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My gawd am I glad I'm not so cynical!

Just imagine all the fun you've been missing... Gentle breeze, beautiful sunset, cozy bedding, hot chick, the amazing view... scenery wasn't bad either!
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I will just reiterate that there is an awful lot of naysaying in this thread from guys that have never used a roof tent. And probably never will.

The only two guys to have replied that actually...

Cleaning day, Uganda, 2000.

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What does your mate want to do with it, and what do you recommend as the alternative?

The other thing I'd add after reading Gerados comment, is take a look at how proper 4WDs are setup. Heavy duty roof racks, often carrying water / fuel and other heavy stuff. An upward shift in centre...

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Five naysaying blokes responding so far, none with any experience of rooftents. How's that for an answer to your question?!

I've used a rooftent for a cumulative 3½years or so, ~1250...