't speak french, don't know which one is the "Add to cart" button is.

there is no add to cart button. they state on the web page that online purchase is not possible. To order one requires the buyer to contact them directly. I just scanned through it and i dont remember if i saw a contact # or not.

[Jeffy]

http://oasis.trekking.fr/oasis-62.php

I don't speak french, don't know which one is the "Add to cart" button is.

I still think that the oasis tent is the best solution, all the others are too heavy and when closed they are too tall (like the ARB tents or the hannibal). If you have a lift+roof rack+tent, your jeep wouldn't fit anywhere. I like the way the Oasis sits inside the roof rack when closed, and you can't beat the 40 lbs.


 

That's the Oasis II which I'm not sure if they exist anymore.  Their website doesn't exist.

[dwtaylorpdx]

My Big agness tent weighs in at 1.5 lbs. That beats 40. 

The only animals I'm worried about can get you in a roof top tent..... 

I'm usually armed well enough to deal with them just fine....




Dave


"Never test bear mace, they are attracted to the smell when its just a little of it."
             - Bubba, game warden in the problem grizzly drop zone in Wyoming....

[Jeffy]

My Big agness tent weighs in at 1.5 lbs. That beats 40. 

The only animals I'm worried about can get you in a roof top tent..... 

I'm usually armed well enough to deal with them just fine....




Dave


"Never test bear mace, they are attracted to the smell when its just a little of it."
             - Bubba, game warden in the problem grizzly drop zone in Wyoming....

I wish I had the room to sleep INSIDE the Jeep. 

[chrisfranklin]

That thing is AMAZING! I guess the trailer cost's about the same as the jeep 

Ever since I wanted a jeep, I wanted a roof rack and an Oasis II Tent. I was ready to bite the bullet, since they are not cheap, and they went out of business. Then I found out that oasis tents were a re badge of a french tent. Sadly, I had spent the money on something else. You can still get one here: 

http://oasis.trekking.fr/oasis-62.php

I don't speak french, don't know which one is the "Add to cart" button is.

I still think that the oasis tent is the best solution, all the others are too heavy and when closed they are too tall (like the ARB tents or the hannibal). If you have a lift+roof rack+tent, your jeep wouldn't fit anywhere. I like the way the Oasis sits inside the roof rack when closed, and you can't beat the 40 lbs.


 

Ok, well maybe buy the tent but don't buy 40s, too.  Because I gotta admit, the tent looks pretty cool.   

[jagular7]

Pirate4x4 now has an Expedition forum. I'm on several other similar expedition lists - My Swag (Australian based) and Expedition Portal. The Portal has lots of information pertaining to expeditions throughout the world, companies with specialty products, reviews, trailers, gear, tires, etc. There are lots of companies in the US that mfr for expedition style offroading, as well as on-road travel to camping destinations, etc. MySwag is something that I came upon. To view pics in MySwag, you'll have to register. The camping trailers of Australia are amazing in design and layout.

There is a tent that is easily setup and take down, compacts into a tight holding bag, and is currently imported into the US. OzTent is the name. There are several sizes as well.

[neale_rs]

That Oasis II looks like you could fall out during the night!

I've slept in the Jeep a few times, it's not all that bad with the seat reclined as much as possible. 

[Jeffy]

Pirate4x4 now has an Expedition forum. I'm on several other similar expedition lists - My Swag (Australian based) and Expedition Portal. The Portal has lots of information pertaining to expeditions throughout the world, companies with specialty products, reviews, trailers, gear, tires, etc. There are lots of companies in the US that mfr for expedition style offroading, as well as on-road travel to camping destinations, etc. MySwag is something that I came upon. To view pics in MySwag, you'll have to register. The camping trailers of Australia are amazing in design and layout.

There is a tent that is easily setup and take down, compacts into a tight holding bag, and is currently imported into the US. OzTent is the name. There are several sizes as well.

Pirates Expexition forum is so slow as the forum in generally is all about crawling and who's the biggest.  The Expedition Portal is more TLC and LR's.  The Jeep area is still more of the same Jeep stuff.  ie, crawlers.

[Jeffy]

That Oasis II looks like you could fall out during the night!

I've slept in the Jeep a few times, it's not all that bad with the seat reclined as much as possible. 

You don't have enough gear then.     Tool box and spare parts, I'd rather leave in the Jeep.  Also my seats don't recline (Mastercraft Rubicon).  For the most part out west, there isn't anything to really worry about when sleeping on the ground other then rocks.

[sharpxmen]

That Oasis II looks like you could fall out during the night!

I've slept in the Jeep a few times, it's not all that bad with the seat reclined as much as possible. 

how do you recline the seats in your Jeep - the stock ones i had in my '95 YJ didn't and the aftermarket ones i put in are not clearing the roll-cage - do you have some a/m ones or the stock ones are reclining? and if the latter how come you got special treatment :)

[neale_rs]

Maybe it is the Rio Grande package   

[jfrabat]

Mine would recline if it were not for the sound wedges...  They would probably go to 45* or so if not for that. Still, not sure how confortable sleeping there would be, though...

[aw12345]

This is a funny thread, I want to see trail pics of the first expedition ride.
Some folks have done a expedition trip around the North rim of the Grand Canyon looks like a very nice trip, Same goes for some of the runs people do through the Colorado mountains. Truth be told Jeffy, your Jeep is ready and more than capable as is.
Just load er up strap a gas can to the back if need be and explore the wide wide yonder. A lot of this is about doing not about thinking about it, life is to darn short to waste it. I have done a lot of exploring on foot and hitchiking, wandered into the wilderness with just a backpack and had a ball. Having a set of wheels to take you there is even better. Just go and have fun see if you enjoy it as much as you think you will before you spend a lot of coin

[chardrc]

This is a funny thread, I want to see trail pics of the first expedition ride.
Some folks have done a expedition trip around the North rim of the Grand Canyon looks like a very nice trip, Same goes for some of the runs people do through the Colorado mountains. Truth be told Jeffy, your Jeep is ready and more than capable as is.
Just load er up strap a gas can to the back if need be and explore the wide wide yonder. A lot of this is about doing not about thinking about it, life is to darn short to waste it. I have done a lot of exploring on foot and hitchiking, wandered into the wilderness with just a backpack and had a ball. Having a set of wheels to take you there is even better. Just go and have fun see if you enjoy it as much as you think you will before you spend a lot of coin

ditto my weekend exploring old iron mines was alot more fun that going to any ohv park with ridiculous obsticuls for those 40' dumptruck rigs in my book. expedition is a thing id like to get into more. those camper trailers look lice although the first one was alittle much...

[Jeffy]

This is a funny thread, I want to see trail pics of the first expedition ride.
Some folks have done a expedition trip around the North rim of the Grand Canyon looks like a very nice trip, Same goes for some of the runs people do through the Colorado mountains. Truth be told Jeffy, your Jeep is ready and more than capable as is.
Just load er up strap a gas can to the back if need be and explore the wide wide yonder. A lot of this is about doing not about thinking about it, life is to darn short to waste it. I have done a lot of exploring on foot and hitchiking, wandered into the wilderness with just a backpack and had a ball. Having a set of wheels to take you there is even better. Just go and have fun see if you enjoy it as much as you think you will before you spend a lot of coin

I know it's capable but I'm thinking about dialing it back a bit.  At least tire wise.  Problem with doing and not planning is that you can get caught with your pants down so to speak.  It could be something pretty simple that was overlooked.  Why go blind when others have some experience?  In any case, it's an interesting topic that everyone can get into.