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Was reading an article in Alberta CAA's magazine about the Mongol Rally, and mention was made of the Canadian team's Impi roof-top tent on a Geo Metro. Okay, any roof-top tent that can mount on a Metro (and on a Mini), I've gotta see. Well, I went googling, and found they are made by Hannibal Safari Equipment of South Africa. But they have a Canadian presence.

They make a couple of roof-top tents, as well as racks and awnings. I really like what I see. I was planning on having a custom rack made, and design my own awning, but I might not have to.

Here's their photo of the Impi on a Mini: There aren't an prices given, and I suspect the stuff ain't cheap, but there has been enough discussion on the topic to bring this company to everyone's attention.

Hannibal Safari Equipment (Canada) Ltd http://www.hannibal.ca/

Nice gear. I'd like to see the price on their awnings, I like the design.

Adam wrote:Nice gear. I'd like to see the price on their awnings, I like the design.

There's an Edmonton retailer http://www.gcec.info that is unfortunately going out of business. They don't give a price for the awning, but the Impi tent is $2000, and the other tent is about $1500. Ouch! But they sure sound like good quality.

One of my co-workers is presently spending the winter in Baja with one of these mounted on their RHD Land Cruiser:




Apparently they can be purchased in Kelowna from Okanagan Autohome. http://okanaganautohome.com/maggiolina.php

I actually have a roof top tent with ladder and everything. But not likely to mount it on my delica because the van is tall already and tons of room inside.

Erebus wrote:Was reading an article in Alberta CAA's magazine about the Mongol Rally, and mention was made of the Canadian team's Impi roof-top tent on a Geo Metro. Okay, any roof-top tent that can mount on a Metro (and on a Mini), I've gotta see. Well, I went googling, and found they are made by Hannibal Safari Equipment of South Africa. But they have a Canadian presence.

They make a couple of roof-top tents, as well as racks and awnings. I really like what I see. I was planning on having a custom rack made, and design my own awning, but I might not have to.

Here's their photo of the Impi on a Mini:

minimp.JPG

There aren't an prices given, and I suspect the stuff ain't cheap, but there has been enough discussion on the topic to bring this company to everyone's attention.

Hannibal Safari Equipment (Canada) Ltd http://www.hannibal.ca/

yeah that is very innovative shade, i love it, looks good to me




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Erebus wrote:They make a couple of roof-top tents, as well as racks and awnings. I really like what I see. I was planning on having a custom rack made, and design my own awning, but I might not have to.

Much as I like the Hannibal awning, price made me go with the Shady boy awning instead. http://www.shadyboy.com/vans/ or http://www.vanagon.com/info/accessories/shady_boy/ About $400 instead of about $1000.

I also got a ShadyBoy awning, mostly due to pricing.

As for a rooftop tent: I'm looking for one as well. Does anyone know a Hannibal dealer in Canada? The main site only lists the dealer in South Africa, and I'm afraid the shipping will be a little much for what I'm willing to spend.

How about this option?
CartopRetreats
c/o Barry Fulford
1382 Rose Ann Drive,
Nanaimo, British Columbia,
Canada, V9T- 3Z3
Phone: 1 (250) 756-3902

Email: info@cartopretreats.com

How does everyone like their shadyboy awnings? I want to put one on my Deli, it looks pretty lightweight and suitable.

Roodman wrote:How does everyone like their shadyboy awnings? I want to put one on my Deli, it looks pretty lightweight and suitable.

I really like mine. Haven't used it a huge amount, but it has been useful. One thing I like is that it is free-standing, so you can move the vehicle around after awning is up. But it does have optional vertical poles, which I got. That helps it withstand higher winds. I wouldn't recommend having it up in high winds, but that would apply to all awnings.

Here is my awning in action, Originally, I was parked under the trees. Then everyone started talking about rigging up a tarp to cover the picnic table. I suggested I just move the Deli and put up the awning. Much easier. Worked great.

And here it is in Watson Lake, Yukon:

I really like that design and I would like to get one for my Land Cruiser as well. Fortunately, the outfit that sells them will only be a short distance from kelowna vacation rentals, where I'll be visiting this Spring. I'll have to check them out. Normally I like to camp but my girlfriend has convinced me to go a bit upscale on our next trip. I definitely want to get back to camping again and more touring of the countryside though.

JMK wrote:One of my co-workers is presently spending the winter in Baja with one of these mounted on their RHD Land Cruiser:

Apparently they can be purchased in Kelowna from Okanagan Autohome. http://okanaganautohome.com/maggiolina.php