I picked up an old Heilite Car-Topper RTT today in Ramona for Heidi's uncle back in Tucson. She was headed back to Tucson next week anyway when he asked us if she could bring it back with her. He's into all things retro/VW and bought it for his sons bug. How it's supposed to fit on one, I have no clue:
We took it off the rack to open it up for some pictures.
For a tent made in the 50's, it's in amazing shape. Tent material is canvas like the old military GP tents of the day. The base (tub) of the tent is made of aluminum and houses a very comfortable mattress (the original) still wrapped in plastic. It also has a vestibule/changing room like a lot of the new RTTs have and a skirt to go around the base. It turned out to be a cool way to spend my afternoon.
We took it off the rack to open it up for some pictures.
For a tent made in the 50's, it's in amazing shape. Tent material is canvas like the old military GP tents of the day. The base (tub) of the tent is made of aluminum and houses a very comfortable mattress (the original) still wrapped in plastic. It also has a vestibule/changing room like a lot of the new RTTs have and a skirt to go around the base. It turned out to be a cool way to spend my afternoon.
