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roscoFJ73 · 04-04-2009, 12:14 AM

I was lucky enough to score one of these f/g roof top campers from a distributor in Sydney.
Lucky because it was the last one and he wasnt getting in any more.
Its much the same as the Maggiolena and Hannibal types but made in China and less than half the price of the others(about $1000USD).
Quality is ok except for the tie down clips that keep it closed but they can be replaced with better quality makes.
I mounted it on top of these frames after removing the canvass that was there before.
The old canvass tent was a mansion compared to the Apollo camper but I need more room for tyres,table and chairs which can be stowed underneath at the right height for my back.
I really only want it for overnight stays on the road. Im getting an Oztent RV for longer stays

This is the canvass tent thing I had before,no trouble selling it.

Scott39 · 04-04-2009, 02:27 AM

Nice! I wish I could get something like that for my truck.

roscoFJ73 · 04-04-2009, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott39

Nice! I wish I could get something like that for my truck.

There is dealers in the US for Hannibal and Maggiolena but I think they are more like $2500

RustyNailJustin · 04-05-2009, 09:14 PM

That thing is awesome Rosco. Any trips planned soon?

roscoFJ73 · 04-06-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RustyNailJustin

That thing is awesome Rosco. Any trips planned soon?

Yeah, Im thinking Perth to Uluru(ayers rock) to Alice Springs to Darwin via Great Central Road.
GCR is part of the Gunbarrel hwy at the eastern end near the NT border.
I went out that way 2 years ago this month and been itching to go back again but I havent been to Darwin yet.
Probably come home via the coastal hwy and Gibb River Road through Broome .
Gibb River Road is about 600klms of washboard and reputedly very scenic
Im guessing about 7000klm + side trips

Google pic of the Gibb River Road at the Pentecostal River crossing

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roscoFJ73 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 20995 Location: Perth west aust Posts: 223	apollo roof top camper I was lucky enough to score one of these f/g roof top campers from a distributor in Sydney. Lucky because it was the last one and he wasnt getting in any more. Its much the same as the Maggiolena and Hannibal types but made in China and less than half the price of the others(about $1000USD). Quality is ok except for the tie down clips that keep it closed but they can be replaced with better quality makes. I mounted it on top of these frames after removing the canvass that was there before. The old canvass tent was a mansion compared to the Apollo camper but I need more room for tyres,table and chairs which can be stowed underneath at the right height for my back. I really only want it for overnight stays on the road. Im getting an Oztent RV for longer stays This is the canvass tent thing I had before,no trouble selling it. __________________ 1995 HZJ75 cab chassis stocker 1988 FJ 73 + 1HZ diesel 1987 HJ61 turbo diesel regretfully sold Volvo 740 GL;) Last edited by roscoFJ73; 04-04-2009 at 12:16 AM.

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Scott39 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27501 Location: Denver,CO. Posts: 410	Nice! I wish I could get something like that for my truck. __________________ <><

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RustyNailJustin Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8568 Location: Klamath Falls,OR,Fruita,CO,Montrose,CO, Posts: 7,019	That thing is awesome Rosco. Any trips planned soon? __________________ 2012 KOH Team CrossedUp, ADS, Artec, Mike Klensin and Justin Reece. 9TH Place. 2011 LCQ to KOH Team CrossedUp Mike Klensin and Justin Reece. We finished 40th 2010 KOH Team CrossedUp Mike Klensin and Justin Reece. 2009 KOH Team 435 Finished 35th.First Full Frame/Full Body To Finish KOH. TLCA# 5305

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