East Coast wrote:
Trevor Pastrami wrote:
I really don't see the need for a roof tent, when you have a Volvo estate.
It's plenty big enough to sleep in, (I could even fit short boards inside with no problems whatsoever.
If you're worried about heat being lost through the roof or glass, perhaps you could rig up an all round (and over curtain?, plus the added advantages are if it gets really cold you can use the car heater, and if you're pis a little bit worse for wear and you need a gypsies in the middle of the night, you don't have to negotiate a set of steps to get in and out.
Reference your other point, I had that covered with a
2 meter length of hose pipe
Might I strongly advise against the use of pipe in this instance.
I know it might get cold, but to syphon petrol from the tank, and have a fire in the tent would be foolhardy!
The use of petrol in such a confined space is a recipe for disaster, owing to the highly combustible nature of the fuel, and indeed the material in which the fumes are being contained I.E. a tent.
If it were to get really cold during the night might I take the liberty of suggesting the following solution.
First remove the fuel tank from the car, this will keep you warm, as the exercise will promote good blood flow.
Second remove the car battery and place inside the cabin area next to a seat of your choosing, then use a knife or any other sharp instrument to hack into one of the seats, from which you can extract some of the seat foam; this along with some belly button fluff, or some of Aggys cotton wool will be a source of kindling. Now short out the battery with some light gauge metal, (wire wool when shorted out is very good and makes an excellent incandescent heat source), then simply place on the afore mentioned kindling which can then be placed on the remaining seats which will make you a nice fire.
Now the clever bit, with the fire now raging within the cabin you can retire to your tent on the roof and enjoy a night of warmth and comfort as the metal of the car roof will act as an insulator keeping you away from the flames.
Finally for those who think that the foam will give of toxic and noxious gases suffocating the occupants above, I have a crafty solution.... open the windows!
SAFETY NOTE PLEASE READ!
The above method is as yet unproven, so in the interest of Health and Safety please do not jeopardise your health and well being by trying it out without first taking the following precaution.
Always make sure that your Wife, GF or Significant other, goes in first for at least half an hour before you; remember you can always use the time constructively by saving on fuel for your return trip home.
How I hear you ask?
Simple while your
Guinea Pig spouse is up there testing the new heater, you can drink a few cans of beer.
A simple equation > more cans of beer drank = less weight to carry = fuel saved (OK possibly the weight of a passenger as well but lets look on the bright side)
BTW I have a great idea concerning a flaming 12 inch trailer tyre as a hot water bottle if anyone is interested.